Day 83 November 21, 2024 My last post was October 1st. So much has happened since then. A surgeon told me yesterday, “You have Cauda Equina Syndrome. Not only did you have a serious spinal surgery, you had a serious EMERGENCY spinal surgery. It’s serious and is going to take a long time for yourContinue reading ““Recovery Isn’t Linear.””
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The Dance of Recovery
Day 30 October 1, 2024 One month. Recovery was a dichotomy. Between an eternity and a moment in time. Painstaking and drawn out, yet a quick flash in time. Things changed a lot and also nothing changed at all. It would be a snippet of my life, but these days were slowed down. It feltContinue reading “The Dance of Recovery”
Uh, OH. It’s Locked.
Day 17 September 18, 2024 “Rap, rap, rap,” I heard on the outside door. I knew I would never make it to the door before the person on the other side threw in the towel and headed back to their car. “Jay, someone is at the door!” I yelled. He had been in the basementContinue reading “Uh, OH. It’s Locked.”
Baby Steps
Day 16 September 17, 2024 Today was my follow-up at UMass. We arrived and I told my mom that I could make it up without a wheelchair so that we didn’t need to park. It was supposed to be a quick follow-up and I would be getting my staples and stitches out. I went insideContinue reading “Baby Steps”
SNAP, Boom, Bang
Day 15 September 16, 2024 “No way, I would rather hobble around for a month than have someone crack my spine and neck. Remember the stories Dad used to tell? He jumps up in the air and lands on your body and you hear it snap? That he asked the chiropractor if he’s ever brokenContinue reading “SNAP, Boom, Bang”
Guess Who’s Back.
Back Again. Day 12 September 12, 2024 It all started the night of September 10th. My feet were ice cold. Especially the numb right one. Socks didn’t work, blankets didn’t work, hot water didn’t work. I hate being cold. It’s my Achilles’ heel. I will never forget the coldest I have ever been. Patriots Parade,Continue reading “Guess Who’s Back.”
Wake UP!
Day 9 September 10, 2024 Today marks one week from my emergency surgery. 8 days since my first symptoms. It’s insane how life can change in an instant. Just over a week ago I was carrying Kennedy on my shoulders, smiling and laughing, not realizing that this in and of itself was a gift. TheContinue reading “Wake UP!”
Granny
Day 8 September 9, 2024 Granny. Loved and adored by all she meets, 86 years young and as spunky as they get. A published author, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and the list goes on and on. She had been my second mom as long as I can remember and I adore her. Granny has beenContinue reading “Granny”
Sunday Funday
Day 7 September 8, 2024 “No surgery is without risk.” Papa Granny told me that Papa would say this anytime someone went into surgery. Whether it was getting tonsils out or something more serious—Papa was the worrier. My papa was the best man on Earth and I miss him so much. I know how upsetContinue reading “Sunday Funday”
Reflection & Healing
Day 6 September 7, 2024 Coming home had made the healing process feel so sloooooowwwww. Being home with your babies, but not home with your babies, was the worst. So many things you planned and longed to do…the baby’s first swimming and gymnastics lessons, family time at the Fair, soccer practices, and fall walks wereContinue reading “Reflection & Healing”
Surviving Cauda Equina Syndrome 