cardiologist update

here are my notes from the cardiologist appointment last thursday.  for those of you who are not "up" on my health issues, you can read this and then the linked post within that one for my whole heart story.

Cardiologist questionnaire:

What’s going on?  SVT  most likely AVNRT

Do the meds help?  apparently, since i haven't had an episode since taking them.  Why or why not?  they don't mess with anything other than the extra beat, IF it happens.  How can you tell?  What are they doing?  Block out the AV node extra electrical pulse.  Why did you choose them?  they don't lower the blood pressure.  they won't mess with the baby at all.  OB was on-board.  are there any other options for treatment?  (side effects)

What was my heart rhythm?  Was it the PSVT like Dr. Harris thought?  yes.  but that's a broad term.

How often is it happening and for how long?  At least 3 min. Is that a bearing on your treatment?  yes.  How fast?  200-250

What would happen if it didn’t automatically resolve when I laid down?   it would eventually go back to rhythm, but it would be a miserable 20 or so minutes for me if i didn't pass out before then.

What are your thoughts on this happening during pregnancy?  Is this effecting the baby?  How/why?  What are your thought on this happening not in pregnancy?  Why?

(i forgot to ask those... except for the baby question.  -answered above)

she's recommending me to consider the surgery for this after this pregnancy is over.  it's really pretty serious...

that's all i've got. 
Try to remember, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

some things i forget. others i remember to forget.

wow, so i haven't gotten around to posting about my cardiologist update i had on thursday.  i also didn't post about parent teacher conferences, and the happenings there around them. 
there's a lot that's been going on, but i've been trying to live.  i've had absolute no gumption lately.  i'm still struggling with a happy heart.  i'm working on living life.
i think that i might get around to these posts... but please don't hold it against me if i lag.  i'm a big lag lately. 


Try to remember, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

saturday adejay art day 5

entitled:  "hige"

10/24/11

making friends

making a friend isn't always as easy as "if you want to make a friend you have to BE a friend."  although it is wise advice.

we went to the pumpkin patch/corn maze a few weeks ago.  i was riding on the hayride next to aleemay.  she chose a seat next to a girl that looked just her age.  i was happy to see that she started including the girl in conversation almost immediately.  they started pointing out different colored pumpkins when the girl said, "by the way, do you want to be friends?" 
i smiled from head to toe... how cute! 
i reminded aleemay she should introduce herself before we left the ride and never saw them again.

i might try that line next time i meet someone nice and friendly...

Try to remember, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." 

saving our appetite

on the way to pick up jones from school, starboy, boo, and i were snacking on some crackers.  we had been grocery shopping and running errands all morning.  boo decided to sit in the WAY back, so i couldn't reach her to give the crackers.  she was whining about not getting any.  i told her to wait until we got to the school and she could unbuckle and come get some.  that appeased her until she saw me get another handful. 
"you're gonna eat them all, mom!"  she complained.
"no, this is my last one," i explained, "i want to save my appetite for lunch."
"i wanna save my appetite for snack!"  she told me.

(way to set priorities, right?!)

Try to remember, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." 
don't be bashful, i'd love to hear what you have to say... leave a comment!

thanks a lot, FINNAGEN!

the other day, tuesday to be exact, i was watching a new friend's two little girls.  she had come to pick them up and i was cleaning up the table from lunch.  there were crumbs galore atop it because of some sandwich eating child mess. 
i wasn't cleaning it like most people.  (or maybe i was.  i don't know.)  i was wiping everything straight to the floor.  the new friend, i'll call her "bridgette" was like, "uh.. anwat... that's going right on the floor!" 
i smiled to her like i had a great secret up my sleeve and then opened the back door to let our living vacuum cleaner in (my great secret up my sleeve). 
good ol' finnagen comes trotten in... sniffs around at the huge mess of crumbs... and then trotts right back out.
nice buddy.  way to make me look like a slob right in front of my new friend!  whose children i had just watched!  ...for several hours!  see if she lets that happen again!


ps.  hot diggity dog!  i FINALLY spelled vacuum the right way the first time without spell check!!!
Try to remember, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." 

crybaby

i've had a gawdawful morning this morning.  i'm feeling really down. 
i keep trying to push it away, but all that comes out is a frown. 
i could use some words of encouragement, but i'd rather not get a call.
because when i feel this way, i don't like to talk... it makes me curl up like a ball.
i'll take my thoughts to jesus, because He's the only one who can help.
but i'm letting out a little bit so you can know to pray for MElp.


Try to remember, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."