For nearly the last week, I was away from Liam. On Thursday, I went to have the stent removed from my pancreas. Everyone told me not to worry, but I had a feeling.
After I awoke from the procedure, I was in pain. So much pain that they kept me overnight. I don't really remember Friday, but I know there were visitors, including Liam.
The diagnosis was pancreatitis. It was really painful and no fun, but I did what the doctors said; I didn't eat or drink anything for days. Today I was let go, though I still feel pookie.
Lester, being the thoughtful husband, posted photos of Liam in my room. When it got rough, I could focus on him. Plus everyone asked me about him, which kept me thinking of him. Today, when they said I could stay another day (fully medicated) or go home, I didn't think about it for a second. So now I'm home, with my family, recovering faster than I could in any hospital. I'm surrounded by the strongest medicine in the world: Love.
Liam took my absence well, though Lester said he asked for me often, and looked all over the house to find me. Today he didn't want to leave school; obviously he had no idea that I was waiting for him at home.
It's good to be home. :-D
Self Portrait in Red
November 2007
About Bean
- Baby Bean
- I was born on 3/1/07 at 10:27pm in Seattle. I can sleep through the night and I love books. I smile at every one I meet. I'm not a morning person. I love to read books; in fact, usually it's the first thing I do in the morning and the last thing before bed. My favorite book is Green Eggs and Ham (Previously Moo, Baa, La La La and Twinkle Twinkle). My best friend is Devin. We do a lot together. Sometimes we don't like to share. I can say a lot of words, but I think I'm often misunderstood. I voted for Obama. I don't like mac and cheese. My favorite day is Friday, because that's when the garbage truck comes. I've been to seven states, including Washington.