Got my numbers...

I called the nurses at the fertility clinic to get the numbers for my thyroid. I feel somewhat more informed when I have the actual numbers. I already knew that the level of TSH for a normal thyroid should be between 1 and 5. I knew this because my family doctor has been testing me on and off but it hadn't been over the line and Dr. Wharton, the weight loss dr, had tested and it was high at about 10 but upon testing again it was under 5 and might have been an error. But since Dr. K (fertility dr) took over the thyroid testing for me the results have climbed from 4.77 in May to 6.15 in June and 7.53 in Aug. I'm glad I called back for the actual test numbers because I was actually surprised how high it is and so have high hopes for feeling "better" once the thyroid meds start working!

TTFN

SLAM on the breaks!

That's how I feel today...like I've had to SLAM on the breaks. I got my latest thyroid test results and I'm too high. I'm not too surprised because my hair has been falling out a little more again and my skin on my face was dry and irritable.

So first, that means more meds...I'm like an old lady with the daily pill container already...what's one more!?

Second, this cycle is scrapped. This is disappointing! This is what I mean by slam on the breaks because with a slow thyroid, miscarriage is likely so there is no point in trying to get pregnant until this is sorted out.

Third, this explains more of my problems, hair, skin, weight, muscle pain, fatigue...Maybe there is hope for me yet!

Speaking of hope, I really hope this gets sorted out relatively quickly and that this is the last hurdle.

TTFN

Keeping my cards close to my chest...

I feel like I have been keeping my cards close to my chest. I have not felt the urge to blog while ovulating and during the two week wait. Its a private time when I am almost holding my own breath hoping for the best. Well I am back at day one of my cycle again...so no pregnancy this time. I had a follicle on my right ovary go to 21mm...which is great but my right tube may not be open.
I was disappointed to hear my blood test was negative but it also made aunt flo's visit that came the very next day (today) a little easier. Knowing that I was not pregnant beginning a new cycle means I can try again soon.
Another aside is that my new cycle began 15 days after ovulation which is pretty "normal" so my irregularities of the past really are due to lack of ovulation. I know this is what I have been told by the doctor and in books but it is interesting to actually see it happen that way.
TTFN