Second Shot for Timmy

 Yesterday Timmy received his second Covid shot. He took the needle like a champion. By the time Timmy finished telling me that he was nervous the pharmacist was disposing of the needle and putting the band aid on his arm. I was so proud of him!

Unfortunately, and as anticipated, he had a rough night. It is hard watching him feel icky, but I keep telling myself that it is an immune response and that he is actually becoming stronger. A headache and a lack of sleep are a small price to pay, and in a few hours this too shall pass.

I suspect that today will be spent on the couch, binging The Polar Express and The Grinch movies. Hopefully he will be feeling better tomorrow. We are supposed to go pick up our tree, and it will be more fun if everybody is feeling fantastic. 

 

Change of Plans

 Sigh.

I let my excitement get ahead of me, and I think I jinxed myself. I spent the majority of my day feeling excited about receiving my new leg. I could hardly wait to try it on and to start walking. Even my kiddos were looking forward to seeing Momom's new leg. 

Unfortunately, in the middle of the afternoon I received a call cancelling my prosthetic appointment. Apparently the foot is on back order and they don't know when it will arrive. (I guess supply chain issues are also impacting the world of prosthetics.) So much for walking into the Christmas season in comfort. I felt so deflated!

Logically, I know that I can continue wearing this leg until my new one is ready. It is just frustrating to hit yet another snag in the process. At this point, I am going to try to forget about my new leg until I am actually wearing it. I don't think I can handle this level of disappointment and frustration again.

 

Closer to Comfort

Tomorrow I go to pick up my new leg. Fingers crossed that the test socket is comfortable and that I'm able to walk out wearing a new leg! It has been such a long road, filled with detours and obstacles. I'm so excited to restart the "completely comfortable" phase of my life. 

It is hard to fathom that I haven't been completely comfortable (for more than a few days at a time) since Timmy was born. I have been struggling for almost eight years! The revision/ re-amputation after he was born has completely transformed my amputee experience. I realized that I had been so fortunate to be comfortable for such a long time. One little change in a limb can totally destroy the comfort of the socket.

I am looking forward to jumping on the trampoline, running with Timmy and going through my day without thinking about my prosthesis. Hopefully all of those dreams will become a reality. I know it is possible because it used to be my reality.

Work Overload

I received my booster vaccine for Covid over the weekend. I felt crummy yesterday, but I am feeling better today. Even though I felt icky, I know that it is worth it!

While I was muddling through the day, both boys attacked their schoolwork with a dedication that made me proud. They both worked through their to-do white boards without complaint. After a fun week away from school, I was worried about the transition back to our normal schedule. They both rose to the occasion which was much appreciated. (I really didn't have the energy to battle them over schoolwork, so I'm glad that it never became necessary!)

Today we are going to continue trudging through our to-do piles, hoping to make some progress. I feel overwhelmed by the amount that needs to be accomplished, but I know that worrying won't help. I just need them keep working through the tasks and eventually they will be caught up.

Wish us luck!

Holiday Wrap-Up

 What a wonderful Thanksgiving week. The days flew by but I know that the memories will last. I had so much fun with the kids and visiting with my Mom. Yesterday I was sad to pack up and leave, but I also knew it was time to return to reality.

After our getaway adventures, the fun continued with the Cousin Crew. Our Thanksgiving gathering was smaller than usual, but it was relaxed and nice to just hang out with my cousin and immediate family. After the chaos of traveling solo with four kids, the quieter Thanksgiving was a welcome change.

Friday morning Scott and I woke early and went shopping. We didn't have a lengthy Black Friday list, but venturing into the stores is a tradition that we didn't want to miss. By early afternoon we were back at my Mom's house and Scott was packing up to head home. (He returned early to have a few days of solid football watching before his vacation came to a close.)

At night I packed up the kiddos and we drove to check out the lights at a celebrated house near my Mom's. The light show did not disappoint! We sat in the cul-de-sac, mesmerized by the synchronized show. It was a great way to officially kick off the Christmas season.

Saturday evening my niece, my sister, Robby, Timmy and I headed to a local railroad. Not to brag, but we managed to score the highly coveted tickets to visit the North Pole. Timmy was ecstatic to be going on the train and was giggling throughout our trip. As an added surprise, Santa made an appearance on our train. Talk about exciting!

Sunday morning we woke up, packed our bags and headed back to Virginia. Today we return to reality. Hopefully the transition will be smooth!