Mikaela’s Blog: Mother’s Reflections
August 28th, 2009
Take it Easy. Now it is fun to talk with Mikaela about how she is feeling and about how she looks, which is amazing with respect to both issues. She has been trying on outfits to see how different she looks. I am so happy for her and she thinks that the size she chose is perfect, she is smiling.
Our lives are pretty much back to normal. Mikaela is back to running every day, although she is wearing two sports bras and not pushing too hard. I MUST OFTEN REMIND HER TO TAKE IT EASY! I encourage her to listen to her body.
Mikaela has always had a quiet, understated confidence. Now she seems to be displaying that confidence more openly. The best thing about this entire experience is how cool it has been to share it with my daughter and write about it in the blog. She is a beautiful young lady, inside and out, I am thankful!
Mikaela’s Blog: 1st Week After Surgery
August 27th, 2009
The First Week. I almost feel back to normal on the fourth day following surgery. I still have some swelling around my stomach area, which feels uncomfortable and awkward, but it’s getting better every day. I can do many things without discomfort, like take a shower, wash and style my hair, wash dishes, and get in and out of bed. It feels good to be able to do these things for myself again. It was getting frustrating to need help with everything, because I’m usually really independent. Although I still can’t do many activities until I’m healed, I’m using this time to get used to my new computer for college! Overall though, I’m feeling great: stopped taking pain medication after the third day. Now, all I have to do is just take things slow and make sure I don’t overdo anything! It’s nice to have a nurse in the house and my mom is keeping her eye on me.
Please check back to follow my recovery during the next couple weeks.
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