Yesterday my mom had back surgery done. She has been in so much pain this past year that I am thankful that something was finally done to try to help. Earlier this year she fell flat on her bottom and it totally messed up her back. After that she fell again and continued on with her life just dealing with the pain. While doing that she watched a little baby girl everyday, all day for a few months and it just aggravated her back even more. Mom just doesn't know how to except that she can't continue doing some of the things she loves now that she is getting older. Anyways, the pain got so bad that she had an MRI done of her back and found out that she had a piece of bone poking into her spine and that 2 of her lumbar discs were bulging so bad that none of the spinal fluid was getting through, so that was what was causing the shooting pain in her lower back and bottom. The doctors decided that the best thing for her was to have surgery. They had tried some physical therapy but it was obviously doing nothing to tell her. Yesterday she had the surgery done. I really wish I could have been there with her but I know that she is fine. Daddy text me and told me that everything went as planned and we just need to see how much it helps once she recovers. I did get to talk to her via Skype while she was in the hospital and she said she already could tell a difference. The shooting pain was gone. She had yet to stand up and try walking or anything but just laying down she noticed that the pain was gone. Just that alone makes me happy. I was praying that her pain would be cut in half or more and it seems like it is. I really hope she feels better. We just need to continue praying that she has a smooth recovery and that she is closer to the happy, active mommy that I know and love.
It just so happened that the same day that my mom was having surgery it was also the day that I was having my in depth anatomy scan done of my little one. Rachel went with me and did so well. She had her "babies" and "big pooh" with her to help her stay occupied. The actual scan took about an hour. I didn't have that done with Rachel so it was really neat seeing all of the different parts of the baby. Being a tech, she wasn't able to tell me anything specific about what she saw but from what I can tell the baby is just fine. I got to see the heart, brain, kidneys, ribs, spine, and everything else. So cool! I did find out that we are for sure having another little girl! We are having out little Jolene. I'm excited to see what kind of sister bond Rachel and Jolene are going to have. But what amazed me the most during the ultrasound was when we saw her cute little face. Since I am 25 weeks she is already starting to fill out. Even with the 2D ultrasound I was able to see her cute little chubby cheeks, nose, and mouth. I was just blown away by the detail! I was also made even more aware of the fact that there really is another little human being growing inside of me. Just crazy, mind-blowing! Wow... Oh and she is measuring 25 weeks and weighs 1 lb 11 oz! She's getting big. I'll know the details of the scan when I see Dr. Rutledge again in October. I'm praying that it's all good news.
If you look hard enough you can see her little face.
Proof that she is a girl (can't see it here but it was pretty obvious)An update about the glucose test, so it's been a week since I took it and I have yet to hear anything from the doctor so I am assuming no news is good news and that I passed the test! Yay! I was really hoping that I wouldn't have gestational diabetes this time, such a relief.
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Dear Little Jolene,
I got to see you again yesterday and it was the most amazing thing. You are growing so big and strong. Even Rachel could tell that you were a baby when she saw you on the screen. What I loved the most was seeing your cute little face. I have a feeling that you and Rachel are going to look a lot alike because you look a lot like your daddy. Just seeing you made me impatient to hold you. I know you still have 3 months to grow big and strong for me, so I will be patient and wait for you until then. I just want you to know how much we love you. I love you more than you will even know.
Love, Mommy
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