Now, honestly, there's a lot of good going on in my life, so don't think I'm not aware of that. But just in case someone's keeping score…
- Sam had a 104 (F) degree fever all day Sunday and was screaming like a banshee most of the night that night. I know a fever isn't really that big a deal, but I took him to the doctor this morning anyway. Ear infection and a perforated ear drum. Poor kiddo.
- I hurt my shoulder last Thursday, but I didn't think much of it. But it's not getting any better, and my range of motion may actually be getting worse, so I went to the doc's office this afternoon. My nurse practitioner thinks there's a good possibility that I tore my rotator cuff. She's sending me to the orthopedist. Fortunately, they can see me tomorrow and can even take the xrays IN the office.
- I fell asleep pretty early tonight, thanks to the wonders of pain medicine (see aforementioned shoulder pain). But then woke up rather abruptly in an extraordinary amount of pain in the lower left quadrant of my back. I also really felt like I needed to pee. But… I really couldn't much, and it REALLY hurt to try. I'm fairly certain that I have either a raging bladder infection or a kidney stone.
- Seth gave me percocet and I fell asleep (bless him!). I woke up itching all over (side effect of the opiates – this often happens to me. Now I can't sleep. But at least I'm in less pain?
That being said, I will say, I have the world's most wondermous husband, and gosh darned cute kids. I have so much to be grateful for. I have a nice (though small) home. I have an amazing support structure when I need it. I have a terrific community. I have flexibility, for the most part. Though things have been harder these last six or so months than I ever really expected to have to handle, I do have to admit, I pretty much have all of the things I ever really wanted – a wonderful loving family, a community (both IRL and in the blogosphere) who supports us when we need them, and stripey socks.
It would be greedy to ask for much more than that, wouldn't it?
ChezPerky 
I’m also up right now with a toothache. Sigh. But at least I can catch up my blogs, right? The whole silver lining thing. :o)
Sorry to hear about your shoulder! Hope they can figure out what’s going on tomorrow. Will be thinking of you!
Oh one can always wish for better health, which off course is my wish for you this morning. I also get allergic reactions to a lot of drugs – but severe. Good luck there!
Praying that the whole family starts feeling better soon. 🙂
It’s not greedy at all, Karen.
I hope Sam’s fever stays gone and he doesn’t share with his brother and sisters. And your shoulder sounds horrid. Hope it is better soon.
Dude! You need a break! Poor Sam with the ear drum and POOR YOU with the shoulder and possible kidney stone/infection. Ugh. Lots of prayers for you guys.
Though, the “stripey socks” comment made me smile. 🙂
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Blogs are good for every one where we get lots of information for any topics nice job keep it up !!!
It’s never greedy to ask for more.
Start small though. I’m thinking glass of wine. Work your way up to “Win lottery” from there.