Hey ladies! I apologize if I’ve kinda been MIA from the blog & social media these past few weeks. I had a bit of a health scare. I took my youngest son to the dentist, feeling not so hot. Then I felt it all coming on…. the black tunnel closing in around me. I know this feeling well. The last time I felt it, I was standing in the middle of baggage claim at the airport, next to a group of gorgeous football players… not my most attractive moment.
I pulled out and grabbed an old granola bar out of my purse and started to munch on it. It felt like gravel in my throat. I got up and helped myself to a glass of water….
Deep cleansing breaths. In through the nose, out through the mouth. Lean down… pretend to be looking for something in my purse (praying the blood would return to my brain).
This is not happening. No. Please no Lord, not here. Not in our pediatric dentist’s office, filled with anxiety filled kiddos already. Oh yes, this is all they need!
My heart started pounding and my ears were filling with thick silence.
I was running out of time.
Sigh, here we go.
I grabbed my son (age 8) and headed quickly to the back operatory room (filled with kids) and politely announced, “Um, Hi Dr. “P”, I apologize for the sudden drama, but I need to lie down immediately because I’m about to faint.”
Everything stopped. The doc, nurses, and hygentists jumped into action and led me into a private room. I laid horizontal on this small pediatric dentist chair and felt the blackness closing in.
My poor baby stood by watching, wide eyed in horror as mom laid there white as a sheet. The hygentists quickly took him away to go play on the iPads in the playroom (thank God!).
Something was different though compared to other times I’ve fainted. I felt horrible and unable to regain normalcy. My legs were shaking uncontrollably. Usually if I faint it is because of my crazy low blood pressure. I told them I’m notorious for low BP. When I was ever pregnant the nurses would be horrified because my BP would be like 90/60 (uber low). So they took my blood pressure…
My BP was CRAZY HIGH 156/95! That totally freaked me out even more. I couldn’t lift my head without starting to faint again. It took over an hour of sipping water and eating popsicles, before I was able to sit up. Of course hubs was nearly 3 hours away at a business meeting so my sweet friend Stephanie came to my rescue and babysat me all day.
For the first time ever though, I was scared about my health. I rarely ever get sick.
I will admit I’ve been very stressed lately. I’m doing a lot of free-lance writing for big brand’s websites, and dealing with 4 kids (ages 19, 15, 13, 8) and all the drama that comes with family life. Life has been going full steam 24/7 for a few months.
We mommies battle trying to be Super Mom, Super Wife, Super Blogger, Super Soccer Mom, Super Etc., etc., etc. We are moms, so naturally we don’t always put our needs before others and unfortunately this time, I ignored signals that my body was sending me, telling me that it needed a bit more attention and rest.
When I’m stressed, I don’t eat much. This time I ended up being very dehydrated and had very low blood sugar. After a day of super hydration, healthy eating, vitamins and tons of sleep, I felt much, much better. Appointments are made with my doc just to ensure nothing else is going on. 😉
I’m trying to take Elsa’s advice to “Let it Go” as far as stress is concerned ….
uhg… now that song won’t get out of my head.
I promise to deliver y’all some cool projects and giveaways coming very soon! I appreciate all your patience for a bit. Sand & Sisal isn’t going anywhere… it just needs a bit of a healthy tune up. 😉
Love you all!
KIM
I’m sorry for what your going through and hope you the best. Feel well soon. Let everthing go for now and rest. Summer
Take care of your health first, we’ll all still be here.
Feel better!
Gotta take care of you girl. Hope it’s nothing serious and your body is just trying to get your attention 🙂 Rest and take it easy!! I know it’s easier said than done, but sometimes NO helps a lot. lol 😉 Hugs!!
Oh my gosh! So scary! I have low BP too and have those episodes a lot…they’re so embarrassing but terrifying too. Mine were never as bad as the one you had though. So glad you’re okay! Hope it’s nothing serious. Take care of yourself, lady! Enjoy some you time. You deserve it. 🙂
glad you’re ok but that is pretty scary.
I don’t have to tell you to slow down do I?
Head to the Beach!!! Fresh air and sunshine will do you good. And, do not take your laptop or iPad or iPhone. You do not want sand in any of it.
Relax! Take care of your health. Go ahead and make those reservations for Memorial Day Weekend! Get out of the house and away from anyone that wants you to do something for them.
We are all here wishing you the best.
Wow Kim, that sounds very frightening. Glad you are feeling better.
Kim, forget about us and concentrate on your health. I pray for your good health and the well being of your family!
Oh my goodness! How scary for you! Sending you good, healthy,and happy vibes.
{big hugs}
~ Ashley
So glad that you were in a medical office and not driving or alone! Please try to rest and take care of yourself! Blog posts can wait until you have less on your plate.
Kim, your health is your number one priority and making a doctor appointment was a wise decision. In the meantime, rest, drink lots of fluids and concentrate on getting well.
Blessings to you and your family . . .
So glad you are okay! Everything else is important and good, but if you don’t take care of yourself, nothing else will function! I will be praying for you!
Be well. You & your family come first. Like Anele said, we’ll be here when YOU are ready 🙂
Please…….take care of yourself and go to your doctor….don’t wait. You have four children that depend on you and you need to put your health, front and center. Try to RELAX.I know, easy for me to say, but, life will go on and u need to slow down a bit. Let your children pitch in.
Been there and don’t want a repeat, ever. Your loyal people will wait for you and your better health.
Prayers work and they are on their way to you as we speak or read or type. Best to you and your family!
Please take care of yourself…….
Oh my goodness! Take care of YOU! We’ll be here when you get back. I’ll be saying some prayers for you, Kim!
maybe you need to go to moms and rest by the sea…no kids or hubs or dogs etc. you may be a grown adult but sometimes mommy love is needed and i am sure your wonderful mom would be happy to spoil you for a few days xx
The beach is definitely prescribed for you, dear girl. Head to that beautiful shoreline and stick your toes in the sand. That’s actually the heart of Sand and Sisal, right? We treasure you and hope that some relaxation will work its magic.
What a frightening experience! Sounds like a lot of R and R are in order–hope you can do just that. To do all that you do means looking after yourself first sometimes. Hard to do, I’m sure, without getting hit with a load of mother-guilt. Best wishes as you relax a bit and recover!
Ohmyword…that is so scary!! I’m so glad you’re okay, and listening to your body and slowing down!!! We aren’t going anywhere…take care of you, mama! xo
That is definitely a sign that you need time to breathe! Go and seek the things that give you peace – and if you need to remember to keep your blood sugar up, set an alarm. I do that when I’m stressed, or else I forget to eat…and the inevitable falling over happens.
Hi Kim hope you are feeling better. Rest, eat, and slow down…..
As my husband tells me all the time…..No Stress!!!!!!!!!
How scary! I know that “black tunnel” feeling all too well. Good for you for taking some time to rest. Like the others said, we will still be here when you are ready to come back! 🙂
Sending prayers and love your way, i hope they will get to the bottom of what is going on with you. I know stress is a killer.. Please take care and God Bless.