Stupid migraines, dumbass’ologists.

Helping grandma trim her Christmas tree 2013

I blogged about helping my in-laws with a few chores around the house and shared this picture on Facebook, of my kids helping their grandparents put up their Christmas tree, when I noticed that one of my kids was missing…just like last time.

Helping grandma trim her Christmas tree 2011

It's funny to see how each of them have grown and changed in such a short time — seriously, Glen is nearly 6' 2" tall — realizing that our middle girl was once again sidelined by a migraine…not so much.

Heather has missed a lot of school days over the years, but her migraines have become debilitating and I once again received the dreaded "I've got Heather here in my office, ready to puke her brains out, again" phone call from the school nurse, last week.

Long story, short: her migraines are becoming more frequent and she has a headache almost every single day, so we've made an appointment with a neurologist at the end of December.

I really hate it whenever my kids are hurting, but it seems Heather has drawn the short straw, especially when it comes to dealing with physical ailments that require visiting doctors specializing in anything ending in "ologist".

She is also smack-dab in the middle of the college applications rush, so it's NOT like the girl needs ONE MORE THING to worry about.

Having to wait an entire month to see the neurologist doesn't help, but we're hoping for some positive news and…more importantly…much needed relief from her migraines.

Heather's text

Aaaaaand, then she sends me this text, her first day back at school.

I mean, the poor kid's got enough on her plate, as it is…especially with me being her mother and our having to share a brain and everything…right?!?

[blank stare]

Stupid migraines, dumbass 'ologists.

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99 responses to “Stupid migraines, dumbass’ologists.”

  1. Melisa Avatar

    Aww. I hate that she’s dealing with these stupid migraines. Give her a hug for me and tell her I hope she feels better real soon. xo

  2. Melisa Avatar

    Aww. I hate that she’s dealing with these stupid migraines. Give her a hug for me and tell her I hope she feels better real soon. xo

  3. Melisa Avatar

    Aww. I hate that she’s dealing with these stupid migraines. Give her a hug for me and tell her I hope she feels better real soon. xo

  4. Melisa Avatar

    Aww. I hate that she’s dealing with these stupid migraines. Give her a hug for me and tell her I hope she feels better real soon. xo

  5. Melisa Avatar

    Aww. I hate that she’s dealing with these stupid migraines. Give her a hug for me and tell her I hope she feels better real soon. xo

  6. Melisa Avatar

    Aww. I hate that she’s dealing with these stupid migraines. Give her a hug for me and tell her I hope she feels better real soon. xo

  7. Melisa Avatar

    Aww. I hate that she’s dealing with these stupid migraines. Give her a hug for me and tell her I hope she feels better real soon. xo

  8. Melisa Avatar

    Aww. I hate that she’s dealing with these stupid migraines. Give her a hug for me and tell her I hope she feels better real soon. xo

  9. Melisa Avatar

    Aww. I hate that she’s dealing with these stupid migraines. Give her a hug for me and tell her I hope she feels better real soon. xo

  10. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks, she misses her Auntie Melisa.

  11. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks, she misses her Auntie Melisa.

  12. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks, she misses her Auntie Melisa.

  13. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks, she misses her Auntie Melisa.

  14. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks, she misses her Auntie Melisa.

  15. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks, she misses her Auntie Melisa.

  16. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks, she misses her Auntie Melisa.

  17. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks, she misses her Auntie Melisa.

  18. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thanks, she misses her Auntie Melisa.

  19. Jenn Avatar

    I feel for her. I get it. I totally get it. I’m so sorry, Heather. Solidarity, sister. I’m always here if she needs to vent to… someone who gets it. Sending huge hugs.

  20. Jenn Avatar

    I feel for her. I get it. I totally get it. I’m so sorry, Heather. Solidarity, sister. I’m always here if she needs to vent to… someone who gets it. Sending huge hugs.

  21. Jenn Avatar

    I feel for her. I get it. I totally get it. I’m so sorry, Heather. Solidarity, sister. I’m always here if she needs to vent to… someone who gets it. Sending huge hugs.

  22. Jenn Avatar

    I feel for her. I get it. I totally get it. I’m so sorry, Heather. Solidarity, sister. I’m always here if she needs to vent to… someone who gets it. Sending huge hugs.

  23. Jenn Avatar

    I feel for her. I get it. I totally get it. I’m so sorry, Heather. Solidarity, sister. I’m always here if she needs to vent to… someone who gets it. Sending huge hugs.

  24. Jenn Avatar

    I feel for her. I get it. I totally get it. I’m so sorry, Heather. Solidarity, sister. I’m always here if she needs to vent to… someone who gets it. Sending huge hugs.

  25. Jenn Avatar

    I feel for her. I get it. I totally get it. I’m so sorry, Heather. Solidarity, sister. I’m always here if she needs to vent to… someone who gets it. Sending huge hugs.

  26. Jenn Avatar

    I feel for her. I get it. I totally get it. I’m so sorry, Heather. Solidarity, sister. I’m always here if she needs to vent to… someone who gets it. Sending huge hugs.

  27. Jenn Avatar

    I feel for her. I get it. I totally get it. I’m so sorry, Heather. Solidarity, sister. I’m always here if she needs to vent to… someone who gets it. Sending huge hugs.

  28. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thank you and I miss you, Jenn.

  29. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thank you and I miss you, Jenn.

  30. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thank you and I miss you, Jenn.

  31. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thank you and I miss you, Jenn.

  32. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thank you and I miss you, Jenn.

  33. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thank you and I miss you, Jenn.

  34. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thank you and I miss you, Jenn.

  35. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thank you and I miss you, Jenn.

  36. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Thank you and I miss you, Jenn.

  37. Skye Avatar

    That poor child. Fingers crossed y’all get answers and help ASAP.

  38. Skye Avatar

    That poor child. Fingers crossed y’all get answers and help ASAP.

  39. Skye Avatar

    That poor child. Fingers crossed y’all get answers and help ASAP.

  40. Skye Avatar

    That poor child. Fingers crossed y’all get answers and help ASAP.

  41. Skye Avatar

    That poor child. Fingers crossed y’all get answers and help ASAP.

  42. Skye Avatar

    That poor child. Fingers crossed y’all get answers and help ASAP.

  43. Skye Avatar

    That poor child. Fingers crossed y’all get answers and help ASAP.

  44. Skye Avatar

    That poor child. Fingers crossed y’all get answers and help ASAP.

  45. Skye Avatar

    That poor child. Fingers crossed y’all get answers and help ASAP.

  46. Patty Avatar

    I can only imagine for much this hurts. I hope that you can get some angers in December – which is suprisingly around the corner! {{{Hugs}}}

  47. Patty Avatar

    I can only imagine for much this hurts. I hope that you can get some angers in December – which is suprisingly around the corner! {{{Hugs}}}

  48. Patty Avatar

    I can only imagine for much this hurts. I hope that you can get some angers in December – which is suprisingly around the corner! {{{Hugs}}}

  49. Patty Avatar

    I can only imagine for much this hurts. I hope that you can get some angers in December – which is suprisingly around the corner! {{{Hugs}}}

  50. Patty Avatar

    I can only imagine for much this hurts. I hope that you can get some angers in December – which is suprisingly around the corner! {{{Hugs}}}

  51. Patty Avatar

    I can only imagine for much this hurts. I hope that you can get some angers in December – which is suprisingly around the corner! {{{Hugs}}}

  52. Patty Avatar

    I can only imagine for much this hurts. I hope that you can get some angers in December – which is suprisingly around the corner! {{{Hugs}}}

  53. Patty Avatar

    I can only imagine for much this hurts. I hope that you can get some angers in December – which is suprisingly around the corner! {{{Hugs}}}

  54. Patty Avatar

    I can only imagine for much this hurts. I hope that you can get some angers in December – which is suprisingly around the corner! {{{Hugs}}}

  55. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    She's a toughie, just hate to see her have to fight her way through everything. Thank you, Skye.

  56. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    She's a toughie, just hate to see her have to fight her way through everything. Thank you, Skye.

  57. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    She's a toughie, just hate to see her have to fight her way through everything. Thank you, Skye.

  58. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    She's a toughie, just hate to see her have to fight her way through everything. Thank you, Skye.

  59. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    She's a toughie, just hate to see her have to fight her way through everything. Thank you, Skye.

  60. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    She's a toughie, just hate to see her have to fight her way through everything. Thank you, Skye.

  61. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    She's a toughie, just hate to see her have to fight her way through everything. Thank you, Skye.

  62. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    She's a toughie, just hate to see her have to fight her way through everything. Thank you, Skye.

  63. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    She's a toughie, just hate to see her have to fight her way through everything. Thank you, Skye.

  64. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Yeah, I was sort of expecting an appointment no earlier than January, these weeks will just fly by for sure.  Thanks, Patty 🙂

  65. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Yeah, I was sort of expecting an appointment no earlier than January, these weeks will just fly by for sure.  Thanks, Patty 🙂

  66. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Yeah, I was sort of expecting an appointment no earlier than January, these weeks will just fly by for sure.  Thanks, Patty 🙂

  67. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Yeah, I was sort of expecting an appointment no earlier than January, these weeks will just fly by for sure.  Thanks, Patty 🙂

  68. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Yeah, I was sort of expecting an appointment no earlier than January, these weeks will just fly by for sure.  Thanks, Patty 🙂

  69. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Yeah, I was sort of expecting an appointment no earlier than January, these weeks will just fly by for sure.  Thanks, Patty 🙂

  70. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Yeah, I was sort of expecting an appointment no earlier than January, these weeks will just fly by for sure.  Thanks, Patty 🙂

  71. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Yeah, I was sort of expecting an appointment no earlier than January, these weeks will just fly by for sure.  Thanks, Patty 🙂

  72. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Yeah, I was sort of expecting an appointment no earlier than January, these weeks will just fly by for sure.  Thanks, Patty 🙂

  73. suburbancorrespondent Avatar

    Don’t hate me for stating something OBVIOUS, but I didn’t know this for years and years: caffeine really helps. Excedrin Migraine (if you haven’t yet tried it and WHY didn’t I try it for 15 years? I don’t know) can really help. This advice is only if you are as stupid as I am. Which I hope you are not.

  74. suburbancorrespondent Avatar

    Don’t hate me for stating something OBVIOUS, but I didn’t know this for years and years: caffeine really helps. Excedrin Migraine (if you haven’t yet tried it and WHY didn’t I try it for 15 years? I don’t know) can really help. This advice is only if you are as stupid as I am. Which I hope you are not.

  75. suburbancorrespondent Avatar

    Don’t hate me for stating something OBVIOUS, but I didn’t know this for years and years: caffeine really helps. Excedrin Migraine (if you haven’t yet tried it and WHY didn’t I try it for 15 years? I don’t know) can really help. This advice is only if you are as stupid as I am. Which I hope you are not.

  76. suburbancorrespondent Avatar

    Don’t hate me for stating something OBVIOUS, but I didn’t know this for years and years: caffeine really helps. Excedrin Migraine (if you haven’t yet tried it and WHY didn’t I try it for 15 years? I don’t know) can really help. This advice is only if you are as stupid as I am. Which I hope you are not.

  77. suburbancorrespondent Avatar

    Don’t hate me for stating something OBVIOUS, but I didn’t know this for years and years: caffeine really helps. Excedrin Migraine (if you haven’t yet tried it and WHY didn’t I try it for 15 years? I don’t know) can really help. This advice is only if you are as stupid as I am. Which I hope you are not.

  78. suburbancorrespondent Avatar

    Don’t hate me for stating something OBVIOUS, but I didn’t know this for years and years: caffeine really helps. Excedrin Migraine (if you haven’t yet tried it and WHY didn’t I try it for 15 years? I don’t know) can really help. This advice is only if you are as stupid as I am. Which I hope you are not.

  79. suburbancorrespondent Avatar

    Don’t hate me for stating something OBVIOUS, but I didn’t know this for years and years: caffeine really helps. Excedrin Migraine (if you haven’t yet tried it and WHY didn’t I try it for 15 years? I don’t know) can really help. This advice is only if you are as stupid as I am. Which I hope you are not.

  80. suburbancorrespondent Avatar

    Don’t hate me for stating something OBVIOUS, but I didn’t know this for years and years: caffeine really helps. Excedrin Migraine (if you haven’t yet tried it and WHY didn’t I try it for 15 years? I don’t know) can really help. This advice is only if you are as stupid as I am. Which I hope you are not.

  81. suburbancorrespondent Avatar

    Don’t hate me for stating something OBVIOUS, but I didn’t know this for years and years: caffeine really helps. Excedrin Migraine (if you haven’t yet tried it and WHY didn’t I try it for 15 years? I don’t know) can really help. This advice is only if you are as stupid as I am. Which I hope you are not.

  82. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Great point, I think many folks would be surprised to hear that in some cases coffee is actually good for you.
    My O.B. gave me the green light to drink at least 2 cups, because my migraines went rogue during my pregnancies.
    We started sending the middle girl off with a travel mug of coffee her freshman year (her school is about a 30 min. bus ride) also, the school nurse keeps a stock of herbal teas and chocolate for her frequent flyer migraine sufferers.
    I'm going to pick up some Excedrin and give that a try, thanks…oh, at our house…stupid is STILL a bad word!

  83. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Great point, I think many folks would be surprised to hear that in some cases coffee is actually good for you.
    My O.B. gave me the green light to drink at least 2 cups, because my migraines went rogue during my pregnancies.
    We started sending the middle girl off with a travel mug of coffee her freshman year (her school is about a 30 min. bus ride) also, the school nurse keeps a stock of herbal teas and chocolate for her frequent flyer migraine sufferers.
    I'm going to pick up some Excedrin and give that a try, thanks…oh, at our house…stupid is STILL a bad word!

  84. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Great point, I think many folks would be surprised to hear that in some cases coffee is actually good for you.
    My O.B. gave me the green light to drink at least 2 cups, because my migraines went rogue during my pregnancies.
    We started sending the middle girl off with a travel mug of coffee her freshman year (her school is about a 30 min. bus ride) also, the school nurse keeps a stock of herbal teas and chocolate for her frequent flyer migraine sufferers.
    I'm going to pick up some Excedrin and give that a try, thanks…oh, at our house…stupid is STILL a bad word!

  85. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Great point, I think many folks would be surprised to hear that in some cases coffee is actually good for you.
    My O.B. gave me the green light to drink at least 2 cups, because my migraines went rogue during my pregnancies.
    We started sending the middle girl off with a travel mug of coffee her freshman year (her school is about a 30 min. bus ride) also, the school nurse keeps a stock of herbal teas and chocolate for her frequent flyer migraine sufferers.
    I'm going to pick up some Excedrin and give that a try, thanks…oh, at our house…stupid is STILL a bad word!

  86. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Great point, I think many folks would be surprised to hear that in some cases coffee is actually good for you.
    My O.B. gave me the green light to drink at least 2 cups, because my migraines went rogue during my pregnancies.
    We started sending the middle girl off with a travel mug of coffee her freshman year (her school is about a 30 min. bus ride) also, the school nurse keeps a stock of herbal teas and chocolate for her frequent flyer migraine sufferers.
    I'm going to pick up some Excedrin and give that a try, thanks…oh, at our house…stupid is STILL a bad word!

  87. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Great point, I think many folks would be surprised to hear that in some cases coffee is actually good for you.
    My O.B. gave me the green light to drink at least 2 cups, because my migraines went rogue during my pregnancies.
    We started sending the middle girl off with a travel mug of coffee her freshman year (her school is about a 30 min. bus ride) also, the school nurse keeps a stock of herbal teas and chocolate for her frequent flyer migraine sufferers.
    I'm going to pick up some Excedrin and give that a try, thanks…oh, at our house…stupid is STILL a bad word!

  88. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Great point, I think many folks would be surprised to hear that in some cases coffee is actually good for you.
    My O.B. gave me the green light to drink at least 2 cups, because my migraines went rogue during my pregnancies.
    We started sending the middle girl off with a travel mug of coffee her freshman year (her school is about a 30 min. bus ride) also, the school nurse keeps a stock of herbal teas and chocolate for her frequent flyer migraine sufferers.
    I'm going to pick up some Excedrin and give that a try, thanks…oh, at our house…stupid is STILL a bad word!

  89. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Great point, I think many folks would be surprised to hear that in some cases coffee is actually good for you.
    My O.B. gave me the green light to drink at least 2 cups, because my migraines went rogue during my pregnancies.
    We started sending the middle girl off with a travel mug of coffee her freshman year (her school is about a 30 min. bus ride) also, the school nurse keeps a stock of herbal teas and chocolate for her frequent flyer migraine sufferers.
    I'm going to pick up some Excedrin and give that a try, thanks…oh, at our house…stupid is STILL a bad word!

  90. Liz@ThisFullHouse Avatar

    Great point, I think many folks would be surprised to hear that in some cases coffee is actually good for you.
    My O.B. gave me the green light to drink at least 2 cups, because my migraines went rogue during my pregnancies.
    We started sending the middle girl off with a travel mug of coffee her freshman year (her school is about a 30 min. bus ride) also, the school nurse keeps a stock of herbal teas and chocolate for her frequent flyer migraine sufferers.
    I'm going to pick up some Excedrin and give that a try, thanks…oh, at our house…stupid is STILL a bad word!

  91. Jenn Avatar

    I miss you, too. 🙁 Love you!

  92. Jenn Avatar

    I miss you, too. 🙁 Love you!

  93. Jenn Avatar

    I miss you, too. 🙁 Love you!

  94. Jenn Avatar

    I miss you, too. 🙁 Love you!

  95. Jenn Avatar

    I miss you, too. 🙁 Love you!

  96. Jenn Avatar

    I miss you, too. 🙁 Love you!

  97. Jenn Avatar

    I miss you, too. 🙁 Love you!

  98. Jenn Avatar

    I miss you, too. 🙁 Love you!

  99. Jenn Avatar

    I miss you, too. 🙁 Love you!