Story of My Life

Well, I did it again. I cut myself pretty bad. I was making dinner (like the wonderful wife and mother I am) and I used my new food processor (giggling of course because I love it!). I was making Swedish meatballs so after having mixed everything I reached into the food processor to make the actual meatballs. But, much to my dismay, I had forgotten to take the blade out first. I cut the top of my middle finger. I tried to clean it as best I could, but it was bleeding pretty bad, so I just got paper towels and put pressure on it to stop the bleeding. I knew I needed stitches, but Randy had taken the car that day and he was staying after work to play racquetball so he wouldn't be home until around 6:30 or 7:00 pm. It was around 5:00. Because I am pregnant, I couldn't stop crying! It was so annoying. I was so mad at myself for being so stupid. I was too embarrassed to call anyone, so I left a message on Bobby's cell (he plays ball with Randy) and waited. Randy called me about 6:00 and said I should call a neighbor to take me to the hospital. I couldn't stop crying and was being unreasonable and begged Randy to come home to take me. He said he was about 45 min. away so I should just call a friend. I refused and we ended the call. I guess, while they were driving home they called a few of my neighbors to help me, but nobody was available anyway. So I waited and tried to stop the bleeding, but it wasn't working so well. After waiting almost two hours I finally got to go to the insta-care with Randy like I wanted.

They treated me pretty well, but the numbing shots in my finger hurt worse than anything! They didn't seem too concerned about the bleeding, because after they numbed me and cleaned out the wound, I just sat there while blood dripped down my arm onto the pad they gave me. Luckily, Randy saved my sweater by telling me to pull up the sleeve before it got stained. I received five stitches. that's pretty good for the tip of the finger if you ask me. It hurts really bad and because I am pregnant, I get to feel everything! I can take Tylenol for the pain and that is it. (yeah, that works!) It's a good thing I didn't cut myself in a place with a lot of nerve endings...oh wait, the tip of your finger has a lot of nerve endings. BOO. Yeah, I know it sucks to be me today.The good thing is they told me I am not allowed to do the dishes or clean a toilet for over a week. It's a good thing I have Randy around because he already does those things for me anyway. So that is my story, the story of my life.

Here are some pictures for you people who like the gory stuff like me. enjoy.

Isn't it pretty. by the way, food processing blades are sharp!
I took pictures of the finger while it was bleeding in the insta-care, but they didn't turn out so well b/c they were taken with the cell phone. ah well, use your imagination.

My favorite picture. awesome.

this is Jake concerned about his mommy. Either that or he really wants candy.
This is what I look like all bandaged up.Yeah, I know it looks like I'm flipping everyone off.