First the update. I’m tired.
The surgery itself was fine. In fact – it was better than fine. I was able to sleep the night before, I never had to experience hunger pangs with the 7:30 a.m. scheduling and it was outpatient, so I I was in my own bed sleeping by mid-day.
I honestly expected to be a ball of anxiety, but instead I found myself quite practical and only minimally nervous. New maturity or talent for dissociation? Maybe a little of both with a major emphasis on the latter? Either way – it’s over and I’m recovering. And I’m exhausted.
The painkillers made me a little loopy over the weekend (as my friends on Twitter probably noticed), but we were lucky to have a cousin come stay for a couple of days and help Chris corral the children. I actually spent most of my time in bed like I was supposed to, and that was nothing short of miraculous.
I’ve now cut my dose in half and I’m really feeling it. But my previous experience with a c-section gives me hope that in a few days, I’ll be able to stop taking them altogether. And be able to DRIVE again. It’s very strange to be trapped at home. While there are places I could go within walking distance – I can’t walk that far yet!
Okay – my update is boring. There are probably a ton of funny stories I could tell (or stories I could tell with a humorous perspective) – but I’m feeling very dull. My brain is fuzzy. And my eyelids are numb. Have you ever had numb eyelids? It’s weird.
I was able to do some blog reading – but mostly just those of friends. So my links today are pretty friend and favorite-heavy. If we have the same friends, I’m sorry for the repetition. Maybe there will be a few you missed:
Anna was a snoop when she was a kid. Were you? I TOTALLY was.
Kacy wrote what will hopefully be the first post in a series on “Momness.”
Stacey said goodbye to the nursery and saw some new potential there.
Marinka continues to keep hard hitting issues on the forefront of our thoughts with her USWeekly chats.
My friend Christy is so freaking cute I can’t stand it! Check out her new outfits.
Renee wrote about having a “conspicuous” family.
Rene writes because…
and today, Amy posted a six and a half minute video showing exactly what it looks like when water destroys civilization. In minutes. It makes things horrifyingly real for those of us who have found the news reports to be so incredibly surreal. In addition to praying, Amy’s added a Global Living link for donations to her sidebar.
Posting may be light this week. I’m toast.
I'm glad you're feeling ok! Surgery in any form sucks, but it's a good excuse to lay in bed all day!
Numb eyelids? Wow.
Glad you are on the mend, my friend (and fellow snooper!)
Why are you cutting your dose in half!
drugs are good.
I'm so glad that we're reading so much of the same stuff …
I love admitting to Anna that I was a snoop too …
… and Christy IS the cutest thing, isn't she?
Hope you're feeling better!!! Soon! Enjoy your rest…
Glad to hear you're doing okay! Enjoy the rest. There is no place THAT exciting to drive to right now anyway :)
Ooh I hadn't seen that post of Kacy's – I need to start reading hers regularly b/c I always love it.
Of course, so glad you're starting to feel better…tried calling you yesterday, but got voice mail so hung up. Will try later when I have a sitter!
And YAY! I made the list! I made it! :)
Glad to hear the surgery went well and you're at home recovering! Take it easy lady. You'll be driving and walking around in no time.
Hope you have a quick recovery, at least to the point where you can walk outside, but milk it a little, why don't you.
So glad that you are feeling alright. I've been thinking about you every single day. xo.
I'm glad surgery came through OK, and hope your recovery is continuing on a great upswing!
Kate I'm so glad it all went so well! And numb eyelids… that means you're tired! :)
Anyway, I hope you're able to drive soon and feel 100%.
Hey! I'm just catching up on everything! So glad to hear you're doing alright. I kinda like the loopy feeling of the good drugs…but I'm weird like that.
And, what, you're on Twitter? You need to find me or I need to find you…I'm going to do that right now! I'm not on there a lot, but, still, you must be followed. :)