I'm Balanced.

Today has been a quiet day, with the big kids gone all day.  They slept at my moms last night, and then went for a play date with cousins, Tyler and Zachary.  Julie, Mat's sister, came and spent much of the day helping with the baby so Mat could get some things done.  He went like crazy and used every minute he had and was able to accomplish a lot.  Thanks Julie!  Sarah came over too.  I've known Sarah for more than 20 years, she is a great friend!  She brought over two big bags of bird seed to fill our feeders so we can sit and watch the birds, like they do at her house.  I think it is amazing that she thought of it.  We haven't had seed in our feeders for several years, so we will enjoy that a lot!  She also helped me organize the kitchen, load the dishwasher and wash all the bottles.  Thanks Sarah!  I was able to get a nap after that and feel pretty good, except the pain in my back.  I can only sleep for about 4 hours before I wake up and toss and turn (carefully) for the rest of the night.  I woke up at 4:30 this morning with a fever of 100.6, so Mat came up and helped me get the pills I needed.  He is an amazing support to me!  The fever seems to be getting better.  It only spiked once in the last 24 hours, so I'm happy!  If it is still going on when Monday rolls around, I'll go to the doctor again.

I'm going to attempt church tomorrow.  The pain on my front side isn't too bad now.  It's the pain in my back from walking bent over that is the problem.  We'll see how it goes!  It feels good to be able to get out a little and try to feel "normal".  I called Esther this afternoon to see of she'd take me to Lace by Louise and get some inserts for my non-affected side, so I'm balanced.  : )   I've been wearing it ever since and it's not fantastically fun, but it's not too bad.

I was lucky to get a visit from Becky and Corrine tonight (see Nov. 22nd entry).  Corrine had the exact same surgery I did and knows from recent experience what I'm / we're going through.  She has been amazing about answering questions and being available.  She brought me a "sleep" hat and a cute, cheerful scarf which I'm so grateful for.  Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to come see me and give me a lift! 

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