Michelle Landers

A gal with POTs and other Chronic Illnesses that wants to make the most out of life!

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Probably one of my favorites!!! #antlers #bow #tumblerdecal #littlerosesboutique

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#tumblerdecal #monogram #monogramit #monogrameverything #littlerosesboutique

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#tumblerdecal #personalized #personalizedcup #personalizeEverything #littlerosesboutique

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#Christmas items have been added to the Facebook page (link in bio). It's never to early to start shopping to save from having that last minute holiday stress!!!

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#shorthairdontcare #loveit #summerdays #trucklife #countrygal

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So a month ago I had decided to leap into a Direct Sales Company to help me make some money while I'm not really able to work, because of stupid POTs. The company I chose was Clever Container. It seems to me that a lot of people are decluttering their lives and becoming minimalistic and I'm ALL for that. The more simple life is, the better quality of life is. That's just my opinion, others are well entitled to their own. I had thought (and prayed) about this for probably a month or so, and then one day I just up and joined. A month after joining I realize that it was one of my best decisions. Right now, in my area, there aren't many consultants. I actually think it's only me in about a 100 mile radius that is active. My weekends are booked a month out (and some double and triple booked) I have several facebook parties going on, I've had one lady sign up under me (while I'm still in training myself!) And another lady wanting to have a party to see how it does before she signs up. This means in a month and a half I would have promoted TWICE in this business. All while working from comfortable clothes, my couch, between much needed naps. I don't have to call a boss to let them know that my POTs is bothering me and I won't be into work today or worry about getting Dr excuses (which doesn't mean a thing in Virginia) every time I have to run to the er or I'm back in the hospital due to my illness. Direct sales aren't for everyone. I fully understand that. When I saw the Clever Container catalog I fell in love with the product and that made all the difference. I love organization, I love cute and trendy things, I'm enthusiastic about this product. That's how I can be successful in what I do, and I plan to become very successful because this fits in with my crazy postie life;

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I absolutely hate waking up in freezing sweats. Not cold sweat, but FREEZING. it makes me want to cuss POTs or the medicine I'm on because of POTs. I've always despised being cold. So waking up cold puts me in a bad mood. Luckily, I can go back to sleep, and try this whole waking up thing, again.

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#braclet #anchor "The certain hope of our future salvation is an anchor to steady our souls while we wait on God in present storms." #infinity I will never stop pushing myself to be as independent as health wise possible. #wheretheresawilltheresaway self explanatory.

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Crazy #prayingmantis has stayed in the same spot all day. New family addition?

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#crafting my #destresser #familywillbetheonesthathurtyouthemost blasting the #pandoraradio

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Pots taking over my life!!!

So I have modeled certain things over my adult life and I do promotional modeling a lot. I even do social media directing for the companies that I promote. It is a fun job with good pay (usually). Well, I got offered a photo shoot for the month of August and I do a weekend of Promotional modeling (with some social media directing). I just tried on my bikini that I was going to wear during the shoot and by gosh I was just plain disgusted by myself. It isn’t that I let myself get this way either! IT WAS THE MEDS! I was put on gabapentin because they thought the other medicine I was on was causing my syncope. Well, it wasn’t and this was a med that had to be increased often in order to actually work. This medicine can make you gain weight and retain fluid. I had my dr change this med a couple weeks ago. I’m already down 5 pounds! I’m also on fludrocortisone for my POTs to help keep my blood pressure up. Well, obviously the causes me to retain fluid to keep sodium in my system. My life is working against me right now! So, now I am off the one medicine that has caused me to gain about 30 pounds since January (6 months) and I half my 0.1mg fludrocortisone now to try to not retain so much water weight. My bp and hr have been doing fine since I have done this, so no harm done in halving it, and if my vitals start to vary in a negative way then I will go back to taking it regularly.So during this weight gain, I have gained completely in my stomach and love handles area. I have got to tone up so that I can continue my part-time modeling. This Dysautonomia can be the devil! So tomorrow I start aqua zumba and on the days I don’t have that, I will be doing some at-home core exercises. I have a month to get back in shape so here is hoping that I am able to. Please send prayers and positive thoughts my way. Thanks!!!

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POTs

So, I have now been diagnosed with POTs. It is a dysautonomic syndrome that can cause people to pass out or feel close to it. It stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Basically when I stand up my blood pressure (bp) will bottom out and my heart rate (hr) ge midts really high to compensate and I pass out. It isn't fun, but I would like to inform others about my journey with it and hopefully help. Thanks! Michelle the potsey

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Really? My computer is so smart. Glad it reminded me #bdaygirl tomorrow

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Cashy's telling the neighbors "Go Gators!"

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Best purchase of the year so far!!! Yummm

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Cashy loves watching Mario just like his mommy!

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Cash says it's nap time and he's the boss :-)