Good Evening FRIENDS ! Where on earth did the week go ? I had BIG plans of blogging /reading EVERY day however , for whatever reason , LIFE HAPPENED and I just didn't make it to blog land :( ! I'm so sorry , hopefully the bitter cold predicted for the weekend will give me a lil extra time to get caught up !
So, as for the week ...Monday and Tuesday were HORRIBLE pain days , so I spent as much time in bed as possible . Wednesday I had an afternoon appointment with the new neurosurgeon for my MRI results . Upon reviewing the test and seeing me unable to sit in the exam room ,instead leaning on the counter bawling like a baby , he feels my pain is intense and real but ... the test did not show what he thought it would ! Apparently he originally felt like I most likely had an infection in the soft tissue between the vertebrae or a narrowing of the nerve canal . So...since MRI did NOT show anything alarming he has now ordered additional tests , one of which will be a CT scan of the bone in the lumbar, and sacral regions of my lower spine . He feels that I quite possibly have a "structural issue" with the bone? My hardware has loosened ? My fusion may not be solid? Who knows ...I just hope they find an answer quick , the pain I've been dealing with recently is worse than any I've EVER had to deal with and my patience is running very thin !
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| A NORMAL SPINE( I HAVE A NEW DISC, SCREWS, PLATES, RODS AT L5S1) |
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| MY SPINE ...CAN YOU SPOT THE TRIANGLE? THATS MY NEW DISC/CAGE THAT BRIGHT WHITE LAYER ALONG THE BACK RIGHT IS MY WINTER BEAR FAT ...ROFLMBO |
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| PRETTY SURE THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED :) |
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OR MAYBE IT WAS LAUGHING AT THIS ...BLOG KITTY "BURIES" HIS FUZZBALLS UNDER THE TRASH CAN , THEN CRIES FOR DADDY TO GET THE FLASHLIGHT AND DIG THEM OUT SO THEY CAN PLAY ....I LOVE HOW HE HUNKERS DOWN TO SUPERVISE ...HE ONLY HAD 7 UNDER THERE :)
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Thursday was spent alternating my time between lying in bed and creating goodies for Princess and her third grade classmates for their Valentines party !
Do you remember that " creepy" doll head I shared last week ?
Well....she's now quite the "CONVERSATION PIECE" , a OOAK creepy creation for Princesses teacher ...a connoisseur of the strange but fun! That ole doll head is now so "creepy cool" the teacher even let out a SQUEAL of delight when she unwrapped her ! Or was it a CACKLE??? LOL Either way ... I'm pretty sure , I got an A in the 3rd grade today !!
The kids finished off personalized necklaces, made cootie catchers, picked out a book to keep at home , I read them a few Valentine books , they handed out cards and treats , then enjoyed a healthy snack ! Though the school considers " cookies, cakes, sweets, treats etc.... contraband" and not acceptable on school property ... the kids can receive some of those items but they must be taken home and consumed there ! Their sweet talented teacher made each child a GORGEOUS sparkly , Personalized ,YUMMY cookie to take home to enjoy ! I always enjoy my time with the kids at school, but boy does it ever wear me out !!
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| OOAK CONVERSATION PIECE DOLL |
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| COOTIE CATCHER ..DO YOU REMEMBER MAKING THESE AS A CHILD ? |
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| THE HANDPAINTED PERSONALIZED NECKLACES I PAINTED FOR THE CLASS , THEY WERE STRUNG ON YARN AND THE KIDS ADDED BEADS OF THEIR CHOICE |
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| PRINCESSES PRETTY COOKIE FROM HER TEACHER ( sorry its sideways Im not sure how that happened) |
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ONE OF THE HEALTHY SNACKS THE KIDS ENJOYED ...CONVERSATION CUTIES ;)
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Leaving you with a glimpse of Valentines Décor in the kitchen ! The kitchen is the only room in the house completely "non prim " ...decorated more "VINTAGE" with my red/white enamelware, Coke and Jack Daniels signage and collectibles ! I hope to return tomorrow to finish sharing the rest of the "LOVE" décor in our home as well as a few Valentine gifts I am making !Sweet dreams to all ..and until we meet again ... I'll always be ...just a lil raggedy ! hugs
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| A LIL SNOWLADY SCATTERING LOVE |
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| CONVERSATION HEARTS AND JACK ~N~COKE ONE OR THE OTHER BOUND TO GET THE CONVO STARTED :) |
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| MY DIRTY LIL VALENTINE SECRET ! TRUTH! |
Angie, I'm so sorry you are in so much pain. Hugs. I hope the doctor can help you soon.
ReplyDeleteThe Valentine hearts you made are adorable! I bet the children loved them! The teacher's cookies look so yummy. I bet Princess loved her's! I'm happy you were able to participate in the party. Thanks for sharing with us tonight.❤️
There's nothing worse than back pain -- I hope they figure out what the issue is soon!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the terrible pain. No, the MRIs and CTs don't always reveal much, so doctors should really listen to their patients more and use their minds, not just the diagnostic tools, to figure out what to do. My spinal and head scans indicate I should be in terrible pain in the back region, but it's my legs and feet that don't work right. But the doctors just want to look at the scans, instead of the patient, sitting right in front of them!!!
ReplyDeleteYou made some wonderful things for the Valentine's party. I can't get over how great the doll head turned out!
I feel so bad for all that you go through :( You always have your great sense of humor though and that's amazing! Sending hugs! Maggie
ReplyDeleteYour back is a mess. I sure hope they can figure out what is wrong. My sons first fusion was done wrong. He was in horrible pain for a year. Hugs
ReplyDeleteKaylee's cookie looks so yummy and maybe too pretty to eat all at the same time. I sure hope they figure out the cause of your pain. Janic
ReplyDeleteHi Angie, my heart breaks for you and the terrible pain that you are going through. I will continue to pray that the Dr. will have wisdom to know how to treat you and to stop the pain.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a good mommy and always have the best ideas so that princess can have fun, love the cutie oranges. You hang in there, bunches of hugs. Lecia
I'm so sorry for the pain you are going through- I know several friends who are going through the same issues. Keep up a good spirit. You'll pull through.
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