Keep praying please

I went to see my urologist yesterday.  Previously I've only seen the PA's recently so it was good to actually talk to him and get real possibilities and explainations.  I had a KUB (kidney, urinary system, bladder) x-ray prior to the appointment.  He walked into the room and immediately said, "come look at this x-ray".  Then said Hi, how are you on the way there.  I like him, he's very down to earth and easy to talk to.  I feel he really listens and sympathizes.  So I look at the x-ray and immediately see the stone, lodged right where I've been hurting for the past week.  He says "That's not a small stone, and it hasn't moved since last week's visit."   So we go back to the room and talk about options and such.  Basically it comes down to if I don't pass the stone naturally by next Monday the 27th, I will have surgery scheduled to have it taken out next week.  At the time of surgery I will also have a stent placed for 4-5 days too.  As some of you know, the mere thought of another stent in me makes my skin crawl and almost sends me into a panic.  Not to mention the bills that would also come with surgery.  So, your prayers would be GREATLY appreciated.  I will keep you updated.  Luckily, the pain has leveled out some and only really need pain meds in the morning and at night.  Still makes sleeping difficult though.

On a much better topic, here are some things that have happened this last week.  Tonight we introduced Morganne to her "big girl bed" and boy was she excited about it!  We will see how the first night goes.  Not exactly the best week to adjust her to this new bed in my mind, but oh well.    So far, 1 hour into bedtime, she's already asleep.  (Picture a chair rail on the wall...someday.  Oh unfinished projects)

We helped host Yuck Night 2010 last Saturday for our youth group kids and a few adults within our church.  It was a great time and a ton of laughs.  I stayed behind the camera and kept clean.  Justin, no surprise, participated in the mayhem.  Too funny....

The group all clean.  This didn't last long.

Alkaseltser (sp?) and Red Pop.  Learning chemistry first hand.

Tomato juice and lung power.  Justin lost this round :cP

Human sundaes!

Bobbing for rotten apples in diced tomatos with juice, apple juice, and oatmeal 

Justin, going ears deep!

Smack a egg, on my head!  Lynsey modeling her egg wear!

I love it, no holding back even for his wife!

Check out that air!

Water war

Katie getting a face full

After the messy fun. What a memory.

Rough Week

I covet your prayers.  That I may pass this kidney stone and begin to feel better and get off all of these meds.  I went on Tuesday to have an IVP done, basically multiple contrast x-rays, to see the entire urinary tract system.  I indeed have a 4-5mm stone on the edge of my bladder which is most likely causing my discomfort.  I also have many more still within my kidneys, to pass at future dates (these I already knew about).  It's basically a waiting game.  For a week now I've been dealing with bladder spasms and discomfort.  I've been taking pain meds around the clock to try and mask the discomfort.  It's not extreme pain by anymeans, but more a very uncomfortable spasm that won't go away and gets worse at night when I try to sleep.  Here's the rub- Since I'm breastfeeding Kaelynn, which I have no desire to give up, I can't take any of the anti-spasm meds or the meds that help speed up the stone passing.  So, I'm drinking water like a fish, living on pain meds, and praying that it passes soon and the spasms will stop.  Lack of sleep is the worst part.  Thanks for your prayers, they are by far the safest, and definitely most effective medicine for me. 

Also this week, Morganne has had her fair share of "run ins" that have made it rough for her too.  On Monday night she fell into the table corner and brusied her ear pretty good.  Then Tuesday afternoon, while dancing in the living room :c) she fell into another table and really busted her lip.  It swelled and bled and looks like she got beat up. 

Wednesday the girls each had their next "Wellness" appointment with our family doctor.  I can't believe Kaelynn is already 6 months and Morganne is 2.5.  Kaelynn got shots at this visit so she felt like crap too, to join the family.  She is now 16 lbs. 6 oz. and in the 60% for height and 50% for weight.  The nurse last time messed up her height measurement, but she is now measuring at 26 in.  Morganne at this age weighed 18 lbs. 10oz.  Crazy to think that Kaelynn is our petite daughter. 

Anyhow, the week is almost over and we've got a busy weekend planned.  I'm praying that next week will be better and that everyone in our family will stay pain free. :cP   Thanks for your prayers.