Monday, June 14, 2010

Ugh...

That one little word is a pretty good description for how I feel right now...

Started having abdominal pains on Friday - when they hadn't improved by the time I left my hair appointment on Saturday (hey, a girl has to get her roots taken care of in a timely manner, okay?), I drove myself to one of the local immediate care centers. Immediately upon examining my stomach, the physician sent me to the ER for suspected appendicitis.

My trip to the ER on Saturday afternoon turned into a 48 hour stay in the hospital, during which I watched SIX movies (this is a great new hospital with internet access and lots of movie selections on the flat screen TV in every patient room) and finished The Time Traveler's Wife (I'm so glad I picked up this book again, SO good!).

Thankfully, appendicitis was ruled out and I was released home this afternoon with no restrictions but instructions to follow up with the consulting physician from the hospital next week.

Glad everything was okay, but this was frustrating, to be sure. One, I never, EVER get sick. Two, I hate being away from Alexandra for so long and I found myself in tears late Sunday night, just wanting to be home with my family. Talk about a pity party!

I share this just so you know why I'm so behind on posting and responding to comments. Also, I'm leaving the middle of this week to head to Hilton Head Island for our friends' wedding so that will obviously limit my ability to blog.

Just be patient with me, I promise I'll be back in full force next week! Until then...

30 comments:

Monique said...

Very cute blog! Happy you are well :)

Lauren said...

Glad you are okay, but I'm sure it's quite frustrating not knowing exactly what it was...yes, ugh! Have a wonderful trip!

Elizabeth said...

Oh, glad you are feeling much better! I thought you had already left for the wedding and that is why you hadn't updated.

Jessi said...

Oh no....hope you are feeling better!! I'm currently in HHI leaving tomorrow to head to convention. Looks like we'll just miss each other! Have fun!

Nat said...

You poor thing!! Glad to hear you're feeling better!

Heather said...

How awful! I am so sorry!

Two Little Tots said...

you poor girl. i hope you are feeling better. did they tell you anything?

enjoy your trip! i pray you have nice weather!

Erin said...

Oh no! I'km so glad you're feeling better! I was curious why you hadn't posted in a while...I hope you are on the mend!

melissa said...

Sorry you were sick! Glad you're feeling better and back with your family. Have a great time in Hilton Head!

Same Sweet Girl: Memoir of a Southern Belle said...

Awww!!! So so sorry to hear about this! :( I hope you are doing well! It must be frustrating to not know what's causing it! Is the pain completely gone now??

ALFIE said...

glad you're feeling better! i work in a hospital-- so i know it's definately NOT the place you want to spend extra time! at least you got to indulge in some books and movies!! The Time Traveler's Wife is SO GOOD!

Kelsey712 said...

oh gosh! I hope you get to feeling better soon! Also, have a great trip!

Sole Matters said...

so glad you're better!!! i agree, a girl has to take car of her roots in a timely manner. haha!

California Wife said...

So that you're okay! That must have been scary! Enjoy your time in HHI, can't wait to see pics of yoru trip.

kristy said...

glad you are okay! hope you get feeling better soon! have fun at HH!

Danielle said...

Oh you poor thing! So what did they think it was? How strange. I'm glad you are relatively back to normal now though - just in time for your trip! I can only imagine how much you missed that precious little face of Alexandra's!

By the way, I saw a commercial last night for BostonMD and saw Rachael a couple of times. Now if I can just remember to watch it!

Virginia Belle said...

So sorry! It must have been awful and really frustrating. Glad you enjoyed The Time Travelers Wife and got to finish it! Enjoy HHI :)

Rory said...

Glad to hear you are ok....am I a bad mom for thinking a couple days in that hospital sound great??!

Paige said...

Hoping and praying that you do not have anymore problems and continue to feel better! Have fun on your trip!

Unknown said...

Oh no!!!!! Feel better soon! You poor thing. Enjoy yourself at HHI. A weekend of sun & sand may cure ya. :)

Alyssa said...

Bless your heart! I hate being sick - throws off your whole week. Have so much fun in HH. I want to go back to that part of the country SO badly, so I'm pretty jealous of your weekend plans!

Heather said...

So sorry you had to stay in the hospital and glad everything is ok! I would have hated being away from my kids that long too! Hope you are getting better and take care!

Sharstin said...

So glad you are feeling better! That is no fun. Have a great week chick:)

wishful nals said...

oh no! i hope you're feeling better. xo!

Alisa: a pina colada said...

Yikes! What a crazy experience. So glad you are doing well. Have so much fun in Hilton Head! My husband and I went there for our 5 yr. anniversary a few years ago, and I've been wanting to go back and take the kids ever since. I loved Hilton Head! I'm jealous... in a good way. :)

Jess said...

Glad to hear that you're okay! What a miserable experience :(

Have fun at the wedding!!

Unknown said...

Hope your feeling all better girl! If it makes you feel better I would totally be throwing a pity party about being away from my fam too. =)

Stephanie said...

I'm sooooooooooo behind on my blog reading - hope you're feeling MUCHO MUCHO better by now!!!

Danielle said...

I have been without email at work for a week (ugh!) but I wanted to be sure to wish you a Happy Birthday today! I hope you're having a great day. Surround yourself with things you love!

Melanie said...

I am so sorry that you have been sick. I hope that you will be fine. Have fun in SC. I wish I was going with you:)