Finally...headed back to Wales!

A decision has been made. We will head back to Wales very soon.

I had my MRI last week and did not get the results I was hoping to get. I was very discouraged and won't lie to you- I moped around all weekend. We have just felt so out of sorts- living out of suitcases, so many doctor appointments, living with my family- which that part has been a lot of fun and very little stress. I say very little stress because it's not my family, it's Addison who stresses me out. I found her twice on my mom's dining room table. ON the the table. About to stand up. She wormed her way up there somehow. Numerous times I've found her digging in the bottom cabinet of my mom's hutch- pulling out crystal bowls and other nice breakables. But she is so sweet.

Back to the MRI. After 4.5 weeks of decompression therapy my disc only moved in 1 mm, so it's now at a 9mm. The disc above did show some improvement- it was at a 3mm bulge and has gone back in, so that was the only good news. I had my appointment this morning with my Orthopedic and he told me he would do the surgery for a quick fix but said it was not a "necessity" at this time. I still walked away feeling unsure, but after talking through things with Marc and our company, it was decided that I would not do the surgery. I've made big improvements (pain levels are down and I am functioning) in the last few weeks and the ortho seems to think I could get better over time. I'm very nervous about going back because I am not sure what I would do if this flares up again, but then again he said surgery is not 100% effective either. So, here we go!

So, that is where we stand. Soon we will be cleared to fly! I have started praying for that 10 hour flight- and long day of travel (Dallas-Amsterdam- Cardiff) and that our sweet Texas Tornado (Addie) will behave herself so Momma does not have to wrestle with her. I was told to walk around every hour on the plane, but perhaps he was unaware that we would have a 5 year old, 4 year old and an 17 month old with us? Even though it is an overnight flight, I will still be up walking and stretching. I'm sure I will be so sore, but my own bed will have never felt better!!!

This also means we will be saying goodbye to my family tomorrow- yikes! My parents and little brother are leaving for 3 weeks so it's likely we will not be here when they get back. I'm already in tears over it and even though we have been here longer than expected, it's tough to suddenly have to say goodbye.

He is my constant source of stability..... Isaiah 33:6 (NET)
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