Hello everyone, hope things are going well your way.  In this post I would like to tell you about a little something in my life that has finally came together, thanks to me in a way.  Also, I will also tell you what is currently going on with my health.

First, let’s talk about my health – not too bad this time!  Every since I got out of the hospital last month due to the blood clot, my iron has been very low.  The normal iron range for women is 12-15 dl.  My iron level is 7 dl.   No matter how many supplements I take, I can’t get my iron level to rise so my TPN nutrient doctor has ordered me to go to big Barnes one day a week for 5 weeks to get a one hour iron infusion.  It’s not what I wanted for the summer, but this is nothing compared to what I have been through lately!

Also, I have my retainer or appliance in my mouth now.  It is suppose to gradually bring my jaw forward and lock it back into place.  I feel as if I am back in high school now.  Thank Heavens it’s only the bottom one so no one can really tell until I try to talk!  I believe it may be working but it’s really to soon to tell right now.  I know one thing, even though the doctor is telling me that if this retainer doesn’t work, I will need surgery, there is no way I will be having surgery!  This isn’t my main concern right now and I don’t feel like getting another major surgery and my jaw wired shut, although I bet my husband wouldn’t mind!

Okay, there was a silver lining that happened while I was in the hospital last month.  This is near and dear to my heart.  My father and brother have not seen eye to eye for many years.  They had not seen nor spoken to each other during that time either.  My brother moved up here last month, in fact he moved during the time I was in the hospital.  My father lives 3 hours south of me in Missouri.  Once I called and told my brother and my father that I was in the hospital and the reason, they both dropped everything and came to see me.  It was then, in my hospital room, that they were forced to be together and realized that they had to come together for me. During dad’s stay up here that week, he called my brother and talked to him and he also helped move some things over from my house to my brother’s new place.  Since then, they have been talking on a regular basis and see each other when they can.  I feel truly thankful and blessed that I have my family back together again.  On a lighter note – I don’t do this for just anyone!  Just kidding, I love them both dearly and I am so happy they are talking again!

So, this is what is going on with my life presently.  It’s not that bad, I just have to get 5 weeks of iron infusions – I’ll take that anytime over the things I have been through in the past!  I am just taking one day at a time and enjoying how I am feeling now.  At the present, I have energy and little pain.  I am still taking my blood thinners to dissolve the blood clot also.  The doctors say it will take 6-9 months to dissolve it completely.  I still have my off days, but currently there is more on days than off!

Chow for now!

Kelly