Erin was in the hospital
I spent the past 3 days in the hospital battling a ruptured hemorraghic ovarian cyst. I had some pain Saturday night, but went to bed anyway. At about 4am I woke up with severe doubling pain which inhibited my ability to walk, move, or breathe. We rushed to the emergency room where I underwent all kinds of tests, including an ultrasound and a CAT scan. At first, the doctors thought I had pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) as a result of either childbirth, my birth control, or a combination thereof. They started treating me with 6 different kinds of antibiotics by IV to combat the infection. But they weren’t convinced that’s what it was because of the unusually sudden onset. The ultrasound showed ovarian cysts, and my bloodwork showed lower than normal levels of red blood cells. My blood pressure was also low, leading them to believe a hemorraghic cyst (one filled with blood) had burst and released the blood into my abdomen, where it caused an infection and irritated my organs and diaphragm.
So now they think that the cyst was my only problem and that I never had PID. They said that I will make a full recovery, but it may be a slow one. I’m not allowed to do any heavy lifting, and that includes holding Tru. Mike’s mom is in town right now helping us out. I am still in a little pain, but it is miniscule compared to the pain I suffered from the onset!
I’d like to say thank you to everyone who was praying for us during this scary time! We appreciate all the support!
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Erin, I hope you get well soon!! Rest up!
Wow, I had no idea! I hope you continue to heal quickly. Good thing Becky could come help! Keep us informed. C
Can't hold Tru? I bet that hurts more than the cyst.
We continue to pray for a quick recovery.
Just glad you are back feeling good, whew!!
i am so glad you are feeling better. if you want me to come visit and hold tru for you i am finished with class next wednesday!
Glad things turned out well……I know that must have been scarey for you. Good thing Grandma Becky came to the rescue!!! I'd be willing to bet she's not TOO torn up about holding Tru……hahaha. (she's so cute)
Erin, I'm going to ask my friends down here in FL to join me in keeping you in our prayers for a quick and full recovery. I know it must be unsettling knowing that you won't be able to lift Tru during your healing time. I'm sure my mother will be more than happy to come over and help you with Tru anytime. Just so you have it, my parent's number is 256-430-1647. I'm glad Becky is able to help.
when granddaddy pinder called us about a month ago he didn't give us much detail. i hadn't really had time to look at your website but i have been thinking about you. i will still be praying because i know that must be bad to not be able to hold your own daughter. hope you'll get better soon. any updates on how you're feeling? didn't find anything in the blogs.
Hi- I know Erin doesn't know me, but I kind of grew up with mike- was just looking up some old names on search engines and came across this fantastic blog. So happy to see you guys are doing great and have a BABY! Oh my goodness.
He might be interested to know that I went into special education and am a private tutor!
I still live in Memphis- bought a house with my husband near my folks. We're right on the edge of Germantown.
I could certainly talk with you about your "lady issues" because I've been having loads of my own (we miscarried twice last year, etc.).
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