Tired but hanging in....

So much has happened. After trying to find out the cause of my abdominal pain, we found I have an inflamed gallbladder. Two weeks ago, we removed it. I was starting to get better...

And then a pain and extreme numbness was present on my left hand. I made an appointment for my endocrinologist (I have diabetic neuropathy and thought this was related). My fiancée and I were almost there when the numbness spread to my left side and my speech became very slow at times (think gabby Gifford or Diane Rehm.) my left side of my face went limp. We went straight to the er. They did tests and no stroke or heart attack so I need to see a neurologist. So I I got sent to another hospital to be admitted and was sent to their er. The er was packed. I spent 3 hours in a bed in the hall of the er. The er dr redid my MRI and said no stroke. He sent me home saying it could wait. Many friends have been shocked of this fact... So I went to my pcp who was shocked as well that I wasn't admitted. She is getting me into a neurologist as well. I now have a resting tremor in my left side. Lots of pain. Walking is not fun sometimes. We take so much for granted. Some days are better than others. The good thing is I have a good team on my side and I am so blessed.

I'm still here

I'm here, albeit exhausted... I have been pretty sick. We are still sorting it out. So more doctors and such. God is good. Dave is amazing. I am very happy to have him in my life. The wedding day is getting closer and closer . I picked out the dress so that's exciting as well. I hope to write more soon.

I got my ring 8)

I got a claddagh ring and I adore it 8). Very simple, but then I'm pretty simple, in a goofy, eccentric way. I'm also full of oxymorons. We are still working on the date, but next Mayish looks to be it. Rather small to most people's view. I'm so blessed 8) Our family is awesome.

It's official sort of 8D

Dave and I are engaged.

I don't have a ring yet.

There's no uber romantic story of said event, as we have been talking about it.

Having said that, I am so excited now that it's official 8D.

We are looking at  next year, possibly at a place that is dear to my heart, since my parents aren't here. We want them to feel like they are here in some aspect 8).

It's going to be small, and I think i know what kind of dress i want. Something relatively simple, but vintage... since that's me 8D.

love

Love is such an interesting entity.

Dave and I keep getting to points where we can't imagine being stronger, and then we surpass it.

I'm going through some medical issues. if you want to know more, our health blog I previously posted about will fill you in. He is so amazing. He is helping me every single step of the way. I am forever grateful...

I keep making mistakes in my typing. Pain killers and a lack of sleep will do it.... The pain has been severe, but all will be ok... I just want to find out what's wrong.... really badly, truthfully...

It bothers me that all er doctors do is mask the symptoms, but i digress...


I believe in love. I have found the man I want to marry, and I am so blessed. He means so much to me. I am forever grateful that he is in my life.

Thank you Red Lobster Cheddar biscuits. PS, I miss you

Hehe, I love Red Lobster's Cheddar biscuits. We went to red lobster the other day and I gorged myself on gluten. Dave and I have been sorting out a possible trigger. I have tried to go gluten free in the past and it did help me feel better, but now, we think that Celiac's disease is a distinct possibility... Gulp. After eating those evil wonderful morsels, I was soooo very sick. Dave mentioned Celiac's and we started researching. There is a definite link between Type 1 diabetes and Celiac's Disease. 5-10 percent of those with T1D have the latter. So, I am a week without any gluten, and I feel better. Darn. We will be testing for Celiac's when I go to my doctor next, as I have already contacted her about it.


So, I am glad to have enjoyed those beautiful morsels of evil one last time before I must be really really good.

On an awesome note, we tried the Mellow Mushroom the other day. I have been wanting to try it for a year, and it was so amazingly awesome.

Dave is trying his best to show me I'm not missing anything with the gluten free foods... and i am forever thankful for him for that. He is going to try to replicate a honey butter chicken biscuit for me.... Whataburger's evil...

Feeling down

This week has been emotionally difficult. I am really struggling with staying happy through the diabetes. It's been so rough. I have good people around  me, but I had to break down. I cried more this week than I have this year I think... It's a good thing, but wow, i'm tired 8/ God is good and we can do this together.