'Random Life Events' Category
Dogs!
I mentioned in my earlier entry that we have dogs. On Thursday Michel brought home two dogs from the pound. This is the first dog. Her name is either Dr. Cane or Bagles depending on who you ask. She is a pure bred beagle and is about 3 years old. Michel [...]
A Weekend At Camp
Last night we dropped Mikey off at sleep away camp for the weekend. This is the same camp Mikey went to during the summer. They are running weekend camps throughout the off-season so we signed Mikey up for two weekends, this one and again in March. He seemed very excited to be [...]
The Birthday Diagnosis
Today is my 50th birthday. If you are a regular reader you will recall that I have been passing out every once in awhile and that I passed out about a month ago. You might recall that the electrophysiologist was not convinced that it was related to my heart and he wanted me to follow [...]
31 For 21 etc.
Random stuff:
I managed to complete more than 31 posts for Down syndrome Awareness month. I did 33 this year although I didn’t post every day. I did better last year when I did 44 posts but I’ll claim extenuating circumstances as October was a bit crazy.
I saw my regular doctor this past [...]EEG and Handsome Tom
The neurologist thought it would be fun for me to have a 24 hour EEG so there I am. I went to the testing office last night and spent about 45 minutes having all these electrodes glued to my head. It’s very uncomfortable but thanks to my Ambien I didn’t have any trouble [...]
Mikey’s School Picture
This year’s pictures came out fantastic. But then they come out fantastic every year!
Medical Results
I spoke to the doctor about my test results last night. Turns out that Michel and I were able to read an MRI after all. I have three herniated disks in my neck and that is causing the numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain in my hands. She said that you normally only [...]
My beautiful princess
We got Beth’s school pictures today. As you can see she is beautiful and loves Nightmare on Elm Street. She is smart and a good friend. Michel and I did a pretty darned good job.
Riding with Mikey
Mikey loves going for rides in the car. Saturday, after his recreation program at ACDS ended, he asked me to take him for a ride. Michel, Beth, and Nana all wanted something from McDonald’s so Mikey and I decided to drive to McDonald’s via the beach. It’s only a half hour out [...]
Tilt!
I had the tilt table test and although I didn’t pass out, the results were enough to convince the electrophysiologist, Dr. Beldner, that it was vasovagal related.
The test itself was pure torture. There really is nothing to the test other than standing for 45 minutes. My blood pressure and pulse were normal [...]
