Last Week

I know it's been a while since I've posted anything in here. It's been a busy month, that's for sure. Last week was an exciting week, until Friday.

On Saturday, April 25th we took Ryan to the zoo! He absolutely loves the zoo and all the animals. This time there was a baby giraffe there.

On Tuesday, April 28th Jeff came home from South Korea, finally! He was there on a year assignment and his year is up! We haven't seen him yet, except for the pics Elisabeth has posted on facebook, but we've talked to him a few times! It's so good to know that he is finally back in the US of A!

On Thursday, April 30th, Jessica had an appointment with her OB doctor. She was hoping that they would want an ultrasound, but they didn't, so she asked. After a little convincing, they finally agreed to the ultrasound. She was so hoping to find out the sex of this baby, which she did. It's a BOY! Jessica really wanted another baby boy! As she said, she already has everything for a boy and doesn't need anything. Ryan didn't wear out anything so she has plenty of clothes for this baby.

On Friday, May 1st, I had to have another shot in my back. The last couple have done nothing so I am really hoping this one will help. Prior to this shot, the pain had been at it's worse. I didn't have the same reaction to this shot as I had to the last few (my blood pressure would bottom out and I came close to passing out). Also, within 24 hours after the shot, I was actually pain free!! That was weird! I haven't been pain free in a LONG time. Unfortunately, that didn't last long. The pain is back, but not as bad as it had been. My doctor's goal is to avoid another surgery (yes, another) but it might come down to that. I really don't want to go through surgery but if that's what it takes to put an end to the constant pain, that just might be what has to be done. I do know that I will not agree to another fusion. That may very well be what caused the problems I have now. If I have to have surgery on my back, then I'm going to look into my options. Will see.....I go back to the doctor in a month, so if there's not an improvement, I will look into my options.

I really hate having back problems. I had to have L5-S1 fused since it ruptured. Now L3-L4 and L4-L5 are bulging quite badly.


The best news of all is that Jeff is back in the US and Jessica is going to have another baby boy!