The THYROID Thread

[Christine]

Just stopping in to say hello....Didn't know if Christine and LMP were snowbound? Yesterday was pretty bad traffic wise due to snow but not as bad as it's supposed to be this weekend- we're supposed to get 8-12 inches and they say many roads will be 'impassable.' We don't live far from the hospital but I told DH that our little one better stay put through the weekend!

Thank God I am not snowbound. We got about 2 inches and it ended at midnight so we are okay. Just a LOT of ice. I've already been out today and it is COOOOLLLLLDDDDD....

You have got to be about ready to have that baby right???

 

[SingingMom]

About 8 inches of snow and very bitter outside! Tuesday we leave for WDW! So looking forward to some warm sun and time with just the 3 of us!

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[luvmarypoppins]

Just stopping in to say hello....Didn't know if Christine and LMP were snowbound? Yesterday was pretty bad traffic wise due to snow but not as bad as it's supposed to be this weekend- we're supposed to get 8-12 inches and they say many roads will be 'impassable.' We don't live far from the hospital but I told DH that our little one better stay put through the weekend!

We had about 10 inches of snow, maybe 9.5. They closed dh job and ds1 had to go in at 1 and he is not happy. He works till 6 on fridays and they said the roads will really ice up tonight.So thankfully he doesnt work too far from home but I still worry. Tomm. we are suppose to go to a surprise 40th b day party. Dh and I decided not to go. I dont know if the ds will go. With my osteoporosis, I dont want to take a chance and slip on the ice/snow and break a bone. I already broke my leg once and it was horrid.

My dh is leaving for a week in calif. on mon. lucky him!

Enough of me. so Micayla, when is your actual due date with the little guy??? My water never broke with any of the ds so I told dh to take me to the hosp. when the pain got really bad etc. I wish I could have had an epidural. They look like they help alot. I did get a shot of something. no one would ever give me one. They took one look at my back, the surgical scars etc and say, no way! I am glad I have a high pain tolerance.

Wishing you all the best. Thoughts and prayers for you always.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

About 8 inches of snow and very bitter outside! Tuesday we leave for WDW! So looking forward to some warm sun and time with just the 3 of us!

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I hope you have a wonderful trip. At least you are going someplace warmer for sure!

Are you eating at any place special? Of course I am obsessed with Disney food, lol! My dh only request is not Biergarten and now for the next trip he said he wants to go eat in Norway because he misses Norwegian food.We went to Norway over 30 years ago. He wants to go back there etc.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

New Years eve, I wanted to do something as a family. So we went bowling. The place had a little party etc.

Well I had to have dh and the ds help me up and down the lane. I used an 8 lb. ball. I bowled one game and I think I got a 24.

After that I was exhausted. I stopped because my L shoulder blade started to hurt. That is where the dissection was and I could feel stuff pulling on the L neck side too. Well when we got home it hurt really bad so I took some motrin. Next day it was still bad so I took more motrin and a hot shower.

I find it strange that the L side would hurt when I was throwing the ball with only my R hand etc.

My dh and the ds couldnt believe I actually made it through one game, lol.

 

[SingingMom]

I hope you have a wonderful trip. At least you are going someplace warmer for sure! Are you eating at any place special? Of course I am obsessed with Disney food, lol! My dh only request is not Biergarten and now for the next trip he said he wants to go eat in Norway because he misses Norwegian food.We went to Norway over 30 years ago. He wants to go back there etc.

Thank you! This is our Christmas gift to each other and DH's birthday -?we did it last year and loved going in January, so we decided to add another night this year. So, we will be there for nine nights! It will be nice to spend that time with DD20, who was in London this past semester.

We made just a few ADR - afternoon tea at the Grand Floridian our arrival day, Be Our Guest one night, the Wishes Dessert Party, Il Mulino at the Swan with our friend who lives locally, and the Backstage Magic Tour that visits all three parks for 7 hours. DD wants to eventually work for Disney, so this is for her to see some of the inner workings. ( she & I did Disneyland Paris in October for this reason also)

We plan on eating at the wine bar in the Italy pavilion and possibly in Germany, since we just visited there with Adventures by Disney this summer.

We'll be seeing two of our cast member friends, my cousin who is a CM, and another cousin who is an Orlando policewoman. Probably have dinner with each in various spots near the Dolphin and Boardwalk area. Flying Fish and Beaches & Cream, as well as the new lounge at Brown Derby are also on our "maybe" list.

We tend to play it by ear - we don't go to Disney to eat - so if there aren't open reservations, we'll find something else! . I just want to go away to warm sunny weather!!

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[luvmarypoppins]

When we were there the Brown Derby Lounge was pretty crowded with more of an adult crowd.

I would love to try the Tutto Gusto place. I peeked in once and it was loud and crowded.

Also I would love to hear your experience if you go to Beaches and Cream because now I read you have to make an adr, not a walk up like before. I am not happy about that for sure. We would just always walk up there. I wrote something about it when Disney sent me a survey about my experience at the Beach Club resort the other week.

Sounds like you are going to have a great time and Happy Birthday to your dh!

 

[SingingMom]

When we were there the Brown Derby Lounge was pretty crowded with more of an adult crowd. I would love to try the Tutto Gusto place. I peeked in once and it was loud and crowded. Also I would love to hear your experience if you go to Beaches and Cream because now I read you have to make an adr, not a walk up like before. I am not happy about that for sure. We would just always walk up there. I wrote something about it when Disney sent me a survey about my experience at the Beach Club resort the other week. Sounds like you are going to have a great time and Happy Birthday to your dh!

That's what we are looking for, a more adult crowd. Tutto Gusto was wonderful last year - food and wine flights were excellent!

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[mrsklamc]

Baby boy is due 2/6, but we're supposed to get anywhere from 8-14 inches of snow tomorrow so he better stay put for the time being!

 

[Minerva Mouse]

About 8 inches of snow and very bitter outside! Tuesday we leave for WDW! So looking forward to some warm sun and time with just the 3 of us!

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Welcome to Central Florida on so far that coldest day of the year, it's currently just above the freezing mark, with 25 mph winds. Its, sooo, cold. We should be back in the 80s by the weekend. But today was just unreal.

Enjoy your trip.

 

[SingingMom]

Welcome to Central Florida on so far that coldest day of the year, it's currently just above the freezing mark, with 25 mph winds. Its, sooo, cold. We should be back in the 80s by the weekend. But today was just unreal. Enjoy your trip.

Unfortunately, JetBlue decided to cancel our flight today and the first one they can get us on is Thursday. . It was 6 degrees here with 21 below windchill!

Luckily, the Dolphin was more than accommodating and we were able to change our room reservations and will still stay for 9 nights. Only big disappointment was having to cancel tomorrow nights Wishes Dessert Party but they did waive the cancellation fee because we were weather delayed. Looking forward to getting there Thursday!!

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[luvmarypoppins]

Minerva Mouse - keep warm!

Singing Mom - I hope you have a great trip. I just listened to Fox 5 news and the weather guy said next week end the polar inversion is circling back around and coming here again to NY/NJ grr!

Christine - did you sign up for the 2014 book challenge on the cb? I am shooting for 24 books and I just read one and am starting on the other.I won several books from Goodreads lately to add to my pile, lol.

Micayla - how are you feeling???

The high here was 9 degrees I think and my dh who is in Calif mentioned to me he was hot when he was driving so he opened the window because it was 70 degrees!! grrr.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

O.K. - here is the interesting thyroid event of my day. Its kind of cute.

One of the christian authors I follow on facebook posted that she had thyroid problems and asked if anyone else did too.

So lots of people commented. 2 others said they had thyroid cancer too. I told her I had thy ca and I was reading her book, loving it and then I asked her if she had her Vit D and B12 levels checked too.

Well she commented back and said she was vitd def. too!

I thought it was great that she commented about what I asked. Wow! She hasnt commented back to anyone else yet.

I feel thyroid honored

 

[Christine]

Christine - did you sign up for the 2014 book challenge on the cb? I am shooting for 24 books and I just read one and am starting on the other.I won several books from Goodreads lately to add to my pile, lol.

I did not sign up for the challenge this year. Last year, I set a goal of 24 books which I'm sure I exceeded but I had such a hard time keeping track and then posting it, that I never ended up following through. I figured that I would not do it this year since I couldn't keep track well enough. I'll continue to read the thread for good reading suggestions but that's about it.

 

[mrsklamc]

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Micayla - how are you feeling???

The high here was 9 degrees I think and my dh who is in Calif mentioned to me he was hot when he was driving so he opened the window because it was 70 degrees!! grrr.

70 sounds so wonderful!

I feel really good except occasionally I have a pair of feet lodged in my ribs. Sometimes I get a little blue thinking about the Down Syndrome stuff but..it is what it is.

 

[SingingMom]

Arrived this afternoon in WDW - muggy and sprinkles. Dropped off our bags and headed to Epcot in time for dinner & Illuminations. Tomorrow 80 & sunny while we take the Backstage Magic tour. Looking forward to the next 9 days!

Best to all of you!

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[luvmarypoppins]

Singing Mom - have a wonderful trip. 80 sounds wonderful!! Yes, check in when you can. I love hearing about peoples trips!

Christine - I just finished reading my second book, so that is good. I guess I had a lot of free time since dh is not here but he is coming back tom.

 

[luvmarypoppins]

Micayla - I felt like that too. Ds 1 was the worst. He didnt have any room to go except under my ribs.

I am sure the Downs is on your mind. My first job was working at a downs agency when I was in high school. Just in the office. You will be your childs greatest advocate no matter what. You will be the mamma bear always having her cubs best interests at heart. I know my ds3 had a lot of speech issues so he had to have early intervention speech except I was probably in denial and waited to long to start it but it all worked out in the end. He was like 18 months behind when they tested him. Maybe you can research some local resources. God has blessed you with this beautiful little guy and I know he will be a special gift to you and your dh! You will be a great mom!!

 

[Christine]

70 sounds so wonderful!

I feel really good except occasionally I have a pair of feet lodged in my ribs. Sometimes I get a little blue thinking about the Down Syndrome stuff but..it is what it is.

You are going to do great. It's definitely going to be a challenge at times, but as I've always heard, it comes with it's share of rewards.

I have a co-worker whose very first child (they were 18 when they had him), had Down's. Can you imagine being 18 and dealing with that. The young man is in his 30s now and doing very well with his own job.

My DD, who went to a private Catholic high school which had a very focused "Options" program which was specifically for Down's students who want a private, Catholic education, really gave us some insight. They are wonderful kids and there are so many resources out there today for them so that they can participate in life fully. I think it's only going to get better as time goes on and, again, I think you are going to do fine once you "get your feet wet" so to speak.

 

[mrsklamc]

You are going to do great. It's definitely going to be a challenge at times, but as I've always heard, it comes with it's share of rewards.

I have a co-worker whose very first child (they were 18 when they had him), had Down's. Can you imagine being 18 and dealing with that. The young man is in his 30s now and doing very well with his own job.

My DD, who went to a private Catholic high school which had a very focused "Options" program which was specifically for Down's students who want a private, Catholic education, really gave us some insight. They are wonderful kids and there are so many resources out there today for them so that they can participate in life fully. I think it's only going to get better as time goes on and, again, I think you are going to do fine once you "get your feet wet" so to speak.

No! I can't imagine being 18 and dealing with that!

Thanks for mentioning that he has a job. I hear that more and more; the thing that makes me most anxious is the money aspect.

Because now there are federally mandated 'early intervention' programs they say you can't compare a kid with Down's born today even with one born just 5 or ten years ago; so it's encouraging, but still a road I'd just rather not have to travel.