Thursday, December 10, 2009

What a week ...


For those who follow me on Facebook, you'll know I've been whining all week about my blood pressure being high, feeling winded, and having headaches. I found out about my BP at a dentist appointment on Monday. It was something like 157/103 and the assistant was a little concerned. I blew it off thinking it might be because I hadn't eaten all day and had only drank some coffee. However, I continued to monitor it at home for another day and I was still getting those high numbers, even getting out of bed.

I went to my doctor yesterday to have it checked and it was still high. She put me on some meds to try to get it down. One concern is that I have a very small brain aneurysm that was discovered in 2004. It was found through an MRA at USC back when I was trying to figure out what was causing my headaches. Turns out the aneurysm wasn't related to the headaches. It was also very small, so it wasn't a huge concern. However, I was supposed to get it checked every 3 years or so. I was due for that in 2007, but never had it done because we had moved. But now with the HBP and my family history of stroke/heart attack, I need to have it checked again. I go in for an MRA tomorrow morning. Let's just hope the stupid thing hasn't gotten any bigger.

So, what does the above nativity have to do with this? I saw it at the drug store when I went to pick up my meds yesterday. I don't go into this store all that often, but every year at Christmas since moving here, I've found a cool nativity. None of them are all that fancy, and usually under $10, like this one was. It's about 6-inches tall and lights up. This picture was taken without a flash, so you can see how there is a little light at the top. I collect nativities and have over 60 of them, not including ornaments and such. With so many to set up each year, I'm really starting to appreciate the one-piece sets like this. So anyway, I figured if I was going to get medication for high blood pressure, then I was going to get this too. Hopefully, Rick won't read my blog today and say, "Huh?" I don't think he's seen it yet ...

10 comments:

  1. That is a pretty nativity Rena! I hope you're feeling a bit better today.

    Nancy

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  2. My thoughts will be with you tomorrow and I hope everything turns out okay....Hugs...

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  3. Good luck with the MRA tomorrow, Rena. Hopefully, it's just the stress of the holidays and nothing worse than that.

    Nice capture of the nativity, btw. I've never seen one-piece nativities before, cute. :)

    Gale

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  4. You will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow and everything will turn out just fine!

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  5. It's beautiful - very graceful. You're in my prayers, Rena.

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  6. Sending prayers your way, Rena. And that really a lovely nativity.

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  7. Will be thinking of you! Please keep us posted. I'll be worried otherwise. Love the picture. Very peaceful.

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  8. Thinking of you Rena...and hoping all goes well today with the MRA. Beautiful Nativity :)

    Neen

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  9. Sending lots of luck and healthy wishes your way Rena!!!

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  10. What a beautiful nativity Rena!

    I hope you are taking care of yourself! Hugs.

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