Hi, Chrystal here. First off, I want to apologize for going radio silent the last several months. We were completely relieved to find out I don’t have …
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Bittersweet News About Chrystal’s Diagnosis
Hi everyone, it's been a minute since our last update. It’s been a long road to get to the point where we are now and we have a very long journey …
Chrystal has a Preliminary Primary Diagnosis
We had Chrystal’s appointments with the Neuromuscular Specialist and Cardiologist this week. It’s been a difficult week emotionally for all of us. I …
Fibromyalgia: A New Secondary Diagnosis
This week's update is an update for you. Yes, you read correctly, I have a new secondary diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and, on top of that, Zoë is on …
Answering Some Questions for You
Hey everyone, Brian here... thank you, everyone, for following Our Family Crushes. Today I'm going to answer a few questions for you... I might …
The Rheumatology, Infectious Disease & Neuromuscular Specialists in My Life
This is my 1st health update on Our Family Crushes. I'm going to be sharing all of my health updates here from now on as we're breaking Happy …
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More Doctors. More Tests. More Questions.
More doctors. More tests. More questions. That's pretty much the story of my life right now. If you're new to Happy Mothering, I have been going …
Thyroid Craziness and More Health Updates
If you've been following on Instagram, then you know that I developed a crazy lump in my neck back on March 4 after Brian's colonoscopy. That night, I …
5 More Diagnoses to Add to Peripheral Neuropathy
It's been a few weeks since I shared that I had been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, with fluoroquinolone toxicity being the most likely cause. …
The Beginning of a Diagnosis
After seeing the General Practitioner (GP) over the weekend and the Neurologist on Tuesday, Brian and I hinted on Instagram that we had a partial …
Is This My New Normal?
The house is quiet. I'm the only one home, and all I can do is lay here and wonder if this is my new normal. Will my life always look like it looks …
My Saturdays are Different Than They Used to Be
Another Saturday morning Doctor's Appointment. I've learned a lot In my life I've had a substantial number of ER and doctor visits due to …
Some Updates are Harder Than Others!
So I was planning on writing this update this past Friday and I decided to do a little more research before posting. And I needed some time for it to …
Having a Sick Wife Changes You
Having a sick wife changes you. Is it for the better or worse? I don't know. All I know is I'm not the same person I was before Chrystal got sick. I …
GI Procedures Done. Now We Wait.
I'm back with a short update (here's the last one). Over the last week and a half, I've had a hydrogen breath test as well as a colonoscopy and upper …
A Long Overdue Health Update
Hey everyone, I'm sorry I haven't written a health update in a while (here's the last one). There has been a lot of little stuff happening, but no …
My First GI Specialist Appointment & More Doctors
It has only been 8 days since I've written the last health update, but a lot more has happened even in that short time. It has taken long enough, but …
“Is Mommy going to die?”
There's nothing better than being a daddy to my little girls. Being a daddy to my little girls is hands down the best thing I've ever done with my …
Interesting New Info About Chrystal’s Health
Hey everyone! I haven't written a health update in a while (here's the last one) because I didn't have any news to share. I know I have a lot of …
Chrystal’s Symptoms & Test Results
I want to start by thanking everyone for all of the ongoing love, support and prayers that are being said in my name. I feel the energy that you are …
Sharing our Lives During a Health Crisis
Hey everyone, Brian... Chrystal's husband here. Chrystal was discharged from the hospital, I'll get to that soon enough. If you've been following …
The Insanity of Our Healthcare System
How's it going? Brian here. Today is Thursday; if you've been following our social media you know Chrystal was admitted to the hospital on Monday. …
That Time the Dentist Missed an Infection for Over a Year
I learned I've had a dental infection since at least May 2017 when the dentist missed an infection on the xray! Read why I'm both angry and relieved …
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Murphy’s Law in Healthcare
One thing I can't get over is the incompetence in our healthcare system. We have the best technology at our fingertips, yet we've wrapped it up in so …
Being Sick is a Test of My Patience
I haven't shared much about my health recently, other than on Instagram, mainly because there hasn't been much change. We're still in limbo. I'm …
Health Update: What We’ve Learned So Far
Today is exactly two months since we discovered my thyroid was swollen. So much has happened with my health crisis in that time! Before I get into …
Our First Functional Medicine Doctor’s Appointment
I know many of you are curious about how our appointment went with our new Functional Medicine Doctor. If you need context as to what's going on, you …
Functional Medicine Doctor Appointment on Monday!
We see a Functional Medicine Doctor on Monday and we couldn't be more happy or grateful. Hi everyone, Brian here. I'm going to be a lot more active …
How I’m Braving the World in Yet Another Health Crisis
I almost died from cholecystitis and pancreatitis last year. Now I'm facing my next health crisis, a multinodular goiter. Read my story so far… I …
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Exploring La Jolla in the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT
When you're exploring a town like La Jolla, you need the right car. Learn about the Hyundai Elantra GT and see all the fun Zoë and I had on our day …
That Time I Got to Pay It Forward in San Diego with Hyundai
I love companies that pay it forward to the community. Read how I got to pay it forward in the 2018 Hyundai Sonata while touring my hometown of San …
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My Stay at Basecamp Hotel in South Lake Tahoe
Are you searching for the best hotels in South Lake Tahoe for your vacation? Read about my experience staying at the Basecamp Hotel South …
6 Reasons to Visit Lake Tahoe South This Summer
Thank you to Tahoe South for sponsoring this amazing trip and sharing all of their knowledge about why Lake Tahoe South is the ultimate summer travel …
Things to Do in Boulder on a Girls Weekend Getaway
In college, I had two very best friends. The 3 of us were inseparable. If it happened that only 2 of us were out and about on campus, people asked …
Finally a Diagnosis – Neurocardiogenic Syncope
I finally have a diagnosis - neurocardiogenic syncope. Read about what I went through and what the diagnosis means. Back in May, I shared that I …
An Update on My Health: I’m Home From the Hospital
As I shared last weekend in this post, I was admitted to the Telemetry Unit at the hospital on Monday for testing. I had never stayed in the …
I’m Facing Uncertain Health Concerns – Positive Thoughts Appreciated
I have always considered myself to be a very fortunate person who is grateful for everything that I have. My health was always one thing I was …
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Cruising the California Coast in the Ford C-Max Hybrid
Thank you to Ford for sponsoring this post. Last weekend, I had the amazing opportunity to fly to San Francisco and drive a Ford C-MAX …
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A Weekend of Food, Wine & Culture New Orleans
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hilton HHonors. If you’ve ever wondered how much food, wine and culture you can indulge in …
Luxury & Culture at the Hilton New Orleans / St. Charles Avenue
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hilton HHonors. If you’ve been following me on Twitter and Instagram, then you know I spent a …
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Reflecting on Life Before I Met My Husband
Yesterday, I shared a bit about my life before kids. It’s amazing how much children change your life, but meeting your spouse does the exact same …
Looking Back on Life Before Kids
Today’s writing prompt is about what life was like before kids. That seems like an entirely different lifetime since my girls are such a part of …
Happy Mother’s Day to My Beautiful Wife Chrystal Johnson
Good Morning Everyone and Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful mothers out there... to the not so wonderful mothers, well, you're probably not …
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I’m Finally Donating My Hair
I have been trying to grow my hair out to donate to Locks of Love for a couple of years now. It felt like it was taking forever to get long enough, …
Growing Up Green
When I was growing up, the term “being green” wasn’t in vogue. Today, you see it everywhere. Regardless, I think I have always had the “green” …
I Tested Positive for Group B Strep
I went to the lab to pick up my third trimester test results before my doctor’s appointment and, of course, I’m too curious to wait for my appointment …