Ruby Fall's & my back

I had my third and final epidural yesterday. My back has been killing me the past few days so I'm praying for some relief. I will know in 5 days if it will work or not. The next step will most likely be surgery. If it takes away the pain I'll do it!!

We went to visit Ruby Fall's one day while we were on vacation last week. It ended up being about a two hour drive to Chattanooga, TN. from where we were staying in North Carolina. The drive to get there was beautiful with lots of twists and turns through the mountains. Here are a few pictures from our days.

Austin, Savannah & Matt

Me with the kids
Savannah being cute

Matt

Me & the hubby

Tony, Chris, Kelly, Dylan & Josh

(they went with us on vacation)

The waterfall in the middle of the mountain

They do a light show that is amazing

This picture is looking up from under the fall.

This was the view from the top of the mountain.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

checking out the view

This is one of my favorite things from the cave, a little wishing well.

Our family having fun being together!

I'll be posting more pictures from our trip and some stories. We had a great time!! Of course there was a little drama, there was bound to be with 12 relatives together for a week under one roof. I was able to spend a lot of time with Matt's mom, Donna. We always have a good time together no matter what we are doing!! I'm sure missing her now.

Tea time

This is how we found Savannah the other day in her room. She set the table up and all her stuffed friends. They were having a great time.

Since she was being such a good girl, I pulled out her 'good' tea set.
It was so much fun that the boy's joined in.

Austin will kill me one day for posting this pictures. He doesn't read my blog so I think I'm safe for now.

She wouldn't get anyone pour!

Now that Savannah is 5 we are having so much fun doing girly things!!

Saturday update

I had my second epidural on Wednesday and it really hurt. When the doctor got close to bone I felt this pain go all the way down my right leg to my foot. It was like hitting your funny bone times 100!! Thankfully the procedure only takes less than 10 minutes. I was sore that day and the next, but now it's feeling a little better. I will see my doctor next Monday to figure out the next step. You can only get three epidurals a year and I've had two so far. He may send me for some physical therapy?
The kids are having a great summer so far. They've been stuck inside a lot because of my back problems but we are having fun. We've been building clubhouses in the living room with blankets. Savannah has this cute porcelain princess tea set that she got for Christmas that we've been using too. Nana likes to set up her little table with stuffed animals all around it for tea parties. She even make paper cookies for the plates. I have takes some pictures but haven't put them on the computer yet.
I need to get up and ready for the day. If you have an extra minute please leave a comment. I love hearing from everyone.

Update

Today is the day for epidural #2, well it's actually a nerve block I believe. I'm a little nervous because the last one hurt really bad. It was quick but I could feel the pain go through my entire body. I get twight-light sedation but I still feel everything, just makes me a little goofy. I also saw the neurosurgeon on Monday and he told me to give him a call if the pain gets worse because then we will talk surgery. He said that he thought the area with fluid was just blood from when I herniated my disc. He said the herniation was really large and most likely bleed a little when it happened.
We had a great Father's Day weekend. I made Matt a super meal on the grill Saturday and he loved it. Delmonico steaks, mushroom and corn on the cob on the grill and Savannah made the Cesar salad. It was so yummy! We went to the Pippin's on Sunday for a seafood boil. John is an awesome cook and I think he has mastered the boil.
We are getting excited about our upcoming vacation to visit Matt's mom in North Carolina. We are leaving on Friday July the 3rd and staying for a week. Matt's brother Tony and his family are going too. It will be a full house for sure, our 5 and Tony's 5 along with Mom & Ralph. Oh, I almost forgot, were bringing our dogs too!! We just can't bear to leave them behind and we aren't staying in a hotel. I'm ready for a break from this Florida heat!! We've been having heat advisories the past week with feels like temps of 100 plus.
I'm off the grab a bite to eat while I still can and get ready for the day.

Not a good morning

I was supposed to have my second epidural this morning but I had to cancel. I woke up at 2:15am and threw-up every 15-20 minutes until around 7:30am. I was ready to go to a walk in clinic or the ER because it was so bad. Thankfully I was able to get an hour or so of sleep and woke up feeling much better. I have never been sick like that before, it was awful. The only good part was the 5 lbs. I lost!!
I have a new appointment next Wednesday for the procedure. My right leg is so much better since the first one that I can hardly wait for #2!! I'm still having a lot of back pain so I'm bummed that I have to wait. I'm hoping that good things will come with the wait.
I'm off to relax and have some chicken noodle soup.

Video & thank you's

Here is my first attempt at posting a video for your viewing pleasure. It's at the pool when we were down south a couple weeks ago. Savannah had just learned how to hold her breath underwater and Luke was diving for coins. Enjoy!!

I also want to thank a couple of wonderful ladies for all their love and support over the past year. Well they have known and loved me since before I was born. They are two of my cousin's that have gone out of their way to make me feel special and always have such good advice. Thank you Rita and Nancy!!

Savannah

Savannah after her recital with her flowers.

With Daddy.
Born to perform!
10 little daisies!
At home before the recital. Night of her dress rehearsal.
Work it girl!!
These poses are all Nana!!
She is so sweet.
Love you Nana!!
I somehow always put the pictures in the wrong order. Maybe I'll get it one day!! Nana did so good at her dance recital, we are so proud of her. Matt was off all last week and just went back to work this morning. He's a happy man because his Lakers won yet another NBA title. I think it's like #15!! I would just like the Pacers to get 1. Oh well, I can always dream.

I have my second epidural on Wednesday. The first one worked great for the pain in my leg. Hopefully this one will help my back pain. If not I can get one more.