So I finally got an appointment. Kile made it for me after I spazed out yesterday (yep, I spazed out). He instructed me to go lie down with Evie and rest while Liam was napping and he would call the doctor’s office. When I woke up an hour later, I had an appointment for 11am this morning. WOW. I asked him what sexual favors he had to promise in order to get in so fast. He told me that Raul, the receptionist, wants him to take him to dinner tonight. (That’s a joke, in case you didn’t get it.)
I went in and the doctor is a real nice guy. I’m not used to having a male doctor, but he was a kindly sort. Even though it was strange discussing my sex drive with a guy. He did ask me some questions about postpartum depression and I told him I honestly didnt’ know what was thyroid and what wasn’t. SO, the plan is to get me on some thyroid medication right now and get my thyroid tested as soon as I can (probably not until early next week). Then, test the thyroid again in a month and see how I’m reacting the medication. I was on 200mcg before, but I will be taking 100mcg to start. We don’t want to completely freak my system out, which I can understand. And hey, it’ll be something.
He also wants to see me in a month. When my thyroid is under control, I think he wants to revisit the possibility of postpartum depression. He said he also wants to test my cholesterol, but not until the thyroid is happy. So there’s that.
We’re on the road towards better health at last. I’m pretty embarassed that I let it go this far, by the way. So far that I can’t tell what is what anymore. I know us moms tend to put ourselves last, but try explaining to a doctor why you’ve done nothing about your lapsed thyroid medicine in FOUR MONTHS. That can make you feel pretty stupid pretty quick.
And I want to thank you all fo ryour kind words and encouragement this week. You guys are, quite seriously and without sarcasm, the wind beneath my wings. I love you all. You guys keep me going.
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catnip (5 comments.) 08.01.08 at 2:46 pm
Oh, I’m so glad you got in to see the doctor. I’m sure just having it over with is a weight lifted off your shoulders. I hope you feel more like yourself soon.
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Sara (5 comments.) 08.01.08 at 2:50 pm
Marilyn,
I’m so glad you went to the doctor. I am super guilty of the same kind of lackadaisical approach to my own health care. It must be a mom thing.
Here’s to good health!
Have a great weekend!
cagey (93 comments.) 08.01.08 at 2:59 pm
Have been offline most of the day. SO GLAD you got an appointment. Take care of yourself!!!
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Moon HalloranLeady (32 comments.) 08.01.08 at 6:30 pm
I know what you mean about mommies letting things go. I don’t know much about thyroid conditions but I *do* know about postpartum depression as I had it after my first child was born. My mom saw it in me, but I never acknowledged it and never got it treated. Also had a blankety-blank of a husband then who worked odd hours and rarely helped out. As a result I spent miserable long hours at home totally alone with a colicky baby and absolutely NO support nearby. That hell lasted almost 2 years.
You have been through so much. What you are feeling may definitely have a physical reason but there may also be an underlying psychological reason *BTW I work in the mental health industry
Take care and take it easy on yourself. You are “good enough, smart enough, and doggonnit people LIKE you” :))))
Moonie in MO
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Kile (5 comments.) 08.01.08 at 6:36 pm
His name is actually pronounced Rrrrrrraul. Just to make sure I get my full allotment of good husband points I should also mention I took her out to lunch yesterday.
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Randi (18 comments.) 08.01.08 at 7:02 pm
I’m so glad you went to see the doc!! At least now you can think and know that you’re doing something positive towards feeling better! Lots of hugs!!
Kate 08.01.08 at 7:26 pm
YAAAAAY!
that is all.
Kathie (2 comments.) 08.03.08 at 2:35 pm
Hope you start to feel better really soon!
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