This cat. Am I right? The way she sprawls out on the couch makes me positive that she thinks she owns the place. What a life.
After my failed turkey chili mac the other day, I needed a culinary win. I tossed a batch of chicken noodle soup together today and it didn’t disappoint. Such a perfect meal for a cool, rainy day. Anyone who doesn’t use a crock pot is really missing out.
I had a 24-week telehealth appointment with my doctor today and it went well. The first question she asked was whether I’ve been monitoring my blood pressure at home. Another doctor at the practice mentioned back in august that I might wanna get an at-home cuff just to be on the safe side, and I’m extra glad I did now.
I get ridiculously nervous going to the doctor. I don’t know why. I’ve had a history of fainting when there’s a blood draw involved, and thank god I seem to have graduated out of that phase of my life. I’ve had plenty of blood taken since being pregnant, and last year as well with my miscarriage. That was the first blood draw where I didn’t faint in yeaaars and years. I don’t think I’ve actually spoken about the miscarriage here publicly. Hmph. I don’t think it’s something people should be ashamed or embarrassed to talk about, so. There ya have it.
Anyhow. My BP is always, always elevated when I’m at the doctor. Usually 130-something over 80/90-something. But at home, it’s been in the realm of normal. Low 120s/70s. So she thinks it’s just white coat syndrome and gave me thresholds to look out for. She encouraged me to keep monitoring, but so far so good on the BP front. Thank goodness. I’m so grateful for that.
Oh, and I got the all clear to keep working out as I have been! So hooray for that. Fitness marshall will continue.
