more update

What happened to my foot? I guess I haven't given the update because I have been a bit busy this week...

I went to the Orthopedic doctor this week and he confirmed that I did not have a fracture in my foot and that it was a tendon issue (not sure what the proper name is).

The doc was muttering all kinds of technical anatomical terms when looking at my foot. Hmm...not sure what all that means, but can I run?

He said that I had to start with one lap. Then maybe the next day I can run another, all the while assessing the strain on my foot. 2 miles is a lot, he said. I asked if I can still get to running the 1/2 marathon. He said probably not. OK...but he was wavering on his answer.

Well the next day my friends were running in the morning and I felt good. I thought I would just join them and see how it went. I ran the full run with them...about 4 miles and my foot was good! Not as it was before, but I think it just needs time to heal.

So...I am disobeying docs orders and going for it. I have nothing to lose but to be in the same spot I started with, so why not try?

In other news, my parents came and visited for the week...them my Titi Lugu and Uncle Joe arrived with Kiersten for a couple of days. We had a lot of fun and we wished they would have stayed with us longer, but we will take what we can get!

Our visit included a trip out on the boat cruising downtown and eating at Calhoun's. I love their ribs (sorry, only in TN)! The first picture is Titi, Mom and Sam at the top of the boat.

Mom and I (mom was the brains behind the operation) also worked on sewing a purse from a pattern that I found. It is an Amy Butler pattern and I used her fabric - so cute! I can't wait to try it on my own...it will take much longer than the 2 days we took together.

I will check in soon and hopefully be sharing what I hope will turn out to be a productive week. I am going solo this week and I can focus on getting some things finished - I hope!

hugs,
ariana

oh my...

There is much to update on, but I HAVE to quickly share this with you!

You have to see Sam on Christy's Blog.

Isn't she AMAZING???

Isn't he the sweetest subject? (remember my disclaimer that I am biased because I am his mom)

mmm...rice

Sam has reached a new milestone - rice cereal!

We gave him some cereal for dinner and, if you can't tell, he really loved it. I knew that he would be ready to eat with no problem.

My mom and dad were here for the event, so it was nice to share the exciting moment - and of course have more hands around for picture time. ;)

Happy Monday,
ariana

update

Well, I spent yesterday morning at the Radiologist's office and was able to convice the tech to give me the news of whether or not there is a fracture in my foot.

The great news is that he and the Radiologist did not see a fracture in my foot...still need to go back to the Orthopedic on Monday to get a treatment plan...

I am hoping that I can be running soon - I will let you know!

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers,
ariana

feet

You know you live in the age of information when you can find out about a friend's health on their blog over the internet. So, for those who have asked or will ask when they see me, here is my synopsis!

Christy and I are training for the Chicago Half Marathon on September 9th. We went for a long run on Saturday - 9.5 miles. My foot hurt a bit after a previous run and then at about 5 miles on Saturday I had a good pain on the side of my left foot. I managed to get through the run, but it has been irritated since. I have iced and taken ibuprofin, but still some pain (though less now then on Saturday).

I went to the Orthopedic doctor yesterday and they took an x-ray and couldn't see anything. He said it could be a small fracture that they can't see in the x-ray or it could be tendonitis. I asked what's the fastest way to figure out a treatment or to know what it is so I can continue training and he said that they could inject me with some dye and then take an x-ray. The dye would highlight a fracture if there is one. So...on Friday I am going to get injected with dye and then go back 2 hours later for an x-ray. Then I will know on Monday when I see the Ortho again. Sigh.

Monday I also went to the Dermotologist so she could check out a couple of things that I have been putting off. One of them was a discoloration or staining on my right toe. She couldn't figure out what it is, so she took a biopsy and sent it out to the Pathologist. I will get my report on Monday - she said it might be a vascular thing. So I have a stich on my right toe. No big deal...

So I will know more about what's going on with my feet on Monday. In the mean time I will be walking around in my hot wooden shoe that I got from the ortho the other day. I look like I have been in an accident or something, but it's a good reminder that I am not invincible! Ha.

did you think i was kidding?

I ate 5 yesterday if you include the smooshed tester cupcake.

a happy half and a whole!

Happy Birthday to my baby sister, Marissa and a Happy 1/2 Birthday to my little Samuel!

Marissa's birthday was yesterday and she has been at Camp Awana for the last few weeks, so it was fun to catch up with her briefly. :) Posted above is the card that I made for her...inspired by another blogger whose cards I love.

Sam's been here for 6 months today and that is also noteworthy! He's been so fun to have around - definitely a blessing.

With all these birthdays I think that cupcakes are definitely necessary. Yes, I know. Neither birthday stars can participate. But I will take one for the team and eat a cupcake in honor of them. ;)

hugs,
ariana