Raising Hands

On Wednesday I met my new endocrinologist. All I can say is what a difference good communication skills can make! The good news is that my old Endo had ordered the tests that I thought he had not. He just never communicated the results to me. My new doctor confirmed my Hoshimoto's diagnosis and took the time to explain what that diagnosis means for the rest of my life. I'm much more upbeat about my overall prognosis after hearing all the facts. He also took the time to listen and answer all of my questions about things I've been reading about this disease and Thyroid disorders in general. My biggest take away is that there is a lot of junk on the internet and having a trusted healthcare provider is crucial.  My last blood test showed that my tsh is down to 3. (Normal tsh is between 1-2 and high numbers are bad. Numbers lower than that are bad too but a different problem all together.) Considering my baseline (taking no hormone) is 14! I'm definitely on the right track. ...

Our scale is broken. That's okay because I don't need it to know my exact weight because some of my pants are falling off. I have another appointment with my OB/GYN in June where no doubt I will be weighed. Since that is the scale that has been keeping track of me for the last year I'm going to hold off on announcing any post baby weight loss numbers. I will post this picture I took of myself because I am starting to see a glimmer of my former self. No doubt the full nights sleep I have been getting (Go Bella) and the beautiful weather (save this week) which has allowed us to get outside more is helping for sure. Signing off for the weekend a little early. My parents are expected tomorrow afternoon. My Mom was here for Bella's baptism but my Dad hasn't been for a visit in three years. I've only seen him twice since then but that's another story. I am saying many prayers that we have a pleasant weekend and I am very excited for my Dad to meet our daughter.