Back on the Boat

After 2.5 years of not having a vertigo attack, this past Wednesday I had just that. It really was my worst nightmare come true, considering I thought I had kicked this dizziness deal. So I spent a lot of the week in the ER, then up at Northside hospital. All the while I was sad for Karina missing her two valentines day parties this week - dumb mom guilt but all the same...
If you know of anyone who has gotten rid of vertigo (specifically vestibular neuritis) I would love to know about it!

Meanwhile, in an attempt to make the best of things, I've thought up the following silver linings:

-I now know I will never, ever take a cruise. Lots of money saved when I can have the experience for free. When I am old and traveling around, we will just have to take the tour bus. And sit in the front seat.

- I got to see my friends, the neurotologists up at Northside. Long time, no see. They like me because I give them lots of practice on my weird inner ear.

-Good incentive to work out. As strange as it sounds, the only way to get off the boat is to exercise. The more I work my vestibular system, the stronger it gets. When I can finally ride a bike I know I've got my equilibrium back.

- I am going for another opinion to see a doctor in florida. Weird way to get a trip to the beach, but I am looking forward to it nonetheless.

- My throat feels great. That has nothing to do with anything, but it makes me feel good so I'm counting it. One issue down, one to go.

-This time I am not in my third trimester and can hardly walk as it is. I'm already mobile unlike when I missed my own baby shower. This time, Karina's b-day party will definitely go on.

Dora is already on her way...