Comments on: More drama for me!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:44:19 +0000

You might not have to take the pills forever. My aunt has the same thing, and after time of really dedicating herself to eating healthy and working out, her doctor said her thyroid is so good she can stop taking them.

By: Schelle

Schelle — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:19:30 +0000

I have hypothyroidism and have to get my thyroid levels checked every 6-12 months. When I was first diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, this book was very helpful: “The First Year Hypothyroidism” By: Maureen Pratt

By: Bridal Bird

Bridal Bird — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:06:09 +0000

Oh you’re going to love this then: the law requiring the syphilis test in D.C. expired a month ago but nobody told the D.C. Marriage Bureau or the Serology Lab. Read all about it in my post today: http://tinyurl.com/5ylbjw
Also, the Washington Examiner article about their screw-up is here: http://tinyurl.com/4rk9n6

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The One Where I Will Beat the D.C. Marriage Bureau « Bridal Bird — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:32:32 +0000

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By: Missy

Missy — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:35:22 +0000

Justine… don’t you know the week before your wedding is when the s*%t hits the fan??! At least you didn’t have a death in your wedding coordinator’s family AND your pastor’s family AND the restaurant manager for the reception get fired all in the week before! Even despite those things, Ryan & I managed to have an absolutely flawless day, so be glad things are happening BEFORE and cross your fingers not much happens the day OF.

By: mary

mary — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:22:25 +0000

I am so excited to see you and bowl a turkey on Sat night!
Glad the EMT guys are hot in LA!

So happy to see Gary and Jamie and Gary’s mom again soon!
8 days baby!

By: mommy

mommy — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:46:31 +0000

my poor baby!!! i found out your auntie shahbanu shares this wierd trait with us. yep, she faints very easily….blood, needles…poking.

By: Jennilynn

Jennilynn — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:37:11 +0000

I actually had an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). They had to nuke mine so now I have an underactive thyroid as well. One pill a day for the rest of my life…I know your pain. I’m absolutely terrible with needles as well. I recommend that when you get your blood taken (which will be quite frequent the first couple of years but once you’re regulated they will be few and far between) that you ask the nurse to let you lay down while they take draw it. It seems to help a lot, also, bring gatorade with you!

Best of luck with everything. And I promise that once they get your levels regulated that it’s not that bad! You’ll actually have a lot more energy and feel tons better once they get you on the meds.

By: AmyJean

AmyJean — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:33:06 +0000

Dang!!! I’m not big on needles but i’ve never passed out from it. At least you gave them FAIR warning… too bad they didn’t heed it! Glad that you are feeling better and hopefully you can surround yourself with pillows during your next month’s check up

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:08:44 +0000

I pass out when I get stuck with things too. Only I have a panic attack first and then faint. I couldn’t imagine having paramedics called because of it, only to prick me with more stuff. Eek! Just focus on the wedding and don’t think about that future doctor’s visit.

By: Starry-Eyed Barefoot Bride

Starry-Eyed Barefoot Bride — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:06:32 +0000

Damn chicka! If it makes you feel any better, my fiance is the same way about getting blood draw. Not afraid of needles, not squeamish, he doesn’t actually mind it at all except his body freaks out and he has nearly fainted several times. Fingers crossed for no more drama for you!