Well, apparently I have high blood pressure, or so says the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center on my little Commit for Life card I got in the mail today. Not borderline, either. Ugh.
Fortunately, my preferred doctor is on my new insurance plan, so I am making an appointment for him to do the whole work-up. You know, blood sugar, thyroid, blah blah blah... I know this is good. I feel nervous, of course. My major health issues have always resided inside my brain. Or, you know, pregnancy, which is a whole 'notha animal.
In fact, I barely have a doctor. I have my OB/GYN that I use as an OB only. And I have the Shrinky-Dink. And then there is Dr. Shaffer. I think my mom calls him our "family doctor" or something like that, but I never went to the doctor when I was middle or high school age that I can remember, so I didn't know him. I first went to him to get some Prozac when I was nursing Claire. I went back for a refill. That's it. Oh, I saw him running the Houston Marathon two years ago, but he didn't recognize me (go figure). And I like him. So, that's it.
On the other hand, I've never been to the pediatrician as much as I have this spring! I swear, they are sick of seeing me walk in the door, Charlotte is learning Chinese from him at this point (Dr. Yu, very sweet), and I have never been a very nervous mom regarding illness. I mean, I only take them in when I really think I need to. And that ain't much. Except for, apparently, this spring. This week I took Charlotte in for a wart epidemic all over her hands. I exaggerate. She has 5. I think they are disgusting. He told me to use those little medicated bandaids. Thanks a lot, dude. I mean, I didn't know if he would want to take them off or if there is some sort of concern to be had when they start popping up really fast, or if it is bad b/c they hurt her hands. But I felt a bit sheepish when they asked me, "What is Charlotte here for today?" and I said, "Warts. On her hands." I am ur idiot.
Charlotte is off at super-fun Grandma's Spring Break campout. SIGTBTF. (I just can't bear to read much less hear "She Is Getting Too Big Too Fast." But it is so true!) Claire and Gabe went to sleep at 11. And I have been playing Digby's Donuts all up in this place. LOVE IT! So, thank you David. And I have opened the store in Portland Maine and I just can't keep on top of all those blasted donuts! Why am I the one who closes the joint down if I drop 4 little donuts? Huh? What about the guy who is tossing out flaming charbroiled donuts every 10 seconds? How does he still have a job? I need to find a union.
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So it seems like I turned around and you had already posted 5 more blogs!! What is the tag thing, BTW? Is the reader supposed to do it on her blog? (sorry-don't know how these things work yet)
And YEA to you for not taking your kids to the doctor for every little thing they have - I seriously applaud you - that makes you a GOOD SMART mother in my book. You would be surprised how many people take their kids to the ER for spitting up or no poop in 12 hours, that sort of thing.
And keep in mind, they took your blood pressure right before you were going to give blood - so you might have been nervous or stressed about something else. Don't stress too much about it!
I agree with your Jamee - nothing would raise my blood pressure faster than giving blood! That, or going to the gynecologist. They think I have high blood pressure there because it is always high. Last time I went I had gone to my endocrinologist two days before, and my BP was fine. Two days later at the gynecologists, it's high! So I wouldn't stress too much.
Speaking of online games - I am now hooked on Bubble Town, thanks to you! Now I'm going to have to find this Digby's Donuts game!
Just take care of yourself girl. We want you around a long time. I am sure you are fine.
I'd be more concerned with the wart epidemic you've got on your hands. I mean Charlotte's hands.
What I want to know is how Digby is so cheery and commands such loyalty. Whenever I blow it and he gives me that look I think, "No! Digby! I'll do better, I know I can! Just give me one more chance!"
The doctor can freeze them off. It is quicker and more effective than those medicated bandaids. Insist he do it. It will be cheaper too than the over-the-counter stuff.
Gary
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