Hello dear friends....this is my second attempt at an update. I had one done and I lost it! UGH! I wanted to give you a quick update on things here and also thank you for the many emails and prayers. The picture above is Emmie and her best friend Kenzie.
EMMIE: We took her to the doctor this week. They checked her sugar and iron levels which seemed to be fine. They also performed and inner ear test. That also seemed to be fine. We brought her back the next day to have a blood draw. She needed to take an anxiety pill before this because she just does not handle this very well. The lab tech was excellent and she got blood on the first try. When we attempted this last March, they got nothing with 3 attempts. So needless to say Emmie was a wreck. She got through it like a champ. We are waiting for those results and they also have her scheduled for an Eco Gram to check her heart. She also got the "ok" to go to soccer camp on Sunday which I was NOT happy about. (as a Mother) However, this camp is at Hope College which is substantially closer to us then the Uof M. So we have not really figured out yet why she has passed out, so we just carry on until more of the test results become clear.
MYSELF: I have Arthritis. Lovely! 41, and I have Arthritis! I start PT next week and I also have been told that the food I consume may very well trigger the inflammation! So, when reading the food I can eat vs. the food I shouldn't eat......why don't you just come and kill me now! Seriously.......it will be a total and complete change. This morning for breakfast, I had tuna, an apple and a few almonds???? What the dilly?????? I am heading out to the grocery store in a few to get some of the things I need as I really am not stocked with these "oh so delicious items" in my house! . ~sigh~ I am also taking some different herbal things to try and help with the pain as well. Also twice a day I am to drink this medical food drink. I can hardly wait.....so....thank you again for all your kind words of encouragement. When I hear about Emmie's blood work I will be sure to let you know.
Enjoy your weekend......
Hugs,
S*
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So happy to read an update on you and Emmie. I wish they would give you some idea what is going on with her but hopefully they will figure it out soon. Glad she had a good 'sticker' for the blood draw : )
I hope your new meds and diet help you. Yeah, that breakfast was not my ideal either LOL
Hang in there and know you are in our constant prayers
{{HUGS}}
So happy to read an update on you and Emmie. I wish they would give you some idea what is going on with her but hopefully they will figure it out soon. Glad she had a good 'sticker' for the blood draw : )
I hope your new meds and diet help you. Yeah, that breakfast was not my ideal either LOL
Hang in there and know you are in our constant prayers
{{HUGS}}
Stef, So glad the tests came back OK. Still concerned here. Hope the Echo is good but also hoping they find a reason for the fainting spells. Greet Emmie for us.
As for your new diet, well, YUCK! but if it helps, it will be worth it. You just need to retrain your taste buds. ;)
Thank you for the update. The diet does NOT sound fun. Sorry, kiddo. Continue to keep us posted on Emmie.
Hugs.
Thanks for updating us Steffie. I'll continue to pray for Emmie that these episodes don't point to anything serious. My first thought was actually maybe a heart arrhythmia so I'm happy they are doing the echocardiogram.
SO sorry about the arthritis. I have it now in my thumbs and have trouble OPENING stuff (makes me feel like I'm 80). And I'll be 41 in a few months. Sounds like yours will take a bit more out of you in terms of therapy and diet. Hope it all gets you feeling better very soon though!
Thanks for the update...
Glad to hear that Emmie's test came back okay... I wonder if it is the heat and all her physical activity... that could do it.not drinking enough water... And for you... I feel for you on the tuna,almond and apples for breakfast... YUMMY... you will both me in my thoughts and prayers... Love ya girly...
HUGS...
I am so glad that, so far, Emmie's tests are normal.....we'll still be praying here for the ECHO to be normal as well....and that the fainting spells are a thing of the past!
Well, I am so sorry that you have joined my arthritis club! Bless your heart...I feel your pain~ literally!
'Got lots of that little stinker in my body...and it is no fun most of the time.....but the meds I take are amazing...and help alleviate most of the inflammation and subsequent pain associated therein!
I'd be happy to share with you privately...(email me).
I'll certainly be keeping you close in my thoughts....and covered in prayer as you regroup and handle these new and unexpected health issues.
You are such a strong woman whose inner strength comes from our precious Heavenly Father....and there is absolutely NOTHING that you and HE can't handle, together!!!!
Rest in Him ...lean into Him....He'll always, always catch you!!!!
Love you, my sweet friend!
Denise
Hope the blood test for E comes back ok. Thanks for the upddate.
Hope you figure out the food thang as well. If you feel like giving Herbalife a try, let me know. It's my feel good drug. ;0)
Wanted to let you know that we have been lifting you and Emmie up to the Lord this week! Hoping you can feel the strength of our prayers and know that God is aware of all your needs and hears you!
Love and hugs......
I'll continue to pray for Emmie, as you await the blood test and echo results. I'm sorry to hear you have arthritis, but am glad they were able to pinpoint the problem so that you can start treating it. I would not do well with that diet. I pray you find what works!
Praying for results from Emmie's tests. So sorry to hear about the arthritis...Yuck! Praying for you also my friend.
I will continue to keep both of you guys in my prayers!! I hope you both get back to normal soon :)
So far so good....let's hope the blood work comes back OK!
Sorry to hear about the arthritis....hopefully the PT will help tremendously...I have heard good things!
Keep us posted
Lisa
I really hope they can find out what on earth is going on with Emmie! Low blood pressure?
And I sort of get the arthritis thing....I have arthritis in my foot and I'm 35!!!!!!This getting old thing sucks.
Thanks so much for the updates.I will continue to keep Emmie in my prayers.
As for you.... suck to get old.
Sorry i just had to say that!!!I know all about the aches and pains.I've had it in my knees for years and sometimes suspect it to be in my back as well.One good thing.....you will be able to predict weather better then the weathermen can.
Seriously, I do hope you can find some relirf from all the pain you have had.Having pain all the time is no fun.
Hugs and best wishes.
Brian
Oh Steffie...I'm just catching up on your blog...I am so sorry to hear about both you and Emmie. I will be saying some MAJOR prayers for her!! I'm glad you have a diagnosis and can treat your issues. I'd be interested to hear what type of foods they are suggesting that you eat.
I'm still having problems veiwing your blog, but I have been copying and pasting them and then I can read them.
You have so much on your plate right now my friend! I'm excited that you have found a waiting child. You are one amazing momma!!!
I am glad to hear that all of the tests look good for Emmie. I really don't think she should go to soccer camp as it is way too hot right now and I think she may have suffered from heat exhaustion before. But I am not the doctor.
I am sorry to hear that you have arthritis. I have heard that they have been coming up with some very good medications for it, so hopefully you will be able to find something to stop the continuous pain.
So glad to read an update! I'm thinking and praying for you my dear friend.{{{{hug}}}}}
I hope they are able to ease your pain. Arthritis is so painful : (
thank you for the update, I pray you can find some natural things that help you.
I certainly continue to pray for Emmie.
Love
C
well, i am still worried about Emmie, so keep me posted ... Tuna for breakfast ... YUMMY .... will stock up for your trip to TN
Stef, I haven't been blogging recently as my business has been keeping me on my toes. I read a few of your posts this evening and felt bad that I had not kept up. I sure hope they can find out what is going on with Em as I know this is a big concern.
When will you get your MRI results? I hope you will get the necessary treatments to feel better soon.
As I read your posts about adoption I look back over our journey too, and sometimes it is best just to let go and let God. This situation is completely out of our control and the more we think we can change things the more it creates sadness in our lives. The unknown timetable is there for a reason and we don't always need the answers other than "not now". You may have some healing to do before you can be the mother you wish to be for the little ones in your life. God may be calling you to rest. Look at Sarah, she was in her nineties when she became a mom (for the first time). I'm almost there with her, well a little over half way there! Be good to yourself. You are worth it.
Steffie,
I have been thinking of you lots. Take good care of you.
Lea
xo
Oh man - don't tell me that means NO computers!!! That would be sad!! :) Praying for you and Emmie - please do keep us posted.
Thank you for updating us. Praying for you all...this surely isn't fun! Praying for healing, patience, etc. Blessings to you and your family-
Andie
Thinking of you guys. Hope for good results.
Hey Stef,
I am sorry you're going through this.
I was really bummed I didn't get to see you today at church, but I saw Emmie and Sophia!
Lauren went right to Sophia like she remembered her, it was so funny.
Then...Lauren said it was her birthday and Sophia said it was going to be her birthday but the teacher misunderstood so the whole class sang "Happy Birthday" to both of them and afterward Sophia announced to them that it's not her birthday- it was great!!
I'm praying for ya,
Sue
It was so great to see an update listed on your blog (I was getting a little worried)...and I guess I can say so far it is good news on Emmie (I am praying that the blood work comes back clear). And as for yourself...I guess with the arthritis...at least now you know what it is and how to help it.
Hope you are having a great weekend!!!
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.... Hope everything comes back clear with Emmie... As for the arthritis hope the new diet helps you feel better...
Hugs to you...
I'm glad to have up dates on the health issues!! I'm glad Emmie has passed all her tests!!
As far as you go.... GRRRRRRR Don't you hate it when they tell you what to eat and NOT eat????? I hope you get better with the new diet!
Debbie
I do hope you get some answers regarding Emmie...I'm sure this not-knowing is so hard on you. I'll continue to lift ya'll up in prayer.
Sorry to hear about your arthritis...and MORE sorry to hear that you have to change your whole diet around. Yuck.
I'd love to chat this week...maybe we can find some time to fit in a phone conversation!?
Stef,
Glad to hear an update and I am so happy that all of the tests have come back with good news so far. I know that is a relief, but also leaves you wondering what IS going on.
Sorry about the arthritis....the diet sounds no fun...but hopefully will bring you some relief from the pain!
Hang in there....
Steffie,
I had trouble reading this post...the background stays red on my computer for some reason but I did read that you need to change foods and that you have arthritis. i am sorry. I think you should DEFINITELY get that Zyflamned!!!! It will help immensely. you need to eat food that don't cause inflammation. I do the same thing. I wish you the best and yo know where to find m if you need help friend. I am praying for Emmie.
Kim
I pray you get good news about Emmie soon....
Hope your new healthy diet has you feeling pain free soon.
Sounds like you all need a break fright about now... I hope she feels better and that the test give you some answer's...
Wendy
Hi, I found your site through another. I was reading the update about your daughter passing out. My daughter has something called "dysautonomia" (POTS) postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. It just made me think about that. I'll keep her in my prayers.
Take care, Sherri
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