Journal of a Busy Mom

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Now Thyroid Disease?

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On top of all the stuff I have to deal with, I have to deal with my own stinking issues……

Thyroid disease sucks.

Just wanna say it.

Here is a link to a great blog about Thyroid disease.

The Invisible Hypothyroidism

I also just added myself to a Facebook group:

Underachieve Thyroid Hypothyroidism Support Group

I am not new to Thyroid thing, but I don’t know that I have really REALLY paid much attention to it.  Now, as I am struggling with symptoms that seem to be thyroid related, I am doing some research about optimal “numbers” for the many tests for Hypothyroidism. I am frustrated because I feel like my doctor is not listening. I am going to look for an endocrinologist.

Here is a list of symptoms associated with Hypothyroid:

  • Fatigue
  • Increased sensitivity to cold
  • Constipation
  • Dry skin
  • Unexplained weight gain
  • Cravings for sugar and carbohydrates
  • Puffy face
  • Muscle weakness
  • Elevated blood cholesterol level
  • Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness
  • Pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints
  • Heavier than normal or irregular menstrual periods
  • Thinning hair
  • Slowed heart rate
  • Depression
  • Impaired memory (“Brain fog”)

The bolded ones are ones I am experiencing. I have been dealing with some of the others but not in great amounts. For instance, I have always lost tons of hair when I am combing it etc, but lately I feel like I am losing more. Last year, I started having bleeding before my period was to start. I didn’t even think that either one of these were thyroid related.

Here is the link to another article with explains a lot about the six key tests:

Hypothyroid Testing: What you Need to Know and Ask For.

I hope that I can share better news soon.

Ligia

Cheatsheet for Sugar Levels

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Happy New Year

We had a little scare with my daughter this holiday season, so it has brought me back to the basics. I am making index card-size cheat sheets for us to keep on hand to remind us what is the proper care for Type 1 diabetic. These are specific to her, but I think it s good reminder.

Guidelines for Caring for KD

Under 70  -Drink a 4 oz drink, or 2 Glucose Tablets  followed immediately by food containing 30 grams of carbohydrates.These carbs do not need to be bloused in pump

71-90 -Drink 4 oz juice or 2 tablets. If a meal or snack is within 30 minutes,wait, otherwise eat a snack including carbohydrates and protein, such as cheese crackers with peanut butter or cookies and milk. Bolus for snack only not juice or tablets.

91-125 -This is okay.  If exercising is planned before a meal or snack, have a  15 gram carb snack before participating. Do not bolus.

126-200 -This is fine. BG is 140 from 9pm-7am and 120 otherwise.

201-250  -A bit high, If you had a little too much to eat at your previous meal, you may be still high from that. OR if you ate less than 2 hrs ago. Don’t do a correction if you have insulin on board. Wait an hour and check again.

Over 250 -Your BG  is too high. Drink  water and other If it is a  meal/snack input carbs and BG into pump. If it is not a meal time, you need to bolus for just the blood glucose.

Note: If  blood sugar reading is over 250 twice in a row,  check her urine

Ligia

Christmas Gifts: Socks in a Bag

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I saw this incredibly cute idea and I wanted to use it this year for my sister & friends gift. I added it to the Bath salt gift posted here.

Here is where I found the tags: Touchet Soiree

I was lucky enough to find nice $1 socks at Walgreens. The lotions I purchased at Bath and Body Works during their holiday sale. So the total cost of this gift was under $4.

Ligia