Jaw Jigsaw

So I've been preparing for this jaw surgery for a really long time now. I've been compiling a list of items that I will want/need so I'd be ready. Now that it is LESS than a month away- I should probably get to buyin some of this stuff. Especially if I want to get them cheap and online. I know everyone's recovery is a little different but I'm hoping I'm able to use most of this stuff: Things To Buy: Bed Buddy   Jaw Bra Aquaphor Children's Motrin Fiber supplement Protein powder Q-tips Moist Facial Cleansing Towelettes Boogie Wipes Kleenex with Aloe or Lotion Wisp Brushes Notebook to write down meds/times NutriSqueeze Bottle  and/or syringe neck pillow (need a new one) (borrowing my mom's) Pedestal Mirror Food: Go Go Squeeze  and other types of baby food (going to be pretty easy to feed Amelia and I for the first few weeks, haha) Naked Juice Ensure Gatorade Smoothie ingredients (or packs) Beef Broth Jello I'm sure ...

Had my bi-annual dental cleaning yesterday with my regular dentist- and it was not such a great visit for several reasons. As luck would have it- he found a cavity. BAHHH. I haven't had one in over a year! And yes that's really good for my teeth.  My mouth is EXTREMELY acidic and I've had cavities ever since I can remember. So much drilling. Not from lack of brushing/flossing/rinsing! The acid has caused my enamel to erode and makes my teeth more prone to cavities. It sucks. Some people have more plaque, some have more cavities. I have like no plaque ever, but always cavities.  AND- the hygienist usually cleans my teeth with this power washer that shoots this salt-water solution, but for the second appointment in a row it was non-functional! She couldn't find a piece that she needed even though she just used the machine on Tuesday. I was livid. It's like my favorite thing. I hate salt-water but it makes my teeth feel awesome afterwards. It's basically a w...

The letter I'm handing into my work peeps. I guess it's official. Cue panic now. =\ Baby girl decided she hates bottles all of a sudden. Also just not a fan of milk (even nursing) in general. Panicking more than necessary now but she needs to eat!!! We're starting to feed her large amounts of solids, haha. She's my world. Appointment schedule craziness: February 20th - Regular cleaning (with my regs dentist) March 4th - Regular ortho appt (might have to add an extra bracket, change wires) March 11th - Pre-Op appt with surgeon March 18th - Ortho to get surgical hooks attached March 21st- Call hospital to get exact surgery time March 24th - JAW SURGERY Epic. After all that- I doubt I'll even have any comped time to use during my leave!!!  I really never thought this day would come. =\ I'm glad I carefully planned my regular dentist appointment, haha. Just kidding. That just happened by chance! I'm so glad though. Along with all those appointm...