Here Goes Nothin'

So, I had a follow up appointment today. It was short, sweet and to the point. Basically I'm doing better, but I just have to be patient and let things run their course. Did I ever tell you that patience is not a strength of mine? So, my calcium and potassium and everything has improved a lot, but I am still low. Dr. Falko explained to me today that on my first appointment with him I was very, very close to having severly low calcium. That would explain all the phone calls to see if I was ok. But now, even though I am still low, I am doing fine. Unfortunately, I have some sort of stomach bug and I don't feel fantastic at all. Also, my blood pressure was still quite high (okay...really high!) so I am on new meds for that too. So, now I am taking 5 pills in the morning and 4 pills at night. I'm not good at this, but I am trying because I want to feel good and lose some weight. I can't wait to have some energy back again. I'll need all I can get...Christian is a fast little booger.

Also, today we decided that it was WAY past time to actually clean the house a little. By no means does this mean that very much got cleaned, but probably half. And it wasn't a deep clean...just clean enough that you don't want to kill yourself when you walk in the door. I love to throw things away!! I'm a purger (but not bulimic). It feels good to fill a garbage bag and chuck it in the dumpster. So, we can actually eat at our table and sit on the couch and play on the floor without having to move anything. What a grand feeling. It's a little embarrassing to admit just how dirty our little place was. And to be honest, it wasn't that long ago that we cleaned last time...we just had stuff everywhere! Now, we just need to tackle the dreaded bathroom...maybe on Saturday.

It's been a long time

Wow! I neglected this blog for quite some time. I wonder if everyone has given up on me yet. So, a lot has happened since my last post. I have had a lot of severe health problems. On Valentine's Day (Feb 14 in case you forgot) I went to work for a meeting even though I wasn't feeling well. I decided that I could push through and be fine. My hands and feet were really numb and I was trying with all my might to pretend I was fine. Well, it didn't last long. I clamped up fast and they had to call 911 because nobody could get to me fast enough. So, I took a little journey via ambulance to Skyridge (which I don't like) and spent a good portion of my Valentine's Day trying to explain to the doctor that I wasn't there for menstrual cramps. The paramedics told them I was cramping...so of course that is what they would assume. I would have in their situation. So, once I could talk well enough and once they let Dave in we got them all straightened out; however, nobody has heard of pseudohypoparathyroidism...so nobody knew what to do to treat it. So, I had to tell them that I needed calcium and magnesium and depending on my levels some potassium via IV. They confirmed that was indeed the treatment I needed and proceeded to give me just that. They let me go home several hours later once I was able to sign discharge papers and walk. I spent the next few days in extreme amounts of pain that I wasn't going to tell anyone about (unless they touched me). I was going to try to work the next day, but I was so sick it wasn't going to happen. So, we did the only logical thing to do and packed up our little family, hopped in the car and drove to Utah.

Once in UT we were able to see my family, except Tom. Mom, Dad, and Maren just returned home from a trip to Europe. It was fun to see everyone again. And it was fun for everyone to meet Christian. It was a good trip and it really helped me to keep moving and get better a lot faster than sitting at home or laying in bed all day. It was the perfect weekend get away.

Well, when we returned from UT it was time to realize that my health problems were not resolved and I started to look for another doctor. I stumbled across a group of doctors at the University of Colorado Hospital and decided to call the office. I took the first Wednesday appointment I could with Dr. Falko. It was such a relief to see him and he knew what my condition was and how to treat it. What a relief that he has actually treated multiple people with this same condition. He put me on some different meds which are also stronger and I am already feeling better after just one week.

I did have some blood work done yesterday and my levels are still severely low, but they are on the rise. What a relief. He told me that once this is under control I will have an annual visit and that's it. I am also able to have as many children as I want. Also, once my calcium is under control my blood pressure will most likely drop down to normal levels again. WooHoo!

All in all it's been a crazy time this last month. I have been very sick, but I think I'll be fine with this new treatment. I've even felt well enough to work some overtime shifts. Nothing like some extra cash flow. I need to be able to pay all the extra daycare and medical expenses.