5/18/26

 Ok the jet lag has officially hit! Super tired today and sluggish. Maybe this a by-product of going back to work. But likely jet lag. 

Ethan had me hit the ground running with a cardiac MRI. They only do these two places in Rochester. He chose to stay away from the hospital (smart move) because that is “where the sick people are”. Makes sense, and he isn’t wrong.

We drove to the location and the took him back. I told him they likely would have me sit in the waiting room but at any point, he could request I join as his “advocate” if he felt like he wanted me in with him during the questioning.

He asked what he should do about his GFR because he was supposed to get contrast. I told him to insist they make sure it is over 30 which is the cut off for kidney damage. I feel like he can handle this.

This test is being done because they noticed subtle changes on his “squeeze test” during his echo.

A squeeze test is an evaluation of the way the muscles are pumping blood. It measures the “squeeze” of the heart muscle. Ethan’s doctor said the the changes were small but worth getting an MRI to stay on top of things.

I was super annoyed at a lady watching videos on a loud volume for 20 minutes for all to hear. Why would anyone think this is appropriate?

He finished up and I didn’t need to talk to anyone! Yay! We will just wait for the results.

Today was Avery’s first day at her externship! She was actually in the building right next to door to where Ethan had his MRI.

She had a great first day.  She was excited to meet everyone. She said that everyone was very welcoming. She is pretty excited to get cracking.

Paul got home from work and did a quick plumbing job over at Ethan’s barn. He laid out and connected all the pipes for Ethan’s plumbing. He had a friend helping him. Ethan was in the house trying to flush the contrast out of his system. He had instructions to drink as much as he could.

The heat wipes him out too. He ended up going to bed fairly early.

I had a meeting first thing with my boss this morning. It was to tell me they chose me for a promotion I put my name in for. Yay!

This promotion will bring me another territory change, but it is to a territory’s I have worked with n the past. I am excited. I was also told they will have to hire two people to fill my spot. Not surprising. I don’t think anyone else would want to juggle that chaos.

Today was a busy Monday!