Our First Anniversary

What a whirlwind of a first anniversary we had! I am beginning to think that the first few days in May are not really good luck for us! Nick and I started to plan our anniversary weekend at least six weeks ago. We decided that it would be really nice if we could find a cabin to rent for the weekend, take the dogs with us, and just disappear into the wilderness! So, we talked to a guy who rents out his cabin, and made reservations. We were supposed to contact him a few days later with payment information, but for two, almost three, weeks we could not contact him via phone or email. Both really frustrated with this, we decided to scrap the idea and just go camping. Well, we have been talking about buying camping equipment for a long time, so with a gift for our anniversary, we went and got a tent and some sleeping bags and made a reservation at Eisenhower State Park on Lake Texoma near Denison, TX.

So, Saturday morning, May 1st, we woke up and started to pack up the Tribute. Note here that I was in a little bit of pain when I first woke up, but I didn't think anything of it. We were so busy that I just pushed my uncomfortable left side pain to the back of my mind. We headed out around ten, and after several stops along the way, we made it to our campsite and got all set up!

We took the dogs on a little hike. We played some games. We hung out and relaxed. And all the while, the pain in my side worsened and worsened. This picture is probably the last time I smiled the entire day. Nick made a killer dinner, and I built a fire. After dinner, we tried to relax, but I couldn't get comfortable or sit still. Nick kept asking me if I wanted to go home, and I really didn't. I just wanted to curl up in our tent with him and sleep. I finally gave in and told him that maybe I would be happier in my own bed. Then I lost my dinner in the bushes and Nick packed up our campsite in about ten minutes.
We made it to the Texoma Medical Center and checked in to the ER. After seeing the nurse and then a doctor, he decided that I had a gastrointestinal infection, gave me antibiotics, and sent me on my way. I hardly slept the entire night, and I threw up anything I put into my system.
Sunday was not much better, but by the end of the day, I thought I was getting better. I was wrong! Sleepless night #2 was just as miserable as the night before, so Monday morning, I asked Nick to come home after his morning meeting to take me back to the ER.
This time, we checked in and the nurse and the doctors were much more on top of things. They took blood, gave me some pain killers, and ordered a CAT scan. This was a totally new expereince for me, and the technician who did my scan thought he would have a little bit of fun at my expense. As he was adding iodine to my IV, he asked if I had ever had this done before. When I replied that this expereince was totally new for me, he laughed and said, "Well, you never forget your first time." Then I proceeded to look completely shocked and my face turned red as I tried to figure out whether I had actually peed my pants or not. Of course, I had not, but holy smokes! Why does it do that?
Anyway, I had a kidney stone. I was put on meds, and after another miserable day yesterday, I am much better today. This is good because today is a busy, busy day! Glad to be feeling better. I hope it continues!