Herniated Disc/Back Surgery

Hi Everyone! I have attached a picture of the MRI of my Spine that I just had completed. Since Memorial Day after wake boarding, I have been having serious issues and pain with my lower back. It's something that I have had problems with on and off since 2001. The difference with this time is that the my L3-L4 disc has herniated and is effecting my nerve root. My L4-L5 disc is also bulging. We meet with the Orthopaedic Surgeon on July 16th and he thinks surgery is the only way to go. I have been dealing with numbness and pinching pain for over 6 weeks, so I'm actually really looking forward to having the surgery done. It has made being a full time Mom and wife very difficult. I'm looking forward to being able to play and pick up Chase without so much pain. It has limited my actives. I haven't been able to drive a car or do much on my own for the past month. Nick has been amazing!! I guess 2008 is just going to be the year of surgeries for me. I was just starting to feel about normal from my C-Section and I have to go under the knife again. I have attached a link that talks in great detail about my condition and surgery.

http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/tc/herniated-disc-surgery

I'm only going to have to be in the hospital overnight (24 hours) with a 6 week recovery. My mom is going to come down on Tuesday July 22nd the day before and stay for a couple of weeks. She is really a lifesaver. We wouldn't be able to get through this without her help. She is going to take care of little Chase for us. Thanks Mom for being so amazing and supportive. We're very lucky to have you!

4th of July

We decided at the last minute to go up to my parents house at Bear Lake for the 4th. It was perfect because the Ellerbeck's didn't have any plans so it just worked great. It was such a great trip. Chase did awesome again on the airplane. He is becoming a very good little traveler. Everybody enjoyed visiting, wake boarding, tubing (yes, we did get Scott Ellerbeck on the tube) and eating (of course). Thanks Mom and Dad for having us at your beautiful home. It's always such a great time. Love you all!

4 Months and Growing

How time flies!!! Chase is just over 4 months old.
He just had his 4 month check up. He is healthy
and growing. He is 15 pounds 9 ounces and 24.5 inches
long. He is starting to be so much fun. He has figured
out how to use his voice and is really talkative and loud.
Of course it's in baby talk so we have no idea what he
is saying. He is full or smiles and giggles. He has giggled
a couple of times and it's adorable. Being a parent is an
amazing adventure and we're very blessed to have Chase baby!

Chase loves spending time with his Dad!

Starting to roll from side to side. He has found his feet, it's adorable! He's always grabbing them and kicking them up in the air. It's starting to get interesting trying to get his diaper on... :) He loves to wrap his legs around your hands!!