12 Nov
We’re home, and Miles did great!
He had his bear and his Superman blanket. He didn’t smile, but he didn’t cry either.
The surgery was over and we were home much earlier than I ever imagined. I was nervous. And then I was grateful. And now I’m relieved (and grateful).
He’s resting on the couch next to me, and everything appears to be just as it should be.
THANK YOU for all of your comments on today’s post. I read them as they were coming in this morning, and it kept me busy while we were in the waiting room. Every single comment, story and prayer helped to ease my mind. Thank you!
And of course – this entire experience reminded me of a time in my childhood.
I was 15 years old, and I was a tennis fanatic.
I wore tennis clothes to school every single day. I took private lessons several times a week.
I even cut my hair short so that I wouldn’t have to deal with it while I was playing tennis. (Yes, that is me. Yes, those are french fries in my noes.)
I really thought that I could do something big with tennis – like go pro – or at least play in college (both of which are stories for another day).
One morning I woke up very sick. My mom took me to the emergency room, where they determined that I might have meningitis.
They recommended a spinal tap, and my mom was hoping my dad could come to the hospital before the procedure.
I vividly remember being in a dark room (the light hurt my eyes), wearing a hospital gown and thinking that I overheard this conversation between my mom and the doctor.
Doctor: Your daughter needs a spinal tap. But it’s up to you whether she has one or not.
My Mom: What are the risks either way?
Doctor: If she has the spinal tap, there’s a good chance that she’ll become paralyzed from the waist down.
My Mom: And if she doesn’t have it?
Doctor: Well, then there’s a good chance that she will lose brain function.
After hearing this, I was understandably freaked out.
But it didn’t take me long to make a decision.
“I’m not having the spinal tap,” I told my mom. “Who cares if I’m not all mentally there? I need to play tennis.”
Turns out, I was hallucinating the entire conversation between my mom and the doctor, and it never really happened.
I had the spinal tap.
I survived the meningitis.
I continued playing tennis.
And while I didn’t “officially” lose any brain function after the spinal tap, it’s definitely possible that it had something to do with me thinking there were 52 states until I was married.
Right?
SO glad to hear all is well! Thanks for letting us know.
So glad to hear that Miles is doing great! When I was a kid, every time I got sick I’d lay on the couch, just like he’s doing (minus the cool blanket of course), and my Mom would bring me popsicles. I had a lot of strep throats as a kid and my Mom used to tell me that popsicles were magic and could help get rid of my strep throat. So naturally I thought popsicles could cure anything and wanted them no matter the illness. To this day when I’m sick, even if it’s a cold, I crave popsicles lol
Get better soon little guy! And don’t take any geography lessons from your mom!
Glad he came out okay. Scary times for a mama. There aren’t 52 states? I’m just kidding…Maybe you were counting territories. Puerto Rico, Guam, the US Virgin Islands…Wait!…that’s 53
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I can’t believe I missed this morning’s post! I’m so glad Miles is okay and resting comfortably. Hopefully he has a fast recovery! Your meningitis story is crazy scary! So glad you lived to tell the tale and (not) play tennis forever.
I’m so glad you gave an update and Miles is doing well at home. Whew!
Was the french fry in the nose picture before or after your illness?
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Wow, mama, you are a trooper. In addition to expressing relief that your little guy is ok, I have to say that I loved that post! Awesome french fry pic.
I had a spinal tap too, when I was in college, looking for meningitis, when I actually had mono. A pretty intense experience for someone so young, huh?
Take care of yourself!
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Aw so glad all went well!
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Oh so glad Miles did Ok and recuperating now. Still sending all the good thoughts and vibes your way!!!
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So happy he is home. Great mommy-ing on your part:)
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So glad all went well today and Miles is home safe and sound
those freakin French fris crack me up every time I see them
Yay! So happy all is well and you can breathe a sigh of relief. And get those french fries out of your nose!!
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Yay! So glad everything went well. I just can’t understand why that French fry shot isn’t your profile pic.
Glad your son is doing well. But I don’t laugh out loud often but your blog gets me laughing. Thank you
Sorry I missed these posts as they were posted. Very scary experience for a mom, I am sure. I don’t even want to think about what a wreck I would have been!!
I am so glad to hear everything turned out ok!!! 
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