I'm about 10 days post-op now and feeling better each and every day. My strength is returning but I still tire very easy. My days are very quiet for the most part but I'm doing more and more in terms of the daily care of Channing and I couldn't be happier. I'm of course still on the 'do not lift' order but we manage pretty well once set up either on my bed or the floor. I can feed and diaper her and usually keep her pretty happy for about half a day.
I'm also off the pain meds (well, mostly). I still take one at night but otherwise I'm drug-free. In terms of pain - I'm more uncomfortable than anything. I can't lift my arms up very far and have been ordered not to try to put them up over my head. I imagine that would be ridiculously painful anyways, so I'm not planning to try that any time soon. The one thing that really bothers me is the tight feeling around my body. I don't notice it so much with clothes on, but when in the shower it's really frustrating. I basically feel like I have a very tight sports bra on all the time. Under my armpits is the worst. It's no fun. Also, the numbness is not so much fun. I imagine I have to get used to that but it's really strange not having any feeling across your whole chest. My hope is that at some point, some nerves will re-connect, grow, or whatever they are supposed to do. Oh - 'find of the day' today was learning how to more effectively shave my armpits. Just what you wanted to hear right. But really, it was a win for me. The key is to use those cheap pink dixie razors. They are super thin and I don't have to raise my arm very high. Funny how something so silly really did make me happy today. Oh, and after my shower I watched the second half of True Blood again (because I fell asleep a little last night. Don't tell Scott - if he knew he watched even 10 seconds of True Blood on his own he'd leave me. And I can't have him leaving me right now. It's just not a good time really.) :)
The boys continue to be an absolute dream. I just can't explain how fantastic they are and how aware they are at all times that 'mommy is sick' and to be careful. The maturity of a 3 and 4 year old surprises me daily. Keaton asks me at least once each day "how are you feeling today mommy". Tonight he broke my heart by saying he can't wait for me to be 'all better' so he can 'give me a really good hug soon'. I want the same thing. I want to pick them all up and give them huge hugs. For now though, we just do lots of snuggling and 'soft' hugs. I'm cashing in hugs for kisses. It's good stuff.
Those are some very sweet boys you've got there, Becky. And happy to hear that those cheap pink razors work for someone... I typically get razor burn from them. ;-) So, so thrilled to hear you are well down the path to a full recovery. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI hope you can get a great big bear hug from Keaton soon too! So glad to hear you're getting stronger and better each day.
ReplyDeleteOh you make me cry... I know Keaton is brewing up his biggest and bestest bear hug he can for when you are all better! I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling less and less pain and slowly but surely you are able to interact with the kiddos! :)
ReplyDeleteKeep up the hard work, ;)
~Sam