Most of you know that my mom had back surgery last Tuesday in San Francisco, CA. She had spinal fusions on several of her vertabrae and the surgery lasted only 1.5 hours. They originally told her it would take 4 hours; however, since there were no residents attending the surgery (UCSF is a teaching hospital/medical school) the doctors said it took far less time b/c they didn't have to explain each step of the way. That, and the synthetic material they used adhered perfectly to her spine/vertabrae and therefore they didn't have to take any bone grafts from her hip. Phew! She stayed in the hospital for 4 days on a morphine drip and was release this last weekend. As of last night, she's feeling a lot better than she expected (could be the pain meds?!) and doing very well. Not sleeping much and doesn't have much of an appetite. She is staying with a friend about an hour from the hospital for a few more days until she's recovered a bit more to make the long journey back to Tahoe. She's quite nervous about the hairpin turns through the mountains...can you blame her?!
My Aunt Gail is flying out to be with her for the next week, once she's home, as she is the most able of all our family to take care of mom (my aunt is a triathlete and quite frankly, is super woman!!!). My sister is working full time and in school several days a week, and I'm 31 weeks pregnant and unable to help her get up and out of bed. Although Kim and I both wanted to be there with her, mom told us to stay home. Mom has a long recovery (the rest of the summer and then some!) and we hope to see her at the holidays!!!
Unfortunately she'll miss the birth of Baby Mac #2...but just like I was there with her in spirit for her surgery, she'll be here with me during labor & delivery.
Here's to a quick recovery and a much healthier back for mom!!!
Daddy and Izzy at dinner
Izzy's big cheese
Izzy loves to play the piano
Playing in the backyard
Iz, Mike and Grandpa Bob
Great Grandma Betty & Grandma Laura
Cousin Laura (who surprised me with news she is expecting!!!)
After a few days with friends on Lake Tippy, we ventured into Fort Wayne for a weekend with Mike's dad. Mike's family always gets together at the lake each 4th of July weekend and this weekend didn't disappoint (minus the lack of sun). It was so much fun to see Mike's aunt and uncles, cousins and grandma, as we won't be able to see them later in the summer at the annual McCulloch Open in Wisconsin (as we'll have a new bambino). We ate a delicious (fresh) fish fry, played cornhole and dominos and caught up on life. Was a perfect relaxing weekend!
After we got back into Indy this afternoon, Izzy and I decided to head to the pool and enjoy the beautiful weather. Mike was home putting in a new sump pump...so he missed out on a non-packed pool!
Also, Mike and I have both noticed after a week of spending time with other kids (bigger than her) that her vocabulary has increased 10 fold. Seems she has turned into a 3 year old overnight. Painted nails. Sunglasses. Telling us when she's gone potty so we can go sit on the potty. It's truly incredible to watch. We're so in love with her!!! More today than yesterday. Amazing how much love can keep growing! So exciting that we get to do this AGAIN very soon!
