by Tammy | Oct 21, 2023 | 3 - Daily Living
I had just spent the past 6 days on a Norwegian cruise ship with my Mom, sister, and her family. We had an amazing time, but one of the kids was sick when we left. By day 4, everyone was sick (with a head cold) except me and my brother in law.
We were having our last buffet dinner on our Alaska cruise. It was an amazing time, despite everyone getting sick. I was full of energy as I went to get a plate of food. I actually felt like dancing. As I was walking back to the table I started to feel exhausted. I could feel my eyes getting heavy, and my feet were starting to drag. By the time I reached the table, I was completely spent and had barely enough energy to put my plate on the table.
I couldn’t get to my seat so I tried to sit down against a wall. I misjudged and crashed down into the railing with my hip. It only lasted less than a minute, but my sister and her husband were there and reassured those around that I was ok. As I came out, my energy returned and I felt as full of energy as I did before.
My hip hurt quite a bit, but I didn’t realize how hard I hit until the next day when I found a huge bruise while I was in the shower.
I am normally better at getting myself down, but it had been so long since my last episode that I really didn’t think it was going to happen.
by Tammy | Jun 13, 2015 | 3 - Daily Living
Last night I slept right through without getting up even once. I had a good sleep but I still did not want to get out of bed. An hour later I had a blueberry muffin and hot chocolate from tim Hortons. In the car my husband noticed my eyes were getting heavy. Then I went into a full episode that lasted 5-10 minutes.
A couple hours later we were getting family photos at my Grandparents’ anniversary event. I had another episode between photos that lasted a couple minutes. Later that day I was tired but I did not have any more episodes.
by Tammy | May 21, 2015 | 3 - Daily Living
This was my first day home alone. I got up at 7:00am to see my oldest son off to the school track meet. I was tired but tried to stay up and tidy the house. Around 9:30am I had an episode that lasted about 10 minutes.
A friend stopped by for a visit which was great. We had tea and chatted for a while. I had another short episode while she was over. My daughter came home at lunch and after she went back to school my husband came home early so we could go see our son compete in his District Track Meet. We got there a bit late on a hot and sunny day. I had to walk very quickly to make it in time. When we arrived we saw friends at the gate so I stood at the fence with them.
A few moments later I had another episode. I laid down just in time. I was able to open my eyes after a few seconds and talk but it took about 5 minutes before I could move my toes again. My friend helped explain to people that I wasn’t dehydrated and that I was alright but everyone nearby was very helpful.
This was my last daily episode. Throughout June and most of July I had very few episodes and was able to get back into normal routines. I took the kids on bike rides, spent time at the lake, went swimming and hiking. The only thing I did not do was drive.
by Tammy | May 18, 2015 | 3 - Daily Living
My parents brought the kids home today and decided to spend the week with us. It was so nice to see everyone. I forgot how much energy the kids had! I had to rest a lot but it was great to spend time with the family in our own home. I mostly stayed on the couch but things were finally starting to feel more normal.
It was really nice having Mom and Dad around to help take care of the kids and myself. I am very lucky to be surrounded by amazing family and friends.
by Tammy | May 17, 2015 | 3 - Daily Living
Today, my husband went outside to do some yard work. I thought I could water the school’s potato plants in our driveway. I got about halfway through watering when I felt my body getting heavy. I was able to get myself down before having an episode. My husband calmly mowed the front yard until a neighbour came running over and asked if she should call an ambulance. My husband assured her I was fine and told her not to worry. A few minutes later I was able to move again. I took a short break then finished watering the plants.
That night my husband and I decided to go to Costco to get some wings for dinner but I had another episode in the car so he decided to go to KFC and take it hoe instead so he wouldn’t have to worry about me in the store.
by Tammy | May 15, 2015 | 3 - Daily Living
The kids went to stay with Grandma and Grandpa for the long weekend which gave me a quiet transition back home. Today I spent much of the day sleeping in my own bed. I also enjoyed finally being allowed to have a bath in my nice tub.
