Grins & Giggles

This is the name of a baby toothpaste that I saw awhile ago and can't get it out of my head. This is all that Q seems to be doing lately, grinning and giggling. Well, and teething. He is such a happy camper though. John asked me a few minutes ago, "why haven't you blogged?"... and I was like, well, nothing has really happened. We are in a set schedule, which I really like, but doesn't allow for much "excitement". I mean, you know, excitement that anyone else would want to read about. We spend alot of time as a family--John, Quincy, Jack, Bella, and myself. Loving it so very much.

So, I'll tell you what is on my mind. Tethered spinal cords.

Tomorrow I have an MRI appointment for my back and neck. I think that most of you know that I have a congenital spinal cord abnormality. I was very thankful to make it through pregnancy without extreme pain. Well, now that Quincy is heavier and more mobile I've been having lots of back pain again. I think that between now and the time that he walks, I will get worse. I hope that I'm wrong. But he will get heavier and until he can walk, the strain of carrying him will worsen. I've been sort of indecisive on whether to get an MRI or not. I'm afraid to know what is wrong, but in too much pain to not do anything about it.

My spinal cord could have re-tethered but I have decided to not do surgery again. I think that this is what has happened. Regardless, please pray for my situation. I won't see the doctor until Monday. I try not to talk about my back too much...I don't want to be defined by it or limited by it. But, that is what is on my mind today. Thank you for your prayers!