A Bit More Complicated

Today I had the echocardiogram to see if my heart will be strong enough to go for a natural childbirth.  The technician told me what she found and the doctors will decide from there as to what they will do.  I know that the doctors had suggested inducing me for a natural birth earlier than 40 weeks but now they will have to add in just one more factor.

A Patent Foramen Ovale was found in today's echocardiogram.  I'm not sure just how much more it will complicate things and I am still hoping to have a natural childbirth.

It really isn't a big deal as a lot of folks have one.  I'm not too worried.  But I'll still have to deal with what the doctors want and hope it matches what I'd like to have for a birth.

So because I'm at an increased risk for stroke it is a good thing that I've been on a baby aspirin regime for more than a year now.  This might really help me out if I'm allowed to go natural.

For more information on the above little hole click on the link http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=PFO

And yes this could be the cause of some of my migraines too.  Rather interesting find today but like I said I'm not too worried about it.

Cuss Jar

This post is mainly for the friends and family that I see quite frequently as it pertains mostly to you.

As of 1000hrs my blood pressure this morning was already 139 on top.  Mind you I'm on 200mg 2 times a day of Labetalol which is 400 mg a day.  My blood pressure shouldn't be rising up this quickly this early in the morning.  That is it shouldn't be this high at all unless someone is pushing my buttons.

Nothing pushes my buttons more quickly then unnecessary cussing.  I can understand that if you are in extreme pain you are allowed to cuss but still even when I had my finger slammed in the hinges on a ladder by a co-worker once I only muttered, "finger, finger, finger!".

Really is there a need to cuss so frequently?  I think not.  So as of today there is now a large pickle jar in my house for cussing.  You will learn to watch your language around me so that I don't get my blood pressure up.

If I have to watch my anger level and "let things go" when they are troubling me it means that you should too.  Life is short and I'd rather not have a stroke or heart attack while trying to conceive.

So far this morning my husband had balled up a single one dollar bill for his first cuss of the day.  Army guys tend to swear often, quite loudly, and without thought to others feelings. I plan on using the cuss jar money for household purchases.  A reward for learning a lesson if you will.

Would you cuss at a priest, nun, or superior?  I think not.  Do I deserve to hear you curse words?  If you feel the need to curse then leave my presence, go far from me, take a walk and cool down a bit then come back when you learn some manners.  I deserve to be treated with respect too.

Remember I'm wanting peace so that I can create a life here.  IVF isn't cheap and cursing just makes you look and sound cheap.