Kerry's the greatest (oh, I already knew that.) She does so many fun things with me . .even if it means sitting in the middle of the kitchen floor. . .if that's what I want to do.
I love minestrone soup from Olive Garden. . .especially the pasta.
Mommy has to take all of these things (some up to 3 times a day) in order to get better.
Mommy can't eat any of these things anymore.I don't have too much time to write tonight, so I'll make this quick. After my appointment today, I felt like the unhealthiest person on the planet. I learned my cortisol levels are really, truly severly low and I have a long road ahead of me. I learned that they don't get this low overnight and stresses have added up over a long period of time. The last year just really did my adrenal glands in and they are almost entirely shot. It may even be the cause of my PCOS/infertility. So, I urge any of you with hormonal imbalance causes of infertility to find out about adrenal fatigue. There are mild, moderate and severe forms of it. . .don't wait like me until it's so severe that you feel you'll never get on top of it. Your adrenal glands control 50 or so hormones in your body and are crucial to helping you function. In addition to a smorgasbord of supplements that cost around $200 / month, I will have to do a round of cortisteroids. I'm supposed to start eating gluten-free food, no dairy products, tons of vegetables and protein. I have to eat 5-6 times a day to keep my blood sugar levels up and I have to rest as much as possible. Exactly how I'm going to do that. . .I have no idea. Counseling was also recommended to help me cope with stress (and I thought I was coping fairly well.) Of course, if the insurance company would just approve Olivia's Synagis shots, my stress level would decrease greatly, but it doesn't look like that is going to happen.
Anyway, I don't know how I'm supposed to do all of this stuff. I had to make labels for all of my supplements (Kerry's idea) in order to figure out what I'm supposed to take when. It can take 6-18 months to feel normal again (of course, the more severe. . .the longer it'll take so it's a long road for me it seems.) My hope is that someday Olivia will not remember that her mommy was so tired and instead she'll describe me as "energetic." Thank you all for your support and prayers. I know many of you have been amazed at my strength throughout the past year. . .I feel like I've let you down. Turns out. . .I wasn't so strong after all. . .
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4 comments:
YES, YOU WERE STRONG! Most of us couldn't have handled what you did at all, let alone with the grace and compassion you have.
You still are strong! I'm so glad you can finally start to do something about your fatigue. We'll pray it starts working sooner than expected! Also, just a word to help reduce stress about the RSV shots... I too was extremely worried about my 25 wkr not getting them this year (He's 20 mo) and now going to a sitter in the mornings. However, he has done just fine. He has stuffy noses and coughs but he is strong. I know Olivia is stronger than you think too!! I would definitely get her into the intensive OT therapy recommended. Keep up the good work. You are doing a great job with her and you will get through this fatigue thing!! There is a light at the end of the tunnel!!
Jodi,
Chronic ailments are tough; but recognizing what you need to do is half the battle. If you are half as diligent with your care as you've been with Olivia's, I have every confidence we'll get you through this with our prayers!! Hugs...Shelly K.
Yoga actually helps adrenal fatigue, even just 20 minutes a day.
I hope you feel better soon!
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