March 20, 2006

What a week! Friday I had laproscopic surgery. I had my tubes tied so there will be no child #4. It was only day surgery but I am still in quite a bit of pain 3 days later. I also wear out quicker these last couple of days. Hopefully I will be back up to snuff soon.

Thursday, Terrance had his 6 month checkup. He is now 18 lbs 10.5 oz and 28.75 in tall. 90th percentile across the board. What a big boy!

I took Dakota to the doctor this afternoon due to a swelling in the nether regions. Turns out he has a hernia. He gets to go see the urologist on the 28th.

Thankfully my van is now fully repaired and in good working order. It was hard not to put myself through the windshield the first couple of days after the brakes were fixed.

My friend Liz and I took our babies to the Baby Fair in Spokane last weekend at the Convention Center. What a great event that is! So many booths with free samples and ideas. The baby crawl races are always the highlight of the day. There is always at least one kid who gets up and walks for the first time!

I am almost done with this round of physical therapy and while I am getting stronger, I haven't noticed any reduction in the pain or grinding in my knees.

March 3, 2006

Still waiting for the Tribe to send the check to Les Schwab for my brakes. They told me on Monday that it was going out on Tuesday from Wellpinit to Colville but so far it hasn't arrived. I am actually scared to drive my van because of the brakes but unfortunately it is my only transportation. I can't afford to pay the $475 myself. It's times like this that I am glad we are moving back to the Oregon coast this summer. With decent paying jobs, we won't have to rely on others to make ends meet.

Mom came home from the hospital after 10 days. She seems to be doing better but I still worry about her. I guess that's to be expected.

My brother-in-law has called my sister a few times and is well. He got to hear his little girl tell him "Bye-bye Daddy" over the phone and it made both him and my sister teary. Their daughter will be 1 on the 25th of this month.

CJ and I had our birthday last month. He turned 8 and I am now 30 (don't feel 30 though).

My 5th anniversary is coming up on the 25th. Hubby and I were wanting to go out to dinner in Spokane but it's not looking likely due to finances. We are probably just going to go to the Shanghai and sing that evening.

I am finally getting treatment for my arthritic knees. I am now in physical therapy (I call it physical torture!) and if that does not help I may be looking at surgery. I am getting to the point that I don't care if I end up having surgery. I am so tired of being in pain all the time.