Yup, still waiting. :o) And sometime last week (probably when I was deep cleaning the van) I strained my sacroiliac ligament (pop quiz! Where is that?), so my pain comes and goes as I stand up or move around. Rolling over at night is the worst. Fun times. Anyhow, my mom gets here on Friday (in time to go to Elise's ballet recital! She has a 90-second solo!), and if Twinkie decides to show up before then, my sister-in-law Candace will be getting a fun call!
My sweet husband has a fair amount on his plate this week - I can't (or at least, shouldn't) do very much. In fact, Stephen came near to scolding me for doing too much last week! He said, "Claire, let me do the hard stuff. You need to take care of yourself." Pretty strong words coming from Stephen! I meekly agreed. But it is easier to agree with words than actions! Stephen is so busy - I can deal with a little pain, right?
The list of "don't dos" involves things like no bending, twisting or squatting, don't sit too long, don't stand too long, don't lift heavy things, don't exercise, avoid stairs, avoid sofas and chairs that are too low or too soft, and my favorite, "move within the limits of the pain." Gee, thanks. I guess it could be summed up with "don't try to raise 3 children until you've had your baby." The good news is that the pain should subside once I have this little guy.
Anyhow, I was talking about Stephen! He has (as his g-chat status says):
Complete: 1 final, 0 projects
To go: 3 finals, 7 projects
Days 'til Jones #4: estimate 1 to 12
And then he has to take care of household things - and me - on top of that! We are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of my mom!!!
The kids have been pretty good about helping around the house. Thank goodness for Elise! She can actually clean up, loves to make lunch, and keeps me hydrated throughout the day. :o) I can't wait for the day when Mason arrives at the "able to clean up" point. He has reached the "cover the family room floor in an hour or less" point, now we are working on the "clean up the family room in an hour or less" step. :o) Without me "bending, twisting or squatting". Is it Friday yet?
Now, I hope you are laughing instead of thinking I'm a big complainer. I hope I'm telling entertaining stories instead of complaining. :o) We are really doing well. No one is sick - or has been! I have family and friends I could call if I get truly desperate, and relief is in sight!
I will keep you posted!
4 comments:
Sacroiliac joint and ligament pain is the worst especially if it's combined with sciatica. I hope for your sake your pain does subside, mine never quite went away. Oh well... Good luck with the "not doing too much" that's almost impossible if your a SAHM. I pray that everything goes well for you and that your Mom gets there in time.
:)
Bonnie-Jean
I agree with Stephen, please take it easy. Yet I smile when I say that because I also know how impossible that really can be. Enjoy these last few moments :) and hope your mom's trip comes soon.
I've been wondering how things are in these last few days....how hard to not do anything, but how important to keep things easy, you'll be glad you did! I wish we were close again to have your kiddos come over to play - Mason and Bryson would do great together in covering all floor space! I'm excited to hear when things happen - and so glad to hear your mom is coming into town. That always helped me breathe a lot easier...something magical happens when they come into town! I'll be thinking of you!!
Between your sacrum and your iliac?!
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