It's kind of hard to think about 2020 goals, especially from where I'm sitting with an ankle full of metal and a walking boot. However, 'tis the season, and I think having some clear-cut goals will be beneficial to me. Lose the Boot. First and foremost, I have to get out of this boot. My ...
2020 goals: taking on the new year
week #51: winter break + the hint of a christmas comeback
Happy Winter Break! Ok. It's hard for me to say "happy anything" right now, considering my condition, but little man is off from school for the next few weeks and the holidays have truly begun. Granted, I haven't been able to participate in much, but things are looking up. Sunday - ...
five post-surgical side effects i didn’t see coming
I knew there would be post-surgical side effects. Atrophied muscles, soreness and decreased range of motion were all part of that list. I was ready for those things and the challenges they would bring. There were, however, some side effects for which I was entirely not prepared. Increased ...
10 days post-op: the road to recovery
Well, I guess it's safe to say I am on the road to recovery. We met with Dr. S. on Monday for my post-op appointment. I had no idea what to expect, and I confess I was terrified. We arrived a little early. Walking with crutches is doable but it takes just a bit longer to get around, especially ...
week #50: working with a less than jolly holiday
I usually really thrive in the jolly holiday season. It's my happy place, full of family and friends and festivities. I absolutely adore the decorations, the menu planning and the get togethers. Missing out on so many of those things with the boys because of my injury has been so awful and I'm ...
what to expect when you’re expecting surgery
From the minute the EMTs dropped me off at our local hospital, I knew I was expecting surgery for my broken bones. There wasn't really a question about it. The ER doctor consulted with the ortho on duty and the only thing keeping them from operating right then and there was the obscene swelling. ...
