March 10, 2009
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My thoughts today.
I have decided that I do not really like the time change when we loose an hour. Not because of the lost hor, not because my son sleeps until 7 instead of 6 am but because he stays up until 9pm! I like having an hour or two to myself at night. I is my down time. I also hate that the sun is out when he finally goes to bed, of course that will happen more often as summer gets closer. Oh well, what we have to suffer in order to save energy...
As many of you know, we want to move...the sooner the better. But sooner does not seem to be happening. That is okay, I know that things happen for a reason so I figure it will happen when it is suppose to. That being said, Bob asked me last night if I wanted to move to Minot, South Dakota....NO!!!!! I will live here in Abilene the rest of my life in order to stay away from that bitter cold state! That is what is going to happen to us, I just know it. We want to move so bad, that if we are not careful, we are going to end up in a place that is actually "worse" than here. Not that here is bad, as I have said, it just isn't a place I want to be living in.
Today I have to go to the doctors. It is for a follow up on my blood pressure. Most of my life I have had issues with blood pressure. First time I was told I had high blood pressure I was 9. 9! Can you believe that? I was not over weight or anything like that. Nothing was done and never heard about it again until I was 18 and since then I have always had issues with it. I have been on medication since I was in my 20's. Here is the bad thing about being in the military system. You never keep the same doctor for to long. We would get my BP under control and then a new doc would come in and want to change the meds. One time my bp was really low, lowest it had been in a long time, so the doc decided to take me off the meds completely, he was my new doc. I told him this was not a good idea because it would sky rocket again. It did ,so had to start all over...new meds and then a new doctor. Since then it has never been back to normal! What really bugs me is that right now the doc I have had for about 2 years still has not gotten it under control. I really like this doctor. I know that right now I am over weight and I am sure that it plays a part in all this. But I have lost weight , been much smaller than I am now and still have had high blood pressure. So today I go in knowing that this will probably be the last time I see him since he is leaving soon....knowing it is still high. I am tired of "playing" with the medications, trying this or that...I want to know what is causing this and fix it. I don't believe that weight is the main cause of this problem...it is in my family so genetics do play a part here...but seriously, why can't we get my BP down? So frustrating. Maybe it is my age but I am tired of just a quick fix, I want a permanent fix for all my problems that I have. I am tired of worrying about my health. Just fix it!
Well I need to go and entertain Jake. Bob is working horrible hours...4pm to 2am so it is my job to keep Jake quiet in the morning. Jake is pretty good about being quiet. He seems to understand that dad needs his sleep. Will be back later.
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I have BP prblems too....last year I had so many side effects from the BP meds they kept trying, but finally found one that has worked well past 9 months or so (Lopressor)...but I have to have one that also slows my heart rate because it was so fast. Last year when I had my surgery, my BP skyrocketed, but that was understandable, I was scared about surgery...anyway, the surgeon changed my BP meds....well, my primary care physician was not happy about that & changed me back...I was ready to strangle them both!!
I know how it is trying to keep a little boy quiet during the day...my grandson stays with us weekdays & my hubby sleeps days & works nights.....sometimes it isn't easy is it keeping a small child quieted down...especially little boys...I told hubby he could just sleep with ear plugs ...LOL..
Enjoy your day....hope you get to move somewhere you will feel good about it.....
:sunny:Kim, hang in there. I kow the Blood Pressure thing can be fraustrating. I am sure doctors have all told you things to do to help besides lowering your weight like cut back on salt, etc.. Also, blueberries and almonds are supposed to be a good source of natural foods to help lower you BP naturally. Mom used to fight blood pressure issues all the time, and she had the same doctor for years. I think it has to do with our bodies make up. Hopefully, it will get better. Give the boys (Bob and Jake) a kiss from me...Hang in there!!
My co-worker is skinny as a rail and has horrible blood pressure problems. Weight doesn't necessarily have anything to do with it. I think stress has the most to do with it, but I'm not a doctor so what do I know? Maybe your higher blood pressure is just "normal" for you, just like some people always have low blood pressure. I hope you get your move decision settled soon, that will help reduce a lot of stress for you for sure!
I love the time change...but I totally understand why you do not!
I was born in Abilene, but didn't live there long. My dad was in the Air Force. I don't blame you on not wanting to live there! But no, South Dakota...ugh! Of course, I am one to talk now living in Wisconsin! lol...but I do love it here and I am a southern girl for sure!
I take Cozaar for high blood pressure. I have been on in it about 12 yrs. now. but once you get the dose figured out, you need to leave it alone. I feel for you having to deal with so many docs & military at that.
I have friends who have high blood pressure... I think it's just inherited. Mine is low, my mom's is low, and my sister's are both low. Mine is usually like 100/50. Crazy! Doctors can be so frustrating!
Are you and Suzanna still walking? If so, I want to walk with you. I need some motivation! I was doing well exercising but then I stopped.
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