Day Four

Yesterday was a long day for me seeing that it was Father's Day and we had the whole family here for a barbeque. It was great fun but a lot of work. I tried really hard to not have to have Bob do anything and I think he had a pretty good day. We got up for church and I had some apple juice before we left and I did fine hunger wise but I was pretty sore after sitting through sacrament meeting so we left and came home.

Bob's folks stopped by shortly after we got home so it was probably good we left. They were on their way home from a family reunion in Island Park and were on their way back to Utah. We had a nice little visit and they left to see Bill.

I drank the rest of my strained mushroom soup while I peeled potatoes for a salad. That's when I started to feel kind of heavy in my chest and my stomach. I made a tossed salad and put some baked beans on to simmer while I fried some bacon to go in them.

The door bell rang and when Cyndi answered it there stood Shellie and Zane with Alie. Alie dove past Cyndi and the kids right into my arms and I took her not even thinking. Bob came and stood beside me and we visited with Zane and Shellie for about ten minutes. That's when I realized I was holding Alie and she weighs more than fifteen pounds and I was really hurting. Bob realized it the same time I did and grabbed Alie from me and I sat down so she could sit on my lap but from then on the rest of the night I was sore.

Amy and Stetson got there shortly after that and then Alie didn't want anyone but her mom. I cut up the watermelon and put together a condiment tray and then while everyone else ate I sat in a lawn chair and relaxed.

I finished my meal day with a cup in hand tomato soup. It was a little strong but I only drank half of it and then Lauren and Camryn finished the rest of it. They loved it and fought over the rest of it so I heated up another one and divided it into the two containers so they both had a half and sent them home happy.

I'm drinking lots of apple juice but still having a hard time getting in the water I should be drinking. I guess that's something I can ask Dr. Avila when I see him next.

Today I got up around 7:00 and had some apple juice. Then for lunch I had a half of a chocolate slimfast. It's been sitting a little heavy in my stomach but I still haven't experienced any nausea or throwing up. I've had to take pain pills on a pretty regular basis which has helped me get around and get stuff done. I have been a little concerned about constipation with taking the pain medicine but I haven't had any problems and have only had to take some laxative one night. There's not much in my stomach so why would I have problems with that, right? I plan on feeding Bob left overs from yesterday and I'll probably have some cream soup. That seems to satisfy my stomach the best and kind of calms it so I feel better. Today seems to be going pretty good.