Migraines

Fair warning. If you don't want to be invited to my pity party, then don't read this post. I will start out by saying that I am completely aware that MILLIONS of people have it a MILLION times harder then I do. I am trying so hard to look at all the positive things in my life, and really focus on my blessings....but it is really hard to do right now.
Besides Devry being gone over 2/3 of every month, which sucks I might add, and besides having to play single working mom with very little sleep, I have been struggling with TONS of HORRIBLE migraines. Not just once or twice a month, like they were 6 months ago, but 2-3 times a week or more! It is absolutely miserable. When I get them, I can't see, I can't think clearly, I can't stop throwing up, I can't drive, My whole left side goes numb, I feel like there is a bomb going off over and over again inside of my head, and light makes me what to stab my eyeballs out. Yes. gross I know. I can't function. My poor child is placed in front of the TV, and I BEG him to leave me alone. I lay on the couch with a cool pack on my head and neck, with a pillow over my head to try to block out all light and sound. And I hope that when I am coherent again, Payton will still be sitting there like a zombie, glued to that hypnotizing box. Oh my poor child. I hope he survives me.
So I have been trying everything I can think of. Identifying triggers, taking preventative things, taking the meds I can when I get one, avoiding anything that I even think could be a trigger, trying homeopathic remedies. It is frustrating to read about them though. Most resources will say that the best way to prevent them is to get enough sleep and eliminate stress. HA. Right. So I have ANOTHER Dr's appointment for them, and a chiropractor appointment. I am trying everything I can think of. I have been getting them at work, after work, when I'm not working. I don't even see a rhyme or reason anymore. I luckily haven't had to call in sick very often for them...mostly because I take something and go try to make it through the night. I feel extremely guilty calling in sick to work, so I really have to be in bad shape before I will let one keep me home. Luckily (like tonight) I can request call, and hope that I get to stay home, and not get called in. So here is my whine fest. Like I said, I am really trying to be positive....but it is very hard when my head feels like it is going to explode a huge portion of the time. I am VERY open to ANY suggestions anyone has!

Payton's 2nd Birthday!

Well, although my posts are coming very late, I still want to make sure I post them!

On July 27th, Payton turned 2 years old. Unfortunately I had to work that day, so we didn't do a whole lot. We waited until the following Saturday to have his birthday Party. Family and friends came over and celebrated with us. We had a gorgeous day and enjoyed lots of fun and yummy food.

The kids all played in the pool and with the sprinklers. They loved it!

We blew bubbles!

Then had some fun in the hammock.

We had a yummy barbeque, then sang Payton happy birthday. He had a Cars cake this year. I had fun making and decorating it, and Payton loved it!

Then Payton opened his presents with the help of his cousins and friends! He was so spoiled and got so many wonderful gifts!

We had a ton of fun celebrating Payton's 2nd Birthday. I am still in shock that he is 2 already! He is getting so big and independent. He is talking a ton now, and has such a funny imagination. I am amazed at all he is learning, and how quickly he picks things up. We love this little guy so much and are so grateful to have him!