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Clear your schedule…

July 25, 2016 by Bethany Sy

I’ve been quiet, both here on the blog and in real life. After a week of weird symptoms, urgent care, ER visits, and a myriad of tests… we finally have some answers. I’m not sure how dramatic to be about it, because there is a lot of conflicting information out there, but I have Lyme’s Disease.

Lymes Disease {Reality Daydream}

And it totally sucks.

I’m have no idea what to expect in the coming weeks, so I don’t know how this will affect my creativity or posting schedule here on the blog. At this point, I’m just trying to figure out how to take care of my family and myself while Nick is at work.

Speaking of Nick, he’s been such a champ through this. Being super-dad while also managing meals, laundry, dishes, AND bringing me various things that I need. He’s a treasure for sure. My sister has also stepped up and helped out too, and I’m so grateful.

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Since Lyme Disease was something I was unfamiliar with before it actually happened to me, I feel compelled to tell you that the ticks that carry Lyme’s Disease are a fraction of the size of your average wood tick. We see ‘wood ticks’ all the time on our acreage, and I find them disgusting. But at least they’re visible. I thought all ticks looked like that. I had no idea that there was a much smaller… much more terrifying tick.

Deer ticks are TINY! #lymedisease #themoreyouknow

I don’t mean to strike fear in you, but I at least wish I had known to be looking for ticks that might be the size of a poppy seed. So I’m sharing the knowledge with the above handy graphic using my girls’ playdough (penny for scale). #themoreyouknow

So in the words of Ana from Frozen ‘You don’t have to live in feeeear’ …but also in the words of Brad Paisley ‘I’d like to check you for ticks’

Since I share everything about everything here on the blog, I thought ya’ll might as well know what’s happening in my life. I’ve got a few projects that are finished and waiting in the queue, so I’ll be back soon! Till then… picture me laying on the couch.

~Beth

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About Bethany Sy

Nick and Bethany Sy are the creative free-spirits behind DIY/Lifestyle blog, Reality Daydream. They recently purchased a historic mansion and have been documenting the ups and downs of renovation and making this home their own... all while sharing tips and tutorials along the way! When they found themselves in the trenches of infertility, they started a journey that would prove to be their most important DIY project ever, and have 3 beautiful girls to show for it. <3

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Comments

  1. 17

    Gina Cummings says

    August 22, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    I’m sorry you are going through this, i’m still struggling to fine a good doctor and answers to all my pains and problems. We are sitting with lyme, fibro, or lupus. Im at home taking care of 5 kids and my boyfriend is not a trooper he is so upset that im in so much pain. ? Good luck i hope you get better soon.

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      Beth @ Reality Daydream says

      August 29, 2016 at 1:58 am

      Oh girl, I’m so sorry about all that you’re going through. Stay strong! *hugs*

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    Jennifer Halenar says

    August 8, 2016 at 12:39 am

    I’ve been through Lyme disease. I hope you find a good, Lyme literate doc and get well. It’s a crazy-weird disease. I wish you the best at healing.

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    Jen Renda says

    July 29, 2016 at 10:50 pm

    I hope you feel better soon!!

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    Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says

    July 27, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    Oh Bethanny I had no idea you were going through this. You are now my 4th friend to be diagnosed with Lyme Disease (all in the 25-40 age range). Ugh. Please know you are in my prayers. Anything I can help with? Seriously?

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    Jasmin says

    July 27, 2016 at 11:09 am

    oh no. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Take care of yourself and take it slow for the near future. All the best!

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    Karen Sandlin says

    July 26, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    Feel better soon, Beth!!

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    Robin Frank says

    July 26, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Comment number 2: All these stories and comments show just how much your followers love and care about you. I’m sure you are taking care and getting proper medical attention. Just know we all wish you a full recovery and you will be back to yourself in no time. This will be just blink in your life to look back at before you know it! Hugs and comfort from Oklahoma!

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    mary billman says

    July 26, 2016 at 1:25 am

    What in the world?? How?? Are they in the house?? The garden?? I know nothing about Lyme Disease. I’m glad you got a diagnosis and on your way to feeling better. On a lighter note, Did you cut your hair? You look gorgeous in the photo. Hoping you are up and at ’em soon…Ain’t nobody got time for that!

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      Jokerine says

      July 26, 2016 at 11:22 am

      I think that’s Beth’s sister 🙂

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    Suzanne says

    July 25, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    I had Lyme Disease last summer. My doctor sent me to a dermatologist who diagnosed it right away and gave me antibiotics for 10 days. He also sent me multiple times for blood and cardio tests and also did skin biopsies on the areas with spots. The tests pre antibiotics were and biopsies were positive for Lyme Disease and those afterwards negative. So if you got antibiotics right away you should be OK. I never found any ticks but developed spots aggressively (first 2, then 6, etc within a week).

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    revital mitchell says

    July 25, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    Sorry to hear that Beth! I know you will be fine! Try to see yourself healthy and vibrant in your mind….You will come out of it very soon. There is Nothing your body cannot recover from. Faith! Sending you good vibes! Tali

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    Hali Lawrence says

    July 25, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    That sucks, I’m so sorry! I’ll definitely be thinking about you and hoping you feel better and stay vibrant!

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    Robin Frank says

    July 25, 2016 at 5:06 pm

    My sister in CA was finally diagnosed with it after months of searching for a diagnosis several years ago. She finally sought out Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment, she swears it saved her. Just an unsolicited medical story, but you never know who will benefit. Take care of you and yours. I wish you a full and speedy recovery!

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    Regi says

    July 25, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    I’m so sorry you’re going through this! My husband had Lyme Disease way back when it was barely a known thing. Luckily, thanks to an article in Field & Stream, they figured it out and caught it just in time. He made a full recovery and leads a completely normal life (whatever normal is…ha!). Prayers that you will make a full recovery!!!

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    RuthN says

    July 25, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    I have everything crossed, and hope Crystal is right that you can recover. Meantime, take it easy!! XXX

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    Crystal says

    July 25, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    Hopefully you caught it early. It’s very treatable if caught early. My daughter is will 5 this friday has had it twice. I told my husband, one more time and we are moving!!!! Errr. After a few days on the antibotic she was back to normal. Praying for a speedy recovery.

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    Alison says

    July 25, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Rest up and get yourself well soon!! Lyme Disease really takes you down for the count 🙁

    Reply

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