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Since my TIA I have been on Coumadin. It is a blood thinner- and a fabulous way to see just how klutzy I am. Really no on needs to know how many times I run into things. It is just sad. Bruises are not sexy.
Anyway Coumadin is a PITA. Every week I have to get my blood tested to check my INR. One week I am too high the next week to low. Apparently every medicine in the world impacts Coumadin levels. So if I have to go on prednisone for example- for asthma- my INR (clotting factor) drops too low which means that I need to increase my Coumadin dose. Trouble is- Prednisone is dosed on a taper so as my Prednisone dose goes down I have to balance it with the Coumadin. This is not even with dealing with diet issues! Obnoxious. This is for life- I will be on Coumadin (or other blood thinner forever).
So my dose changes every week. Sometimes more than once a week. Then there are different doses every day, which is a pain to remember.
Coumadin is definitely preferable to another clot, but it is still pretty annoying
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Pixie gets stitches
Monday, February 11, 2013
In this episode of "What on Earth is going to go wrong next" Pixie gets stitches.
My kids are active players. Pixie got a mini trampoline just so she can get her fill of bouncing in. The child loves to bounce...and run..
Which is how this story begins. Pixie was playing dress up with Peas. They were being princesses-- warrior princesses to be exact and there was some kerfuffle involving a polar bear and a kite (I have no idea... they have great imaginations). Pixie came tearing around the corner into the dining room and *thwack* right into the table. Just above her right eye. There was blood everywhere.
*crap* I yelled for Husband- tried to detach LittleDude who was enjoying a milky delicious snack and went to put him down. Pretty quickly it was apparent that she would need to be sewn back together- dermabond would not cut it for this cut (see what I did there???).
OF course it was right when I needed to get the big kids. Thank Heavens a neighbor could get them and keep them until we got back.
Peas new we were serious when we told her to get dressed right away so we could go to the doctor.
While we were driving I held pressure on Pixie's head and Peas prayed- if you have never heard a 4 year old's earnest prayers- you should they are the best.
Pixie was amazingly brave and wanted her big sister to hold her hand. She did not fuss or cry at all when she was sewn up.
My kids are active players. Pixie got a mini trampoline just so she can get her fill of bouncing in. The child loves to bounce...and run..
Which is how this story begins. Pixie was playing dress up with Peas. They were being princesses-- warrior princesses to be exact and there was some kerfuffle involving a polar bear and a kite (I have no idea... they have great imaginations). Pixie came tearing around the corner into the dining room and *thwack* right into the table. Just above her right eye. There was blood everywhere.
*crap* I yelled for Husband- tried to detach LittleDude who was enjoying a milky delicious snack and went to put him down. Pretty quickly it was apparent that she would need to be sewn back together- dermabond would not cut it for this cut (see what I did there???).
OF course it was right when I needed to get the big kids. Thank Heavens a neighbor could get them and keep them until we got back.
Peas new we were serious when we told her to get dressed right away so we could go to the doctor.
While we were driving I held pressure on Pixie's head and Peas prayed- if you have never heard a 4 year old's earnest prayers- you should they are the best.
Pixie was amazingly brave and wanted her big sister to hold her hand. She did not fuss or cry at all when she was sewn up.
5 reasons to give blood
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Please Please Please give blood.
I have spent the past few days receiving blood. My kidney stent was causing me to loose a lot of blood that put me in a dangerous situation. Thanks to some generous people quite literally giving themselves, I am okay.
1. You don't have to die. Almost everyone I talk to is an Organ Donor, and you have to actually die (usually) to give your organs, blood... all you need is a few hours. However, not many people give blood.
2. It is almost painless, one needle stick. Just one.
3. You get some yummy treats- after you give blood you get to have some great treats- and a good excuse to indulge.
4. You will be a hero. Literally. Blood donors save lives.
5. It is one way to give that doesn't cost a thing.
For obvious reasons I can't give blood right now. But I will again as soon as am I am able. Please give blood, you never know when you- or a loved one will need it. I certainly did not expect to need blood this week, but I did. I am so thankful it was available for me.
1. You don't have to die. Almost everyone I talk to is an Organ Donor, and you have to actually die (usually) to give your organs, blood... all you need is a few hours. However, not many people give blood.
2. It is almost painless, one needle stick. Just one.
3. You get some yummy treats- after you give blood you get to have some great treats- and a good excuse to indulge.
4. You will be a hero. Literally. Blood donors save lives.
5. It is one way to give that doesn't cost a thing.
For obvious reasons I can't give blood right now. But I will again as soon as am I am able. Please give blood, you never know when you- or a loved one will need it. I certainly did not expect to need blood this week, but I did. I am so thankful it was available for me.
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