Sunday, November 16
New entry
New entry up in the journal, just detailing everything that's been happening lately. Can I call a time-out to life for a while? My mouth is really, really hurting right now, but I can't take another pain-killer until bedtime. I'm about ready to cry.
Posted on November 16, 06:47 PM
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Thinking of you all Carrie. This is such a terrible time for all of you. Hoping and praying that you'll find the strength to get through it all
Oh, Carrie, what an awful lot to be going through all at once. I'm terrified of dentists too, but I can tell you that, with all the major dental things I've been through, the pain before was always worse than after treatment. I lost my gramma to lung cancer when I was nine. I'm so sorry about Rita. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm ordering Alysia to give you a good long hug, because that's what it seems like you need. I'd offer, but I'm too far away and a stranger. After reading your entry, that's what popped in my head. Not advice, not words of encouragement, but a hug.
If not Alysia, then Eric, but that might not be what he wants to do right now.
Whoever the giver, I order you to get a hug from someone.
You're in my thoughts.
Carrie,
Of course you will do ultimately what is best for the 3 of you.
But I personally don't see the delay with the company as an option.
Since Eric is the primary breadwinner, wouldn't that make the company worry about his dedication to the job? Or commitment? Or what if they find someone else, and then Eric is out of a position in Wisconsin and in Ohio (since he's already accepted the WI job).
I don't mean to make it sound like his employers are heartless. I'm sure they would care personally, but professionally might be a different story.
I know how that's how it would be in my husband's company. Especially with this economy.
You definitely know Eric's company much better than I do, but it's just my opinion. I hope I'm wrong.
Good luck!
If it's any consolation, I don't remember the recovery being terribly bad. The pain was very manageable with medication, the swelling was annoying but not painful per se. From the pain you're describing now, I'd be willing to bet that it'll likely be no worse than today -- and it will pass quickly and leave you pain-free. You've showed us all your ability to deal with pain when you had Sam, I predict that you'll be fine!
What a full plate. Maybe you have cnsidered this and maybe its not even an option. Is there any way Eric could speak with the people who want him to make this job change and explain the family crisis and ask for a temporary delay until you have been able to deal with some of this. That would take care of a few of the things that are stressing you--like the urgency in selling the house, buying a house,moving, being farther away from his mom. As far as the recovery from the teeth thing, you will do fine. I have helped several people through the recovery period and pain pills, rest, cold compresses and mushy food do the trick. Is there any pressing reason that Sam needs to know any of the details of Ritas illness? I wonder how much beyond "grannys sick" would be appropriate for a two year old and its not likely that he will remember much as he grows up. I would encourage that he spend time with her while she is doing pretty well and take lots of pictures for when he is older. Not an easy topic to talk about. I lost a parent to lung cancer. We do so treasure the photos and videos we have. I will pray that the coming months for you are as peaceful as they can be. Take care, honey.
Oddball here ;-O
My wisdom teeth removal was a dream -lol.
I had a fab surgeon, caring staff, and I really truly took NO medicines after for any kind of pain. I slept A LOT - do that if at all possible!
I had applesauce, soft foods (you know that) - my husband to-be took grand care of me ;-) He brought me thee most delicious fruit ever -- turned out it was a grapefruit and he hand hand-peeled off all the covering/pith-lol.
This also happened on the day/evening of the bombing of the WTC - 94? -- and the next day I had NO clue as to what occurred!
I have heard too - a good sinus medicine can be very helpful.
ALL the best - you are on your way to healing!
Hugs through all the difficult times of late!
Peace to Eric and you!
I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth out at once, 2 were impacted and 1 was growing into my sinus cavity so I got a stitch put into it but after all of that the recovery was a breeze. I just took the nice medicine that they gave me and went home and went to sleep. No problems! And I was so scared before. I hope your experience goes as well as mine did.
I think you're doing a wonderful job with what you've told Sam about your mother-in-law.
He's a pretty smart child and he's liking picking up on the tension in the house.
So it's better to tell him something. I think you've handled it beautifully. Sam doesn't need more info than you've given him right now.
My son had not yet turned 2 when Sept. 11, 2001, occurred. For days I would watch the news and cry. All I told Sean at that point was that Mommy was very, very sad. Some people got hurt and that made Mommy really sad.
Sean was fine. That was all he needed to know. I turned the TV off when he was in the room and tried to keep to the same routines. I'm sure you're doing the same thing.
Sorry about your tooth. Good luck!
