Say A Prayer for My Bird

Bird would probably not like me telling yall but I thought I would give you an update on a situation some of you might already know about. He has been having a very bad pain in the back of his neck and it has increasingly gotten worse over the past couple of weeks. Last Friday, after having a full day of pain, I asked the nurse I work with what it could be. Her first suggestion was for him to take his blood pressure. So throughout the weekend, we did and it was extremely high. Monday we saw a Neuro surgeon who ordered a MRI and MRA (for aneurysms) due to the fact his bp was 186/115.
To make a long story a little shorter, the technician was so alarmed at his MRI/MRA results yesterday she felt inclined to tell Brian that he should see a doctor right away. He went directly over to our family doctor. According the head of radiology at Centennial, Brian either has a complete occlusion (blockage) or a non exsistant (he could have been born like this) right vertebral artery (Normally there are two leading to the brain). Because his bp has been so high, his heart and one good artery has been working overtime. This has also caused his heart to become enlarged.
So he is on medication for bp and will see the surgeon next Tuesday for a complete overview of the results. We will also visit a vascular surgeon in the near future. Because this can mean so many different things, we are trying not to worry till then. He is under strict orders to rest (RIGHT!), no exercise and limited alcohol. I apologize if I have not been in touch recently like I usually am. I have had a lot on my mind.
I am sorry for the long email but thought you might like to know. Say a prayer for my little Bird.
Love, Jenny

Congrats!

Just wanted to say congratulations to Robyn and Bryan. She is pregnant! She might even be having twins! I will keep you updated!

Back to the Real World

Hi everyone. Lets see if I can get you up to date. Not much has been happening around the Hough house. Recently I made the decision to go back to work full time. Not that I want to. :) The person we hired to help me is not working out like planned and we are in the transition of moving to our own facility that Dr. Smart is building. They were having a hard time finding someone and because everything is hectic right now with the move, I told them I would step up and help out. I did say though that once we were settled and hired another person I wanted my Tuesdays and Thursdays back! We are going to officially move May 1st. It is a beautiful place with much more space, an operating room and even a gym for us! Dr. Smart planned it all nicely.

Brian was in Vegas all last week and he and Jon leave for grand old Belton, Texas today. He is thrilled:) I miss him badly during the week and end up having a lot of conversations with the doggies. Ha! He also went to Austin recently and was able to dip down to New Branunsfels and have dinner with his family...have I already written that? I can't remember.

My parents are doing well and are vacationing in Vail for Mom's spring break. I am jealous!
My friend Robyn and her husband Bryan are in the process of in-vitro and we will know soon if she is having a baby! A very exciting but nerve racking time for them so say a prayer! Jarrod had his 30th birthday Saturday. We have lots of fun and the weather was perfect for the patio!

I have downloaded my camera software to my home computer and I will be working on learning how to email pictures. I hope to add some to my blog and email some out soon!

I guess you are all officially caught up! Hope everyone is well!

PS: I LOVE YOU SWEETS HANG IN THERE!!