All in a year

What a differnce a year makes! Last year at this time I was having a heart attack. And although I didn't know that's what it was, I did know I wasn't right. I had been dizzy to the point of almost passing out, light headed all the time, tired (more than normal with kids), and just "not right". The worst part was I knew I wasn't right and didn't go to the dr until it was almost too late. I had walked around for years with high blood pressure without ever taking care of it or worrying about it. Even in high school when I was active and playing sports, I had high blood pressure and was only told to "monitor it"...yeah, who really thinks to do that!
After going into the dr one morning and getting an EKG (with Teagan yelling at the nurse "don't touch my mommy's boobies") and then getting a stress test, blood work, another EKG, going to cardiologist, and more blood work I was finally put on medicine to help control my BP. I also put myself on a low sodium diet (which lasted a few monthes until another surprise happened). The results of all the tests showed my heart has damage that will not be able to be repaired, but can be saved from future damage with the medicine and keeping my BP in check. During my pregnancy, my BP was stable for the first 30wks which was good. The last 8 were very stressful when I kept going higher and higher. I was admitted to the hospital the week before my induction with a BP of 175/100 (with my meds). And now, my body is trying to get back to a new normal so I'm up and down all the time and it kind of freaks me out,but at least I know what it is and knowing is half the battle right?! (I sound like GI JOE. HA)
Febuary is National Heart Awareness month and it's almost over. I don't talk much about my health issues, but take a little time and get your blood pressure taken and know what your normal is...I didn't really think much about it, but I could have died at 30 years old with a 1 yr old left to wonder what could have been! Not worth it!