Sunday, May 15, 2011

Do I still have a chin?

I got my wisdom teeth out on Friday morning. Not fun. Things went pretty well, didn't even realize they had already done the procedure when I woke up. Until I realize my face is numb. I make a joke to Brady, "I can't feel my lips. Do I still have a chin?" He laughs and makes me repeat lines from the little boys, "Is this real life" video on youtube while tapping me. Then we head for home. As the afternoon wears on I still cannot feel my face. I go to bed slightly worried since they make you sign a paper saying there is LESS than 1% chance that they could hit a nerve. This could leave you without feeling in one side of your face. After sleeping Friday night, I wake up numb once again. A few people had told me that it took them about 24 hours to get feeling back so I sit and wait a bit. Sunday I wake up, and you guessed it, numb. It is now Sunday night and I still cannot feel my face. It is actually a bit painful and irritating. I feel like my lip weighs 10lbs and it will not stop itching, burning, etc. Only problem is, I scratch it and can't feel anything. It is my mind playing tricks on me. I can't really eat well. I had my first real meal tonight and can't tell if I am chewing food or my own cheek/lip. After doing a bit of research it seems that the surgeon may have hit the nerve. It could take up to 6 months to fix itself. Until then, I remain numb. I can't wait to call the surgeon tomorrow morning when their office opens. Only, I have a feeling I am going to be disappointed. I am sure they are going to tell me that I knew of the risk and that it isn't a big deal. It will go away at some point, they will tell me. I, however, am really sick of feeling broken. I am tired of feeling like I cannot care for my children. Okay, I get it. A numb lip will not impair my ability to care for them, but you get the idea. I feel like I can't catch a break. I was the healthiest person you had ever met the day I got married. Then my pregnancy with Ella, and worse yet Carter. The gallbladder, and then my broken back. The wisdom teeth have been in the back of my mind so I knew they were coming, but did I really need to be left numb after? Today I purposefully watched a 20/20 they did on the LDS girl who was in a plane crash. Watching all of the struggles in her life made me feel better about how small mine are. I feel as if most of my kids lives I have been physically down and not able to care for my family in the way I would like. I just need a reminder once in a while that my life isn't so bad. I have a lot to be happy about. Two wonderful children and a loving, supportive husband who does more than his share at times. I am so grateful for my them and wouldn't change my life, just wish sometimes that the bad luck would run out.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Well you do have a great family and a good life but...when are you going to catch a break? I know you will it is just a matter of when right? Just when you and (we) think all should be looking up for you, wham...something else happens to you (that is not good). Well Love you lots and will be seeing you soon!

Love ya!

Dad

Chelsie Buoy said...

Im sorry, I know how bad luck goes, all my bad luck comes in three's and I seem to never catch a break but I stay positive and know that someday I will get back all that I gave and im sure the same goes for you, when you least expect it, life will throw some great things your way... stay positive and keep smiling, good luck on the numbness and I hope it goes away very soon, you are such a great mom...

Laurel Jensen said...

Pretty quick you'll have no more "optional" parts left. Maybe then there'll be nothing left to complicate your world. Hope you get your chin back soon!

Ty and Masha said...

Hey, sorry you feel that way. I can totally relate to what you said about being so healthy and now feeling broken. I feel like I'm 90 years old with my fingers hurting everyday like I have an arthritis or something. Don't get too frustrated. I hope everything turns out well with your chin, you are doing a great job!