and now a week later....The Mayor is G-O-O-D good! We are almost 5 days post-op and I have been pleasantly surprised at how well Tess is doing. Besides having her tonsils and adenoids removed, she also had the turbinates in her nose cauterized. This nose procedure resulted in her not being able to breathe out her nose AT ALL. Can you say SNORE? Her throat gets very dry and ouchy, but the pain has been controlled with medication and time.
Initially she couldn't find anything that felt or tasted good to eat, which was a problem when it came time to administer medications. Plus she was so hungry. By Thanksgiving she could eat mashed potatoes, jello salads, chicken broth, and some small bites of turkey, which made me very thankful.
Every day she is able to go a little longer between doses of pain medication, and when a little squeak of air gets through her still swollen nasal passages, we all shout for joy. It truly is the little things that are a big deal sometimes.
My thanks to everyone that took time to pray for us, think of us, and send an encouraging word to us. I passed the good wishes on to Tess, and I think she realized how many people truly love and care about her.
God is good.
More on the healing process as it happens......
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Pre-Surgical funnies
As Tess is taking her night before surgery shower, complete with antibacterial soap, she tells me "Mom, my tonsils and I have changed our minds.....we do NOT want to do this."
I try and explain that it is okay to be scared, that dad and I are scared too.......we are trusting someone we barely know with our child's life.....which when said out loud sounded ludicrous that we would even consider agreeing to this surgery!
Tess tells me that she is afraid that the doctor will decide to be funny and say "look everyone, I can do this with my eyes closed!" while operating. She was serious. My child is soooo like me....we worry about the strangest things, except in our minds they are legitimate problems!
Finally she tells me that she wants us to just keep acting like it is no big deal....."you know mom, just be cool" "If you start to freak out, then I will too."
Anyone who has met me knows that it takes a lot for me to freak out. If anything, I tend to under-react. But when they put the surgery cap on my little girl and we watched them wheel her into the operating room,
I FELT LIKE FREAKING OUT.
While no one was looking, the Mayor went a little crazy......
I try and explain that it is okay to be scared, that dad and I are scared too.......we are trusting someone we barely know with our child's life.....which when said out loud sounded ludicrous that we would even consider agreeing to this surgery!
Tess tells me that she is afraid that the doctor will decide to be funny and say "look everyone, I can do this with my eyes closed!" while operating. She was serious. My child is soooo like me....we worry about the strangest things, except in our minds they are legitimate problems!
Finally she tells me that she wants us to just keep acting like it is no big deal....."you know mom, just be cool" "If you start to freak out, then I will too."
Anyone who has met me knows that it takes a lot for me to freak out. If anything, I tend to under-react. But when they put the surgery cap on my little girl and we watched them wheel her into the operating room,
I FELT LIKE FREAKING OUT.
While no one was looking, the Mayor went a little crazy......
Sunday, November 22, 2009
My Girls are Back!
The girls hadn't been out of the house since Thursday, and we were all ready for some fresh air!
After seeing them in such pain and discomfort, these smiles are priceless!
Look for more from this series of outside pictures in your Christmas card!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Crazytown Mayor Apologizes to Citizens
Friends, family, and blog readers of the world....
I owe you an apology.
Earlier this week I blamed receiving the H1N1 vaccination as the suspected cause of my extreme sickness last weekend.
I stand corrected.
MY ENTIRE FAMILY HAS BEEN SO SICK THIS WEEK!
A quick recap:
Sunday-I was "I've just been hit by a bus" sick
Wednesday-Jane got sick. I have to say that vomit is not as gross coming from her.
Thursday night- Tess, Kate and I pulled an all-nighter. Tess got sick in the late evening and Kate started about 4am. Oh My Goodness, my babies were so, so sick! I was the only adult in the house and I slept nill.
Friday-After Andy got home, I slept a few hours, and woke up to find him looking green and ready to hurl.
This family is officially quarantined for the weekend.
I do not believe the vaccination caused my illness. It might have intensified some of my symptoms, but definately was not the cause.
Here's to better days in Crazytown.
Sarah
Here is your apology Joan. Are you happy now? :)
I owe you an apology.
Earlier this week I blamed receiving the H1N1 vaccination as the suspected cause of my extreme sickness last weekend.
I stand corrected.
MY ENTIRE FAMILY HAS BEEN SO SICK THIS WEEK!
A quick recap:
Sunday-I was "I've just been hit by a bus" sick
Wednesday-Jane got sick. I have to say that vomit is not as gross coming from her.
Thursday night- Tess, Kate and I pulled an all-nighter. Tess got sick in the late evening and Kate started about 4am. Oh My Goodness, my babies were so, so sick! I was the only adult in the house and I slept nill.
Friday-After Andy got home, I slept a few hours, and woke up to find him looking green and ready to hurl.
This family is officially quarantined for the weekend.
I do not believe the vaccination caused my illness. It might have intensified some of my symptoms, but definately was not the cause.
Here's to better days in Crazytown.
Sarah
Here is your apology Joan. Are you happy now? :)
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Awww, shucks........
Today I had a really cool, humbling experience.
Every month we celebrate the patient birthdays on our unit by having a party with cake, ice cream, and music. It is a chance for everyone to forget that they are in a hospital, on a special diet, have no place to call home, etc. etc. etc. Let's just say it's a good time.... every time.
This month there were no patient birthdays, so guess who got to have an entire party dedicated to her.........
Every month we celebrate the patient birthdays on our unit by having a party with cake, ice cream, and music. It is a chance for everyone to forget that they are in a hospital, on a special diet, have no place to call home, etc. etc. etc. Let's just say it's a good time.... every time.
This month there were no patient birthdays, so guess who got to have an entire party dedicated to her.........
ME!
What an honor. I mean that with all seriousness. The party started when I was back in the breakroom eating my lunch. Someone came back and asked me to come out to the front desk for a minute, and yes, I fell for it. When I got out to the dayroom everyone started singing!
It was Super Cool!
Many of you know my job, and some of you have probably heard some of my better stories about the people I work with. I have been called things that would make a sailor blush, been physically threatened more times than I would ever admit to my mother, and even had a curse placed on my unborn child(that was on Kate, by the way........explains a lot doesn't it? haha) And tomorrow, there is a good chance that one of those examples might happen again. But for today, for those wonderful, magical 30 minutes, I was the SuperStar of unit 3C.
Hope your day had that kind of JOY.
Sarah
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Greinke Wins! Greinke Wins!
I was just about to "sign out" when I heard the news!
This totally makes my night.
I can't wait to call my brother.
Let's Go Royals...clap, clap, clap clap clap!
Zack Greinke won the 2009 American League Cy Young Award!
HOORAY!
Did you know that we love the Royals?This totally makes my night.
I can't wait to call my brother.
Let's Go Royals...clap, clap, clap clap clap!
It's another one of those posts.....
I need to blog about so many different things...none of them worth making a whole post about.
1. It snowed today! The first snow of the season and my girls were screaming with excitement when they woke up to see it. Even though it was a wet, ugly, barely cover the grass type of snow.....it brought that JOY that I love to see in their eyes. Kate was outside playing in it by 8:30am.
2. While she was playing in the snow, my friend and co-worker Terrence called to tell us that he became a father lastnight! M'Brace Roberta Turner weighed in at 6lbs 6oz and is 19inches long. Andy, the girls, and I went to visit and spoil them this morning. I wish them much love and God's continued grace in their lives. Pray for Terrence as he becomes a father to a little girl. He has no idea how much JOY comes with that job.
3. By this time next week, Tess will have undergone surgery to remove her tonsils, adenoids, and have the tissue in her nose cauterized to reduce inflammation. My beautiful girl hasn't taken a clear breath of air through her nose in years due to allergies. I can't describe how it feels to be so excited for her post-surgery results while still agonizing over the actual surgery and post-surgery healing. I know this is a very routine procedure, and we have complete faith in her physician, but that doesn't stop the worry. We are so blessed to have such healthy children. I pray that this is the biggest medical issue we have with our girls for a very long time. Pray for Tess, pray for us, pray for those taking care of our little girl during and after the surgery. God is good.
4. This blogger has been S-I-C-K. I know it is health care blasphemy to say that a flu vaccination was the cause of my illness.....but I'm just sayin'..........
I got the H1N1 vaccine on Thursday and was feeling fine and dandy. Friday my head and neck were achy and I had simple cold like symptoms. Saturday night I was throwing up every hour and my joints felt like they were on fire. Coincidence? I THINK NOT!
I have never gotten a flu vaccine in all my 15 years of health care. No evidence based reason, I just chose not to. This year I still didn't get the regular flu vaccine, however they offered the H1N1 for free at work, so I figured I'd try and prevent bringing home this big bad bug to the girls. Did I mention that no one else in my family got sick(thank you Jesus) and we had all eaten the same food? It was a rough weekend, but today I ate real food, for the first time since Saturday, and it tasted pretty darn good. My thanks and complete love to my husband for taking over this small business we call a family.
And now for the apology that is a week overdue!
I just knew I would forget to mention someone in my Veterans' Day tribute to all the military people in my life. So here goes my apology and salute....
Our Grandpa Cecil Turley for his service in the Air Force.
This is the only grandpa I have left that I can wrap my arms around in a hug.
Sorry Grandpa, I love you.
(Many thanks to those of you that reminded me)
It was a cold blechy day in Crazytown too.
1. It snowed today! The first snow of the season and my girls were screaming with excitement when they woke up to see it. Even though it was a wet, ugly, barely cover the grass type of snow.....it brought that JOY that I love to see in their eyes. Kate was outside playing in it by 8:30am.
2. While she was playing in the snow, my friend and co-worker Terrence called to tell us that he became a father lastnight! M'Brace Roberta Turner weighed in at 6lbs 6oz and is 19inches long. Andy, the girls, and I went to visit and spoil them this morning. I wish them much love and God's continued grace in their lives. Pray for Terrence as he becomes a father to a little girl. He has no idea how much JOY comes with that job.
3. By this time next week, Tess will have undergone surgery to remove her tonsils, adenoids, and have the tissue in her nose cauterized to reduce inflammation. My beautiful girl hasn't taken a clear breath of air through her nose in years due to allergies. I can't describe how it feels to be so excited for her post-surgery results while still agonizing over the actual surgery and post-surgery healing. I know this is a very routine procedure, and we have complete faith in her physician, but that doesn't stop the worry. We are so blessed to have such healthy children. I pray that this is the biggest medical issue we have with our girls for a very long time. Pray for Tess, pray for us, pray for those taking care of our little girl during and after the surgery. God is good.
4. This blogger has been S-I-C-K. I know it is health care blasphemy to say that a flu vaccination was the cause of my illness.....but I'm just sayin'..........
I got the H1N1 vaccine on Thursday and was feeling fine and dandy. Friday my head and neck were achy and I had simple cold like symptoms. Saturday night I was throwing up every hour and my joints felt like they were on fire. Coincidence? I THINK NOT!
I have never gotten a flu vaccine in all my 15 years of health care. No evidence based reason, I just chose not to. This year I still didn't get the regular flu vaccine, however they offered the H1N1 for free at work, so I figured I'd try and prevent bringing home this big bad bug to the girls. Did I mention that no one else in my family got sick(thank you Jesus) and we had all eaten the same food? It was a rough weekend, but today I ate real food, for the first time since Saturday, and it tasted pretty darn good. My thanks and complete love to my husband for taking over this small business we call a family.
And now for the apology that is a week overdue!
I just knew I would forget to mention someone in my Veterans' Day tribute to all the military people in my life. So here goes my apology and salute....
Our Grandpa Cecil Turley for his service in the Air Force.
This is the only grandpa I have left that I can wrap my arms around in a hug.
Sorry Grandpa, I love you.
(Many thanks to those of you that reminded me)
It was a cold blechy day in Crazytown too.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Happy Holiday!
I went grocery shopping this morning and could not believe the traffic on the streets, in the parking lots, and in the stores. "Don't these people have jobs?"
Then it hit me......IT'S VETERANS' DAY!
Happy Veterans' Day everyone!!!
To all the Veterans' in my life....thank you for your service.
My Grandpa Bill for serving in the Air Force during WW2
My Dad for serving in the Air Force (see post from October 5th)
My Uncle Bernard Greiner, retired from the Air Force
My Cousin Coby Greiner currently serving in the Marines
My Uncle Earl Norris for serving in the Navy
Uncle Lance Staves for serving in the Navy(?)sorry Lance if I'm wrong
Cousin Greg Turley currently serving in the Navy
Cousin Brad Turley currently serving with the Army
If I have forgotten someone, I owe you an apology! So please please let me know, that I may give you this small, but well deserved recognition!!
The Mayor proclaims this a holiday in Crazytown too!
Mayor Martens
Then it hit me......IT'S VETERANS' DAY!
Happy Veterans' Day everyone!!!
To all the Veterans' in my life....thank you for your service.
My Grandpa Bill for serving in the Air Force during WW2
My Dad for serving in the Air Force (see post from October 5th)
My Uncle Bernard Greiner, retired from the Air Force
My Cousin Coby Greiner currently serving in the Marines
My Uncle Earl Norris for serving in the Navy
Uncle Lance Staves for serving in the Navy(?)sorry Lance if I'm wrong
Cousin Greg Turley currently serving in the Navy
Cousin Brad Turley currently serving with the Army
If I have forgotten someone, I owe you an apology! So please please let me know, that I may give you this small, but well deserved recognition!!
The Mayor proclaims this a holiday in Crazytown too!
Mayor Martens
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Slowly crawling back from the edge
Ever hear the saying "fell off the face of the Earth" in reference to not seeing/talking to someone in a while? That's what I feel happened to me the last week...or two. So, I am slowly crawling back up and over the edge that I just fell off. Clawing my way back into the world of blogging.......
Funny Jane stuff:
-She had her first experience with an "asleep foot" She had been sitting with her foot up under her bottom while in her chair at the table. When she went to get out , her foot was bright red and she kept shouting and looking down at her foot trying to figure out what was going on.
-I bought her a new pair of shoes that has this cute little kitten face on the toe part. She was watching television and a cat came on.....she pointed at the t.v. and then pointed down at her shoes. COOL. I heart learning.
Funny Kate stuff:
-She is in children's choir at church, and has found a new passion for singing and making up her own songs. Her current genre of songs is "God" songs.....an example I tried to quickly write down as she sang it in the bath tub..... to no particular melody, just a joyful made-up tune.
Funny Jane stuff:
-She had her first experience with an "asleep foot" She had been sitting with her foot up under her bottom while in her chair at the table. When she went to get out , her foot was bright red and she kept shouting and looking down at her foot trying to figure out what was going on.
-I bought her a new pair of shoes that has this cute little kitten face on the toe part. She was watching television and a cat came on.....she pointed at the t.v. and then pointed down at her shoes. COOL. I heart learning.
Funny Kate stuff:
-She is in children's choir at church, and has found a new passion for singing and making up her own songs. Her current genre of songs is "God" songs.....an example I tried to quickly write down as she sang it in the bath tub..... to no particular melody, just a joyful made-up tune.
"I love God and He loves me and He loves my mom and my new bathroom. God loves the whole world and all the children, not just me, and He blesses us and all the children in the world. God is great and wonderful and I love God. He gives us bubbles and toys and my bed. God is sooo great and I'm so glad He blesses my house"
Amen to that, sister!
More from the Mayor tomorrow.....
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