That is what I kept thinking last week. I felt really run down - which as mom's isn't THAT unusual.
I kept getting achy - especially in my back. But I wasn't sick. So I just kept going. I even went to bed at 8:00 (which s REALLY early for me) one night to hopefully - sleep it off. It was the week before school started and I had a lot to do. Who wouldn't be worn down - right? Still - something just wasn't right.
Some girlfriends & I had a girl's weekend planned for the Eugene Women's Half Marathon this last weekend. It was so fun (more on that later) & I decided since I hadn't felt so good that week and wanted to challenge myself to just "enjoy" a race that I would help my sweet friend Meredith pace herself for a PR. I have always been intrigued by pacers and wondered if I had it in me to help keep someone at a consistent pace. I have also been blessed with having friends of mine PUSH me during training runs and REALLY appreciated it - so, I wanted to do it for my friend. The race went well, Meredith PR'd :) and I felt ok.
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| The Ladies that ran- Smiling after the 13.1 was complete!! More to come about our fun weekend!! |
Back at home - I still felt a little off, tired (but who isn't after a race). Tuesday morning - the kids first day of school!! My baby's girl's 1st Day of Kindergarten. My Little Buddy's 1st Day of 2nd Grade. Even amongst all the excitement and tears (mine not theirs) - I was feeling nauseous, run down - and was trying to think how you go to your doctor and say, "I know myself - and something is off."................
First, some pictures of our special morning:
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| I found this necklace for my sweet girl that I saved for Kindergarten - Says "Find your Sparkle" |
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| I think she liked it!! YES- my little buddy got a school treat too!! |
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| By Babies!! |
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| Her first school desk!! Brother showed her the ropes! |
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| Can't believe you are already in 2nd Grade - we love you buddy!!! |
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| My handsome boys!! |
So - we had a great day!! But that night - in the middle of the night. I got sharp pains in my lower abdominal and my lower back ............the WORST pain I have ever felt in my life. As things got worse - not better - we headed to the ER. After some tests and scans the Doctor finally gave resolve to the "off" feeling I had all week that had finally come to fruition - I had (& still have) kidney stones.
And yes - I can fully claim that the pain is worse than childbirth!
So - I am left with an answer.
Left praying that it passes SOON!
Thankful for good pain meds
Thankful for my amazing husband, family & friends that have taken care of us
Thankful it hit after our "girl's weekend" & after the 1st day of school
Confused as what this means for this runner with dehydration issues. Since they said that I will be prone to them now and that dehydration is one of the main causes.........
It has left me a little more confident in the ability to know when something is "off". Not sure what I would have done different - but certainly motivates me to stay aware of what my body is telling me and trust my instincts.
Do you listen to your body???
oh no! i hope they come out soon! hang in there.
ReplyDeleteOh SO painful. Hope those go away soon for you!
ReplyDeleteGreat job pacing! I have never done that for anyone. I bet it was rewarding. :)
Adorable school pics!!
Let's see if this works :)
ReplyDeleteHey Ashley! It was a great time in Eugene and glad you were able to run the half successfully as well as see your kiddos off to their first day of school. I'm praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWay to go on the race, but you poor thing to then get kidney stones! My dad gets them really frequently and he is always so miserable. Feel better soon!
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