So, 2 days back, while Dee tried to fix Saltanat's Copier machine at the BH, AV tried to make a run for it as always trying to get out of the small room we are supposed to be in. I rushed to him, swooping him up in my arms and turning, to prevent him from getting his hands caught in the doorway and hurt himself and felt a 'Crick' in my back immediately. Flash back to 8 yrs back when a bowling incident caused havoc in my life sending me to bed rest for weeks, and then a slow, long recovery to fix my back. My Chiropractor became my savior. Took me about 2 yrs to enjoy walking around in a mall for more than 5 mins.
I have to admit the fault does lie with me. I need to lead a more active lifestyle, I'm just too much of a homebody, preferring to go out mostly when I need a break or when I make plans to meet my friends for lunch or dinner. The expensive gym membership to the fanciest Club in Ottawa (The Athletic Club) was wasted for 2 yrs after I found I would get sick (catch a cold or coughing bout) after a Yoga class or working on the equipment.
But like my mom has always said, if you really want to stay fit and put your mind to it, you don't need any Gym membership. Just need sheer determination and will. I am planning, now, to get out of my funk, once I am home and well enough, to make a routine and fit in exercise and yoga in it so that I can be healthy and stronger. Because I love carrying AV in my arms, and snuggling him and giving him tight hugs and kisses, and not being able to do that has made me cry these past 2 days. :(
Anyway, to continue the story, after that the pain slowly kept increasing throughout the day becoming worse by night. The next morning I went for the morning session, but even carrying a big pillow was not helpful and I was wincing with every step. The kind nurse saw this and after Deepak told her what was going on, she walked up to me while I sat outside on the play train in the playground and with actions told me in Russian that she would be happy to give me a massage to help with the pain. I was so grateful and trotted behind her and was very touched at this kind gesture by this lady. She suggested I not lift anything, and relax it completely. Which I tried to do, but by the evening I was on bed rest. In immense pain and unable to even get out of bed, go to the washroom on my own to even wash my face (as bending even slightly became impossible). By now I could see that my lower half of the body was twisted and it seemed that I had displaced my hip, causing pressure on the nerves now not protected. A panic call to my mom and sis in the evening requesting them to call Dee on his Kaz local no. to come back home immediately as I was suddenly feeling faint and didnt have the strength to even fall down on the floor, left me crying like a child. Anyway, Dee was now left with the responsibility of doing everything for me, hs work and preparing things for the Bonding session.
Thankfully (only because of this situation) this was on a Friday, and the weekend only has us seeing AV
only once a day. The night was just terrible, with me unable to turn on my own, writhing like a snake trying to do the same without waking Dee up in the next room, holding my screams in my mouth. Needless to say there wasnt much sleep for me. Next morning, Dee helped me get ready and called a cab to the door and Im glad I mustered the guts to go for the bonding session. Seeing him made me feel so much better.
After that, we went to the MANUAL THERAPIST, Sergei. Apparently he has treated 3 other Adoptive parents from US and Belgium, before us! Seems like, us new parents are definitely in need of getting more fit! ;) What ensued was a one hour session of constant translation from russian to english and vice versa between Sergei, Dee and me. Some words needed no translation as Sergei seemed to understand perfectly well when I screamed cursing out loud or threatening things that I obv didnt mean (?). I apologized for my behaviour and I think he understood why I was screaming and cursing as I was, as he could see how bad the situation with my body was. He worked so hard on me, trying to put back the hip in the socket it seems to have been dislocated from a bit, causing immense pain. Eventually we realised that he could not do anymore today and with tips and some medication and advice to 'sleep on a bed of nails' that Dee bought from the pharmacy, I was asked to return on Monday and hopefully by then the muscles/tendons would be relaxed a bit and he could pop it back in then.
Whew! That, my friends, is the episode from hell about my back on Bonding Day 26. WHEW!!!
The evening brought wonderful news about Court-read above post for the same.
Thank you to all my friends, and fellow Kaz moms for your messages of advice & support. As always you make things easier and bring a smile in tough times. :D
I have to admit the fault does lie with me. I need to lead a more active lifestyle, I'm just too much of a homebody, preferring to go out mostly when I need a break or when I make plans to meet my friends for lunch or dinner. The expensive gym membership to the fanciest Club in Ottawa (The Athletic Club) was wasted for 2 yrs after I found I would get sick (catch a cold or coughing bout) after a Yoga class or working on the equipment.
But like my mom has always said, if you really want to stay fit and put your mind to it, you don't need any Gym membership. Just need sheer determination and will. I am planning, now, to get out of my funk, once I am home and well enough, to make a routine and fit in exercise and yoga in it so that I can be healthy and stronger. Because I love carrying AV in my arms, and snuggling him and giving him tight hugs and kisses, and not being able to do that has made me cry these past 2 days. :(
Anyway, to continue the story, after that the pain slowly kept increasing throughout the day becoming worse by night. The next morning I went for the morning session, but even carrying a big pillow was not helpful and I was wincing with every step. The kind nurse saw this and after Deepak told her what was going on, she walked up to me while I sat outside on the play train in the playground and with actions told me in Russian that she would be happy to give me a massage to help with the pain. I was so grateful and trotted behind her and was very touched at this kind gesture by this lady. She suggested I not lift anything, and relax it completely. Which I tried to do, but by the evening I was on bed rest. In immense pain and unable to even get out of bed, go to the washroom on my own to even wash my face (as bending even slightly became impossible). By now I could see that my lower half of the body was twisted and it seemed that I had displaced my hip, causing pressure on the nerves now not protected. A panic call to my mom and sis in the evening requesting them to call Dee on his Kaz local no. to come back home immediately as I was suddenly feeling faint and didnt have the strength to even fall down on the floor, left me crying like a child. Anyway, Dee was now left with the responsibility of doing everything for me, hs work and preparing things for the Bonding session.
Thankfully (only because of this situation) this was on a Friday, and the weekend only has us seeing AV
only once a day. The night was just terrible, with me unable to turn on my own, writhing like a snake trying to do the same without waking Dee up in the next room, holding my screams in my mouth. Needless to say there wasnt much sleep for me. Next morning, Dee helped me get ready and called a cab to the door and Im glad I mustered the guts to go for the bonding session. Seeing him made me feel so much better.
After that, we went to the MANUAL THERAPIST, Sergei. Apparently he has treated 3 other Adoptive parents from US and Belgium, before us! Seems like, us new parents are definitely in need of getting more fit! ;) What ensued was a one hour session of constant translation from russian to english and vice versa between Sergei, Dee and me. Some words needed no translation as Sergei seemed to understand perfectly well when I screamed cursing out loud or threatening things that I obv didnt mean (?). I apologized for my behaviour and I think he understood why I was screaming and cursing as I was, as he could see how bad the situation with my body was. He worked so hard on me, trying to put back the hip in the socket it seems to have been dislocated from a bit, causing immense pain. Eventually we realised that he could not do anymore today and with tips and some medication and advice to 'sleep on a bed of nails' that Dee bought from the pharmacy, I was asked to return on Monday and hopefully by then the muscles/tendons would be relaxed a bit and he could pop it back in then.
Whew! That, my friends, is the episode from hell about my back on Bonding Day 26. WHEW!!!
The evening brought wonderful news about Court-read above post for the same.
Thank you to all my friends, and fellow Kaz moms for your messages of advice & support. As always you make things easier and bring a smile in tough times. :D
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