Mar 04 2006
A typical conversation
In a conversation with the Hubs yesterday:
Me: So, the doc was a little concerned about my blood pressure. It was 138/100.
Hubs: Yeah, the 100 is a little high… but could be because you’re sick.
Me: Yeah, that’s what she said. So she wants me to check it out after I get over this cold. I told her that I suspect that my blood pressure is elevated because of my stress level this week, too.
Hubs: Could be.
Me: After all, I was rushing to get out early enough to make my appointment, but ended up leaving 15 minutes late. Then it started raining, so traffic was backed up. I ended up running into the office 7 minutes late and as if going to the doctor isn’t bad enough, the waiting room smelled like poo.
Hubs: Poo? You should look before you sit.
Me: I did. I wasn’t sitting on it. I couldn’t tell where it was coming from but it felt like it was upon me.
Hubs: Upon you…
Me: Yes, upon me.
Hubs: You are so OCD.
The poo factor alone was probably enough to raise my blood pressure. What can I say? Call a spade a spade.
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
i love that hubby of yours!! he is truly so good for you! I live with 2 OCDs too, so i had to laugh at this conversation. i think ‘all the above’ was the reason for your high blood pressure. but that’s no laughing matter…follow up on this! you have been under a lot of stress this past week (& more) so i’m glad you have this weekend to ‘breathe’!
sending warm hugs your way,
da work mom
your blood pressure was pretty high there. i was diagnossed with high BP before. and i always get a higher reading at the doctor’s office (white coat syndrome).
at the same time though. i know a few people with BPs like 190/120. technically, i’m surprised their still standing. so, BP can be puzzling….
Just stop your whining already. Slacker.
JEEEZZZZZ…..
Just kidding. I hope you feel better.
Give your hubby a slap for me. (he might take me out if I did…heh)