bye bye wisdom teeth

Let me start by saying I have never been a fan of the dentist. When I did go it was mostly to make sure everything was working properly and a few cleanings and that's about it. A few months ago I started to have pain from my wisdom teeth. I didn't do anything at first but take some Tylenol and keep it moving since I have a busy schedule. After a week I noticed the pain was not going away and I started getting headaches so I made an appointment to get it checked out. Once I got there they made me fill out some paper work and took a couple X-rays. When the dentist came in she took a look and informed me that all 4 of my wisdom teeth had to be removed. *wait what...ummm no lol* I was shocked and sacred to be honest. She said it was necessary because the teeth were putting pressure on my other teeth and would cause great damaged if not removed. On Thursday April 23 I went in for the procedure at 9 in the Morning. I had my husband with me and my mom home with the kids so I didn't have to worry. I wasn't allowed to eat after midnight the night before since I was getting put to sleep *Thank GOD*

Once called to the office I was asked if I wanted to pull out 2 at a time or all 4 at once. I choose all 4 because I have 3 kids, one who has therapy 4 times a week and a lot of doctor visits so I felt like if I didn't do it right then and there it wouldn't get done. Once the oral surgeon came in and gave me the medicine I remember counting to 5 and nothing after. When I realized what was going on I was back in the car with my husband. I don't remember him getting me from the room, I don't remember him putting on my coat, or even speaking to the doctor. I felt completely numb. I felt like my lips were taking up half of my face. My husband went and got the pain killers and antibiotics and took me home. Once I got there I laid in bed and fell asleep. It wasn't until I woke up that the pain hit. I cant even lie to you guys it was awful. I had a pounding headache, all I tasted was blood in my month, my throat hurt, my jaw was pounding, and I couldn't talk. Tears just fell from my face that expressed to my husband how I felt. I thank God for him who took care of me and the kids because I couldn't get out of bed.

*No Words*

Here we are 3 days later and I am still swollen but feeling a little better. Yesterday I had an earache which is also part of what I signed up for. I haven't really eaten since Wednesday night. A little bit of soup here and there and lots of water. I honestly can say that this has been one of the most painful things I have ever experienced which says a lot since I have 3 kids one that I gave birth to with no drugs and another that I had by C-section. I have also had my gal bladder removed and it still doesn't amount to this pain from the wisdom teeth removal. Here are a few steps to follow before and after the extraction:

 

 

 

1. If you have the time do 2 teeth at a time instead of all 4. Its a lot of pain and swelling so if it can be minimized by doing less at a time than go for it.

 

2. Make sure to go with someone you trust. I literally was not aware of what was going on for a couple of minutes so you need someone who is going to take care of you and not judge.

 

3. Make sure who ever you go with picks up the pain killers as soon as you get out you WILL need them asap.

 

4. Stock up on water, soup, and other foods that will be easy to eat. I have tried mashed potatoes and mac and cheese and they have worked.

 

5. Make sure to have ice packs ready to go. They have been a life saver for me. Not only does it help with the swollenness but it also numbs the area for a bit which helps with the pain.

 

6. Have extra pillows on hand. It hurt a lot laying down flat and also getting up so any elevation helps.

 

7. Do not be afraid to ask for help. You will need time to recover and the pain killers have you feel sleepy so all support is necessary.

 

That's about it. I am still swollen and healing so it takes a while to be back to normal. I cant wait until I can look like myself again and eat some yummy food.

Womens Retreat 2015

 

Friday night I left to attend the women's retreat my church was having. I signed up for it a couple months ago and was excited to go. I have always believed in God but being raised a Catholic I never had a true relationship with Him or knew how awesome He really is. I first heard about Christ Fellowship (The name of my church) when I was 15 and in high school. One of my teachers went there and he ask me and my friend Michelle to go. I went and immediately fell in love with the worship and the way the pastor gave the message. I kept attending and felt The Holy Spirit and all the goose bumps that come with it. But of course being young and dumb I stopped attending and did childish stuff, but that's for another story lol.

cfofelizabeth.com

 

I went back last year with my husband and kids because I want God to be number one is my house and the difference I feel when God is priority in my life is tremendous. After attending a couple of months my husband and I got more involved with our church. I started teaching Kids Church and he joined Men of Integrity and helped out ushering. I love how my kids love the Lord. They have such love and passion for Him at such a young age and it motivates me to go harder and harder for my Savior. Once I heard about the retreat I was convinced to go but leaving my husband alone with our 3 kids for the weekend worried me. He is a great dad but for all my moms reading this we know how difficult handling kids can be especially 3. It also is my first time leaving them for that long but I knew God had something waiting for me at the retreat and I wanted it so badly. I cleaned the whole house, did all the laundry, picked out all the kids outfits and pjs for that weekend, cooked dinner with a few left overs and left. I Got there around 7pm it was about an hour and half drive. The first thing I noticed was the beautiful lake. It had the camping feeling to it except we had rooms lol. My roommate was a friend of mine named Diane and we usually talk during our couples group and we decided rooming together was a good idea. At 8pm we had our first service and the guest speaker was Pastor Marsha Mansour. I have never heard of her so I didn't really know what to expect. Once she started I felt so comfortable with her, like I could relate to her on many levels. Look her up on Facebook if you guys get the chance she is amazing.

* The Lake *

 

* So relaxing *

 

Every message she spoke I felt like God was speaking to me. The things that stood out to me the most was 1.Being hungry for Jesus. So many times I let things distract me from Him or spending time in His Word that I have become distant from Him. I want to have an intimate relationship with Jesus. So intimate that I hear His voice Clearly. The second thing is stop worrying so much about tomorrow. As a mom I find myself worried all the time about my kids, the bills, and other daily life stuff that I let it rob me of my joy. God has only given me enough grace for today and I need to take it one step at a time and leave the future in the hand of Jesus. Thirdly I need to wake up every day with purpose. God made me for a reason, He has plans for me and I need to wake up every morning and ask Him to reveal them to me. I am not a mistake and nothing I do can ever take His love away from me. I Honestly can go on and on about all I learned this weekend but I can say whole heartedly that The Holy Spirit moved in me tremendously. I came home changed and I intend to grow closer and closer to Him everyday. I am happy to report that my husband, kids, and house are all in one piece lol. I am defentily glad I went because God showed up and showed off!!

Anniversary Quick Start

My Husband and I have been together for 9 years but yesterday marked our 2 year wedding anniversary. Today as I give this blogging thing a try I am also getting ready to go on our date. Its hard with 3 kids and everything else that comes with being a wife and mom but here I go...

*Here we are saying our I dos*

Let me start by saying that being married is work. Yes there is love, hugs, kisses, and all that jazz but it's work. He is a truck driver and works long hours. He's usually gone by 5am and not home earlier than 7pm. I am blessed enough to be a stay at home mom to our rugrats who are 8(girl) 4(boy) and 1(boy).

*Cuties Right*

Anyways I'll go more into detail with that later... Now back to our date. We are going to the dine in theater to watch a movie while his sister stays with the kids. Then afterwards we have our church couples group that we attend one Saturday a month. It has been a great blessing to us.  It seems like a lot of work just to go on a date when your a mommy. I got up and made breakfast which no one liked by the way..*rolls eyes and keeps it moving* Then got all 3 kids ready while my husband does...what wait who knows lol and now some free time to shower. When you are a mom these are priceless because I get more than 5 minutes with out hearing a kid knocking on my door. Thank you Jesus. Now I'm dressed and ready to go just waiting for his sister to arrive to get the kids. Hopefully no one will dirty their shirt or poop their pants before she comes lol. I miss my PJ pants already.

 

*Night Cap*

 

Our date night was a success. Went to see Furious 7 and I liked it. It wasn't amazing to me but would definitely buy the DVD. Paul Walker was so good I still can not believe he's dead. Anywho couples group was awesome like always. A mix of good food, good people, awesome advice, and most importantly God at the center of it all. It always blows my mind how I feel like my husband and I have been together for so long but in reality its nothing compared to couples who have been married for 40 years and more. I pray we will have many more years to come. At the end of this anniversary the one thing I know for sure is I love this man and I cant imagine my life without him.