Thursday morning I woke up and started my daily routine: fed Lacey, showered, and I started doing my hair curly since it was going to be a rainy day. As I started putting product in my hair I got really dizzy enough to make me sit down. I thought it would go away but it just got worse. Sure I had a few dizzy spells in the past but I couldn't shake this one. I then sat on the floor so I could be closer to my hair dryer to do my hair. As I tried to grab the hair product, my right hand couldn't grab it. After a few tries I picked it up then I tried to open the tube and my right hand wouldn't do what I wanted it to do. It freaked me out and as I tried to stand my right side of my body went limp. Lacey was in her swing watching me and when I fell she sensed something was wrong. Since I couldn't walk or move my right side of my body, I army crawled to my bed to get my cell phone. I called Kyle and could barely talk...all I could say in a slur was "I don't know what's wrong" and then I just started bawling. Lacey then started crying. Kyle was on his way to work and was about 5 minutes away when I called. He drove home and ran up the stairs. He came in the room and I was laying by Lacey's swing trying to calm her while I was crying. Kyle picked me up and put me in bed to try to figure out what to do. After my mom came over to watch Lacey for the day, Kyle drove me to the ER.
While walking in the ER I had to pretty much be carried on my right side. My right leg wouldn't stand and my right hand/arm felt heavy and I had no coordination. Then I started throwing up..ugh. The doctor came in to review my case and said that I had classic signs of a bad migraine but they had to do an MRI before they sent me home. So I got an MRI and went back to my ER room. Kyle had to leave to get my pump (breast pump) and was gone for a total of 5 minutes. Before he got back my doctor came in and told me she had bad news. That wasn't what I was expecting or wanted to hear. She said I wasn't going to die and I didn't have cancer but I had just suffered a stroke on both sides of my brain. I broke down......Kyle came in a minute after and she told him what she told me. I wish she had waited to tell me with Kyle with me. We both were shocked and had so many questions. What 27 year old suffers a stroke? Why did this happen? Will there be permanent damage?
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- A little about me...I was married to my best friend on August 1st, 2008. Kyle and I moved to Lexington, KY for Law School. Things I love to do consist of hanging out with my family and friends, eating out, surfing the net, reading, dancing, listening to music, editing papers for fun, diet coke, and being held by the man I love.
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12 comments:
One of the scariest things in my lifetime. You have really been through so much this week. We love you and are glad you are home with your baby and hubby. Good that all this is behind you honey. It will all get better.
uggggghh Aaron told me about this, I couldn't believe it! I'm so glad you're okay, and I hope there's nothing permanently wrong. You're right, what 27-year old suffers a stroke?? So glad Kyle was close and able to help, things could have been so bad had he been outta town or something. Thanks for sharing the details, keep us updated on your health and of your sweet baby!
So scary! You have been in our thoughts and prayers all week! When I heard, I kept thinking, she' a week older than me, I too just had a baby, how could this happen?! We've been getting updates and am so happy you are recovering well! It's such a bad situation but amazing that your mom was here to help and that you are bouncing back so quickly!
I've said it once and I'll say it again, that was no way to get me out of speaking at church or to get me to come visit you in Kentucky. Glad we got to come and help.
I was/am so proud of your determination and strength. You're doing awesome!
I am so glad you are doing better. You have been in so many prayers everywhere. You will continue to stay in my prayers. What a scary thing to have to go through, but I am so glad your family have been there to help out.
Aubrey, that was so scary and totally unexpected. Prayers have been answered and continue to be answered. So happy that things are looking brighter. You're a strong young woman and that sweet baby is a great motivator. Love you girl. Vickie
Wow Aubrey. Unlucky was kind of an understatement to that story. What in the world do they think triggered it? How are you doing now? What's your prognosis? Your family is in our prayers!
Bless your heart, Aubrey. I check your blog from time to time and I'm friends with your mom on facebook, so needless to say, I was shocked when I heard what happened. I know that must've been scary. Hang in there, girl. You've had lots of prayers offered your way. It will get better.
Hugs,
Courtney Sanderson
Aubrey - I suffered a stroke the day we got back from our honeymoon when I was 23. I can understand what you are going through. I would love to chat if you need someone to talk to :) Kyle has Ryan's number. Sending prayers your way!
I wanted you to know how much I love and look up to you! I cried reading your post. I cannot even begin to imagine how terrifying this must have been! You are super woman! I miss you and think about you all the time! Lets chat soon please! :)
Aubrey, I'm so sorry to hear what you've been having to go through and that is so scary!! You and your family have been in our prayers and I'm so glad to hear that you are home and on the road to recovery. :)
i have never heard of someone so healthy and young suffering a stroke, I'm so glad that you are home and getting better, I'm sure that your little Lacey is a great helper in motivating you to get better soon! I'm sure you were so happy to have your mom there with you too!
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