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Dec. 27th, 2023 06:15 amThe only problem with not getting that malfunctioning organ removed right away is now every night I have to be extra careful about not eating much and every wayward twinge results in a flurry of paranoia. Maybe I should have got it out when I had the chance, but also the thought of recovering without any help around (because family was heading up to GA) and absolutely zero prep, plus potentially missing a family holiday, plus potentially spending another whole day in the ER just waiting... I couldn't do it.
So now I have a consult scheduled in two weeks, at which point I guess I'll actually get the surgery scheduled. I have to say I sighed a little at the idea of another consult when I talked to at least 4 surgeons in the ER and they all agreed it needing an eviction.
Ah well...
Christmas went by in a whirlwind of family and kids. As an adult, I've become less and less enamored with Christmas and more tired of the commercialism and constant focus on gifts. If I can find or make something special for loved ones, that's one thing, but picking something off a list just feels like an empty exchange. But I've also learned that my side of the family doesn't particularly care for thoughtful gifts most of the time, so, lists and dread it's been.
But as Cabin Girl gets older and we've added Toddler to the mix, I've started coming back around to Christmas. For one thing, all the gift giving is now focused on them and the other kids (which has its own problems, but). For another, all of the extended family has largely decided we don't need to give each other gifts, which is a huge load off the old shoulders. But it feels like Christmas is really about family, now. And the kids are all at an age where they go off and have fun and the adults can catch up and I get it, I really do. Even Toddler was off playing with "the girls" most of the day and we only needed to intercede occasionally.
I've also noticed that watching CG grow up helps me recontextualize the same periods of my life. Now she's at the age I was when I'd play with my cousins for hours around Christmas and have an absolute blast. I remember those Christmases fondly and still love my cousins, so likely she will, too.
That's the good bits, ain't it. And what holidays are about.
The bad bits weren't too bad, given my family. My brother's family brought a sick baby (they didn't know until they were on the road, but still :/) and just as that baby started feeling better, their other kid (CG's age) got very sick. She was down with a fever the entire trip, but they didn't sequester her to a room until the end. :/ After we'd been very clear about Dr Lady's need to mask and stay clear of any sicknesses. :\ :/ :\ :/
Despite all our precautions, Dr Lady started feeling off yesterday. She retired to the rental to rest, but we'll see yet whether or not she avoided that sickness. Just frustrating, all around.
We travel home today, sickness or not, so fingers crossed all around.
So now I have a consult scheduled in two weeks, at which point I guess I'll actually get the surgery scheduled. I have to say I sighed a little at the idea of another consult when I talked to at least 4 surgeons in the ER and they all agreed it needing an eviction.
Ah well...
Christmas went by in a whirlwind of family and kids. As an adult, I've become less and less enamored with Christmas and more tired of the commercialism and constant focus on gifts. If I can find or make something special for loved ones, that's one thing, but picking something off a list just feels like an empty exchange. But I've also learned that my side of the family doesn't particularly care for thoughtful gifts most of the time, so, lists and dread it's been.
But as Cabin Girl gets older and we've added Toddler to the mix, I've started coming back around to Christmas. For one thing, all the gift giving is now focused on them and the other kids (which has its own problems, but). For another, all of the extended family has largely decided we don't need to give each other gifts, which is a huge load off the old shoulders. But it feels like Christmas is really about family, now. And the kids are all at an age where they go off and have fun and the adults can catch up and I get it, I really do. Even Toddler was off playing with "the girls" most of the day and we only needed to intercede occasionally.
I've also noticed that watching CG grow up helps me recontextualize the same periods of my life. Now she's at the age I was when I'd play with my cousins for hours around Christmas and have an absolute blast. I remember those Christmases fondly and still love my cousins, so likely she will, too.
That's the good bits, ain't it. And what holidays are about.
The bad bits weren't too bad, given my family. My brother's family brought a sick baby (they didn't know until they were on the road, but still :/) and just as that baby started feeling better, their other kid (CG's age) got very sick. She was down with a fever the entire trip, but they didn't sequester her to a room until the end. :/ After we'd been very clear about Dr Lady's need to mask and stay clear of any sicknesses. :\ :/ :\ :/
Despite all our precautions, Dr Lady started feeling off yesterday. She retired to the rental to rest, but we'll see yet whether or not she avoided that sickness. Just frustrating, all around.
We travel home today, sickness or not, so fingers crossed all around.
