you’re kidding right?
we have had such a rough time the last couple of years it is almost unbelievable. i usually hesitate to tell anyone everything because i feel like they won’t believe that much could happen to one couple. yes, it is that bad.
here is a quick run down of the main events only…
*i was diagnosed with PTSD as a result of many things in my past (that is a whole other story that i wont venture into today – you are very welcome)
*our house was broken into and my husband was attacked by the guy while he protected me. he was left with a huge gash in his arm and 16 stitches.
*i found out i had cancer and was subsequently fired from my job and left with no insurance.
*i was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis, but luckily my crohn’s disease went into remission.
*we got engaged and then found out i was pregnant due to the medications from my surgeries for the cancer canceling out my birth control.
*my husband was rushed to the ER and we found out he has type 1 diabetes. he stayed in the hospital a few days and now we are dealing with that for the rest of our lives.
*we got married and my husband had to drop out of college and get a job to support us, long story there.
*due to serious complications with my pregnancy, including preeclampsia, i spent three months in the hospital and our son was born prematurely and spent over a week in the NICU.
so, finally we are all home and happy. things should be settling down now, right? no.
i went to the doctor because i have been feeling so bad and having so much unbearable pain. when the doctor told me i tested positive for lupus and have to see a specialist i seriously wanted to ask him where ashton was hiding and where all of the cameras were hidden because it seemed so unbelievable that something else could happen to us.
but, alas, it is true and what can we do? nothing. just keep on living our lives and holding our heads up high, pushing through it and being thankful for the good things that we have. we cry sometimes, but more often we laugh about it all because we believe you can’t take life to seriously and we want to have fun while we are here.
Hey, honestly, after all that you have been through lupus should be a cake walk…seriously, I was diagnosed about 8 years ago after having been sick for years and years not knowing why. So, for me it was a blessing in disguise to finally know what was wrong with me. Keep looking up, and use whatever support system you have when ever you need it to get you through the bad days. But, just know that there will be good days in between the bad! There is always a silver lining some where!
yes, finally figuring it out is quite a relief, i told my husband when i went to the doctor that i didnt care what the diagnosis was, just that they found one and we could start trying to treat the pain and other symptoms.
You have had a terrible time of late! I hope that you and your family feel mentally and physically healthier into the future. Congrats on your baby too
awww, thanks stalkypoo!