Just a "zebra" trying my best to live life to the fullest with EDS and POTS...and loving the ride.

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What NOT to Do

Written by Katie. Posted in Challenges

Don’t doctor’s offices know that they are not supposed to tell a patient who happens to be the biggest worry wart on the planet that they have their results back for a pretty major test but they can’t come in for a results appointment until April 28th? In Indiana?

I usually take things in stride pretty well, but come on! 

Five For Friday 3/25/11

Written by Katie. Posted in Five For Friday

1.  Medical Stuff:

  • Prolotherapy round 3 was Monday.
  • 2 Days of Home Rehab.
  • 1 Day of PT
  • It is official~I will be seeing Dr. Grubb’s NP for POTS on April 20th.  I received the packet this week.
  • I am loving my new compression stockings.
  • Pelvic clocks, glute retraining, scapular exercises, and the recumbent bike are my new BFFs.

Roses and Thorns Round 2

Written by Katie. Posted in About Me

Rose:  There are a lot of fun things coming up that I am looking forward to.

Thorn:  I have junk in my chest and my Asthma is flaring up.

Rose:  The sun is shining today after quite a few gloomy days.

Thorn:  Since my ribs hurt, my PT did not allow me to do elliptical or treadmill work today.

You Can be President Now!

Written by Katie. Posted in Family

Happy Birthday to the love of my life, Brad!  If there was a trophy for “husband of the year,” you would win it without a doubt!  I love you more everyday and thank my lucky stars that I found you to share my life with! You mean the world to me and I love you with all of my heart!

(I won’t reveal your age but the title may give it away 🙂