My INR is stable and I’ve been able to add back into my diet a variety of foods that have Vitamin K. I completed physical therapy on my hand and now have full use of my fingers - no more numbness, dropped or broken dishes! I’m done with cardiac rehab and trying to stay active and build strength. I’ve also had 2 sleep studies which confirmed mild sleep apnea. I am no longer on oxygen at night and am getting fitted for a TAP device instead of a using a CPAP.  

I am struggling a bit with constantly hearing my valve “click.” I really shouldn’t complain because it’s keeping me alive but it is also distracting me from doing things, especially sleeping. The constant “noise”‘makes me anxious or sometimes feeling annoyed. I feel bad that I can’t focus fully on conversations because I’m distracted. I have started using white noise at night and am considering biofeedback and acupuncture  to help me refocus my brain on something other than my heartbeat. It’s a strange feeling to always hear the click. 

Now that summer is here, I’m excited to spend time with family & friends, travel some and physically be able to do activities without restrictions. Check out the picture of me riding Addi’s hoverboard! A few months ago I couldn’t even imagine doing that, much less successfully!

Looking back at the past six months I am beyond grateful for everyone’s love and support. We are so overwhelmed with how much your prayers, meals, check-ins and being there for us helped us through such a difficult time. We truly are blessed to have you in our lives and look forward to spending time with you soon!

Much love to all of you!

~Holly & Brian