Mothering Mommy

Following the news of the abnormal MRI result and hearing the term Autoimmune Disease , as a possibility, I did what any rational person would do, I went to Google. Let me be the first to say that sometimes when you hear certain terms and get results from a doctor that might be a little scary, going to Google can make you loose sleep, this was not one of those times. With copies of results and focused memory, Google was very very helpful. Especially in terms of how to prepare for what was to come next....The Neurologist. THE NEUROLOGIST As I walked into the Neurologist office, my stomach felt like it was doing summer salts and my heart seemed to be racing. Thankfully, when the specialist walked in he had the most calming demeanor and energy about him that screamed positivity. He  went over the result with me and immediately ruled out Multiple Sclerosis (M.S) , judging from the white matter lesions on my MRI Images. Can I tell you I breathed for the first time, just in that m...

Hey! I am so loving being back and blogging. I appreciate all the love and taking a minute out to say "Thank you!" So for all that follow, there was a period of time where I was completely M.I.A and for good reason. Life filled my plate with every and anything possible, it all was just way too much. I am usually one to breathe a positive spin on all life has to offer, but let me say this as honestly as I can. Life, whether you are a parent or not can throw some situations at you that make it impossible to laugh, find the joy or be positive in the moment, and it is O.K to cry, to scream, to wonder why.  It is O.K to feel that moment. NO ORDINARY NIGHT That Friday afternoon was like any other. I spent the day in the park with my daughter and we had a blast, as usually. The evening, I made dinner, did bedtime and began writing. All my normal. I went to bed at 2 a.m and fell right to sleep. Then around 3 a.m I jumped out of my sleep and right off the bed, soaked in s...