Greg, Thanks for the well wishes. I do feel like I have been thru quite a bit, but I just keep telling myself "There's always someone out there who has it far worse than me." I try to always have that attitude. After both surgeries I realized how much more difficult my life could be if I permanently lost the use of my legs or my back. I'll tell ya what, I have my good days and my bad days but in general I try to keep myself in a positive mood. I see that you also like the plumeria forums on Face Book! It was nice to be able to put a face with a name. I especially like being able to see all your plumeria pictures there. I need to invest in a good camera so I can take the same kind of pictures! Anyhow, when I do find myself having days when I am in a lot of pain, I like to go to Face Book(and also here!) so I can see all the great plumeria pictures. They really do cheer me up a lot. Hi Qaguy, I will be contacting you soon. I am trying to get my hands on as many cuttings as I can right now. Reason being, they give me something to enjoy and to look forward to! I really enjoy watching cuttings throw out there first roots, leaves, inflos, and BUDS! Hi Mona, The way I see it right now is that ANY day is a good day as long as I am not a patient in the hospital that is!! Hi Irun, LOL, at least there is someone who knows how I feel! I am so glad to be off of the steroids! I was getting them 3 times a day, everyday I was there! Tomorrow I have to be at my first follow up. I have mixed emotions in regards to this appointment. In one hand, I know that there going to remove all 75 staples, and that right there will make me feel much better. The reason I don't want to go is because the nuerosurgeon's office is 45 minutes away and I have to ride in a car up there and back, not including the wait in his waiting room, and then the exam room! You know it doesn't matter if you have had major back surgery or not, and in all fairness, there could be a dozen other patients waiting to be seen, and there appointment could also be a follow up after there surgery. I will try and post after my surgery so you all have some kind of idea as to what is going on. Take care, Andrew

Well we had to go back up for more blood work and another nonstress test. My arms look terrible from all the blood draws this last week. My blood pressure was up and was having sharp abdominal pains so got sent to the hospital. Dr. said that I was on bed rest until the baby comes which could mean another 3 weeks and we are talking total bed rest. I have decided and Dr. agreed that the stress on the baby and me isn't good for either of our health and will do the amnio on Friday to see if the baby's lungs are ready to be delivered. So will go for non stress test and dr's visit on Thursday and do the amnio on Friday and possibly have the c-section on Monday or before. I am scared to death, I am not all that ready for the baby,it was such a surprise to find out that I was pregnant and now I could be a new mommy i just days. I have been having anxiety problems since last week and it is getting worse which agrivates my blood pressure and then I get more anxious and it starts all over again. So think of me and pray for us, if we don't have the baby it will be a long 3 weeks without my 3 lovy kids and stuck in bed. Feeling a wee stressed Stacie

Poor baby--sure hope you feel better soon. Good for you for asking for a specialist. Hope you have good news soon!!

It's good to hear that you're home, feeling well and getting settled in. With the computer operating as it should. I hope that the healing goes well, with minimal discomfort. As some have said ... take it easy: do what they instruct, but don't go getting brave, O.K? ole joyful