The Story of the Nose

It all goes back to 8th grade softball tryouts. I was having a catch with one of my best friends, Krista, when the coach called out. I looked away and before I knew it, the softball tipped off my mitt and hit my nose! Tears welled up, but I didn't cry because I really wanted to make the team. Well, I did make the team and went on to love softball, but I did break my nose. This was only the start.......



The next time I broke my nose was one night after youth group. I was at a friend's house. This time, Tommy decided to throw me into the pool. Of course I protested, kicking and screaming the whole way. I grabbed onto the fence around the pool and cut my finger! So, Tommy, seeing the blood put me down. I walked into the house, washed my finger off and suddenly felt sick! I passed out, flat on my face. I woke up to my brother's face, telling me that I broke my nose. I was like, "no, it's my finger". Someone else was putting a bandaid on my finger, another was trying to give me juice, and Tommy was apologizing profusely. I couldn't feel my face, but the nose was definitely broken, and I needed stitches on my finger! This time I had a consult with an ENT. One visit with that doc and I was never going back! Scared to death of any possible surgery!



The next time ........ My mom cut the tip of her finger while trimming the hedges. So, I had been changing her bandages for her. Well, one morning, my mom woke me up and told me to change the bandage because it got wet. I jumped out of bed, took one look and got sick! I passed out and broke my nose.......again. I cried the whole way to the hospital, not again!! This time, I also cut my nose and ended up with stitches and a scar!


The next time........oh yes, there is one more. This one is unofficial, but after 3 times, you kinda know the feeling! I was on a youth leader retreat. We were on a break and some of the guys were tossing a football in the parking lot. All I heard was "lookout", so I did. Ouch, of course it hit my nose!!!! Am I a target or what?

I must say though, it does run in the family. My mom, sister, and brother have all broken their noses at least once! So that's my story. Pictures to follow.

Surgery Update

I don't think my surgery could have gone any better! I had the best anesthesiologist ever! The last thing I remembered was telling Kale to give me a kiss because I had 30 seconds left, then I was in the recovery room, pain free! My last surgery I remembered a lot and woke up a few times during the surgery.

This surgery was a revision of the last one because I had an obstruction on the right side making it very difficult to breathe, especially at night. Also to shave down the bumps left on the bridge of my nose from the last surgery also. So far everything looks good and I can breathe!!! I have no packing or splints this time, no bruising, and no pain chewing like the last time either.

The worst part this time was the ear cartilage they took for the graft in my nose, I know gross! I don't even like to think about it and my ear does hurt. But overall, it's not that bad. I had a follow-up appointment today and all looks well. I even took a shower after that, and had a great nap :)

Maybe tomorrow I will post my progression pics! They're kinda scary though, just warning ya!

Surgery

My surgery went very well. Thanks to everyone who prayed! I'm hoping to give a better update tomorrow. Too many drugs today :)

Surgery

Tomorrow I am going for my second nose surgery! My nose has a big history and someday I might tell the whole story and even post some progression pictures. For now, I ask for prayer. I'm scheduled for 9am. My mother in law is here to watch the kids tomorrow, Kale has off the next 3 days, and my mom and sister are coming Thursday night to help out too.

Things to pray for:
Dr. Fedok, good anesthesia, no complications, no nausea, little to no pain, able to chew food afterwards, able to breathe a little through my nose the first week following, and care of my children.
Thanks, I'll keep you posted :)

Bethany Beach Highlights

Whew!! I'm finally done with the vacation pictures!! We had great weather and a great time at Bethany. We loved hanging out at the pool and beach. The trolley, boardwalk and food was great too. Thank you Grandma, Michele, John, Kyla, Craig & Jen for joining us. We love you!

Here are some highlight pics and the link to the rest, if you dare.........

http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=232533745/a=39577534_39577534/t_=39577534

the fam

Julia & Kyla

Kyla

Julia

Ryan & Julia

Julia's first time at the beach

mama & Julia

precious

Julia's first pool experience

Ryan's swimming!

Aunt Jen & Uncle Craig

Family photo

Julia's first bathing suit

matching!

Aunt Michele, Uncle John & Kyla

daddy & the kids

Jen, Craig, Grandma & Ryan

June Pics!

Here are some of my June favorites. Also, the snapfish link if you'd like to see them all!

http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=232524434/a=39577534_39577534/t_=39577534

So sweet :)

Fell asleep during Elmo b/c he refused his nap!

my little doll baby

Julia's after bath fro

Ryan's first ipod

Hugs!

goofy boy

my celebrity

pretty girl

Julia, Ryan, and cousin Kyla in NY

Ryan refusing to sit in his booster seat!

Julia and Ryan in the Elmo bed

Ryan and his tractors

Julia is 5 months old!

Yes, my little angel turned 5 months yesterday! It just goes by too fast. Julia enjoys watching her big brother and playing with her toys. She is such a happy baby, and sleeps 10-12 hours straight at night!! I weighed her at home today, and she is tipping the scales at 20 pounds! We met a one year old little girl at the park today that wasn't even 20 pounds yet! More to love, right?

Here's another picture of Julia in her bouncer. We put her in it yesterday for the first time and she loved it. Ryan ,on the other hand, was not too happy. He hasn't seen that toy in about a year, but somehow he remembered it and knew it was his. Oh yes, he cried and tried to climb in with Julia. After he got over it, Ryan showed Julia how to steer the wheel. Placing her little hands on the wheel for her. He really is so sweet. And don't worry, I'm still working on the vacation pictures.........I haven't forgotten :)