As most of you that are reading this probably already know the story of whats going on in my life...But for those of you that may not know I'll give you the short version. I'm pregnant my husband and i are expecting our first baby girl. My husband and I were involved in a car accident back in July. Well long story short everyone is okay, my hubby, daughter and myself...well I'm okay with the exception I've been in the hospital for 54 days today in traction...which for some of you may not know is laying in bed all day every day 24/7. Yes that means no showering, no getting up to go to the bathroom ahhh yeah it sucks but I'm making the best of it and learning TONS of lessons along the way. Many nurses friends and family have told me I should start a blog because of everything we've been thru. So I thought I would share some of my lessons learned and some of the experiences.
I think most important lesson I've learned is that I'm so incredibly blessed. I have an incredible support system with my family and friends. Even though my parents and I haven't always seen eye to eye on a lot of things they have been absolutely amazing and supportive. My husband's family have been great from the cards every week to the phone calls they are always checking up on us. My friends have been wonderful with the calls and texts and just the simple check ups to see how I'm doing. You learn to appreciate the little moments in life when faced with something hard like this.
I've learned the nurses here are absolutely amazing-- i know not really something I've learned but something i definitely appreciate. After 54 days one would think they would be sick of me but they still come in every day with a smile on their face and take terrific care of us. They come in and treat you with the best care possible. After having these wonderful nurses I've decided that when I can go back to nursing school to get my RN I'm going to rock it and work so hard at it to become one of these amazing nurses that patients love.
My daughter is very loved. When she is born everyone is going to just fall in love with her. We've spent quite a bit of time worrying about her. Hoping and praying she is going to be okay. We know that she is going to be a strong fighter and she will be an incredible little girl. Its an incredible feeling having her move inside my belly. Its really rough not being able to have her daddy be able to see her grow and feeling her move everyday but he loves her unconditionally and the days he is here he loves feeling her move and talking to her. I know shes already going to be daddy's little angel.
APPRECIATE THE LITTLE THINGS!! Sometimes you get lost in the every day to day life and forget to appreciate the little things. This is something that I've come to realize probably in my first few days here. But I know when I get home and get walking again I will appreciate being able to cook, to clean, to fold laundry. I know some days you just don't feel like doing those things but these are some of the things I miss doing. Other things you forget to be thankful for - bathrooms, showers, running water things that some don't have. I cannot wait until the day that I can go into my bathroom and pee and take a shower and stand at the sink to be able to brush my teeth. Somethings I'm just very appreciative for....that is when I can use them.... =]
Well I think that's where I'll leave it for today. I learn something new every day so I will post again tomorrow <3 Thanks for reading =]
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