borderline hypothyroid.. again ::sigh::
my doctor (an endocrinologist) wanted to raise my dosage and have me come back in a few weeks for more bloodwork.. i smiled and said, "i will be in germany and won't be back until october 5th" ::::huge grin:::::. he sat there for a few mins.. thinking if he should raise it or not.. then explained how there is a slight concern if he raises it and i am not able to have my levels checked because i am in germany.. it could push me into hyperthyroidism and put me and my baby at risk for pre term labor (wtf.. not smiling anymore).. i am in the second trimester so it's not as big of a deal if i go into hypo again since ashton has his own working thyroid now and doesn't rely on mine like he did in the first trimester.. the only problem with falling back into hypo are the symptoms.. although, according to my endo.. i am already having hypo symptoms.. nothing serious and nothing that disrupts my daily life.. i have noticed i need more sleep than usual but i figured it had to do with the pregnancy (after all my body is growing a tiny human.. it should be tired lol!).. overall, i feel awesome.. there are some other small symptoms but like i said.. it doesn't really disrupt my life or my baby's at this point.. so no big deal to me
the doctor is going to keep me on my current dosage (75mcg) for now.. gave me a three week supply (samples) of the higher dosage (88mcg) just incase my symptoms get worse while in germany.. he also gave me an extra month on my current dosage in samples so i wouldn't' have to shell out the $40 for an extra month of synthroid (my insurance will only pay for one month at a time..and i need TWO months worth to not run out while in germany).. that way if i do need the higher dosage i wont' be on it for six weeks and there won't be a real risk to pre term labor (that term seriously freaks me out).. i will be tested the day after i get back from germany.. he kept stressing on it.. he overheard the receptionist telling me the doctor didn't have anything available until november.. doctor walked right over and said, "she's pregnant.. i have to see her the day she gets back.." turned to me and said, "if you ever have any issues or concerns and the receptionist tells you they can't get you in.. you tell them you are pregnant and corima [his nurse] told you to come in.. thyroid cancer and pregnant patients are my main priority and i always get them in asap".
is he not a great doctor or what?!!!!!? i am one lucky gal i tell ya!
i finally ordered my flash.. david fainted for a few mins from price shock.. i almost got scammed though.. i found it for way ($70 less) cheaper at this one place.. thank goodness i had a gut feeling something wasn't right and researched the company before giving them my credit card info.. never shop at fotoconnection.com.. read why here.. i couldn't shake the feeling of, "if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is".. i am SOOOO SOOOO SOOOOO SOO glad i did my research first! the flash is supposed to be here wednesday.. i will post a new belly picture then.. it will give me a great way to play/practice with my new awesome flash lol.. this will be a "real" belly picture since i have finally "popped".. i have a baby buddha belly now.. i love it though.. i have never felt so fit and healthy.. :o)
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