In bullet form, because I’m so, so sleepy:
- The good news of the day: my fetal fibronectin test came back negative. This means it’s about 99% certain that I will *not* go into preterm labor in the next two weeks.
- That’s a relief.
- It also means that I get to stop taking the nifedipine (at least for now). I’m really hoping that this is the medication that’s making me need to sleep every two hours or so. I guess it could just be third-trimester-fatigue, but I am a complete zombie these past few days, so I’m thinking it’s the meds. I took my (hopefully) last dose at noon, so I’m really hoping I start waking up later today.
- Wow. Seriously. I just zoned out, staring into space at nothing, for about two minutes after writing that last one. Waking up, even a little, would be awesome.
- This could be my thyroid, too. My last thyroid test was in the normal range, but higher than I generally feel good at, so my thyroid meds have been increased very slightly. It may turn out to not be enough; I’ll get it rechecked in 4-5 weeks. But between the brain fog and the fatigue, the thyroid seems to be the likely culprit.
- Apparently (and surprisingly) I’m not anemic, though, so the extra iron seems to be doing its job.
- I made it through Dad’s visit. I do enjoy his company more now than I have in the past, but it’s definitely taxing. GB is a complete rockstar. He even got up early to go have breakfast with dad & me today. I’m not entirely sure I deserve GB, but I do appreciate him.
- Well–I napped for 40 minutes, was awake for 30, and I’m thinking that I might try another nap. I can’t even get my brain to work well enough for scrabulous.
- I really wish I could just nap guilt-free, but I feel constantly guilty about not working on the diss right now. I just don’t see a way around it, though. Sleeping is clearly what my body wants to be doing right now.
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April 3, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Thyroid problems will really mess you up. My Thyroid ricked the bucket after coming back from Iraq. I’ll be taking those pills the rest of my life. Better than the alternative though. You should definately get it checked again if you think it’s the problem.
April 3, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Yeah, the thyroid thing sucks. I was diagnosed hypothyroid about 5 years ago, and it’s been a pain trying to keep it in a normal range. I agree, though, that the pills beat the (foggy, sleepy, super-weight-gain) alternative….
April 4, 2008 at 5:27 pm
yay on the no pre-term labor! and i say no guilty napping! you deserve naps!!! no guilt!
April 6, 2008 at 4:09 pm
Yay on the no pre-term labor! I missed this yesterday. Im glad I found it today. Please stop the guilt? I know it’s hard. You do deserve GB by the way…