This week saw Isaiah and me at the doctor for check-ups. His was his 6-month cardiology follow-up ~ mine was my annual "I Love Being a Girl" exam. I think Isaiah behaved much better at his than I did at mine. He sat still for stats---even when it took over 5 minutes and 2 different fingers to get a decent pulse ox number on him. Dr. P did an echo to check the squeeze of his heart and Isaiah didn't even attempt to break the wand! Dr. P then suggested the EKG team perform a "modified", Isaiah-friendly test. So they kept him in his stroller, left on his shirt, and did limb leads only (with just one lead on his actual chest). It worked like a charm. No stress and one beautiful strip.
The beta blocker is suppressing the SVT (200+ beats per minute), but the arrhythmia remains (extra beats, occasional lack of pre-beats...). Therefore, Dr. P is going to consult with his colleague in Seattle. Isaiah is in no immediate danger, but it would be good to have a second opinion on options and treatment.
My gyn appointment was humiliating, per usual, but at least it was quick. Everything looks OK, but I have to schedule an ultrasound next week: there might be a cyst on my left ovary. I also discovered I have lost about 7 pounds since James deployed. I was aware of my weight loss (pants are a little loose), but seeing the actual number on the scale was startling. I bought some Carnation Instant Breakfast which is what they used to fatten me up during my pregnancies. But basically what I need to do is slow down and remember to eat.
Jenny Craig ain't got nothing on my "Deployed Husband & 3 Kids" diet...
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I'm trying to get Jason to enlist as I type.....
LOL!
I *almost* want to get my husband to enlist... but I think I'm too chicken to be alone with the kids for more than one week at a time. Oh well. Enjoy your Carnation Instant Breakfasts. Skinny Minnie. :-P (And I wish I could say to you "You just wait until your metabolism catches up with you!)
Sorry this deployment has been so hard. I hope it goes quickly for all of you. And hopefully in the meantime I can figure out a way to get up there before you move East.
I hope everything with Isaiah is ok and that you get a treatment plan you're happy with.
Sounds like Isaiah is in good hands with his docs. Go Isaiah!!!
As for you, young lady..."SLOW DOWN, and REMEMBER TO EAT!". Unlike some of us (me), you can eat whatever you want...WHATEVER YOU WANT!!!
Let's see...Greek on Sunday, Japanese on Tuesday, Indian on Wednesday, Johnny Rockets on Thursday, KFC Friday, and Chinese & desserts all day Saturday!!!! (Whoops, sorry that was my fantasy)
Back to you...Take good care of yourself honey, really. You've gotta a lot of little people and one big person who need you up & running (literally).
Love you!
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