Like the Little Kidney Stone That Could, I Continue to Serve As a Cautionary Tale for Moms (and Dads!)

  Hospital Room

I told the E.R. nurse I was feeling cruddy for over a week now (give or take a bathroom stop, or twenty) but, I just shrugged it off as the kids sharing a stomach bug, or something, as she continued to draw my blood and nod her head very sympathetically.

I stared at the ceiling (I’m not a very good bleeder) recapping my symptoms, the first of many more times to come:

  • Stomach pain, radiating to my lower back
  • Pressure in lower abdomen, similar to contractions
  • Feeling sick, nausea
  • Frequent bathroom stops

All of which I promptly ignored, coming downstairs the night before to make myself a place on the couch so as not to disturb my husband, thinking this too shall pass.

The next morning, I made an appointment for my youngest daughter’s well visit (true story, it’s on my Facebook timeline) and then made a mental decision to just continue to work right through the pain.

Until, my oldest walked through our front door and found me, while trying to talk on the phone with my husband, doubled-over and gasping for air.

“Change of plans…GASP!…I’m having dad drive me to…GASP!…the hospital.”

You see, I called my husband Garth (NHRN) a few minutes earlier just to let him know that I may or may not take myself over to the doctor’s office and I was a little pissed that he then called his dad to come over, just in case.

“Sounds like a kidney stone.”

I thought, NAH!  Kidney stones are his thing, not mine.  There isn’t any history of stones in my family.

“I’m thinking…GASP!…some sort of infection.”

Can you tell we’ve been married over 20 years?  Arguing symptoms and self-diagnosing, like that? 

Long story, short (you’re welcome) turns out we were BOTH right. 

FB Kidney Stone from Hell

Aaaaand, a wicked bacterial infection that caused me to spike a temperature during my hospital stay (twice) which they say had me about two steps away from sepsis (I am NOT EVEN looking that up) and the stupid kidney stone is still there.

Going Home

After a few days of ICK! and getting the word from my Grey’s Anatomy-type handsome doctors (seriously, looking like this?) I can FINALLY go home!

Although, not as pretty (I’m pretty sure, anyway) the stone is the size of a 3mm diamond stud earring and it’s stuck somewhere in my nether regions.

Which means:  every time I go the bathroom, it’s NOW an adventure!

“Just think of it as your going out and panning for gold.”

Dry humor aside, my husband Garth (NHRN) has been PHENOMENAL throughout this whole mess, I don’t know HOW the kids and I could have gone through the last few days of ICK! without him.

Even though he insists on treating me like some sort of invalid.

“I can’t get up.”

Turns out, he’s right.  I can’t do a gosh-darned thing without asking for help and any mom (or dad) will tell you…DUDE!…it is SO NOT a good feeling.

Morale of the Story:  Don’t put yourself last!!!  Or go ahead, then give yourself a good kick in the ass, for me, okay?

This morning, my oldest daughter emailed her teachers to let them know that she’s taking care of me along with my youngest daughter who is also home from school with a fever today.

“My teachers all told me to tell you to get better and that they understand.”

They ALL happen to be moms and dads, too.

© 2003 – 2012 This Full House

Comments

192 responses to “Like the Little Kidney Stone That Could, I Continue to Serve As a Cautionary Tale for Moms (and Dads!)”

  1. Melisa Avatar

    More importantly, are those TONY THE TIGER SLIPPERS????
    🙂
    I looked up sepsis after you texted me on Saturday and yeah, DON’T google it.
    Love you! Glad you’re on the mend. Relieved, even. 🙂

  2. Melisa Avatar

    More importantly, are those TONY THE TIGER SLIPPERS????
    🙂
    I looked up sepsis after you texted me on Saturday and yeah, DON’T google it.
    Love you! Glad you’re on the mend. Relieved, even. 🙂

  3. Melisa Avatar

    More importantly, are those TONY THE TIGER SLIPPERS????
    🙂
    I looked up sepsis after you texted me on Saturday and yeah, DON’T google it.
    Love you! Glad you’re on the mend. Relieved, even. 🙂

  4. Melisa Avatar

    More importantly, are those TONY THE TIGER SLIPPERS????
    🙂
    I looked up sepsis after you texted me on Saturday and yeah, DON’T google it.
    Love you! Glad you’re on the mend. Relieved, even. 🙂

  5. Melisa Avatar

    More importantly, are those TONY THE TIGER SLIPPERS????
    🙂
    I looked up sepsis after you texted me on Saturday and yeah, DON’T google it.
    Love you! Glad you’re on the mend. Relieved, even. 🙂

  6. Melisa Avatar

    More importantly, are those TONY THE TIGER SLIPPERS????
    🙂
    I looked up sepsis after you texted me on Saturday and yeah, DON’T google it.
    Love you! Glad you’re on the mend. Relieved, even. 🙂

  7. Melisa Avatar

    More importantly, are those TONY THE TIGER SLIPPERS????
    🙂
    I looked up sepsis after you texted me on Saturday and yeah, DON’T google it.
    Love you! Glad you’re on the mend. Relieved, even. 🙂

  8. Melisa Avatar

    More importantly, are those TONY THE TIGER SLIPPERS????
    🙂
    I looked up sepsis after you texted me on Saturday and yeah, DON’T google it.
    Love you! Glad you’re on the mend. Relieved, even. 🙂

  9. Jodi Avatar
    Jodi

    oh my!! how aweful!! thank god your okay! Let me know if you need anything?

  10. Jodi Avatar
    Jodi

    oh my!! how aweful!! thank god your okay! Let me know if you need anything?

  11. Jodi Avatar
    Jodi

    oh my!! how aweful!! thank god your okay! Let me know if you need anything?

  12. Jodi Avatar
    Jodi

    oh my!! how aweful!! thank god your okay! Let me know if you need anything?

  13. Jodi Avatar
    Jodi

    oh my!! how aweful!! thank god your okay! Let me know if you need anything?

  14. Jodi Avatar
    Jodi

    oh my!! how aweful!! thank god your okay! Let me know if you need anything?

  15. Jodi Avatar
    Jodi

    oh my!! how aweful!! thank god your okay! Let me know if you need anything?

  16. Jodi Avatar
    Jodi

    oh my!! how aweful!! thank god your okay! Let me know if you need anything?

  17. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    You're a sweetheart, thanks Jodi!  Should be back on my feet soon and passing you in the carpool lanes 😉

  18. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    You're a sweetheart, thanks Jodi!  Should be back on my feet soon and passing you in the carpool lanes 😉

  19. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    You're a sweetheart, thanks Jodi!  Should be back on my feet soon and passing you in the carpool lanes 😉

  20. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    You're a sweetheart, thanks Jodi!  Should be back on my feet soon and passing you in the carpool lanes 😉

  21. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    You're a sweetheart, thanks Jodi!  Should be back on my feet soon and passing you in the carpool lanes 😉

  22. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    You're a sweetheart, thanks Jodi!  Should be back on my feet soon and passing you in the carpool lanes 😉

  23. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    You're a sweetheart, thanks Jodi!  Should be back on my feet soon and passing you in the carpool lanes 😉

  24. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    You're a sweetheart, thanks Jodi!  Should be back on my feet soon and passing you in the carpool lanes 😉

  25. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I looked it up…DAMMIT!!!  Nearly puked on my Tony the Tiger slippers.  Stupid sepsis.

  26. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I looked it up…DAMMIT!!!  Nearly puked on my Tony the Tiger slippers.  Stupid sepsis.

  27. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I looked it up…DAMMIT!!!  Nearly puked on my Tony the Tiger slippers.  Stupid sepsis.

  28. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I looked it up…DAMMIT!!!  Nearly puked on my Tony the Tiger slippers.  Stupid sepsis.

  29. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I looked it up…DAMMIT!!!  Nearly puked on my Tony the Tiger slippers.  Stupid sepsis.

  30. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I looked it up…DAMMIT!!!  Nearly puked on my Tony the Tiger slippers.  Stupid sepsis.

  31. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I looked it up…DAMMIT!!!  Nearly puked on my Tony the Tiger slippers.  Stupid sepsis.

  32. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I looked it up…DAMMIT!!!  Nearly puked on my Tony the Tiger slippers.  Stupid sepsis.

  33. Karianna Avatar

    Ack – hope you feel better soon!

  34. Karianna Avatar

    Ack – hope you feel better soon!

  35. Karianna Avatar

    Ack – hope you feel better soon!

  36. Karianna Avatar

    Ack – hope you feel better soon!

  37. Karianna Avatar

    Ack – hope you feel better soon!

  38. Karianna Avatar

    Ack – hope you feel better soon!

  39. Karianna Avatar

    Ack – hope you feel better soon!

  40. Karianna Avatar

    Ack – hope you feel better soon!

  41. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks for your kind words on FB, too, Kari {{{{hugs}}}} they really did help me get through the ICK!

  42. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks for your kind words on FB, too, Kari {{{{hugs}}}} they really did help me get through the ICK!

  43. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks for your kind words on FB, too, Kari {{{{hugs}}}} they really did help me get through the ICK!

  44. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks for your kind words on FB, too, Kari {{{{hugs}}}} they really did help me get through the ICK!

  45. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks for your kind words on FB, too, Kari {{{{hugs}}}} they really did help me get through the ICK!

  46. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks for your kind words on FB, too, Kari {{{{hugs}}}} they really did help me get through the ICK!

  47. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks for your kind words on FB, too, Kari {{{{hugs}}}} they really did help me get through the ICK!

  48. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks for your kind words on FB, too, Kari {{{{hugs}}}} they really did help me get through the ICK!

  49. Stacey @ Tree, Root, and Twig Avatar

    I have a similar story, and the moral of mine is not only “take care of yourself,” but “advocate for yourself with doctors!” I went to the doctor with similar pain and after an x-ray was told I had…wait for it…constipation. And was prescribed a laxative (which I did not use). Horribly embarrassed, I suffered through the pain for another MONTH, went back to the same doctor (dumb me) and was told that maybe I had diverticulitis, was told to eat bland foods and try to manage the pain. She scheduled a sigmoidoscopy for nearly TWO MONTHS later. But two weeks before the appointment, I found myself on the floor of the bathroom, vomiting and with starry vision from the pain. My husband *finally* took me to the ER, where after an MRI, the doc said I had a “mother of a kidney stone.” It had to be surgically removed (no chance of passing that baby). It makes me so angry that I suffered for 2.5 months because I had initially been so humiliated by the doctor. So glad you are taking care of yourself, and hope you are all fixed and on the mend soon!

  50. Stacey @ Tree, Root, and Twig Avatar

    I have a similar story, and the moral of mine is not only “take care of yourself,” but “advocate for yourself with doctors!” I went to the doctor with similar pain and after an x-ray was told I had…wait for it…constipation. And was prescribed a laxative (which I did not use). Horribly embarrassed, I suffered through the pain for another MONTH, went back to the same doctor (dumb me) and was told that maybe I had diverticulitis, was told to eat bland foods and try to manage the pain. She scheduled a sigmoidoscopy for nearly TWO MONTHS later. But two weeks before the appointment, I found myself on the floor of the bathroom, vomiting and with starry vision from the pain. My husband *finally* took me to the ER, where after an MRI, the doc said I had a “mother of a kidney stone.” It had to be surgically removed (no chance of passing that baby). It makes me so angry that I suffered for 2.5 months because I had initially been so humiliated by the doctor. So glad you are taking care of yourself, and hope you are all fixed and on the mend soon!

  51. Stacey @ Tree, Root, and Twig Avatar

    I have a similar story, and the moral of mine is not only “take care of yourself,” but “advocate for yourself with doctors!” I went to the doctor with similar pain and after an x-ray was told I had…wait for it…constipation. And was prescribed a laxative (which I did not use). Horribly embarrassed, I suffered through the pain for another MONTH, went back to the same doctor (dumb me) and was told that maybe I had diverticulitis, was told to eat bland foods and try to manage the pain. She scheduled a sigmoidoscopy for nearly TWO MONTHS later. But two weeks before the appointment, I found myself on the floor of the bathroom, vomiting and with starry vision from the pain. My husband *finally* took me to the ER, where after an MRI, the doc said I had a “mother of a kidney stone.” It had to be surgically removed (no chance of passing that baby). It makes me so angry that I suffered for 2.5 months because I had initially been so humiliated by the doctor. So glad you are taking care of yourself, and hope you are all fixed and on the mend soon!

  52. Stacey @ Tree, Root, and Twig Avatar

    I have a similar story, and the moral of mine is not only “take care of yourself,” but “advocate for yourself with doctors!” I went to the doctor with similar pain and after an x-ray was told I had…wait for it…constipation. And was prescribed a laxative (which I did not use). Horribly embarrassed, I suffered through the pain for another MONTH, went back to the same doctor (dumb me) and was told that maybe I had diverticulitis, was told to eat bland foods and try to manage the pain. She scheduled a sigmoidoscopy for nearly TWO MONTHS later. But two weeks before the appointment, I found myself on the floor of the bathroom, vomiting and with starry vision from the pain. My husband *finally* took me to the ER, where after an MRI, the doc said I had a “mother of a kidney stone.” It had to be surgically removed (no chance of passing that baby). It makes me so angry that I suffered for 2.5 months because I had initially been so humiliated by the doctor. So glad you are taking care of yourself, and hope you are all fixed and on the mend soon!

  53. Stacey @ Tree, Root, and Twig Avatar

    I have a similar story, and the moral of mine is not only “take care of yourself,” but “advocate for yourself with doctors!” I went to the doctor with similar pain and after an x-ray was told I had…wait for it…constipation. And was prescribed a laxative (which I did not use). Horribly embarrassed, I suffered through the pain for another MONTH, went back to the same doctor (dumb me) and was told that maybe I had diverticulitis, was told to eat bland foods and try to manage the pain. She scheduled a sigmoidoscopy for nearly TWO MONTHS later. But two weeks before the appointment, I found myself on the floor of the bathroom, vomiting and with starry vision from the pain. My husband *finally* took me to the ER, where after an MRI, the doc said I had a “mother of a kidney stone.” It had to be surgically removed (no chance of passing that baby). It makes me so angry that I suffered for 2.5 months because I had initially been so humiliated by the doctor. So glad you are taking care of yourself, and hope you are all fixed and on the mend soon!

  54. Stacey @ Tree, Root, and Twig Avatar

    I have a similar story, and the moral of mine is not only “take care of yourself,” but “advocate for yourself with doctors!” I went to the doctor with similar pain and after an x-ray was told I had…wait for it…constipation. And was prescribed a laxative (which I did not use). Horribly embarrassed, I suffered through the pain for another MONTH, went back to the same doctor (dumb me) and was told that maybe I had diverticulitis, was told to eat bland foods and try to manage the pain. She scheduled a sigmoidoscopy for nearly TWO MONTHS later. But two weeks before the appointment, I found myself on the floor of the bathroom, vomiting and with starry vision from the pain. My husband *finally* took me to the ER, where after an MRI, the doc said I had a “mother of a kidney stone.” It had to be surgically removed (no chance of passing that baby). It makes me so angry that I suffered for 2.5 months because I had initially been so humiliated by the doctor. So glad you are taking care of yourself, and hope you are all fixed and on the mend soon!

  55. Stacey @ Tree, Root, and Twig Avatar

    I have a similar story, and the moral of mine is not only “take care of yourself,” but “advocate for yourself with doctors!” I went to the doctor with similar pain and after an x-ray was told I had…wait for it…constipation. And was prescribed a laxative (which I did not use). Horribly embarrassed, I suffered through the pain for another MONTH, went back to the same doctor (dumb me) and was told that maybe I had diverticulitis, was told to eat bland foods and try to manage the pain. She scheduled a sigmoidoscopy for nearly TWO MONTHS later. But two weeks before the appointment, I found myself on the floor of the bathroom, vomiting and with starry vision from the pain. My husband *finally* took me to the ER, where after an MRI, the doc said I had a “mother of a kidney stone.” It had to be surgically removed (no chance of passing that baby). It makes me so angry that I suffered for 2.5 months because I had initially been so humiliated by the doctor. So glad you are taking care of yourself, and hope you are all fixed and on the mend soon!

  56. Stacey @ Tree, Root, and Twig Avatar

    I have a similar story, and the moral of mine is not only “take care of yourself,” but “advocate for yourself with doctors!” I went to the doctor with similar pain and after an x-ray was told I had…wait for it…constipation. And was prescribed a laxative (which I did not use). Horribly embarrassed, I suffered through the pain for another MONTH, went back to the same doctor (dumb me) and was told that maybe I had diverticulitis, was told to eat bland foods and try to manage the pain. She scheduled a sigmoidoscopy for nearly TWO MONTHS later. But two weeks before the appointment, I found myself on the floor of the bathroom, vomiting and with starry vision from the pain. My husband *finally* took me to the ER, where after an MRI, the doc said I had a “mother of a kidney stone.” It had to be surgically removed (no chance of passing that baby). It makes me so angry that I suffered for 2.5 months because I had initially been so humiliated by the doctor. So glad you are taking care of yourself, and hope you are all fixed and on the mend soon!

  57. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    OMG, that is just crazy!!!!  Yes, we need to be our own advocates and shouldn't be hearing stories like yours Stace.  Not in this day and age.  So scary.  Thanks for sharing it tho!

  58. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    OMG, that is just crazy!!!!  Yes, we need to be our own advocates and shouldn't be hearing stories like yours Stace.  Not in this day and age.  So scary.  Thanks for sharing it tho!

  59. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    OMG, that is just crazy!!!!  Yes, we need to be our own advocates and shouldn't be hearing stories like yours Stace.  Not in this day and age.  So scary.  Thanks for sharing it tho!

  60. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    OMG, that is just crazy!!!!  Yes, we need to be our own advocates and shouldn't be hearing stories like yours Stace.  Not in this day and age.  So scary.  Thanks for sharing it tho!

  61. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    OMG, that is just crazy!!!!  Yes, we need to be our own advocates and shouldn't be hearing stories like yours Stace.  Not in this day and age.  So scary.  Thanks for sharing it tho!

  62. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    OMG, that is just crazy!!!!  Yes, we need to be our own advocates and shouldn't be hearing stories like yours Stace.  Not in this day and age.  So scary.  Thanks for sharing it tho!

  63. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    OMG, that is just crazy!!!!  Yes, we need to be our own advocates and shouldn't be hearing stories like yours Stace.  Not in this day and age.  So scary.  Thanks for sharing it tho!

  64. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    OMG, that is just crazy!!!!  Yes, we need to be our own advocates and shouldn't be hearing stories like yours Stace.  Not in this day and age.  So scary.  Thanks for sharing it tho!

  65. Liz Avatar

    Those slippers rock!
    But dude, kidney stones? So not cool. Fortunately it wasn’t something much worse, but yipes, those hurt.

  66. Liz Avatar

    Those slippers rock!
    But dude, kidney stones? So not cool. Fortunately it wasn’t something much worse, but yipes, those hurt.

  67. Liz Avatar

    Those slippers rock!
    But dude, kidney stones? So not cool. Fortunately it wasn’t something much worse, but yipes, those hurt.

  68. Liz Avatar

    Those slippers rock!
    But dude, kidney stones? So not cool. Fortunately it wasn’t something much worse, but yipes, those hurt.

  69. Liz Avatar

    Those slippers rock!
    But dude, kidney stones? So not cool. Fortunately it wasn’t something much worse, but yipes, those hurt.

  70. Liz Avatar

    Those slippers rock!
    But dude, kidney stones? So not cool. Fortunately it wasn’t something much worse, but yipes, those hurt.

  71. Liz Avatar

    Those slippers rock!
    But dude, kidney stones? So not cool. Fortunately it wasn’t something much worse, but yipes, those hurt.

  72. Liz Avatar

    Those slippers rock!
    But dude, kidney stones? So not cool. Fortunately it wasn’t something much worse, but yipes, those hurt.

  73. Jenn Avatar

    You can rock those Tony the Tiger slippers like no body’s business. Now kick that stone to the curb and feel better, sweet friend. Garth (NHRN) is a keeper.
    And your oldest daughter, I love her! BIG HUGE HUGS to her for being so awesome!! ♥

  74. Jenn Avatar

    You can rock those Tony the Tiger slippers like no body’s business. Now kick that stone to the curb and feel better, sweet friend. Garth (NHRN) is a keeper.
    And your oldest daughter, I love her! BIG HUGE HUGS to her for being so awesome!! ♥

  75. Jenn Avatar

    You can rock those Tony the Tiger slippers like no body’s business. Now kick that stone to the curb and feel better, sweet friend. Garth (NHRN) is a keeper.
    And your oldest daughter, I love her! BIG HUGE HUGS to her for being so awesome!! ♥

  76. Jenn Avatar

    You can rock those Tony the Tiger slippers like no body’s business. Now kick that stone to the curb and feel better, sweet friend. Garth (NHRN) is a keeper.
    And your oldest daughter, I love her! BIG HUGE HUGS to her for being so awesome!! ♥

  77. Jenn Avatar

    You can rock those Tony the Tiger slippers like no body’s business. Now kick that stone to the curb and feel better, sweet friend. Garth (NHRN) is a keeper.
    And your oldest daughter, I love her! BIG HUGE HUGS to her for being so awesome!! ♥

  78. Jenn Avatar

    You can rock those Tony the Tiger slippers like no body’s business. Now kick that stone to the curb and feel better, sweet friend. Garth (NHRN) is a keeper.
    And your oldest daughter, I love her! BIG HUGE HUGS to her for being so awesome!! ♥

  79. Jenn Avatar

    You can rock those Tony the Tiger slippers like no body’s business. Now kick that stone to the curb and feel better, sweet friend. Garth (NHRN) is a keeper.
    And your oldest daughter, I love her! BIG HUGE HUGS to her for being so awesome!! ♥

  80. Jenn Avatar

    You can rock those Tony the Tiger slippers like no body’s business. Now kick that stone to the curb and feel better, sweet friend. Garth (NHRN) is a keeper.
    And your oldest daughter, I love her! BIG HUGE HUGS to her for being so awesome!! ♥

  81. ascapecodturns Avatar

    Ah LIz, I wish I lived closer because I would totally take care of you (and your kids)! Take it easy! xoxo

  82. ascapecodturns Avatar

    Ah LIz, I wish I lived closer because I would totally take care of you (and your kids)! Take it easy! xoxo

  83. ascapecodturns Avatar

    Ah LIz, I wish I lived closer because I would totally take care of you (and your kids)! Take it easy! xoxo

  84. ascapecodturns Avatar

    Ah LIz, I wish I lived closer because I would totally take care of you (and your kids)! Take it easy! xoxo

  85. ascapecodturns Avatar

    Ah LIz, I wish I lived closer because I would totally take care of you (and your kids)! Take it easy! xoxo

  86. ascapecodturns Avatar

    Ah LIz, I wish I lived closer because I would totally take care of you (and your kids)! Take it easy! xoxo

  87. ascapecodturns Avatar

    Ah LIz, I wish I lived closer because I would totally take care of you (and your kids)! Take it easy! xoxo

  88. ascapecodturns Avatar

    Ah LIz, I wish I lived closer because I would totally take care of you (and your kids)! Take it easy! xoxo

  89. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    And cook me a some wicked good lobstah, no doubt — thanks and miss you, Sue!

  90. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    And cook me a some wicked good lobstah, no doubt — thanks and miss you, Sue!

  91. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    And cook me a some wicked good lobstah, no doubt — thanks and miss you, Sue!

  92. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    And cook me a some wicked good lobstah, no doubt — thanks and miss you, Sue!

  93. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    And cook me a some wicked good lobstah, no doubt — thanks and miss you, Sue!

  94. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    And cook me a some wicked good lobstah, no doubt — thanks and miss you, Sue!

  95. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    And cook me a some wicked good lobstah, no doubt — thanks and miss you, Sue!

  96. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    And cook me a some wicked good lobstah, no doubt — thanks and miss you, Sue!

  97. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I am a very lucky duck, I know.  Love you, Jenn.

  98. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I am a very lucky duck, I know.  Love you, Jenn.

  99. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I am a very lucky duck, I know.  Love you, Jenn.

  100. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I am a very lucky duck, I know.  Love you, Jenn.

  101. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I am a very lucky duck, I know.  Love you, Jenn.

  102. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I am a very lucky duck, I know.  Love you, Jenn.

  103. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I am a very lucky duck, I know.  Love you, Jenn.

  104. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I am a very lucky duck, I know.  Love you, Jenn.

  105. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    THanks, Liz!  Yeah, coulda turned ugly there for a minute (or twenty) and you know I am absolutely counting my blessings and knocking on wood that it didn't.

  106. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    THanks, Liz!  Yeah, coulda turned ugly there for a minute (or twenty) and you know I am absolutely counting my blessings and knocking on wood that it didn't.

  107. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    THanks, Liz!  Yeah, coulda turned ugly there for a minute (or twenty) and you know I am absolutely counting my blessings and knocking on wood that it didn't.

  108. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    THanks, Liz!  Yeah, coulda turned ugly there for a minute (or twenty) and you know I am absolutely counting my blessings and knocking on wood that it didn't.

  109. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    THanks, Liz!  Yeah, coulda turned ugly there for a minute (or twenty) and you know I am absolutely counting my blessings and knocking on wood that it didn't.

  110. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    THanks, Liz!  Yeah, coulda turned ugly there for a minute (or twenty) and you know I am absolutely counting my blessings and knocking on wood that it didn't.

  111. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    THanks, Liz!  Yeah, coulda turned ugly there for a minute (or twenty) and you know I am absolutely counting my blessings and knocking on wood that it didn't.

  112. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    THanks, Liz!  Yeah, coulda turned ugly there for a minute (or twenty) and you know I am absolutely counting my blessings and knocking on wood that it didn't.

  113. Elizabeth@Table4Five Avatar

    How do you manage to look so cute even from a hospital bed?! I’m so sorry, sweetie. Love your daughter for taking care of everybody – she has a great role model! Feel better!

  114. Elizabeth@Table4Five Avatar

    How do you manage to look so cute even from a hospital bed?! I’m so sorry, sweetie. Love your daughter for taking care of everybody – she has a great role model! Feel better!

  115. Elizabeth@Table4Five Avatar

    How do you manage to look so cute even from a hospital bed?! I’m so sorry, sweetie. Love your daughter for taking care of everybody – she has a great role model! Feel better!

  116. Elizabeth@Table4Five Avatar

    How do you manage to look so cute even from a hospital bed?! I’m so sorry, sweetie. Love your daughter for taking care of everybody – she has a great role model! Feel better!

  117. Elizabeth@Table4Five Avatar

    How do you manage to look so cute even from a hospital bed?! I’m so sorry, sweetie. Love your daughter for taking care of everybody – she has a great role model! Feel better!

  118. Elizabeth@Table4Five Avatar

    How do you manage to look so cute even from a hospital bed?! I’m so sorry, sweetie. Love your daughter for taking care of everybody – she has a great role model! Feel better!

  119. Elizabeth@Table4Five Avatar

    How do you manage to look so cute even from a hospital bed?! I’m so sorry, sweetie. Love your daughter for taking care of everybody – she has a great role model! Feel better!

  120. Elizabeth@Table4Five Avatar

    How do you manage to look so cute even from a hospital bed?! I’m so sorry, sweetie. Love your daughter for taking care of everybody – she has a great role model! Feel better!

  121. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Let me tell you a secret, Elizabeth, it's ALL about the Tony the TIger slippers 😉

  122. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Let me tell you a secret, Elizabeth, it's ALL about the Tony the TIger slippers 😉

  123. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Let me tell you a secret, Elizabeth, it's ALL about the Tony the TIger slippers 😉

  124. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Let me tell you a secret, Elizabeth, it's ALL about the Tony the TIger slippers 😉

  125. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Let me tell you a secret, Elizabeth, it's ALL about the Tony the TIger slippers 😉

  126. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Let me tell you a secret, Elizabeth, it's ALL about the Tony the TIger slippers 😉

  127. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Let me tell you a secret, Elizabeth, it's ALL about the Tony the TIger slippers 😉

  128. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Let me tell you a secret, Elizabeth, it's ALL about the Tony the TIger slippers 😉

  129. Tara R. Avatar

    I’m digging the tiger slippers! So sorry about all the pain and trouble. Kidney stones are the Debble! I hope you’re well on your way to a full recovery.

  130. Tara R. Avatar

    I’m digging the tiger slippers! So sorry about all the pain and trouble. Kidney stones are the Debble! I hope you’re well on your way to a full recovery.

  131. Tara R. Avatar

    I’m digging the tiger slippers! So sorry about all the pain and trouble. Kidney stones are the Debble! I hope you’re well on your way to a full recovery.

  132. Tara R. Avatar

    I’m digging the tiger slippers! So sorry about all the pain and trouble. Kidney stones are the Debble! I hope you’re well on your way to a full recovery.

  133. Tara R. Avatar

    I’m digging the tiger slippers! So sorry about all the pain and trouble. Kidney stones are the Debble! I hope you’re well on your way to a full recovery.

  134. Tara R. Avatar

    I’m digging the tiger slippers! So sorry about all the pain and trouble. Kidney stones are the Debble! I hope you’re well on your way to a full recovery.

  135. Tara R. Avatar

    I’m digging the tiger slippers! So sorry about all the pain and trouble. Kidney stones are the Debble! I hope you’re well on your way to a full recovery.

  136. Tara R. Avatar

    I’m digging the tiger slippers! So sorry about all the pain and trouble. Kidney stones are the Debble! I hope you’re well on your way to a full recovery.

  137. Momo Fali Avatar

    After all the health issues in my family, I am just now learning about yours! I have had kidney stones and the fact that you were able to ignore it at all, is a testament to your strength! I shall call you “He-Woman.”

  138. Momo Fali Avatar

    After all the health issues in my family, I am just now learning about yours! I have had kidney stones and the fact that you were able to ignore it at all, is a testament to your strength! I shall call you “He-Woman.”

  139. Momo Fali Avatar

    After all the health issues in my family, I am just now learning about yours! I have had kidney stones and the fact that you were able to ignore it at all, is a testament to your strength! I shall call you “He-Woman.”

  140. Momo Fali Avatar

    After all the health issues in my family, I am just now learning about yours! I have had kidney stones and the fact that you were able to ignore it at all, is a testament to your strength! I shall call you “He-Woman.”

  141. Momo Fali Avatar

    After all the health issues in my family, I am just now learning about yours! I have had kidney stones and the fact that you were able to ignore it at all, is a testament to your strength! I shall call you “He-Woman.”

  142. Momo Fali Avatar

    After all the health issues in my family, I am just now learning about yours! I have had kidney stones and the fact that you were able to ignore it at all, is a testament to your strength! I shall call you “He-Woman.”

  143. Momo Fali Avatar

    After all the health issues in my family, I am just now learning about yours! I have had kidney stones and the fact that you were able to ignore it at all, is a testament to your strength! I shall call you “He-Woman.”

  144. Momo Fali Avatar

    After all the health issues in my family, I am just now learning about yours! I have had kidney stones and the fact that you were able to ignore it at all, is a testament to your strength! I shall call you “He-Woman.”

  145. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Heh, won't be the worst I've been called also, considering the current condition of my unshaven legs, pretty gosh-darned accurate too 😉  Hope all is well with you, Momo.

  146. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Heh, won't be the worst I've been called also, considering the current condition of my unshaven legs, pretty gosh-darned accurate too 😉  Hope all is well with you, Momo.

  147. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Heh, won't be the worst I've been called also, considering the current condition of my unshaven legs, pretty gosh-darned accurate too 😉  Hope all is well with you, Momo.

  148. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Heh, won't be the worst I've been called also, considering the current condition of my unshaven legs, pretty gosh-darned accurate too 😉  Hope all is well with you, Momo.

  149. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Heh, won't be the worst I've been called also, considering the current condition of my unshaven legs, pretty gosh-darned accurate too 😉  Hope all is well with you, Momo.

  150. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Heh, won't be the worst I've been called also, considering the current condition of my unshaven legs, pretty gosh-darned accurate too 😉  Hope all is well with you, Momo.

  151. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Heh, won't be the worst I've been called also, considering the current condition of my unshaven legs, pretty gosh-darned accurate too 😉  Hope all is well with you, Momo.

  152. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Heh, won't be the worst I've been called also, considering the current condition of my unshaven legs, pretty gosh-darned accurate too 😉  Hope all is well with you, Momo.

  153. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I'm trying like the Debble, thanks Tara!!!

  154. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I'm trying like the Debble, thanks Tara!!!

  155. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I'm trying like the Debble, thanks Tara!!!

  156. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I'm trying like the Debble, thanks Tara!!!

  157. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I'm trying like the Debble, thanks Tara!!!

  158. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I'm trying like the Debble, thanks Tara!!!

  159. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I'm trying like the Debble, thanks Tara!!!

  160. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    I'm trying like the Debble, thanks Tara!!!

  161. Judy Avatar

    You’re an amazin woman. Hope you’re feeling better now! Are kidney stones hereditary? Since you mentioned they don’t run in your family.

  162. Judy Avatar

    You’re an amazin woman. Hope you’re feeling better now! Are kidney stones hereditary? Since you mentioned they don’t run in your family.

  163. Judy Avatar

    You’re an amazin woman. Hope you’re feeling better now! Are kidney stones hereditary? Since you mentioned they don’t run in your family.

  164. Judy Avatar

    You’re an amazin woman. Hope you’re feeling better now! Are kidney stones hereditary? Since you mentioned they don’t run in your family.

  165. Judy Avatar

    You’re an amazin woman. Hope you’re feeling better now! Are kidney stones hereditary? Since you mentioned they don’t run in your family.

  166. Judy Avatar

    You’re an amazin woman. Hope you’re feeling better now! Are kidney stones hereditary? Since you mentioned they don’t run in your family.

  167. Judy Avatar

    You’re an amazin woman. Hope you’re feeling better now! Are kidney stones hereditary? Since you mentioned they don’t run in your family.

  168. Judy Avatar

    You’re an amazin woman. Hope you’re feeling better now! Are kidney stones hereditary? Since you mentioned they don’t run in your family.

  169. Emily McKhann Avatar

    Oh my goodness, LIZ!! I’m glad you’re okay! It sounds just awful. Thank you for the reminder to take good care – that is SO easy to forget.
    And I gotta add … I LOVE your slippers!!!
    Big hugs!

  170. Emily McKhann Avatar

    Oh my goodness, LIZ!! I’m glad you’re okay! It sounds just awful. Thank you for the reminder to take good care – that is SO easy to forget.
    And I gotta add … I LOVE your slippers!!!
    Big hugs!

  171. Emily McKhann Avatar

    Oh my goodness, LIZ!! I’m glad you’re okay! It sounds just awful. Thank you for the reminder to take good care – that is SO easy to forget.
    And I gotta add … I LOVE your slippers!!!
    Big hugs!

  172. Emily McKhann Avatar

    Oh my goodness, LIZ!! I’m glad you’re okay! It sounds just awful. Thank you for the reminder to take good care – that is SO easy to forget.
    And I gotta add … I LOVE your slippers!!!
    Big hugs!

  173. Emily McKhann Avatar

    Oh my goodness, LIZ!! I’m glad you’re okay! It sounds just awful. Thank you for the reminder to take good care – that is SO easy to forget.
    And I gotta add … I LOVE your slippers!!!
    Big hugs!

  174. Emily McKhann Avatar

    Oh my goodness, LIZ!! I’m glad you’re okay! It sounds just awful. Thank you for the reminder to take good care – that is SO easy to forget.
    And I gotta add … I LOVE your slippers!!!
    Big hugs!

  175. Emily McKhann Avatar

    Oh my goodness, LIZ!! I’m glad you’re okay! It sounds just awful. Thank you for the reminder to take good care – that is SO easy to forget.
    And I gotta add … I LOVE your slippers!!!
    Big hugs!

  176. Emily McKhann Avatar

    Oh my goodness, LIZ!! I’m glad you’re okay! It sounds just awful. Thank you for the reminder to take good care – that is SO easy to forget.
    And I gotta add … I LOVE your slippers!!!
    Big hugs!

  177. Theresa Avatar

    I have a dog like that too and he died due to the of blood in his urine. He’s been cured by a vet but the daiesse returned and took his life.

  178. Theresa Avatar

    I have a dog like that too and he died due to the of blood in his urine. He’s been cured by a vet but the daiesse returned and took his life.

  179. Theresa Avatar

    I have a dog like that too and he died due to the of blood in his urine. He’s been cured by a vet but the daiesse returned and took his life.

  180. Theresa Avatar

    I have a dog like that too and he died due to the of blood in his urine. He’s been cured by a vet but the daiesse returned and took his life.

  181. Theresa Avatar

    I have a dog like that too and he died due to the of blood in his urine. He’s been cured by a vet but the daiesse returned and took his life.

  182. Theresa Avatar

    I have a dog like that too and he died due to the of blood in his urine. He’s been cured by a vet but the daiesse returned and took his life.

  183. Theresa Avatar

    I have a dog like that too and he died due to the of blood in his urine. He’s been cured by a vet but the daiesse returned and took his life.

  184. Theresa Avatar

    I have a dog like that too and he died due to the of blood in his urine. He’s been cured by a vet but the daiesse returned and took his life.

  185. Bens Avatar
    Bens

    Glad to hear that you’ve kept your sense of humor even in a mhiropne and un-mhiropne induced state! Also glad to know that everything worked and you’re feeling better.

  186. Bens Avatar
    Bens

    Glad to hear that you’ve kept your sense of humor even in a mhiropne and un-mhiropne induced state! Also glad to know that everything worked and you’re feeling better.

  187. Bens Avatar
    Bens

    Glad to hear that you’ve kept your sense of humor even in a mhiropne and un-mhiropne induced state! Also glad to know that everything worked and you’re feeling better.

  188. Bens Avatar
    Bens

    Glad to hear that you’ve kept your sense of humor even in a mhiropne and un-mhiropne induced state! Also glad to know that everything worked and you’re feeling better.

  189. Bens Avatar
    Bens

    Glad to hear that you’ve kept your sense of humor even in a mhiropne and un-mhiropne induced state! Also glad to know that everything worked and you’re feeling better.

  190. Bens Avatar
    Bens

    Glad to hear that you’ve kept your sense of humor even in a mhiropne and un-mhiropne induced state! Also glad to know that everything worked and you’re feeling better.

  191. Bens Avatar
    Bens

    Glad to hear that you’ve kept your sense of humor even in a mhiropne and un-mhiropne induced state! Also glad to know that everything worked and you’re feeling better.

  192. Bens Avatar
    Bens

    Glad to hear that you’ve kept your sense of humor even in a mhiropne and un-mhiropne induced state! Also glad to know that everything worked and you’re feeling better.