Halloween

Took the kids out trick or treating this evening.  Basically sat in the van most of the time, enjoyed getting out and watching the kids.  Our final destination was McDonalds for a healthy supper to top off all the candy.  As soon as I stepped out of the van, I was in extreme pain.  I don't think I pulled anything, I think it was just being in the sitting position for over a half an hour.  I felt bad but rushed everyone through their meals and rushed home to my heating blanket and ice pack- I know interesting mix.  Struggling with the idea of when to return to work.  Mike is very supportive in taking my time but the paychecks are soon going to be running out.  German doc recommends 12 weeks which I hate to say is not going to be even close to realistic for me.  My US doc is really looking for my feelings on when to go back.  Not sure what the right answer is.  We invested ALOT of money into this back and are planning on protecting our investment the best we can.  The hard part is being bored out of my mind and that there are a few things that are starting to pop up at work that I need to be part of.  I hope they can be put off a few more weeks.  My legs continue to bother me the most.  They ache almost constantly.  I know this is nerve pain and will eventually subside, just wish it would hurry.  PT went awesome this week as well, starting to become an expert at stair climbing!  It's amazing the things you have to relearn.  I am starting to run out of my German medications and switching the what the comparable formulas are here in the states.  Hopefully I wouldn't notice any side effects or changes in what they were needed for.  I really enjoy my physician here, she is very good and listening to my opinion and taking into consideration.  I think people around here are getting tired of listening to my stories of Germany.  I think I need to travel more as I enjoyed my trip over their so much, even with the pain.......................................................