For those who don't already know. Doug had his procedure yesterday morning, but they weren't able to get the stone out because it's too big. So the doctor put a stint in and gave him antibiotics and pain medication. The antibiotics are for the infection they discovered when they went fishing around in there. In fact, the doctor was thoughtful enough to give us a color photograph of the puss they found!

The pain medication is, of course, for the pain. And Doug was in a *lot* of it after the procedure. He's feeling much better now, but still walking very... gingerly. He has another procedure scheduled for next Friday to break up the stone so the thing can finally COME OUT! Sheesh! This is the kidney stone that just won't die!

Since we keep talking about how this experience is like pregnancy and labor, Doug has decided to take it to the next level. He has named the stone. It's name is Stone. Original, no? I wanted to get a small rock from the backyard and paint a little face on it, wrap it in a little blanket, and present it to him at the hospital. I ran out of time before leaving the house, but it was just as well since they couldn't get the baby out! :oI~