thanks everyone. this is so surreal. I can't believe this kind of pain - and to think that I have it easy with just a rib. I can't imagine how chronic pain sufferers or people who have been in major car accidents feel

it's 7am and I'm sitting in the car with a pillow and blanket (and cell phone). I can't find a position in my bed that isn't excruciating. when my husband wakes up, i'm going to ask him to take me to acupuncture to see if that helps.

thanks for your support...

(ps - Chalmette - it's a girl!)