Monday, August 27, 2012

Waiting...

I have had a headache for forever.  Well, not forever, but since January/Februaryish.  Some days it's a migraine, some days it's just a headache, but it is always there.  So in a moment of desperation, Todd called my uncle Marty to ask a favor (Marty is a doctor).  And we are now sitting in a waiting room at the Mayo Clinic.  We have seen 2 doctors already, one family practice doctor, and one neurologist (and one neurology resident).  We are now waiting to see if we can get in to see the headache specialist neurologist earlier than our scheduled appointment (Wednesday).  I have too many things to say about all of this, so I have decided just to list them:

  • I have an awesome husband. 
  • Thank you, Marty, for helping us.  Dr. Franz is wonderful.  One of the nicest people I have met- just like you.
  • Neurologists are really smart, but not always right-sometimes you need more than one.
  • The Mayo Clinic reminds me of the airport. 
  • My parents are awesome.  Todd's parents are awesome.
  • It could be a lot worse.
  • Todd and I don't really have that much to talk about, and that's ok.
  • You should overpack if you are going to come here.
So far, I have just had some bloodwork and some medication changes (subtractions!).  No earth-shattering news. 

I am supposed to start graduate school today.  I bought books and got financial aid.  I suppose I should do something...

Here is something pretty for you to look at today!



Alyssa painted these for her room.  I scanned them and am going to make them into posters- unless I forget. 

8 comments:

  1. I love you, sis, and you are always in my thoughts & prayers. I'm glad that SOMETHING is being done and that medication is being subtracted, not added! If you need anything that can be accomplished/obtained by a fat pregnant lady and her 4 kids, let us know!!

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  2. Thanks Al! I will let you know!

    I thought of something else for the list:

    DO NOT be talked into giving money to homeless looking women on the street or your husband will make fun of you endlessly. Because you will never know if she really has 3 grandkids to feed and is hungry or is just going to buy crack, (and even though you are conflicted you would rather give her the money just in case).

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  3. Emily-

    If I can help, just call. I love your list!!!! Anyway, hope something gets figured out!

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    1. Thanks Katie!! Hopefully we aren't here too long. I appreciate the offer.

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  4. Hope they figure something out for you! Years ago I went through a barrage of tests for my back/body pain -- they finally diagnosed me with fibromyalgia. Some days are good, some days are bad. Thinking of you and praying for more good days than bad -- and hopefully some answers that will allow you to have ALL good days! Take care of yourself! - Shari

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    1. I had no idea! The same goes for you Shari! Thanks for reading:)

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  5. My comment is that I enjoy reading your notes. In spite of your headaches (which will some day soon end) you have a great life and fmily. Oh, by the way, continue to give to those in need, you may have an impact beyond what you think.

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