I woke up this morning with a killer migraine – clearly I am having sympathy pains for Jackie! After I finally admitted that I couldn’t see straight, I called in to work and went back to sleep. Mike brought Maddie to me and I snuggled my baby as I nursed my throbbing head. Mike took Maddie around 11:30, and I tried to go back to sleep…only to be jolted awake by a loud rumbling noise. There are always people moving on our street, so I assumed it was a giant moving van, until I felt the shaking. And then the violent shaking. Congratulations 5.4 earthquake, you managed to get me out of bed this morning. You bastard.
We had absolutely no damage here. For us, it was the best kind of earthquake – a ride where no one got hurt. Of course, the local news went completely ape, literally chasing people on the streets to get their opinion on the SHOCKING EARTHQUAKE. And while it’s true this was the first semi-big earthquake we’ve had in ages, it really wasn’t a big deal.
Also, I have heard rumors that dogs can sense earthquakes before humans can feel them. Rigby? All curled up in bed with me. Her earthquake detector is BROKEN. Where iz mai refund?
Jackie! had a bit of a roller coaster day. She actually managed to brush her teeth, put on chap stick, and walk up and down the halls of the hospital – twice. Unfortunately, the nurses have had a hard time managing her pain, so she’s had some excruciating moments today. The last I heard, they finally got Jackie! comfortable enough to sleep. It kills me to know she is suffering.
I’ve been thinking about the book o comments that I’m putting together for Jackie! You all left some insanely creative picture ideas. I knew y’all were smart, but DAMN. I got tons of amazing suggestions – more than I could ever attempt. So, I am going to ask that you all help me narrow it down. I am putting a poll on here, and everyone can vote. Pick your five favorite ideas, and the top five will be the ones Maddie is photographed in. If you need clarification for any of the ideas, click here. There are a lot of options (I consolidated over 50 ideas into 39), so be sure to scroll through them all. Poll closes on Friday.
Thanks, everyone! This should be fun.
Annette says:
I lived in the Bay area during the quake in ’89 and I recall having to lie down due to an unusual headache about 24 hours before the quake. I always wondered if there was a connection. And yes, the media like to portray everything in the most extreme light possible. My family thought the entire Bay area was devastated because the news only showed the worst. There were many areas with little to no damage.
Glad your quake was not too bad.
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ali says:
Jackie is walking! that’s amazing! i’m so glad you are giving these updates.
also glad that you are all okay
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preTzel says:
Even more great news about Jackie! I’m sorry to hear that her pain is so bad and I hope they find a way to manage that so she doesn’t have to suffer needlessly.
There is a correlation, somewhere, of people with migraines experiencing them before weather events. My migraines? They don’t need no stinkin’ weather event to kick them in to high gear. Hate them. I’m always worried I’ll end up 1/2 paralyzed again and freak my kids out. Blech.
Have a great day Heather.
Andrea says:
Want to know how you spend too much time reading blogs? When you hear of an earthquake in CA and immediately wonder how the Spohrs faired in it (and have never met them!)
Glad you’re all okay and I hope Jackie! has a better day today
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Kristin says:
Mirgaines suck. I understand.
I only heard about the earthquake last night, but wondered about you. Glad you all were fine.
Good/bad news about Jackie! I hope today is better for her. Please keep us posted.
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Danes says:
Gack – my Heather and her migraines! I’m sure it had noootthing to do with the amount of stress you’ve been under (note the sarcastic tone). Probably your body trying to release it!
I, too, was completely peeved by the fact I could watch NOTHING on TV yesterday due to the “Great Quake of 2008” coverage. If I’d known you were home sick we could have played a drinking game called, “Take a drink whenever you see a spilled shampoo bottle on the news”. We’d have been loopy in ten minutes.
P.S. I just cracked up reading Mike’s blog entry today. Love you guys.
shannanb aka Mommy Bits says:
Man. Migraines are the worst. I am useless when I get one.
Glad you weren’t effected byt he quake.
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Shanan says:
About your doggie dectector being broken. I have two yorkie/maltese mixes, and they have no dog instincts what so ever, so I feel your pain. Maybe the small size and super cuteness overpowers it?
Also, I can’t wait to see Maddie as a hula dancer car ornament!
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mandy says:
my friend and boss, amy, lives in LA and has a dog named miles. she usually calls me on the way to work in the morning since she’s got an hour plus to kill and i’m in nyc all settled in at work already. well yesterday she mentioned that miles was acting so weird before she left…very hyper, running around, breathing heavy. she didn’t get it until yesterday afternoon when the earthquake hit. he totally knew it was coming.
jackie, i’m send positive thoughts your way that today will be better and very pain free!
dana says:
Just an FYI: The “click here” link for the picture clarifications wasn’t set up in your post!
Mary Beth says:
I love the idea of SuperHero Maddie flying to Jackie’s rescue (sorry, part of that was in my head).
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Headless Mom says:
I hate the LA media with their doom and gloom everything. It was quite a shake, though.
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Middle-Aged-Woman says:
18-year-old-Girl was born a few days after the 89 Bay area earthquake. Specifically, the day after they dug that guy out of the bridge rubble. So the headline in the paper the day she arrived was “Thank God I’m Alive!”
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Kristabella says:
Your headache could be because of the earthquake. I get super dizzy and get a huge headache right before/during earthquakes.
I’m a delicate flower.
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Mrs. Who says:
If you have regular migraines, I’m sure you already know this – but have you tried Zomig? I take the ones that dissolve on your tongue and it helps almost immediately. Good luck. I KNOW how painful they can be!
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AMomTwoBoys says:
I somehow totally missed this post the other day…
Just HAD to vote for Maddie as a bride, because HELLO! I need to know what she will look like in 25 years when she marries Zach. I’ll bring him down in a little tux and we’ll photograph them together. :0)
And after reading this, I’m glad Jackie! is getting out of the hospital today!