Raccoon River

I know it has been a while since I have posted, but as you know I have been a little under the weather. My gall bladder isn't the trouble these days, only the fatigue and nausa from being pregnant, but with Brooklyn and Landon to keep me busy there isn't time for a sick Mom.

We got out and went to Raccoon River Park with Megan and Sam and had a blast!!! I think Landon loved it the most, but he still thinks that he can swim. I had to run in after him a couple of times because that boy has NO Fear!

My Baywatch Babe

Ready set GO!

Back Home

Well, after 5 days of pain meds and lots of blood draws, I am home. I do though need to take a minute to explain the whole story.

The reason why they couldn't take out my Gall Bladder is because I am 4 weeks PREGNANT! We actually found out the Wednesday before I went into the hospital (nice timing right?) So, I had much more to worry about than just me. There were some risks to the baby with the ERCP, but we hope that everything is OK. Since this is such a critical time of the baby's growth there were a lot of prayers said for me and the baby, and I appreciate all of them. Christian and Shawn came and gave me a blessing, which gave me much comfort and calmed my fears. Since the baby is so small they couldn't see anything on the ultrasound except for the embryonic sac formed. I should be going to the Doctor soon to check things out.

The Surgeons said that they plan to take out my Gall Bladder at around 15 weeks (second trimester) because of the risks to the baby. We hope all goes well when the time comes...

Thanks to all those who have made meals and sent their love from far away.

My Stupid Gall Bladder

Just when things are going great and you don't have a care in the world (like right after a great birthday) you are grounded by a trial in your life. My trial this month is my Gall Bladder and Pancreas! Christian rushed me to the hospital Saturday night with the most pain I have ever felt in my life!!! I can honestly say that I would rather go through labor 20 times over than feel what I felt that night.

The Doctors decided to do a procedure called an ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography). This procedure is to get out the stones that are located in my Bile Duct. They go through my throat, then down into my stomach and then to the Bile Duct to pull the stones and sludge out of there. Everything went well with that procedure and they gave me wonderful drugs so I don't remember a thing!!!

Well, after the ERCP yesterday they told me to rest and then I would be discharged the next day. Unfortunately I have had a lot more pain and nausea and vomiting so they drew some more blood to find out that my Amylase and Lipase (my Pancreas enzymes) were critically elevated. Which is NOT GOOD! So I am still in the hospital with NO food or drink and a lot of pain medicine. The only thing we can do is wait it out, and hopefully things will get better.

Christian is being such a great husband and father right now and I know he is getting Mucho blessings right now. I just wanted to thank all those people who have helped with the kids and have brought food over. I have been stressed about things at home and it is nice to know that the most important people in my life are taken care of. I feel so helpless here in the hospital.

Thanks again,
Jennilyn

One Hot Mama (even at 25)

Yesterday morning, Dad and the kids smothered Mom in bed and sang "Happy Birthday." I'm sure she would have preferred for us to go downstairs and let her sleep, but where's the fun in that? Instead of making breakfast, we took her out to breakfast. We all enjoyed the food, and Dad was glad he didn't have to do any dishes. After breakfast, we went home and Mom darted out the door. She got gift certificates from my mom, my sister, and Megan. So naturally she just HAD to go shopping. Who knew that three gift certificates could last 4 hours?!

After that Jenni and I headed off to dinner and a movie. We went to an awesome restaurant the Bone Fish Grill

Then we went to see Hancock. Even though it wasn't a comedy, Jenni and I still laughed pretty hard at times.(Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Photography inc.)

When we got home from our little date, the kids were exhausted. The Humphers watched the kids, and Jon did a great job playing with the kids and tiring them out. Or was it the kids playing with Jon and tiring HIM out? Either way, the kids slept great.

After we put the kids to bed, Jenni visited one of her good friend's blog and she, Senessa, had done a post on Jenni. Here's a pic that she posted from when they were in junior high. (I had a good laugh).

Jenni said she had a great day yesterday and she deserved it. She's a wonderful mother and wife. There's no way I could do what she does. The kids and I are lucky we have her.

We love you Mom!

They call it the Golden Age...

A quarter of a century old is what my brothers and sisters said when they all sent me 4 quarters for my birthday. They called me old, but in the most loving way, I hope.
So, Cheers to being 25. I am really looking forward to the next 25 years and making them better than the first, if I can??? I feel so blessed to be where I am today, with what I have today. My wonderful husband, and amazing kids who bring such joy to my life each day. I don't think I could go on without them.

Thanks for making this Birthday a great one!

July's Birthstone is a Ruby and wow am I lucky. Someday, when we are not starving students and we can afford to waste some money on ME, I am going to get me one of these babies.

But for now I have to settle for a wonderful husband who gets me just what I want...

Yes the Canon Rebel XTi. It is so cool and I have loved playing with it. It was a great surprise and I love it!!!
Thanks honey
xoxox


Here are some pictues I have taken with my very cool camera.