Well That Explains It! {POTS Syndrome}

 

Finally, something that explains it, helps to understand so much about oneself.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

"Fainting", "Blank out"....  freaked people out when you would 'just drop' to the ground.  Doctor said it was the 'thump' of the landing that would 'restart' my heart. Good thing I was standing and not sitting when it would happen.  The word 'stroke' has echoed more than once in the doctors' offices over the years. ...

But that has never been the complete answer... Knowing my mother had heart issues, heart issues were only natural right? 

Answers bring comfort.

POTS is an abnormality of the involuntary nervous system. When a person stands ups, blood vessels will contract to combat the force of gravity and increase heart rate to keep blood pumping without any problems to the chest and head. When this contraction doesn’t happen, the heart can overcompensate and cause a spike in heart rate when it doesn’t necessarily need to. That alters blood flow to the brain. There are many symptoms which act as indicators for POTS. These can include: Dizziness, Palpitations, Shaking Chest Pain, Shortness of breath, Lapse in concentration, when getting up Fainting!

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is a condition where an unusually significant increase in heart rate accompanies the action of an individual going from lying to standing. It is a common form of autonomic dysregulation characterized as an excessive tachycardia upon standing in the presence of orthostatic intolerance. Current adult diagnostic criterion requires a heart rate increase of greater than or equal to 30 bpm within the initial 10 minutes of standing or head-up tilt (HUT) in the absence of orthostatic hypotension.

POTS predominantly affects premenopausal females between 15 and 50 years of age, manifesting with symptoms of fatigue, headache, palpitations, sleep disturbance, nausea and bloating.

Knowing - brings relief and understanding. That brings comfort.

Blessed by God

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Happy November!!

 It's time to start thinking about Christmas!! 
Not the decorations, and especially not the tree.

 But it is time to start the gift list and thinking about the 'what should I get {mom/dad}?? for a gift'? What do you get that special someone? How about the favorite co worker? volunteer that is always there when you need a hand..

Are you thinking ...
I want to make it special this year.

For my kids and grandkids they are going to benefit the work I've been doing for Tim and Timbers Photography. I asked everyone to send me some of their favorite all time photos and I've been putting them on mugs and things. I have to tell you it's been so much fun putting everyone's box together and thinking about what pictures should go on what for who.

Mind you I have a complete collection of my grandkids and great grandkids in my kitchen ensemble of coffee mugs for myself. I've finally started collecting for the kitchen. I've lost so much over the years. A table and chair set for fine dining has finally made it's way into my life. Not to mention the Tupperware that is stacking up! {Loving every bit of it}.  I've missed setting the table and sitting down to enjoy a good meal. I love food and I love enjoying the process of a meal, especially with company. { I had 4 kids and we always sat down to dinner before I had to leave for work}. I miss those days. Dirty dishes and all. 

Now let's talk about the new ceramic Christmas ornaments.... a way to keep those precious memories alive and enjoyed throughout the holidays. 

I've been looking and looking for a way to get family photos on ornaments for the tree. I've found cheap paper, some cardboard, but the ceramic... they were so so expensive to have made! I practically gave up until NOW.

Why, now - I have my own heat press, sublimation printer and new laptop. 
I found the ceramic blanks and ..... I've been going through the family photo box!!

The tree is going to look so BEAUTIFUL!! 

this year with everyone shining in the sparkling lights

along with all the flavors of candy canes.

I finally bought a new scrap book to put mine back together and add pages for the many babies we've had in the few years it's been slacking... It's still not complete, but I'm getting closer to the 'full family book'.  Need to find a few more scrap book supplies. Ordered what I thought was background sheets for the new pages and it turned out they were little, tiny 2-inch squares. LOL

Sometimes online ordering doesn't work out so well. I recently returned a box of shot glasses once I discovered they were NOT sublimationable. Another 2 dozen went out in a donation, they couldn't be returned. Learn as you go. Make sure to learn something from every experience so you don't make the same mistakes twice, or even three times! 

Well, it's up early for event tomorrow. Praying for a good day. Need to pay some bills and with Tim having surgery on the first and needing to pick up his prescriptions {That was a $110 co pay - ouch } We need a good day!! 

Blessed by God

Life's a gift @ the Bright side of the Barn

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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.