Test results back

Test results are back and all is normal except a little low on vitamin D. So yet another pill to take. And got a referral to an outstanding rheumatologist in Iowa City at the university. Hopefully i can get some answers soon on what the heck is causing all the pain and fatigue.

Other than that, we have been selling all sorts of things on the Muscatine For Sale Facebook page and playing with Nate and Matt and all of the new toys!

Nate's 4th birthday party

Today we celebrated Nate's 4th birthday with a fantastic party with friends and family. Everything went off without a hitch and everyone went home exhausted and full of cake, ice cream, and pizza! Nate received some fantastic gifts. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful and caring friends and family. My aunt and uncle also trecked up from Keosauqua to the party, which was absolutely wonderful.

I cannot believe my baby is already turning 4 on Wednesday. He is so excited to start full-day school next year (pre-k). What happened to the itty bitty baby born in the ice storm 4 years ago? What happened to the precious little one I rocked for hours and hours? Now he is more interested in reading books with us and playing with his little brother than cuddling. Where does the time go? Everyone said it would fly by, but this is crazy.

Well, this momma is wiped out, sore, and ready to call it a day. Tomorrow Nate and I will be going to church with my parents and then we are all headed to the camper show. Time to startbthinking about all of our summer outings.

RA or not?

RA or not? That is the question. Doc thinks things are pointing that way and tests have been done. I should get results Friday or Monday. I am nervous and also happy i am on my way to get answers. After a stressful and emotional day was finished off with a pedi and beautiful new teal toes.

A day in my life

2/22/2011

Today I woke up in the same pain I have been having now for a few months.
I guess it is fair to say I have been having aches and pains for as long
as I can remember, but it was always easy to explain away by saying I had
done this or that to that particular joint. This recent pain is so
different. It is everywhere - all joints - and it is all the time. I also
have hot flashes that make me miserable all the time. When other people
are bundled up, I am sweating, and I cannot figure out why. Then add on
the fatigue. I feel like I am a horrible mother because I can't seem to
muster enough energy to play with my sweet boys as much as I would like. I
feel like a big blob.

My family has been wonderful. Even when I complain about the pain or want
to take a rest, they are understanding. The boys don't really understand,
but they seem to be willing to let momma have down time.

Today I was supposed to meet with my doctor (actually a nurse practitioner,
but still my PCP). She ended up having a family emergency and had to
reschedule my appointment. I ended up making an appointment with the other
NP for tomorrow morning. I hope I get some answers.

I have been doing the typical "Internet diagnosing" lately because I am so
anxious for answers. From what I am finding, things seem to be pointing to
rheumatoid arthritis, or lesser to fybromyalgia or lyme disease. I
recently had my annual checkup and my thyroid checked out fine. I have
PCOS, and even my blood sugar/glucose numbers were better than usual. Of
course, my cholesterol is still out of whack, but with diet, exercise,
fish oil, flaxseed oild, and a low-dose med, that should be better soon.
What I really hate now is that I feel like an elderly woman with all of my
meds in the morning and my aching joints.

What happened to the energetic woman I used to be? I am only 35 and feel
like I am 85!

Here's hoping and praying for answers.