Today was a beautiful day in Virginia. It was the kind of day that makes me want to stay here for ever and NEVER go back to winter. It was 70 degrees and it's February. I could get used to recovering in this tropical weather. We took advantage of the day by going to the zoo. The doctor said that the more I walk, the better I will feel. I took that to heart and off we went. Even more exciting....I was able to "eat" some BBQ from Doumar's. Drinking from a straw was mildly easier than yesterday, so I had a chocolate milkshake and a few sips of Limeade too. I ate the (VERY MINCED) BBQ with a fork. I put a little bit as far into my mouth as possible and swallowed. It was so very It gets stuck between the splint and the braces and under the plastic that goes across the roof of my mouth. It was pretty gross, but totally worth it.
Speaking of a nasty mouth, this splint is totally getting in the way of my oral hygiene. I am pretty diligent about keeping my teeth clean. I like to have a clean mouth. The backs of my teeth are getting a little fuzzy. I was able to get the toothbrush in my mouth today to clean the back of my teeth. I forgot to ask the doctor if I can use the waterpik to clean my mouth, but that will certainly be question number 2 next week. Luckily, I am due for a routine cleaning a couple of weeks after the splint comes off.
I am getting easier to understand when I talk. My big boys have taken to asking my to repeat everything that I say. They think it is funny. I am not comfortable enough to make a phone call to someone other than my husband, but I can order for myself when we are out and about. People are very patient, which I appreciate.
All in all, it was almost a "normal" day. I am looking forward to being back to normal. It won't be long now. (If 4 more weeks isn't long.....)
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