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Hematology Appointment – 7/19/2023

My Hematology appointment was at the Peninsula Cancer Institute & Infusion Center in Williamsburg. I arrived for my appointment, checked in, sat down for about 1 minute before I was called back by the phlebotomist. I was walked into the lab for a height and weight and then told to sit down in the chairContinue reading “Hematology Appointment – 7/19/2023”

TEE appointment – 7/17/2023

I was scheduled for my TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiography) appointment 7/17/2023 with Dr. Alexandra Wood. I received a text reminder on Saturday 7/15/2023 of the appointment with instructions. My appointment was scheduled for 12:30 pm with an arrival time of 10:30. A very late time for a fasting appointment but it is what it is. IContinue reading “TEE appointment – 7/17/2023”

Monroe Bay Winery

http://www.monroebaywine.com 4786 James Monroe Hwy, Colonial Beach, VA Monroe Bay Winery, located in Colonial Beach, VA is one of the most beautiful wineries that we have visited. Once you step inside the strawbale barn, you are met with elegance and a an instant feeling of relaxation. Monroe Bay Winery, offers in person tastings and toContinue reading “Monroe Bay Winery”

Cardiology Appointment – 6/27/2023

During my pregnancy I was having some heart issues which included Tachycardia and struggling to catch my breath at times with no activity this can be normal with pregnancy but something felt off about it) and it felt as if my heart stopped for a moment. Since I saw a cardiologist previously during my pregnancyContinue reading “Cardiology Appointment – 6/27/2023”

Repeat Lipid Panel – 6/14/2023

I went back to my Primary Care Physician’s office to have a lab only appointment to recheck my Lipid Panel. The phlebotomist is phenomenal. She listened to me when it came to my veins. I unfortunately have terrible veins and I am a very hard stick. She listened and hit my vein on the firstContinue reading “Repeat Lipid Panel – 6/14/2023”

Stroke Care – Visit with Primary Care Physician – 6/13/2023

I met with my PCP today for a follow up from my hospital visit. My PCP is amazing, as is her staff and she actually listens and provides quality care. My Doctor read over all of my hospital notes and she felt that it was not a Hemiplegic Migraine because the treatment that I receivedContinue reading “Stroke Care – Visit with Primary Care Physician – 6/13/2023”

Just in the “Nic of Time” I’m 36 years old and I had an Aborted Stroke – This is my story

Friday 6/9/2023, the day that changed my life! I worked from home Friday and felt a little off all day. Had symptoms of a sinus infection and took Tylenol Sinus hoping the symptoms would subside. Around 7 pm, I couldn’t feel my right foot. Then it traveled all the way up to my face. IContinue reading “Just in the “Nic of Time” I’m 36 years old and I had an Aborted Stroke – This is my story”

Smoke from Canada

It seems like the smoke from Canada is affecting much of the United States. I can say with 100% certainty that here in Virginia we are definitely dealing with the smoke. It isn’t as bad here as northern states but it is still pretty rough. The positive thing about the smoke is the amazing sunsetsContinue reading “Smoke from Canada”

Evening boat ride – 2/28/2023

Blake has the idea that he wants to get his boat out in the water once a month and with today being the last day of the month, he decided to go this evening. I skipped the gym and met him at the dock. His mom, Taylor and Gander were on the boat waiting forContinue reading “Evening boat ride – 2/28/2023”

Santa’s Nature Reserve 2022 – Virginia Living Museum

This is the first year I have taken the kids to the Virginia Living Museum for their Christmas event and I am going to be going yearly for the foreseeable future. The display was incredible. Entry to the event is with timed tickets which makes it a much more enjoyable experience as it is notContinue reading “Santa’s Nature Reserve 2022 – Virginia Living Museum”