Road to Recovery

After discovering that I had a bad gallbladder three weeks ago, we were finally able to do the surgery this past Wednesday. The surgeon wanted to wait until I was 14 weeks along, before doing the surgery, since it is much safer for the baby.

I really like the surgeon we used. The nurse that checked us in couldn't find the baby's heartbeat with the doppler machine & neither could the anesthesiologist. This baby is stubborn, whenever it gets poked it moves quickly. Well the surgeon refused to start the surgery until we heard the heartbeat. She called radiology to have them bring down an ultrasound that could be used pre & post-op. While we were waiting a cute little old lady nurse came in to give the doppler a try. She had worked in Labor & Delivery for 30+ years before going to surgery. Sure enough after a few minutes she find the little character.

The surgery went well & the nurses were able to find the heartbeat after the surgery as well. As it ended up, I only had one gall stone, but it was HUGE and there was a lot of sludge. I spent the night at the hospital so the baby could be monitored & to make sure I wouldn't go into labor. If all of the nurses are like the ones I had at the A.F. hospital I am excited to have this little one. The nurses were awesome!!!!!

I've been home since Thursday afternoon & haven't done a whole lot and won't be able to for another 4 weeks! The kids have been great not to jump on me & have been very gentle! Matt of course is taking care of me and making sure I don't do too much.

Despite the pain from the surgery, I already feel better. I haven't had as much nausea as before & I am sleeping a tons better. Whether the sleeping better is from all the meds or a lack of pain we'll find out soon!

Thanks for all who have helped out during the past few weeks!