11.30.2011

Lotsa.

Some random pictures I have taken the past couple months.
 
 

 
 

11.23.2011

Charlie.

6 days new.

11.15.2011

Birth Day.

I had been sleeping with my phone right by my head for days.  Naturally on the night I would get a message her water broke, I was not sleeping with my phone.  
Mom was pretty sure she would go late.  So of course baby was coming on the day we would be doing maternity shots. 
I am almost ninety nine percent sure that Tiffany was the most calm, completely at ease woman, in labor.  Ever.  She trusted her body.  She knew what she needed to do, and she did it.  During the intense contractions she would close her eyes.  Between contractions she would smile and talk. I can't even find the words to describe how beautiful and amazing she was. Absolutely awe-inspiring.

Then all of the sudden, Charlie was here.  The boy wasn't waiting for anyone.  Including the doctor.

It truly was love at first site for all of the family in the room.  That Charlie, he even stole a little piece of my heart.
 
Sincerest congratulations to the entire family.  Thank you for letting me share in the journey.   It was an honor being there.  Welcome to the world little Charlie!

10.31.2011

Happy Halloween!


 
 
Love,
Your friendly neighborhood
Bumblebee
Rapunzel
&
Minnie
 

10.20.2011

A Kind of Answer.

Keeping this sweet and simple.
because I had this ridiculously long post written.  Gonna be honest.  It probably would have bored everyone to tears.  (Even if I thought I was hilarious)  Except for my mom.  Maybe my sister.  Because let's face it.  They care.  And they think I am funny.  Most of the time.  (keyword there is AND.  Because I have lots of people that care about me.  Ahhh.  I love my family and friends)!

I have Graves disease.

I finally got a call back from the nurse from the endocrinologist office because I was having some arrhythmia going on.  "Not cool man.  Scary.  But not cool".  (My name is Brooke, and I quote children's movies).

I am on some medication right now to help with arrhythmia and some other symptoms.

I have no idea what the next step is.  or What happens from here. 
I do however now have 1,396 new questions for my doctor. 
Wish me luck.

10.19.2011

Tick-Tock

Want to know one of the most frustrating things? EVER!

Knowing your doctor got your tests results FIVE days ago.  and He still hasn't called to let you know what those results are.

I am being pesky.  And have called three times.  And still no return call.

Obnoxious.

10.10.2011

Super Hero Powers.

Tomorrow morning.  Bright and early.  I am scheduled for a radioactive iodine uptake test.  I will then find out if I have Hashimotos Disease or Graves Disease.  Or by some miracle. Neither.  That it was a fluke.  and My thyroid can correct itself. 
Of the three, I obviously hope for the third option.  Otherwise I prefer the Hashimotos. But I have more symptoms of Graves. ugh. I mean technically I prefer my body was perfect and healthy.  We get what we get and we don't throw a fit.  Right?  Okay I have thrown a lot of fits.  But I can't help it people.  It's a symptom.  I promise.  Look it up.  anxiety, restlessness, irritability, panic attacks. 
I throw a fit and plead thyroid disease.  Naughty.
I know I am lucky that both of these diseases can be treated (not cured) with thyroid hormone replacement pills and other methods.  But I am still a little nervous about tomorrow.  Grateful we can find out what has been causing me so much pain.  But still nervous.
If you feel so inclined.  Send a prayer my way.  Or good vibes if that's what you want.  I will take either. 
And maybe if I am lucky I will walk away with a super hero power. 
I think I will request elastigirl powers.