I am finally able to catch up. It's amazing how easily I tire though. We are sure excited to see everyone next week, but plan on me being out of commission for pretty much everything. I will be lucky to arrive with everyone's toothbrushes and underwear!
June was fun. We spent lots and lots of time swimming. We got a pool membership this year and have enjoyed going pretty much every day that it is hot. On Tuesdays we go to the summer movie program and watch a movie at the theater. We go to the free lunch almost every day and have play dates with other families trying to find things to do.
The end of June was when my events started happening. On Thursday, June 27th I started with a migraine that I couldn't get rid of. I thought it was because of the pregnancy hormones and the fact that I could only take Tylenol. After a weekend trip to the ER and many phone calls to the on call doctors, I ended up in the hospital on Monday, July 1st. On the 2nd we had an MRI performed and discovered the 5" blood clot running the length of my head. The doctors in Greeley felt confident that we just needed pain control and blood thinners, but after a week (July 7th) in the hospital with increasingly uncomfortable symptoms, I decided to head to Denver where the specialists are. Things moved quickly in Denver with lots of tests, observations, and talking. I had an excellent team of doctors watching over me including the neuro-stroke team, OB, and the neuro-radiology doctor. Thursday, July 11th I went in for the inter-radiology procedure to break up the clot. Let's just say that that was by far the hardest experience that I have ever been through. If you would like the gory details than feel free to ask, but it was down right hard. The 3 day procedure process took a lot out of me emotionally and physically. I also got an infection that I am recovering from in addition to the groin recovery where they accessed my brain through the artery. I am still having some headaches when I do too much. I am on pain meds until I can recover from the more consistent pain from surgery, etc. For long term care I am taking blood thinner shots every 12 hours for the rest of the pregnancy and for at least 6 weeks post baby (with a break during the birth). We are still waiting for results on some of the blood tests to find out if there is another reason for the clotting besides pregnancy. Once we get results back then we will know what to expect post baby and for the rest of my life.
The best part of the whole thing is that our little baby is doing great. I have never had any discomfort when it comes down to the baby. We have had a few ultrasounds and everything looks great. In addition to the amazing help from the Grandma's, our ward has stepped up big time with meals and child care. They will continue to take care of me as long as I feel the need. I even have two ladies coming to help me with laundry and packing next week for the reunion. This process has been quite the trial for our little family. The kids are tired of being shifted around and missing Mom. Brent is tired of being a single parent and trying to keep up with home stuff and work and worrying about me. Our faith has grown though. Through our prayers and the prayers of our loved ones the clot was taken care of quickly and am home now and healing. We felt the strength that came from your fasting and prayers and thank you for them. We love you! We are excited to see each of you and your cute kiddos on Wednesday!
Love,
The Greeley Lukes
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