The (Proposed) Timeline

First there's Halloween and make no mistake it's a really big deal in this house. Everyone has a costume, picks a pumpkin and trick or treats here. Phew, I won't be post-op for that, but wait treat or tricking will be short lived between my pain and Riley's mobility/tolerance. Huh..um...At least I'll have candy to drown my stresses in.

Then we have Mike's cousin's wedding on a week long cruise to Mexico the following weekend. I am in dire need of a vacation and completely relieved the surgery didn't mean we couldn't go. I was so afraid there would be nothing to look forward to but more surgery. That being said the logistics of a very large boat, lots of pain, a fearless toddler, etc are starting to dawn on (and scare me).

As soon we get back (within 48hrs) Isaac turns 8. I hope I'm not the only one who feels old thinking about that. Anyone who's been to one of our birthday parties knows we like to do it up. Isaac requested a "Back to the Future" theme this year. Mike and I had loads of ideas and once upon a time before many surgery reschedules it was going to be in our very own back yard. No back yard, no time, no idea what we're going to do. In light of his sister's bash last month I feel the need to make it special, but how..

Three days (Yup 72hrs) after that I am supposed to FINALLY have this hip replacement. Just in time to be fresh from surgery for the holidays. We decided to have Thanksgiving here. I just felt like I needed something familiar. Something to look forward to. It's always rough to keep the weight on post op so this will help. I've been lonely and alienated too long.

Then there will be Christmas. How am I going to shop? Better start now I guess.
Dearest Santa,
I would love the pain to stop. The procedure to be complete on the 18th and my recovery to be well on it's way by the time you visit. Also, a break would be lovely.
Love your former elf.

After January 1st we're supposed to finally move into a house that fits us better. Beyond that there's the very real possibility of more surgery. I hope it's all done on the 18th, but I don't have alot of faith as everything connected to relieving my pain has dragged out so much.

Holy, full plate, Batman.