Now, there are hernia surgeries, and there are hernia surgeries. Your stay in the hospital, and thus your recovery depends on what kind of hernia you have. I wasn't lucky enough to be like fast food, in-and-out. I had to stay two nights. Wednesday, Jan. 7th to Friday, Jan. 9th. As you may have guessed, I had to have hernia surgery. Thus my absence from the blog scene. I now have a new abdominal wall! I have mesh from below my navel, all the way up to the point where your ribs come together. To prove it, a nice 4 inch scar and pain pills on the dresser. So, here I am again (I've had to recover from 4 c-sections), poppin' the pills, wearing my nightgown all day, and trying to stand up straight. We all go through certain things in life that teach us and make us grow. Lately I've been hard on myself for not getting more done in a day. My accomplishments seem like nothing. Well, sitting on my butt for a week and a half trying to help my mother-in-law fill in for me has opened my eyes yet again. I'm the one who keeps it all together.
My mother-in-law has stayed with us and helped me this past week, (Thank you, thank you, thank you!). Before she left she told me that," We've established the fact that the children need their mother, and that I can't do everything you do." So, those of you that don't have to go through no driving for two weeks, no lifting anything heavier than 10lbs. for three weeks, and a general take it easy for 6 weeks, just know, what you do in your homes is HUGE! And to those that have gone through this, remember! What you do is huge! And having a body that functions and works properly is a great blessing!
A side note: Thanks honey for all you do! Also, for those wondering why I find myself in this predicament. Well, we think it started with my pregnancy with Ethan, and then 3 more pregnancies after that and pow! Hernia surgery up the wazooo! For more details, just email me. I'll tell you all you want to know, or didn't:)
9 comments:
I had no idea you had surgery! I hope you are doing okay and if you need anything, I am available to at least try to help lol. I am going to be in similar shape in less than a month's time with a c-section. It will be tough, but we all make it through somehow! Best wishes, LaNae
Bless your MIL - no one can take "Mom's" place!
Prayers for a speedy recovery - gentle hugs
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you feel better soon!!!! (And, please, email me all the details! :))
I forgot that you were having surgery, thank goodness for mother-in-laws, eh! Hope you mend quickly!
Wow...Sophie, sorry to hear you had to have surgery. Glad to hear you are on the mend. Please call if you need help! For real, I not just saying that to be nice! You know we love spending time with your wonderful kids....
Wow Sophie! I had no idea!!! I hope you continue to recover quickly! Let me know if you need me to watch the kids or something!! (And I wouldn't mind hearing the details either!) :)
Oh, and thanks for the reminder about all the things we do, and how important they are. I really needed to hear that! :)
I had no idea you had four c-sections! You brave, selfless woman! That's amazing, you can use all of this for countless guilt trips for the rest of your kid's lives! ha ha! I know exactly what you mean though about being the one who keeps it all together. I think the other great thing about experiences like that, is realizing that you're the one who wants to keep it all together. I had a hard recovery from Naomi's birth, even though it wasn't a c-section, and I remember realizing that no matter how many people chip in to help, or how some people hire professional nannies and such, I wanted to be the one to be the mommy, the glue of the family. It's a great feeling knowing that you're the heart of your home, and that you're the only one who can do your job. I think that's so great that you could be so positive about your trials. Other's (me) would probably post a huge venting session about it all. You're a super mom!
Oh Sophie! I am so sorry! I didn't know you had the surgery already!
Sophie, WOW! Had no idea. Raeme and I were always wondering if you guys would have more children. Raeme had said something to the fact that it was tough through each one. What a blessing children are! And aren't we all grateful for modern medicine and surgery! I know I am eternally grateful!
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