Good to be Home

What a whirlwind week it has been!  A week ago this morning, I called my Dad in the middle of the night to take me to the ER.  The doctor knew within minutes it was my gallbladder (interesting since I had seen my DR twice in the last 2 weeks for the same problems!).

A week later, I came home!  I got home yesterday afternoon and it was a rough day.  As much as I was ready to go home, so many things are harder about me being here.  I still have pain and exhaustion, so I can't do much.  And I definitely can't carry the kids.  Justin's Mom came up on Saturday to help with the kids so he could go back to work.  I was dying to spend time with them yesterday, but they just didn't understand my limits.  I think that made it much more difficult on the Grandmas that were attempting to corral them.  Olivia threw lots of tantrums, and both were angry when we put them to bed. 

Today was a much better day.  They only asked "UP" a few times, and seemed to move on when I told them I couldn't carry them.  They still allowed me to play even though I couldn't be quite as much fun. 

I know that every day will be better. So I really hope we can enjoy the next few days!  Happy Thanksgiving!

Olivia and Owen visit

Justin just left the hospital. The kids were able to come up for about 15 minutes. Owen sat next to me the entire time. Olivia was a little scared.

I've run in to some complications that will keep me here awhile longer. While they were removing the gallbladder, they noticed stones had already traveled into other ducts. So Thursday, they scoped down my throat to get to those stones. Apparently that procedure caused pancreatitis. Crazy, huh?!

I miss Owen and Olivia terribly. Today was the first day I was able to see them since Sunday. We've skyped a few times, but that's not too easy with 2 crazy toddlers!

The Hospital

Lindsay no longer has a gall bladder. She had it removed today. The twins haven't seen their mother in a few days, and they are missing her. Lindsay will probably be discharged on Friday. Both sets of grandparents have or will get some quality babysitting time in over the next week or so because Lindsay won't be able to lift them up for a few weeks.

Park

I'm sure our park opportunities are winding down for the season, so I tried to get some pictures today!

Olivia made a new friend.  A new friend that loved to hug!

We played in the pirate ship

And watched buses go by from the elementary school down the street.

We had a great time on a beautiful day!