I Need To See a Cardiologist!

I seriously need to call and make an appointment to see a Cardiologist. Lately, I have been experiencing difficulty of breathing again and I easily get tired even when I am not doing something strenuous. I know something is not right because those are symptoms of my heart problem, and that's letting me know that I am not doing good. The last time I had my heart checked was still back in the Philippines in April of 2008 - that's 4 years ago! I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse in 2003, and since then, I haven't missed any appointments, not until I got pregnant in 2009.

I still remember how scared I was at my very first doctor's appointment. I couldn't believe that I've had this type of congenital heart disease all along and never found out about it till later on. I remember they hooked a holter on me for 24 hours to record my heartbeat and to check on what activities I did that made me really tired and the ones where my heart remained at its normal rate. I had to write every single thing I did within that whole 24 hours the holter was on me. I had to go back to the hospital the next day to have them remove it and to check the result. That's when they referred me for further tests. It wasn't fun, the whole process! But, I'm glad the doctor found out what was wrong with me and I was given the proper care and medication I needed. I only had to stop taking my heart medication when I found out I was pregnant. And I haven't been back on my medication till now. I guess, that's one reason as well. But I'll never know until I get seen.

I need to know when my husband could take a day off from work so he can take me to my appointment before I make a phone call. I'm hoping for the best!