Spreading GOOD medical news, because sometimes we only hear the rough stuff.
Yesterday, I saw my thyroid doctor for the first time since Howie arrived. Prior to Howie’s birth, he cautioned me that it’s not only common, but also likely, that my numbers would spike in the early postpartum weeks with all the hormonal changes. This all made sense to me since I first started having thyroid issues right after Olivia was born...so I went into this appointment mentally preparing myself to make more adjustments & climb more obstacles.
Instead, I got extremely good news!
✔️My labs were almost completely normal
✔️I FEEL good {the ultimate measurement}
✔️My antibodies were the lowest they’ve ever been
✔️He even reduced the dosage of my medication👏👏👏
My Hashimotos battle isn’t really something I talk about much, part of that might be because it’s all SO internal- I look totally normal from the outside...it’s not like I’m wearing a big ol’ cast reminding everyone that I wake up every day battling an autoimmune disorder.
I’m only a little over a year into this journey that, unfortunately, will be a life long battle...so I’m still learning a lot. But the success so far can be attributed to a few different things:
• Catching it really early
• A doctor who LISTENS to me
• 14 months of *extreme* diligence in food consumption, being very intentional about my sleep (even with babies), & regular exercise
• 1 natural-ish medication ...more in comments
• A handful of supplements
Right now everything is mostly where it should be & I’m proud of that progress - Thanks for celebrating this good news with me 🎉
🤓Swipe right for a little nerdy + numbers for those of you emerged in the thyroid world. More jargon for you in the comments.
Halfway through this 4th trimester.
I’m not wishing it away, but also- yes I am😅
The “4th trimester” is a very real phenomenon. Baby is figuring out the outside world, and mom’s body is going through some major changes. With the two girls, I felt a little more like ME right around the end of it ...and both of them settled into a predictable rhythm, which makes parenting easier. So yes. I’m looking forward to being through this 4th trimester again.
And ahhh! In 4.5 years of parenting, 3 months old has been one of my MOST favorite stages (right along with 10 months, and 18 months to 2 years old) ...so I’m excited for Howie to get there, too🥰
Reasons number 1&2 why my work to do list is incomplete...and also two of the reasons why I keep chipping away at it.
Their dad’s work schedule is insane, maybe even unrealistic. Because of this lifestyle, having a constant, available parent for our 3 kids is a priority for our family —> that’s me!
Being a mom is my 2nd most favorite role in the world (following “wife”), yet I also crave a purposeful avenue for myself... part time virtual coaching from home fulfills that for me.
So while I might not have all the accolades I know I’m capable of, the 100% availability & financial earnings are significant to our family ...and the creative outlet is so SO good for my soul ☀️
I know some of you feel me on this, too🥰
Took Howie out on his first cold weather adventure today!
Each of the girls wore this hat on their first ski trips, so naturally I dressed Howie in it today, too. I was a little shocked to find the hat that fit the girls at 6 months old fit him at 1 month😆 ...his head is seriously so massive!
Swipe right to see all three of the kiddos➡️
Howie: 5 weeks; Mammoth Mountain, CA
Olivia: 6 months; Park City, UT
Nora: 6 months; Steamboat Springs, CO
{have you skied or snowboarded at any of those spots?}
