This week has been a bit of a crazy one. The good news--I was able to finish all my Christmas shopping AND wrap everything!
The bad news--On Monday my hCG levels had gone up, so I had to have a shot of Methotrexate (which is basically a chemotherapy drug--No, I'm not bald). Thursday we found out that the shot was working, and my hormone levels were dropping. Yay! Ok, maybe not. Thursday night I had two pains/cramps that had me doubled over for about 10 minutes each time. I decided to go to the ER to make sure everything was ok. (Thanks, Mom, for going with me). Ultrasound showed that my tube had grown (almost doubled in size) despite my dropping hCG..
Dr. Channell didn't feel comfortable with sending me home because she didn't want to have to worry about my tube rupturing (and I felt the same way). So, I had two options--wait it out in the hospital until Sunday to see if any progress was made, or opt for surgery to remove my tube (and whatever tissue was left from the pregnancy). We decided on the surgery, so I went in at about 4 p.m. for another laparoscopy and tubal ligation. The doctor said that my tube was in pretty bad shape. Allen even got to see pictures of it--lucky dog. I am exhausted, but feel like there is an end in sight to all my worry & pain.
Thank you all so much for your love, calls, support, and prayers. Thank you Allen for putting up with my whining about the pain, and for hanging out in the hospital with me so many times the past week, and all the help you have been with the boys, meals, & cleaning. Thank you Mom for spending the night in the hospital with me--even when we got so tired that we were laughing hysterically at the "little tree stump". :) Thanks also for taking the boys a lot last week, so I could "recover" and for the yummy meals. Darci, thank you for sitting in the hospital with me after my first surgery last week. It was nice to get to spend time together--even if it was in a boring hospital. Thank you, thank you, thank you to EVERYONE for everything. Sorry for the Grammy-like "acceptance speech". lol I'm pretty tired. But I truly do feel blessed beyond measure.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Just a quick update, since I should probably be sleeping.
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9 comments:
Angie, How are you doing? 4yr ago I had a tube and Ovary removed too. I'm sorry to hear about all this. I'll have to call ya and check in with ya. Get better. I hope they gave you some good pain killers. Call me if you need anything.
We are so glad you are doing better and things are looking up for you! We are thinking and praying for you and your family.
Doug and Britt
I'm so glad that my best friend is feeling better...not so glad you had to go through all of that, but your a strong woman. I know I live an hour away but I would totally do anything for you if you need me...oh and I know of a great pediatric dentist in kent that Bella went to before we moved. Let me know if your up to getting together this week...maybe friday??
I'm sorry I couldn't be there. I was sure praying for you though.
What a crazy thing. I hope you are healing well. I know how hard it is to rest when you have two bundles of energy running the house. How can you even think about wrapping presents? You're amazing!
I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I'm glad your mom is able to help.
I'm so glad you're doing better! And how on earth did you get Christmas stuff done with all of this going on?!
Angie! I'm so sorry to hear about this! I really hope that you are going to be okay!
I'm so glad you're doing all right. Our prayers are with you for a continuing smooth recovery and peace of mind. Much love!
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