The Ruptured Achilles Tendon-

We will always remember the time it happened…. When Wes ruptured his Achilles Tendon. On July 3, 2011 we were at a friends house swimming and celebrating the 4^th of July holiday weekend. Everything was GREAT until Wes decided that he was going to do a DOUBLE BACK flip off the diving board. As I saw him turn around on the diving board to jump backwards I had this feeling “I don’t like this.”

How it happen: Wes jumped up and when he came down on the board his left foot slipped as the board was still bouncing, pushing his left toes toward his shin causing his Achilles to tear.

When it happen: I saw it all. He came up from the water and swam toward the shallow end. I asked, “you okay?” he said, “no I think I stretched something”

After an hour, I kept checking on him knowing he was in some pain. He said that he couldn’t put that much weight on it?!! We were in a swimming pool. AHHH so I started getting our stuff together to leave. About another hour past and I saw him get our of the pool and “hobble” over to the pool house. Thats when I knew it was time to GO!!

I took our stuff to the Truck got it started and cooled down. All his friends were inside making there plates while Wes and I slipped out unnoticed. As we drove off he shares with me, “I think I tore my Achilles tendon” Me being 35 weeks pregnant at the time was not wanting to believe such a thing. I told Wes that it was impossible he wouldn’t be able to walk and would be CRYING because of the Pain.

On the short drive home I called our Orthopedic surgeon Friend on his cell phone leaving a message and sent him a text asking to call me about Wes. When I pulled up to our house I helped Wes to the front door and he crawled to the couch. I was in disbelief. We got Wes situated with his leg elevated waiting on Dr. Matook’s call. He was out of town and not able to talk.  I was putting Ice on Wes’s ankle when he said no HIGHER!! Closer to my calf!! My thoughts “OH NO!!”

I talked Wes into going to the Urgent Care. That is when the doctor said the horrible words, “I think You tore Your Achilles Tendon!” Me- What the Bleep?!

NO WAY

?! Umm I’m pregnant. Wes was calm and said “that’s what I thought”

We then were told to head over to McBride ER on Broadway to make sure Wes didn’t need Emergency surgery!! As we headed over there I was very quite…. I was in shock and trying to process things. Isn’t it interesting that we know our spouses so well… Wes knew that I was stressing and kept saying sorry for the timing.

Mcbride was not a pleasant experience. They made me get a wheelchair for Wes and push him all around. While telling me that the Urgent Care doctors didn’t know what they were talking about. We left there knowing Wes tore his Achilles tendon, in a walking boot and crutches. Telling us to call a shoulder specialist on Tuesday, I'd rather NOT!!!

Dr Matook called us on July 4 asking to bring Wes in Tuesday at 2pm. After Dr. Matook did a quick examination of Wes he scheduled surgery for that Friday!!

Pictures: Before Surgery

 Day of Surgery:

Day after Surgery

Yes this is Wes at Lowe's Running into things thinking it's HILARIOUS.

YES!! he will be a father to a SON very VERY soon!

The things I get to look forward to.. Another Wesley Ritter and forshadowing of Wes and I when we get old.

 Wes is now in a "walking" cast for another 3 weeks.

Oh the adventures we Have!!!

Pregnant during the Oklahoma Summer (written in a humorous manner)

HELL!! is the only word that I can think of that fits what I feel each day when I walk outside my cool 70* home. I would have it cooler if I didn't have a HUSBAND (hehehe the dogs and I like him so... we will sacrifice) By the time I get done waddling around the house getting ready for work I am already HOT. Then I head to my car and get blasted with HEAT. Ok, Ok it's not that bad in the mornings, BUT it is HOT!!

I work in out-side sales, which means I have different work conditions. I could be worse off I know. I really do feel for all the people that work outside especially the ones that are doing manual labor. If you think about it.... I'm doing manual labor 24/7 so I know EXACTLY how they feel. :)

I have been trying to start my day on making calls early so then I can beat the horrible 2pm and on HEAT. I have managed to do this part of the time. I enjoy my work so I get caught up in it and forget about getting home early until I am sweating and whining. The hard thing about my work conditions is that my car never has a chance to “COOL” down. By the time I get to an account my car hasn't reached the ideal temperature, “cool” yet. Then within minutes of getting out, the inside of my car has already reached 175* (I swear). So this constant in and out wears on you quick, with or without a Bun in the Oven.

My doctor knows about my work situation and lectures me about making sure I am drinking more water than recommended. Which I do, I have noticed the days that I get busy and don't drink that much, it really does make a difference.

I have made it a point to get to a pool at least 2 to 3 times a week. Man does this help me cool down. I have been going to the public pool which I think is not only cooling me down, but gearing me up for having kids. (enough said)

I pray everyday that either there will be a CRAZY COLD FRONT come in or that all the meteorologist on the TV DIE!! I think that is some the hormones coming out... BUT seriously meteorologist watch what you say and how you say it!! I have thought on many different occasions about picking up our big screen television and throwing it out the door, and at that moment I truly believe I could physically pick it up and throw it, like the incredible HULK. Just with out turning green and all.

Mom- to -be: still walking/ working out 6 days a week. All my doctors appointments have been good, nothing serious. I have some swelling when I work to long or don't drink enough water. I have one more 2 week appointment then it's every week.

Dad – to- be: He is great. He has been helping around the house and has become in a way a “Nazi” like when it comes to me “resting” not following Dr. Wes Ritter orders. He has threatened to call Dr. Mills on me. (LOL) He is scooping out the “best” bikes, motorcycles, Big wheels, skater shoes you name it. I think he is excited.