Christmas time....in the ER

Well....a quick rundown of my Christmas - I was high as a kite! I got a kidney stone 10 days before Christmas and had it taken out on the 21st. On the 24th my dr told me I could take out the stent (it kept the tube (ureter) between my kidney and bladder open and funtioning). Within hours I was in more pain than I was with the actual stone - went to the ER - had 2 doses of morphine and then something else that was a lot stronger than morphine - but still morphine. I still hurt a little, but wanted to get to the family Christmas party - so I told them I was doing ok. I do remember the Christmas party...it's just a little foggy. Christmas morning I felt pretty good (duh - I was still a little high) thankfully. But, Christmas evening it was hurting again, I thought I had another stone. So back to the ER where they gave me 2 doses of that stronger morphine. Now, I still get a little pain and I guess it was all from spasms in the ureter that can happen for weeks. So, now I'm on torodol, percacet & ibuprofen 800 for pain. Lucky me!

I must say, it is no fun waiting in the ER on either of these days. I am so thankful that people work these days. I am also very thankful for the family and friends who have helped out. Jenna's babysitter took her and didn't charge me any extra. Jason's mom took Jenna one night and also for Christmas Eve for awhile. My parents watched Jenna when they were preparing for a ward dinner. I am so lucky and blessed. I guess it really showed me what Christmas really is all about.

Here's a few pics from Christmas Eve.