Philip's Early Christmas "Gift": Knee Surgery

So we started off this week of Christmas with a trip to Piedmont hospital for Philip's knee surgery. It was actually the first time in the 9 years that we have known one another that he has had to go through something like this. Nothing like an already hormonal, pregnant female going back to kiss her husband goodbye as they wheel him off to surgery. Yep, I teared up quite a bit. But all went really well...better than expected, actually. We were told the worst case scenario would be a titanium screw in his knee if Dr. Royster (who was wonderful by the way) got in there and bone was exposed, and 1-2 nights in the hospital. But instead, we got the best case scenario: the planned lateral release and scope and back at home by later that afternoon. Philip's cartilage was pretty torn-up behind his knee cap - I have both pictures and a recording of the surgery to prove it - but should be all smoothed out now, so hopefully no more pain! And the lateral release of his tendon should keep his knee cap from dislocating again. He will be back to his full-strength, healthy-self in no time!

As for me, I am officially off till New Years from work - what a nice break! I cannot remember a busier December ever work-wise...basically juggling 2 jobs at 5 months pregnant got to be really wearing on me. I didn't even leave the office last Friday until almost 7:00, but well worth it to get everything done in preparation for some time off. I officially took over my new role this past week, with it really kicking into high gear at the first of the year. So right now I am really just concerned about helping Philip recover (and that's a full-time job as he's not getting around very easily yet), resting, and getting last minute Christmas shopping / cards done. Hunter is LOVING having both of us at home...in fact, today's schedule consists of sleeping by the fire and watching the various bad Christmas movies on TV.

Kinsley continues to be doing great and letting me know she's in there at all times of the day - even the early hours of the morning when she thinks it's time to play. :) She is obviously growing bigger everyday as it is becoming even more evident these days that I am very pregnant...I will update with a growing belly shot soon!