Its been a long week. My pain is getting better, but Im still in quite a bit of pain daily. Its hard to explain, but its a new pain. Before it was a sharp knife like pains, almost a burning sensation. Now, its a more dull deep to the bone constant pain. It will suddenly flare back to sharp knifes if I move a particular way.
The numbness in my right hand and fingers has not gotten any better. It feels as if a nerve is pinched almost somewhere in my shoulder. It travels all the way down my arm into my wrist. The more active I am (ex. walking or up a bit) the more numb my hand gets. It almost seems to travel. Talk about weird.
Due to all the pain, I didnt sleep well last night. I was up most of the night unable to get comfortable. Nights are always the worst for me. Im now off all the major pain killers. I didnt see any reason in continuing them when they arnt working anyway. I cant tell a difference. I would rather suffer without them than continue to take them with no result.
All this said, I have seem marked improvement in feeling better. My family has also noticed that I seem to be feeling better. Ill take what I can get. Am I in pain daily? Yes. Im ready for a day without pain. A day that I can start getting back to normal. I was told it can take a long time to be back 100%. The example they used was "you were filet like a fish. It takes time." This is totally true.
On a lighter note, we have Elliots birthday party tomorrow! We are having it a week early due to the holiday. (he was actually born memorial day last year.) Im happy to have a healthy baby. He did something new today. He waved bye all by himself no coaching needed. I happened to say "Bye Molly!" and looked over and saw little Elliot waving to her. Little stinker wont do it when we ask, but apparently on his own he will!! He keeps my spirits high.
As for me... Im logging off. Little man is asleep, and Im going to try to relax with an ice pack in my fluffy recliner. :)
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