Some get to have a baby, I get to have a herniated disc

Not to belabor my injury on a blog focused on Rose, but today I realized this herniated disc has some similarities to pregnancy.

First, I had no control over it happening. Sure a lady can choose to want to be pregnant but she really has no control over when or if it happens.

Second, I get a cool cd with pictures of my injured spine and crushed nerves. Wicked, right? I'm gonna call it Herny.

Third, well meaning people with no clue offer me pain management advice.
I try to stay patient but with the utter lack of sleep I'm getting, that's no easy task. And I recall friends of mine in late stages of pregnancy lacking sleep. Some even due to sciatic nerve pain.

Lastly, I have a funny walk, can't drink, and have to see a doctor once weekly.

Of course the difference is my weekly visits consist of a lady pulling at my legs and massaging my spine. And the most stark difference is we are hoping my appts will not require a trip to the hospital because little Herny will have gone back where she came from.

Wish it with me...