Sunday, September 23, 2012

Forget Robinhood. What about Womanhood.

I'm always hearing women say, " I have a lot to do this week." I would like to respond, "Yes, we do." and then bond in sisterly love.

I decided as an example that I should share my week.

Monday: Homeschool groups. Bank. Interview.
Tuesday: Bloodwork. Homeschool. 31party.
Wednesday: ATL for scans all day.
Thursday: Homeschool. 31 party.
Friday: work @ Jenny's 9-6
Saturday: work @ Jenny's 9-6
Sunday: Church/lead worship with a smile:)
and all the in between ...

Now in addition: Women of the majority of households...we add: dishes. floors.  we dust.  dolaundry. make bed. get kids ready. and etc. Now, am I able to keep a perfectly tidy-spotless home? NO. Get real.

It seems there aren't quite enough hours in each day...or week.
"Why?" You ask. "Why do you fill your plate so full my deary?" I'm part of a special society of women...made up of a certain breed. I sometimes dread things of course. However, in my endeavors I find a certain enjoyment.

Women of today's society: wife. mother. maid. teacher. winner of the bread and takers of  adventures of their own....Lend me your ear!



Thus why I say, " What about Womanhood!"

So, when you're feeling alone and overwhelmed. Don't. You aren't alone. You my sister are a part of a society I hear-by declare as, "The Daughters of the Kitchen Table".
signed: Womanhood




Thursday, September 20, 2012

Breath in. Breath out.

The Specialist.
So yes. I found a PH specialist. Josh and I drove 4 hours to see her and...it was worth it.  She is a pulmonologist that specializes in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.

Here is the spill:

I have to have more tests.

1. Blood Tests: testing for 16 different diseases or conditions that may be contributing or causing my issues. Wait I was incorrect. So here is my updated correction 16 different blood tests:testing for several different conditions /diseases
2.Chest Xray(lungs)
3. VQ scan of chest(lungs)
4. CT of my chest(lungs)
5. Methacholine Challenge Test (Asthma)

After receiving these results, my Dr. will call me, and tell me the results. (to save me a trip)
Then she will schedule a Right Heart Catheterization: this test will give the answer to : Do I have Pulmonary Hypertension?

I'm baffled at the amount of testing I have had done, and am having done. I try not to think about it too hard. I know God has got my back.

That is my health update.

OH! I told her my goal was to run again! AND I WILL!