Apparently, it's time

Between Audrey and my health, I've been taking a break on all things home. Apparently, my hall bathroom felt the neglect and decided to do something about it.

Last month, I was taking a bath in there – I placed my foot on the tile and my foot went through the tile. Yep. My foot went through the tile and the backer board. Hello water damage.

A week after that, I came home to this:

Yep. That's the bathroom mirror that came unglued and shattered everywhere. Thankfully, no one was hurt.

Check out that wallpaper that was hiding behind the mirror!

It's hard to tell, but that wallpaper is actually reflective. So, it's been acting as a "mirror" for the time being.

After Brent's done with the bathroom tile, I figure this is the key time to give the bathroom a mini facelift. I'm tired of the light green paint color and want to switch it up. Right now, I'm leaning toward an emerald green. Oh decisions.

Audrey picture time!

 

 

I can't believe how big she's gotten. She's now rolling and grabbing and always wants to be doing something.

Brent, Audrey and I also went up to Omaha several weekends ago to meet our new nephew, Marcos. I can't wait until they start playing together!

Third times a charm (another health update)

I had my third-opinion appointment yesterday, and let's just say it was a major success. This was my first visit to a cardiologist where I didn't cry afterward and then mope around for the rest of the day.

Dr. M specializes in pregnancy and the heart. This includes women with my condition (post-partum/peri-partum cardio myopathy) as well as women with previous heart conditions who want to get pregnant and post-partum heart care. He was extremely informative, and Brent and I felt extremely at ease with him.

He also gave me the fabulous news that he thought I was doing great (even if my heart's ejection fraction is still extremely low). He said the fact that I was feeling good and being active, spoke volumes...and the best thing for PPCM is medical therapy and time.

Starting last night, my "medical therapy" changed. I'm on a new beta blocker (one that won't lower my blood pressure), this way I'll be able to steadily increase my dosage later on. My ace inhibitor has been doubled, and then I'm on a new medicine as well.

I'm excited for the change, and once again have optimism in my journey, which is definitely the best medicine.