Surgery Update

Just posting to let you all know that it went well today. They thought it would be about a 20-minute procedure and it took more like 1-1/2 hours. When they got in there the IUD had actually embedded into my omentum(if you watch Oprah you know what that is) so they had to call in a general surgeon to assist in dissecting it out. I am SOOOO tired and feel like I could sleep for 3 days, the anesthesia is rough coming out of! I had to have Ryan stop on the way home so I could throw up -- that's pretty isn't ?!?

(Right now I am not looking so good but this pic makes me feel better -HA!)

Ryan was with me all day and was my "knight in shining armor" -- I love him so much. He made sure to speak with both the anesthesiologist and the surgeon beforehand. Each doctor separately commented on how concerned he was. After it was all said the done the OB/GYN surgeon she was more worried about him than the surgery! Seriously, it was so nice to know he was there checking and rechecking. Even funnier is that he never shows his nervousness to me -- makes it hilarious to hear the doctors say these things. Love you babe!

My mom was so AWESOME taking care of the kids! We got home and they were all so happy. They love having her here. She even taught Trey how to play catch and he LOVES it. Not to mention my mom is on the mend from shoulder surgery she had a few weeks ago. Thanks so much mom I love you!

Thanks to all of you for your well wishes and prayers!!

Too Crazy to Not Post!!!

This whole post may be an overshare but I can't help myself! Those of you who know me well know I like to "talk it out" it just makes me feel better about most problems. So if a little "TMI" makes you irritated turn back now, but now you know you are just going to read on...

I went in for an ultrasound yesterday afternoon to check the placement of my IUD to ensure that some issues I was having were nothing to worry about. They did both kinds of ultrasound and then the tech left the room saying she needed the doctor to check it out. After laying on the table in the dark room for about 15 minutes I knew something was up. When she came in she told me that -- THEY COULD NOT FIND MY IUD!! Not exactly what I was expecting to hear. She told me they were going to do an x-ray to see if it was still there (which I knew it was, hello -- wouldn't I know if it came out?!?).

Sure enough the x-ray showed it in my "pelvic region" but "obviously not in the right place." They told me I needed a CT to see exactly where it was. I called Ryan and he said he was heading over ASAP. Then they told me I would have to wait for my insurance until the next day and so I went home. I spent the night talking with my doctor, trying to find people to watch my kids, figuring out what tests I really needed done --oh, and FREAKING OUT!

Any way...long story short when they placed the IUD they perforated my uterus and it ended up outside of my uterus and came to land in the area better known as the "Douglas cul-de-sac." Lovely isn't it?!?!

Those of you that I have talked to about my IUD placement have heard how painful it was. I nearly passed out on the table and she told me that could be normal and called it a "vagal response." Which for the record is a real thing. I just thought I was being a baby about it since everyone else I knew didn't seem to experience so much pain.

So Tuesday I am heading into surgery. They are going to have to remove my IUD laparoscopically through my belly button. Ryan was with me today in all my appointments asking all the questions and checking and rechecking all he could about my surgeons, anesthesiologists, etc. The truth is the more you know the scarier it is. That is why I asked him not to fill me in on all the possible complications (which he tried doing!).

In all reality it could have been way worse. The surgeon who is doing my surgery had the same thing happen to her only it ended up in her kidneys and made her really sick. I think it is really lucky that I have been asymptomatic and that I even went in to check the placement. BTW - also very lucky that I didn't get pregnant with this thing in me!!

There are lots of blessings to be counted when you think about what could have gone wrong. I also have to say AMEN for the women in my ward!! They rallied fast and took my three kids all day not mention they are geared up for what is to come.

Of course my parents are awesome too!! I didn't even question that they will be here for me when I knew all this craziness was going down. I don't take that for granted. I am so grateful for my awesome family and friends that help without question or hesitation. And even the ones that are far away, I know you would be here to help if you could =)

And now I feel better...at least until Tuesday -- HA!

Big Brother

I love long late-night talks with my brother. He makes me feel like the world is ours for the taking. There is no mistake we are siblings. I love him.

Reunited Roomies

After braving a crazy snow storm I got to have lunch with these wonderful women! We missed all the roomies that couldn't make it!!!

I have to say that my time at Utah State was A-mazing mostly due to these women. It is funny to think how different we all were but we all meshed so well! It was great to catch up and see what classy women they all are and what great things they are doing. I love you all!

A Night with the Nutcracker

Trevi and I went to the Nutcracker at the Paris with our friends Lark and Afton. It was so much fun to see all the pretty costumes and dancing, Trevi loved it! I am so happy that Lark wanted to go and took the initiative to get the tickets and everything--THANK YOU. It was a great night out with our little girls and I am thinking this is going to be a solid Christmas tradition! What do you say about next year girls?
I thought the costumes and dancing were beautiful! Trevi loved getting dressed up and having some time with me,without the boys. When we were driving there she kept saying "it's a good thing Ezra isn't here because..." She gave me about five different reasons why, most of them having to do with her being bigger, older, etc.

We didn't have time to eat the "Trevi" but we did stop by there after the show. She LOVED seeing her name on the sign in lights.

After the show I asked Trevi if she felt up to meeting up with my cousins or if she was tired. She was all about seeing them. We went over to Caesars Palace and got to spend some time with Kasey and Sara. It is fun to be in Vegas because now they are in St. George --closest we have been to family in a long time!

Thanks for a fun night Trevi! You are growing up so fast. I can't believe what a great little girl you are. You are such a wonderful big sister! You are always helping me with feedings and diapers and buckling up the boys. You are kind, sensitive and have such a sweet little heart. I feel so blessed to be your mom. I love you!

7 Years!!

Today Ryan and I are celebrating SEVEN years of marriage! In some ways I can't imagine my life before him and in other ways it feels like we are still newlyweds. I really do feel so blessed to call him my husband and best friend. I love him more than I ever knew was possible! Our lives right now are so busy and full and sometimes I think we have decided to take such a long road when it comes to his profession. But I know for sure I wouldn't want to do this with anyone else and I am so grateful for all the experiences we have had along the way.

I have so much assurance in the fact that he really is my partner, someone to shoulder the burden and enjoy the journey with. I love you so much babe and am looking forward to many more years to come!

Christmas Advent Calendar

This was a project I started last year with high hopes and got way too frustrated to finish it. I made two of them (one for me and one for Tessa). After sewing the pockets on I mailed them to Tessa to have her put the numbers on and she ended up have to take all the pockets off to do the numbers! So neither of us ever finished them. I packed mine away in the Christmas stuff and there it was waiting for me this year.

Looking at it with fresh eyes was much better and I finished it up just in time to start using it this year. But you know how you make stuff and you have a vision for it but it doesn't quite look as good a you think? That is how I feel about this, but dang-it I am using it anyway too much work was put into it and the kids think it is tons-o-fun =)

Next time I will just buy one from Pottery Barn...

**I dedicate this post to Heather because she wanted to see it! While her kids are getting a parade every night for their advent calendar mine are getting candy canes--HA HA!