Life Changes

So many things have changed since the last time I've written! It's amazing what can happen in such a short period of time! Some of it bad, some answers, some things to work with, sadly, nothing that happened really was good- but receiving answers is very comforting.

So about 2 weeks ago now, Steven was in a Ju- jit-su class (I have no idea if I spelled that right!). Anyway, he was practicing falls on a mat. During about his 7th fall, halfway down he got a sharp pain, curled up, and fell on the ground. He stood up a second, probably in shock, grabbed his side again, then fainted and hit the ground again. He woke up in the Dr's office. We learned he got a mild hernia and ripped out several abdominal muscles. Once the muscles healed, the hernia would disappear, but the healing time is a little over 2 months. So, Steven was placed on steroids and Tylenol 3 with codeine. He had some hypersensitivity to the codeine so it basically rendered him useless for about a week. Thankfully, his symptoms dissipated so it just makes him sleepy. He walks with a cane until he feels better, my poor hubbie!

Our rent shot up over 300% Our rent is income based and the office had been struggling with it since December when I started. Finally on Monday, they sent us the adjusted rent- it starts in April but after sitting down and working our finances, we learned that we make about $7/ month. Don't get me wrong, it's wonderful! After all our bills, we're still in the black! It's nice, but if the rent hadn't shot up to 50% of my income- I'd have alot more money to go out to eat with! ;)

Sadly, we're talking about selling our sugar gliders and possibly getting a different pet. We absolutely love Keowee. He's so sweet and quiet, but after months of working with Adn, he still growls, barks all night, and bites us whenever we get close. They need to stay together since single gliders die from depression, but I think Steven has had it 'up to here' with him. We'll give it a few more weeks, but I always fancy the idea of a puppy or kitty!

The worst news I got, I found out yesterday. (Men can stop reading here). I went to the Dr a few weeks ago because my periods had been slowing down. Usually, I have about 3 periods a year. Minimally you're supposed to have 4, but following my surgeries in 05 (another story), I've only had 3. Last year though, I only had 2. I also 'think' I had a few hot flashes in December. With the crazy weather, it probably wasn't true, but I wanted to be sure. I didn't want to lose possible fertility for the future. I know that if the ovary stops functioning, I would go through menopause which would be hot flashes. Anyway, I wanted to be sure. During the checkup, the Dr asked me if I've ever been pregnant. I said no, but then told her the history of my ovarian problems and she dismissed it because of some probe that was inserted vaginally. In class (I'm taking maternity), we learned about problems in pregnancy which also included miscarriages. I also learned that the cervix changes with pregnancy but only with pregnancy and not insertion of a probe or sexual intercourse. As the lessons continued, my perceptions changed. I met with some other nurse practitioners and talked it over with my professor (she's a Dr of OB/GYN- Nursing). Although it was 'unofficial', she told me that I had something called a 'complete abortion'- I had a miscarriage in October and I didn't even know it. She told me that I really needed to visit another Dr to see if I needed a D&C to see if anything was left and that that might be causing my problems. I don't really know what I'm supposed to be feeling right now. I'm waiting for my insurance to start, in about 5-6 months now before I even think about a D&C or anything else. I know that my Gynecologist told me that the chances are so incredibly low. I just pray I didn't blow my 1:1,000,000 chance. As sad as this is, it was nice to find out and know. Because, at least I know!