Stressin' out a bit...

[jemsister]

The Epileptologist at the epilepsy center I am going to finally wants to see me--I am scheduled for a consult on the 16th already, way sooner than I expected. So that's all great and everything. But the timing is nuts, because a family member is having a heart catheter put in on Friday, and will be unable to lift or cough or do anything, and after that she will have open heart surgery to remove a benign tumor. I really need to be there for her--we are very close. But at the same time, I rely on her a lot, especially for doctor appointments and stuff. All of this happening at the same time is freaking me out a little, I'm not sure how it's all going to work. =/ My mom has offered to come up (3 hour drive) to watch the kids on the 16th so that Hubby can come in with me for the consult. But after that, I don't know what's going to happen. Meanwhile, I need to see this neurologist again because he still won't write me a prescription for the new med I am on, so I am forced to go back in every three weeks. Which totally sucks. I'm going to have to call them and see if I can cancel the appointment and have a prescription called in or something. Ugh.

 

[C0urt]

you only stress, as much as you allow yourself to.

Unless it will kill you or someone else important to you. Do not worry about it. Instead find a way find a way to solve the problem. If you can't do that.

Do not worry about it. It is obviously not important.

Your life is more important than. And should be lived happier than that

 

[jemsister]

Thanks, Court. I'm trying very much not to stress out, but the stress won today. On top of the stress I didn't sleep all night because of a fussy toddler, then I was exhausted and stressed and just not feeling well all day. So when my son whacked his head (not serious, just usual kid stuff) and caused a big ruckus in the aftermath of that, it pushed me over the edge into seizure despite all the meds I'm on. But I did manage to confirm with my mom that she will come to be with the kids on the day of the appointment. I also misunderstood--it's a arterial catheterization procedure to put stents in--if she needs them--and then also see everything and take care of anything they can during the a-cath. The open heart surgery will follow. Her hubby will be taking time off work to be her caretaker, so I will focus mostly on extra things like cleaning and cooking.

I am more or less looking forward to my appt with the specialist. Hoping he will have some good insight and give me a little more direction than just the whole more-pills/less-pills roller coaster I've been on the last several months. And I am very glad Hubs can come in with me and give the Epi his take on it.

I am just so dopey feeling with all these pills--I feel half asleep constantly.