Day 245: Houston, we've made contact.

I called/e-maile/faxed my day away, and finally I got ahold of someone.

I even went to both Gwinnett Medical Centers to track down my infamous "student id/parking pass". Gabbie and I drove all over the freaking world, and raced to finish everything under 20 minutes at GM - Lawrenceville because apparently you have to pay for parking, and they won't validate. We made it out with 1 minute to spare.

It was a successful running through a huge hospital, not knowing where we're going, knocking on random sketchy looking doors, trip.

Oh, and I bought new boots!

Day 121: Not again!

I got a wonderful little phone call from Chris at 0230 this morning. He said he had pain in his lower right quadrant...Of course the first thing I thought as "ooh, sh*t, not another appendicitis!!" But after a little over the phone assessment I told him he should go to the ER, but it probably wasn't his appendix.
It turns out it was a kidney stone, although that's a lot less serious, it still REALLY sucks.
Later, Heather and I were adventurous and changed the air filter.
...which hasn't been changed in at LEAST 2 years...
Apparently the old tenants thought that putting different air fresheners behind the air vent would make our apt smell better....NOT. Is this normal??

Day 111: Happy Mother's Day

Here at the White House, we like a little excitement.
It was definitely one of those situations where you know help is on the way, but time slows down and it seems like it will be FOREVER before they get here.I never realized how helpful these signs were. When you're in the situation, you mind goes completely blank, and even the simplest talk of driving to the hospital becomes difficult. I pass by this hospital every day when I'm at home, yet somehow in the situation I found myself relying on these signs. Dad is ok and home now. It could have been one of a few things, anxiety, a TIA (transient ischemic attack), or a vasovagal problem.
The good news is that his ct's of the head and chest came back normal.
Thanks God!We finally did something "normal" on Mother's Day and went to Bruster's for some yummy ice cream.Aunt Mandy was feeling a little gypped because she got a little cup and mom got a big waffle cone and 2 scoops for FREE!Please note my sneaky photo taking skills here.
People watching is really fun/funny.

Day 97: I told you so

....where to start....

I believe an I told you so is appropriate here.
Long story short, Mom had appendicitis all day yesterday, refused to go to the hospital until after Sean's final musical performance as a Senior. She finally went yesterday at 2335, even though the pain started at 0900 am!
Needless to say, none of us got much sleep.Mom gave me permission to use this picture....although, she may not remember it seeing as she was on some pretty strong pain meds....

She was admitted to the hospital and scheduled for an appendectomy at 0800 today.
The rooms were VERY nice.
Dad and I shared the couch for our 2-3 hour "sleep/nap."
They took her down for surgery


...waiting....

Mom's fingers are so small, her wedding band only fits on my pinkie finger.
The surgery went very well, and she is resting. Chris came up and surprised Mom with flowers and a balloon. She was so happy to see him.

While Mom was taking a morphine induced nap, we went out to my favorite burger place, Red Robin. The kid's cups are so cute!

Later that day Mom met all of her requirements she needed to be able to come home, YAY!