Yesterday felt like the day that wouldn’t end. Heather’s appointment with Dr. Risky was at 10 am, so I packed her into the car and drove carefully to UCLA so as not to jostle Heather’s shoulder. I knew she was really hurting when she said, “after this appointment, I think I need to go to the Emergency Room.” She hates the ER (like the majority of the planet, I’m sure), and we’re both wary to go anywhere near people with flu symptoms. So I knew it was serious.
Luckily Dr. Risky got us in right away. Everything with Binky checked out well. She had a good heart rate, and Heather’s belly is measuring a bit big so Dr. Risky is going to check Binky’s growth in an ultrasound next week. When we got to the shoulder stuff, Dr. Risky was concerned for Heather, but not for Binky. That was a big relief for both of us. After checking her range of motion and seeing how hard it was for her to even lay down, she suggested we walk over to the Emergency Room and make sure there wasn’t anything bad going on.
When we arrived at the ER, the nurses wanted to send her up to Labor & Delivery until we explained that we’d JUST seen her OB. After checking her vitals and doing all that, we had to wait in the waiting room. I wasn’t happy about Heather being close to so many people with flu germs, but I was very happy the nurses made her wear this:
When we finally were brought back to see a doctor, Heather went through her history for several nurses and doctors. The resident assigned to her started to get suspicious that she might have a blood clot causing her pain. He ordered labs, so a nurse came over to where we were sitting to draw Heather’s blood. At this point, we were sitting in chairs in the hallway. The ER was packed with people and they were only giving rooms to the people who needed to be isolated. Heather told the nurse about her recent history with fainting during blood draws and the nurse said, “It’s OK, I won’t freak out if you faint.” Not the most comforting reply, so I positioned myself to hold her up in case she did faint. Thank goodness Heather can hardly move her neck, because as soon as the IV was started the whole thing disintegrated and blood went EVERYWHERE. If she’d seen all her blood on the floor, I think she would have fainted. Well, fainted sooner, because about five minutes after that her IV was placed, she went gray and the doctor had to rush to get her a gurney before she completely lost consciousness.
But, it got her in a room right away!
The next several hours were spent giving her fluids and trying to keep her comfortable. A Chest X-Ray was ordered and the results came back showing a cloudiness in her right lung. The ER doc said that the cloudiness could mean a few things: that Heather couldn’t take a deep enough breath thanks to Binky, that she could have something like pneumonia (even though she had no other symptoms), or it could mean something more sinister like a blood clot.
At this point, the ER resident called his attending AND Dr. Risky to get their opinions on what to do. Eventually he came back and said that the three of them had discussed the situation and they thought the best thing to do would be for Heather to get a CT scan. There were risks, though – there is a lot of radiation in CT scans, and she had to get one with contrast, which also has some slight risks. It was a really hard decision. Neither of us wanted to do anything that would hurt Binky, but obviously a pulmonary embolism would be awful. After much discussion (and a call to Heather’s parents), we decided it had to be done.
Heather said the CT scan was not fun. They made her lay on a hard table with her arms over her head. I know how little she’s been able to move her arm so I’m sure that didn’t feel good. She said the contrast burned going in and then made her whole body feel really hot. The radiologist had told her to expect the feeling of “wetting her pants.” SEXY! Luckily, she did not actually wet her pants. I think.
I should mention that by the time the scan was finished, we’d been there for eight hours. The place was jammed with people – we heard announcements for five incoming traumas, and the halls were literally stacked with gurneys of people. Two more hours went by and FINALLY we saw Heather’s new ER resident (we were there long enough for a shift change). The doctor said that thankfully, the scan didn’t show a clot. We were so relieved, although it didn’t explain Heather’s pain or shortness of breath. The new resident examined her a bit, feeling her back and neck, and figured that she must have a pinched nerve and some pulled muscles. She told Heather that her physical therapy team should be able to help her, but if not, she should come back to the hospital.
I really hope her physical therapy team can help, because neither of us wants to see the inside of a hospital room again until February.
Melanie B says:
no fun! saying a prayer that she will be feeling better soon.
.-= Melanie B´s last blog ..Making Tuesday Tasty-High Heat Turkey =-.
Katrina says:
Wow, what an ordeal! I’m so glad to read that there wasn’t any clot.
And yes…it would be wonderful for you two not to see the hospital until February!
.-= Katrina´s last blog ..Capturing the moment =-.
MelissaG says:
Here’s hoping to Heather feeling better soon (but SO happy that your little one is good).
pamela says:
OMG eight hours!Poor Heather (and you) that must have SUCKED so much but iim glad its not a blood clot
.-= pamela´s last blog ..Wanna take a peek.. =-.
Monica says:
What a terrible day! I feel for you and Heather to have endured that….I hate ERs and hospitals, too. I pray that the physical therapists can help her and she’ll be feeling better soon.
.-= Monica´s last blog ..How We’re Doing Santa =-.
Kate @ UpsideBackwards says:
How scary and stressful for you all. I’m so glad they didn’t find anything awful, but it can be so frustrating when they can’t give you a definite answer, too! I’ve had a contrast scan, they are not much fun either. Here’s hoping for relief for Heather (and consequently you too!) very very soon.
.-= Kate @ UpsideBackwards´s last blog ..Here comes trouble =-.
Sidnie says:
ER waits are the worst! Hopefully physical therapy is all you need to feel better. Sending prayers your way!
.-= Sidnie´s last blog ..Something to put on the wall… =-.
Krissa says:
Reading this makes me so sad – what a rotten day. I am very sorry you guys are going through this right now. Poor Heather. I am sure all will be well, but she deserves so much to have pain free, nausea free days with less things to worry over…. Sending (((hugs))) and love you guys’ way. Thanks for keeping us updated, Mike!
Cinthia says:
Today HAS been a trying day. I was at the health center at my school and I was supposed to give a urine sample… I was so proud cuz I filled most of it, but then (you can see where this is going), the door to the little cabinet where you place your sample swung shut on my arm, and since I was not provided with a lid I got my urine EVERYWHERE, on the wall, the floor and on some cabinet where they keep supplies. It was like a bloodbath, but with urine.
I was mortified, so mortified, especially since I kept trying to clean it and it was just everywhere… and then I had to wait for the results (they had to use two drops for the analysis) and the lab tech had to finish cleaning it.
So yeah, today was noooooot good times. I think one day I may look back and laugh. I hope someone laughs. It’d oddly enough make me feel better.
catherine lucas says:
My goodness… my first thought after reading this was when it rains, it pours… I hope that soon things will clear up a bit and a happy third semester will set in. You guys had enough…
I wish with you that no hospital will be seen again to the date of the birth! ;o)))
.-= catherine lucas´s last blog ..The Cotswolds Chronicles Part 3: village in village… =-.
Cinthia says:
Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands! And DON’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth. Or other people.
Yeah, avoid people touching, but I’m sure Rigby-petting is fine.
Hang in there!
Jessy says:
ERs are so frustrating. I am glad to hear, though, that they were so thorough and made sure to include Dr. Risky.
And I’m also glad they told you it might feel like you peed. Because they DIDN’T tell me that when I had a CT and … well, I was surprised and then really confused.
Lynn from For Love or Funny says:
Heather and Mike,
Yikes, what a day! I’m thinking of all of you, hoping that Heather’s discomfort eases and Binky remains well.
.-= Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..The forecast is… =-.
Kelly says:
Really hope the physio helps… Looking for the silver lining, I say it’s a great excuse for Heather to get FREQUENT massages!
So glad the Binky is doing so well.
Hugs all ’round…
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..Catalog browsing =-.
NoL says:
Mike- Thanks for the update/s. Hope that Heather feels relief on the neck/shoulder thing & that you all avoid hospitals until February. Healthy vibes headed your way.
jen says:
Oh goodness! Keeping Heather and Binky in prayer!
Thanks for the updates.
.-= jen´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday =-.
Karen says:
I’ve been dealing with similar pain for a while and it is pinched nerves in the neck/upperback/shoulder area… they also triggered bad headaches.. which we thought were migraines but turned out to be muscle tension headaches. Believe it or not… ICE on the area is what helped the most. Those big reuseable ACE ice packs that are cloth covered. 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off. Massage therapy also worked.
.-= Karen´s last blog ..That was then, This is now… =-.
ClassyFabSarah says:
Yuck yuck yuck… I’m sorry you’re in so much pain, Heather.
I’m glad it doesn’t seem to be a blood clot or pneumonia, but I’m sure a pinched nerve isn’t a walk in the park either.
Prayers that Heather and Binky be on the mend VERY SOON!!
.-= ClassyFabSarah´s last blog ..Mom, I Miss You. =-.
amanda says:
That is horrible! I hope like everyone else that it’s just a pinched nerve and Heather will be feeling better soon. Ugh, what a nightmare of a day. Sorry you had to go through that.
xo from CT,
Amanda
.-= amanda´s last blog ..Halloween! =-.
dysfunctional mom says:
{{{hugs}}} To all of you….and prayers.
Kristen says:
What a day for you both. Sending wishes in hopes of that shoulder pain going away sooner then later. You guys sure are troopers. Glad Binky is doing well…
Kristen
Mim says:
Keeping Heather in my prayers!
defendUSA says:
Just a thought…could the meds Heather is taking be a culprit…rare side effect or something?
And, funny but not…if all that waiting time frustrated you…wait until your health care is “free”…
I do hope you feel better, and fast!
Jackie says:
I live in Canada, where health care is free, and have NEVER waited in the ER for 8 hours. But that’s beacuse I am able to go to the doctors office to get checked out before things get so bad you have to go to the ER.
I’m so thankful for Heather and the wonderful care she is recieving. Just think about how much easier this would be on her and Mike mentally if they didn’t have to worry about the fincial strain of all this.
defendUSA says:
I was not trying to pick on anyone else’s health care. I do not agree with Canada’s system, however, and I do not want the US to go that way. It was an attempt at humor.
At any rate, I am not going to debate this here. It isn’t the place.
I am sorry that Heather and Mike might be struggling financially and in no way was my comment meant to be a dig at that OR the care she was receiving. I have no doubt that she gets great care.
charlane says:
Oh I am glad it wa not a clot but I do feel for you because clot or pulled muscle it still hurts! I do hope that physical therapy affords you some relief very soon!
.-= charlane´s last blog ..Kids are Spooky =-.
Brandy says:
Glad Binky is doing great, as for Heather, i hope your pain subsudes soon. (may i offer a little help- i had the same pain in my shoulder, well maybe not the same, but i had sevear shoulder pain- when i was carrying my youngest, take a bag of rice, you can use a tube sock, or any type of cotton bag, heat in two minute intervals until warm enough. place on pain site. use only in short intervals- you can also ‘roll’ it around for a nice massage. )
Kristen McD says:
What a miserable day! Thank goodness there’s no clot, though. And I hope some therapy help Heather tremendously.
Jenn says:
Oohhh poor girl! But, thank God it’s nothing serious!!!! I’m sure they will both be just fine. My thoughts, prayers and support are with you both….
Take Care,
Jenn
Alexandra :) says:
I’m so sorry that you two had such a bad day. Just think about how worth it it will all be when you have Binky.
Ruth says:
Grateful that it’s not a clot, but what an ordeal! Still, clots are nothing to mess with. Best that you were able to rule it out.
.-= Ruth´s last blog ..Frustrated =-.
Shannon Kieta says:
Mike…
You should write books, you scared the SHIT out of me!!! I was praying the whole time I was reading that it wasn’t a blood clot! I had a friend who had that problem while she was pregnant…NOT fun! SO glad she is okay. I know haw painful those picnhed nerves are. I lvie it EVERYDAY! I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. How Heather’s arm feels is how my entire body feels! It’s awful. Hopefully PT can help her. Take good care of her, Mike. I know you will! You are a good man. Shannon
Kelley Land says:
Good grief! Why is it that for some people, the hits just keep coming? I’m sorry you both had to go through this. I can only begin to imagine the fear and anxiety and pain. I pray that Heather gets relief as soon as possible. I’m so glad she has you walking this journey with her.
.-= Kelley Land´s last blog ..Jay’s Hope Run =-.
Kim says:
I am telling you, it’s the full moon – it’s been full for four nights now. My best friend had to have a scheduled contrast MRI done yesterday, and she waited two hours to be seen, the tech blew her vein to the point that her arm went numb, and then when they were trying to image her cervical spine spent nearly an hour ramming her head into the back of the machine.
I feel so bad for Heather! But I am glad it was ultimately good news.
jessica b says:
(more) prayers being sent out to you and Heather taht all goes well and that the pain subsides SOON!
Elizabeth says:
So glad that Binky is doing well! Poor Heather Hope she feels better soon!
As far as a growth u/s for Binky; I had several with my daughter and they are not always accurate. My last u/s before she was born estimated her weight at 10 lbs…she was born 4 days later weighing 8 lb 4 oz. Just a little thought based on my experience. Good luck!
Megan J in Ohio says:
How true! I too was told my son weighed around 10lbs after oa growth US, turned out her weighed just shy of nine pounds.
.-= Megan J in Ohio´s last blog ..Marriage =-.
Maria says:
Jeez you guys. That all sounded like madness. I hope you get PT right away.
.-= Maria´s last blog ..an unhappy period =-.
Lisa says:
Ugh, ER’s suck. I can’t believe you guys had to go through all of that. I understand them wanting to be sure, and take extra precautions, but my god. I hope you feel better soon Heather and you both have a nice relaxing day after yesterday’s ordeal.
Love and hugs.
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..The Butterfly House =-.
Jennifer says:
Best wishes that the shoulder clears up soon.
I had a CT with contrast in August (in my case they did find pulmonary emboli) and cannot imagine having to decide to undergo that while pregnant. I am very glad Heather’s came back clear.
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..See how he grows =-.
Diane says:
Here’s to hoping that the physical therapy team can work some magic. I am happy that all is well with your little binky though. Prayers all around.
Tami says:
Im sorry Heather had to go threw all that., I feel bad for her.. I hope the therpy can help her to. Im like you Heather the sight of blood and I have to put my head down. Im am glad Binky is doing well. I know how freaky that must of been for you to have to go threw those test in fear of hurting her. My prayers will be with you all.
Tamela says:
What a day indeed. I’m really glad to hear there was no clot. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Feel better, Heather.
Momma Uncensored says:
can’t the girl just catch a break?
thank god you were there with her.
.-= Momma Uncensored´s last blog ..overhead =-.
Deborah says:
I am *so* relieved Heather did not have a blood clot. Thank you so much for updating us, Mike. You are always such a good caretaker for her. I am crossing my fingers that PT will help with her pain.
(((hugs)))
.-= Deborah´s last blog ..Birmingham and Urban Decay =-.
Nikki says:
Here’s to wishing for a pain free, pinched nerve free, stress free next 11-14 weeks. Hopefully this will be the last ER visit until Binky gets here!
{{{BIG hugs}}} to both of you, and Heather, I hope that your PT team helps you to feel better!
mel says:
happy it wasn’t a clot, but honestly I feel horrible that you’ve been through all of this. I hope you feel better soon and glad binky is ok!
Erin says:
What ever happens I know Binky (and mommy) will be ok. and that is what matters!!!!
cjrymommy says:
I’m sorry you guys had such a trying day, but so happy to hear everything is ok. Hope you feel better soon Heather!
Thinking of you all!
Stranger/friend in the STL
suzanne says:
Heather, for what it is worth, I’ve had terrible pain in my right shoulder and neck that radiated down my arm and caused numbness in my middle fingers. One day, I twisted my back a little and ended up with shoulder pain that steadily worsened and moved down my right arm. I could barely move. The discomfort made it very hard to sleep and function (cannot imagine adding pregnancy on top of that!). I was convinced it was a ruptured disk, so I saw two doctors, got x-rays and an MRI, and …. nothing. A very slight bulge in my cervical spine that could be causing some problems, but nothing conclusive. I saw an unhelpful physical therapist, used moist heat (I also iced the area where the nerve was supposedly pinched, nothing was a big help) rested, took anti-inflammatories, and over time it got better. I still have problems but nothing debilitating. All of this is to say, it may just be a pinched nerve, but man, those REALLY hurt. So sorry you have to deal with this. Take it easy.
Trisha Vargas says:
Thank goodness it wasn’t a clot or pneumonia.
You two get some much needed rest and please stay away from the hospital until February.
Sending (((HUGS))) from Florida
Megan says:
Ugh. This is a major part of what’s wrong with our existing health care system, and not something likely to go away by any legislation…a lot of time and money is spent looking at all the possibilities of a problem, and in the end, you still don’t know what’s wrong. Thank God Heather is okay, though.
Megan says:
Need to add to that last post — thank God Heather AND BINKY are okay
Tiffany says:
WOW! So glad she and Binky are doing ok. That is just awful.
Jodee says:
I am so sorry… Sounds very rough… I am glad Binky is ok but hope Heather feels better soon… Big (hug)! and lots of love.
.-= Jodee´s last blog ..Shoes….. Wordless Wednesday.. =-.
J in eire says:
Had similar pinched nerves upper back/ shoulder/neck area, that caused shortness of breath. ice was great relief – chiropractic care was the only thing that worked for me. . After I had tried anti inflamatory meds, v strong painkillers and deep tissue massage, over a couple of months. Within days of chiropractic care I felt a huge improvement. Some chiropracters specialise in pregnancy care. I hope this helps.
Lisa says:
Seeing a chiropractor is exactly what I was going to suggest.
Jenny says:
Wow, just wow. I checked in this morning hoping to hear that the doctor’s visit went well, B was doing great just like she should be and Heather’s pain was treatable. I guess the power of positive thinking didn’t work as planned yesterday. I hope that everyone is home relaxing after yesterday’s exhausting ordeal. I’m so sorry that you had to do all of that on top of evertyhing else. I hope that the PT team can help (and soon). Poor Spohrs!!
.-= Jenny´s last blog ..Princess Alexa Foundation Dress Up Drive =-.
mandy says:
hang in there guys! sending love and good vibes your way!!
Heather, Queen of Shake Shake says:
What about a chiropractor with experience with pregnancy? I pinched a nerve in my upper back/shoulder about 6 years ago and it was awful. I could hardly move, couldn’t turn my head, move my arm. REALLY painful. Went to a chiropractor and after just the first adjustment, it was at least bearable, and within a week, completely gone.
I don’t know, given Heather’s history, if a chiro is plausible, but thought I would mention it.
.-= Heather, Queen of Shake Shake´s last blog ..Social Oblivion =-.
Blessed says:
I hope Heather’s PT team can help her out too – that is miserable. I had to have a CT scan 2 days after having a C-Section in the middle of a severe gall bladder attack earlier this year and it is miserable (especially since the tech dropped me when he was transferring me back to my hospital bed). So glad to hear that everything looks good with Binky still!
.-= Blessed´s last blog ..So, so sleepy… =-.
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] says:
So SO glad it’s not something super serious.
Feel better, Spohr!
.-= Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]´s last blog ..This? Is not OK: Death on the Internet Edition =-.
Danielle says:
I hope you find the problem. You both have enough going on.
Good luck.
Kim says:
Oh good gravy. I am so glad it wasn’t a clot, but what a crazy day for you two. Praying for relief from this pain soon.
.-= Kim´s last blog ..My Boy. =-.
Nikki says:
I’ve been reading Heather’s blog since about February and I’ve never posted until now, just been reading and feeling for you guys. You both have been trough more then I can imagine, and it still keeps coming at you. So glad that it’s not a blood clot. Wishing the rest of Heather’s pregnacy to go as perfectly as possible, and wishing you a perfect little Binky at the end of it!
Colleen says:
Try some square breathing: Breath in for 5 seconds, wait five seconds, breath out for 5 seconds, wait five seconds and just keep repeating. It calms you, moderates your breathing, fills your lungs and relaxes you. Try it, it might help keep your lungs clear.
AmazingGreis says:
So glad to hear that Binky is doing well. Hope that Heather gets to feeling better soon. Hoping the PT team can fix her up and no more hospital visits are in your near future.
XOXO
.-= AmazingGreis´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday – Halloween candy I LOVE edition… =-.
Virginia says:
Relieved to know that you got the “all clear” on the CAT scan; I know how hard that decision is to make when your pregnant.
Jenny @ http://motherlawyercrazywoman.blogspot.com/ says:
Oh no. Poor Heather. Poor you. SO glad it is not a blood clot. When through that experience about a month ago and it is so scary. Big hugs to all of you.
.-= Jenny @ http://motherlawyercrazywoman.blogspot.com/´s last blog ..Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Sugar =-.
Jennifer says:
What a long trying day for both of you! But, such a relief to know that all is OK. I hope the physical therapy helps Heather’s shoulder feel better soon!
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Saying goodbye… =-.
cindy w says:
Thanks for the updates, Mike. And good grief, Heather. This is AWFUL. Seriously, if God owes anyone in the entire universe an easy pregnancy, it’s you. I cannot believe the Suckage you’ve had to put up with. So happy it wasn’t a blood clot, but so sorry you’re still in pain. Boo.
.-= cindy w´s last blog ..Halloween round-up =-.
Melina says:
Oh whew! I’m so relieved….sorry for the pain tho…:(
Michelle Pixie says:
Happy to hear it wasn’t a clot & hoping that the PT team can help relieve Heather’s pain. Sending lots of good thoughts your way & thanks Mike for keeping us up to date.
.-= Michelle Pixie´s last blog ..Water Balloons =-.
Heidi says:
Oh poor Heather! I had a suspected PE when I was 34 weeks with my daughter and also had to get a CT with contrast. It still makes me want to cry.
In addition to PT I would highly recommend a Chiropractor specializing in pregnancy. I had bad sciatica during (the same) pregnancy and it was the only thing that helped. I went from constant pain and not being able to physically get out of bed to feeling nearly cured in one session. There was upkeep, so not a one-time deal, but omg the difference was amazing.
Feel better Heather! Sending love and healthy vibes your way!
.-= Heidi´s last blog ..So Big =-.
Tara. says:
Oh my goodness! What an ordeal. And gosh, yes, I hope neither of you get sick. The ER is definitely NOT the place to hang out right now!
I hope she is better soon!
.-= Tara.´s last blog ..# 3. =-.
emily b. says:
I had pinched nerve that sent me to the hospital too. It seemed like it was in my back/neck but radiated to my heart area and jaw, symptoms of a heart attack! After a battery of test and no answer, it was determined to be a pinched nerve. Lasted about 3 weeks and boy that was no fun. Sorry you have to endure this. Hang in there. Try to rest.
Judy says:
Please try using a warm corn bag for your pain. I don’t know why it works but I know it does. I have severe arthritis and it will calm down the pain every time. Heat it up in the microwave for about 2 minutes and put it on your shoulder.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Beautiful-Paisley-neck-corn-bag-pad-Therapy_W0QQitemZ180426836570QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2a02470a5a
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Aunt Becky says:
You look hot in that mask.
.-= Aunt Becky´s last blog ..damn hippies (etc) =-.
Notesfromthegrove says:
Damn, can’t you two catch a break? I mean, seriously! You two have to be the strongest, most courageous people I know. You’re always in my heart.
Miriam says:
You guys…what an ordeal.
Keeping good strong thoughts for all 3 of you. As Heather knows, I know Dr. Risky, she is an EXCELLENT Dr. I am confident she will do everything in her power to keep everyone healthy.
Christy says:
Heather,
I hope this back pain goes away soon. Soo glad to hear it isn’t a clot. Thinking about you! Please let me know if I can help you at all.
Love,
Christy
ilovemoto says:
I have never before posted on a blog, but yours is one I read daily and feel such a connection to. Maybe because I’m a mom too (of two girls!), or because I was also a Delta Gamma but I can tell you this….I will PRAY that you can stay out of the ER, get that back pain healed & have the most boring pregnancy possible from this point forward. Your Maddie was one of the most striking little people I’ve ever seen- just looking at her photos makes me smile. The pain you must feel is unimaginable to me. But I am praying and pulling for Binky, who is already so loved!!
Amy in Oregon says:
I am so glad you made the decision to have the CT scan and rule out the pulmonary embolism. I hope Heather gets some relief soon, it sounds so awful! So happy to hear that Binky is doing so well!
Love to all….
QF says:
I am glad to hear that Heather & Binky are not in any danger.
I just can’t help but feel so angry and frustrated at your situation. Seriously, it seems like there is always a nasty twist of fate somewhere and you guys are caught in the middle.
IT IS NOT FAIR!
Okay, enough screaming, but I just wanted to let you guys know that we all share in the frustration.
Glenda says:
Glad to hear it wasn’t a blod clot and that Binky is doing well. Sending you both hugs! Hang in there! XX
Domestic Extraordinaire says:
When you said blood clot my heart went into my stomach…so glad it isn’t a blood clot. Here’s hoping that her PT team can get her some relief very soon.
.-= Domestic Extraordinaire´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday-Happy Birthday to The Nephew Edition =-.
Jess L. says:
Ugh! There needs to be a new word to describe how horrifically heinous your daily trials are. Sucktastic? Craptabulous? …I’ll think on it.
Also, I HIGHLY recommend a **good** chiropractor. They can truly work miracles.
Gillian says:
Good Christ, woman! When they were passing out shitty pregnancy symptoms, you must have been at the front of the line. And the middle. And the back. Maybe you were cloned. There were dozens of you holding your hands out for MORE MORE MORE PROBLEMS PLEEEEEEZE! I LUVS MIZEREEEE!
Tell the powers that be to sort out their shit and leave you alone for just a handful more weeks! Godsake! I’d start a petition, except I wouldn’t know where to mail it.
.-= Gillian´s last blog ..Halloween =-.
april in NJ says:
I second Gillian’s awesome email. You just can’t catch a break and lord knows you of all preggo women deserve it. We’re all praying for ya!
love and hugs from NJ!
april in NJ says:
Meant comment not email. duh.
Joleine says:
oh man, that sucks! I am 26 weeks pregnant and a couple of weeks ago I had similar painful symptoms, but a quick trip to the urgent care center and the doctor just said I had a pinched nerve/muscle spasms as well. He gave me some predisone and tylenol 3’s… it does get better I promise!
.-= Joleine´s last blog ..Baby Update! =-.
missy says:
Feel better soon Heather and I’m glad Mike is taking such good care of everything, makes it easier to have a helpful, supportive person around. Love and prayers to all of you.
Marti from Michigan says:
Oh dear, you guys sure do not need this!!
I am wondering if you might have heard the doctors use this word: atelectasis. A-tah-lecta-sis. It shows up as a cloudy area in the lung, and often is nothing but mucus showing up. Maybe that Mucus guy and his family from the Mucinex commercials have moved into Heather’s lung area, not really into the lungs, but in the surrounding area of the lungs.
I work as a medical typist and hear this stuff all the time.
I too am glad it was not a blood clot. In fact, I don’t know how it could have been one since she takes daily blood thinners. It might not hurt to have Heather sleep in a recliner at night, if you have a comfy one. She would be in a natural reclined position. I’m wondering too if putting Icy Hot or Ben-Gay on her shoulder area might give her some relief, it certainly can’t hurt because it won’t be taken internally.
I pass out after blood draws, not sure why. Every single time they remove that needle and start putting the bandaid on, down I go. Once I was laying on the floor, opened my eyes and saw 2 nurses wearing white standing over me. I actually thought I had died and was looking at angels, lol!
I’m sorry you had to go through this, and for all the difficulties you’re going through, I’m so sorry. I have never understood why some people go through life relatively pain free, while others seem to get whammed time and time again. That’s another question I want to ask God if I ever have that chance.
Extra prayers coming your way.
“Lord God, I ask that you would bless the Spohr family indeed! Enlarge their territory, give them more! Let Your hand be upon them and keep them from all harm, so they will be free from pain – and God granted their request.”
That is the Jabez prayer, if you have a Bible, it comes from: 1st Chronicles chapter 4, verse 9 and 10, which are long verses.
Love all you guys so much!!!
Heather says:
I’m just glad that there wasn’t any blood clots!!! hopefully, you won’t see the inside of another hospital room until Feb!
.-= Heather´s last blog ..Congratulations! =-.
Mich says:
Hi Heather and Mike,
I read your blog almost everyday. I am so relieved that the CT chest was negative – but I just want to make sure that they checked out the upper arm as well. Clots start out in the deep veins before they travel to the lungs. I know you have amazing doctors on your side but as a doctor myself I know how often things can get missed…
Wishing you the best of luck. You are two amazing people.
Two Makes Four says:
Thinking good thoughts that the shoulder gets better with some therapy. Maybe time for a nice massage?
.-= Two Makes Four´s last blog ..Why Martha Stewart Won’t Hire Me =-.
Jennifer says:
Hang in there, Heather and Mike. Hope you’re feeling better soon.
.-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: Fall Rocks… =-.
Kim says:
Awwhhh! Sending feel good vibes your way! Feel better soon Heather!
blairzoo says:
So sorry you have such pain, Heather. As one who suffers from severe muscle spasms in my upper back and neck that last for weeks at a time, I really feel for you. SO not fair to have constant physical pain. I hope and pray the PT helps and helps quickly. Hang in there…you’re doing an amazing job of being alive and growing a precious miracle.
Blayne says:
I just had this exact same (sounding) shoulder, neck and arm thing. I thought it was lyme or something worse as it was severely painful! I told my husband that I would have been quick to take narcotics had I had them at my disposal this weekend. But I didn’t and went to see my doctor on Mon. She said I definitely do not have lyme, that it is caused by sleep deprivation and “pinching a nerve.” And now, about a week a half later, it seems to be clearing up. At least I’m not pining for narcotics anymore. So maybe it will soon go away? Here’s to hoping.
.-= Blayne´s last blog ..Thus It Begins =-.
Rebecca says:
I can relate, when my son was 6 months old his leg broke. We spent the first 6 hours in one ER, and were then required to go to another ER where we spent an additional 6 hours. All to be told that they couldn’t figure out what was wrong and we should call an orthopedic on Monday (it was Saturday). I was furious! I had a migraine, I was thirsty and starving, and I was very sleep deprived. My son was 6 months old at the time and would only sleep in his crib. He was screaming his head off almost the entire time. God I hate ER!
I’m still praying for all of you~
Theresa Ganoczy says:
Hopefully your shoulder pain is going away. If shoulder pain extends down the arm you may want ask your doctor about seeing an orthopedic doctor (am basing this on pain I had last year, ended up being a bulging disc on C6-7 spine, spasms felt like a corkscrew being twisted between my shoulder blades). Was sent to PT which helped – especially the traction which helped take the pressure off the nerve. Sounds medieval I know…
I hope you are feeling better each day.
Tina says:
Praying for you right now!!!!!
Lindsay from Florida says:
Today is my birthday, Heather and Mike (exactly a week before your beautiful first little girl, which I will always remember), and truly my wish when I blow out the candles is exactly what you wrote: that you not see a hospital room again until February. I wish only the very best things for you and Binky.
Mary says:
That so does not sound like fun. Glad she got it checked out, and glad that it doesn’t seem to be anything too serious. I’m sure that doesn’t help the horrible pain Heather must be in at all. I’m thinking chocolate, spa treatments, new clothes. Surely one of those would help. Here’s praying that you won’t be back in a hospital room until February, as you said.
Karen Chatters says:
Heather, what crap!! Sorry to hear that you had to spend all that time in the ER but I’m glad that they didn’t find anything serious.
I hope you’re feeling better!
Jennifer says:
I don’t want to scare you, but a woman here in Canada recently experienced the same symptoms and they sent her home with a pinched nerve…the next day, she called 911 and told them she needed help and died on the phone…it was her heart…did they do an EKG AND an echo? they said that had they done an echo (ultrasound?) they would have seen it immediately…I truly wish only the best for you, but your symptoms are so similar to this woman, I just wanted to tell you that…
pgoodness says:
Dude, that peeing your pants feeling? Weirdest feeling EVER!!! (just had CTs last week – I thought the guy was joking! And I totally thought I really had peed)
Hope PT helps quickly!!
Thanks for keeping us updated, MIke!
.-= pgoodness´s last blog ..feels good =-.
Cheryl says:
Good G0d! What a frackin’ nightmare. It’s stories like these (and the ones I’ve personally experienced) that make me wanna avoid hospitals like the plague.
I hope Heather is feeling better today… and that whatever is bothering her neck/arm feels mucho better soon.
.-= Cheryl´s last blog ..November. Already? =-.
Noelle says:
You two never seem to get a break. Well, here’s a huge prayer for good health and some relief. Hugs!
gorillabuns says:
can’t ya’ll catch a break at all?
.-= gorillabuns´s last blog ..chocolate bar =-.
Mindy says:
WOW! My husband and I had to take our 13 month old to the ER today because of some severe symptoms that her pedi. was worried about and the whole drive up there I was thinking about you and Heather and her recent post about that fateful day with Maddie’s favorite nurse. I just think it’s interesting that y’all were at the ER today too and were so heavily on my mind. I’ve learned many things from you two, but most especially Maddie. I take Heather’s advice on not sweating the small things because we just don’t know how long we have with our little angels.
Thank you for giving me strength and encouragement!
Blessings:)
mindy
mom, again says:
*sigh* with or without a history like Heather has, it seems to me that if someone complains of back and neck pain, the first thing to do is examine the back and the neck. Not get all panicky about lungs and only examine the back and neck after 8 hours of uncomfortable & espensive tests and all the waiting around. too bad you didn’t get the 2nd doc first, maybe he would have done so.
hope the physical therapy fixes it. hope the numbers keep rising.
Ray says:
It makes me sad to read about this, because you two have been through SO much already! Being in the hospital for eight hours is horrible. Hospitals are horrible period (unless it’s because of the birth of a baby). I’ll be praying for Heather’s health tonight and that everything goes fine and just as you’ve said, “That you two won’t need to head back to the hospital until Feburary.”
Ray says:
P.S. Oh, and: You’re a WONDERFUL husband Mike!! Bless you! ;o)
Al_Pal says:
HOLY FREAKING FRACK, you guys!!! How scary!
*HUGS* Glad the super scary stuff got ruled out.
& I am totally willing to work some massage mojo for Heather. ;p
*healing vibes* & glad Binky is well!