{ 3 weeks }

for those of you who know, i've had extreme vertigo the last 8 weeks since giving birth. this is something i've had my entire life, but never to this extent and this long. dizzy 24/7. i've seen multiple doctors and they believe i have "migraine associated vertigo." it's funny because i never get headaches and that's the key- it's a migraine without the headache pain that manifests itself into dizziness. weird i know. having your life upside down and spinning has been very debilitating, especially having a newborn and a 3-year-old to chase around. it's an invisible illness, i don't look sick but really my face should be green! if you've ever been motion sick, gotten off a boat and are still swaying, or dizzy on the teacups, you know what i'm talking about. i've been so thankful for my amazing husband and parents who have helped me so much- from driving me to doctor appointments to helping care for the kids. the good news is there are some medications that could help, the bad news is there are 40 to choose from so this will be a long journey of finding a possible treatment (there is no cure) but am grateful i even have a choice. i guess heavenly father might be trying to teach me something. i really have learned so much, but most importantly how amazing my family is, to slow down and enjoy life, and to be thankful for health.

i am trying my hardest to continue living and to not be stuck laying down in bed all-day. i do feel best being outdoors and walking. i appreciate all the prayers, fasts and thoughts. my neurologist started me on a new medication so hoping this works...

enough about me, let's get to our sweet daughter who we are absolutely smitten with! she is an absolute angel (she is 8 weeks today and still is!) and couldn't have asked for a better baby while going through this. forgive me for not posting more, it's hard to look up and down on the computer so am trying my best.

this is her at 3 weeks! heidi robbins took these gorgeous pictures for us.

ricky's cousins tyler and barbara wanted to test out some new camera equipment they'd just gotten and came over and took these precious pictures as well.

we love the wooden shoe!