The score? Diet's winning.Tons of walking + tote full of swag + laptop computer in a bag + 3 full 20oz bottles of water a day = making up for any poor food choices I'm about to make tonight.In Baltimore for a conference for work, and I'm having a wonderful time. My first … Read More »
Diet Week 1 & Quick Update
Even with our lavish brunch on Saturday with nothing but plates of fine cheeses, fruits, salami, and crackers... I managed to lose 3 lbs last week! Larry lost 4.5! I'm ⅓ of the way there to my first goal (5%). Next step: add a little more physical activity to my life.My caffeine … Read More »
Feeling renewed
Sorry I've been a bit remiss in posting this week... I've been so caught up in #IranElection I pretty much forgot I had a blog.Camping was incredible. Fort Z. braved the rainstorm Saturday night, despite very heavy rains for about 10 hours. Saturday day, the weather was gorgeous. … Read More »
Show and Tell: Fort Z.
It's time for...My virgin S&T post! I don't know how frequently I'll be doing this, but this week, I feature Fort Z., the affectionate name of our ridiculously large tent for 2 people. Since we're going camping this weekend, I thought it would be appropriate.Let's take a look … Read More »
Quick Updates: Mom is A-OK
Thank GOD.Medical stress test and cardio catheters revealed no blockages. Elevated cardiac enzymes may not actually have indicated a heart attack, but rather a result of her crazy high blood pressure (240/180) on Thursday morning. She has to meet with the hospital's endo before … Read More »
Happy Birthday to Me
In the last minute of my birthday today, I had to squeeze in a post. This weekend has been wonderful. It hasn't been about tests, or babies, or uncertainty. This birthday was a weekend of firsts.I fired my first gun! Larry took me to a shooting range, something I have always … Read More »
Blood lab results, round 2: finally, some good news!
Dr. Gross emailed me today. The karyotype serum test results are back: negative for Fragile X and the rest of the karyotype looks normal!After a very long, frustrating day at work, combined with some other shitty news I got at lunch about some other financial related things, this … Read More »
Blood lab results, round 1
As my blood lab bruises from last week are finally fading away, I have one round of results back from the lab: the antibody tests. Still waiting for the karyotype serum testing results. Those apparently take ~21 days to complete. Links go to descriptions of tests. Normal ranges … Read More »
TMI: Hot flashes abound!
Oh em gee... if this is what normal menopause is like, then women of the 40-55 age range, you have my utmost respect.Holy jeebus... I've been having hot flashes every day this week. And night sweats. I'm not sure which is worse yet. Add to the unseasonably warm weather in New … Read More »
The results are in…
Sorry for the delay in posting about Friday's appointment. Work has been busy, and I just needed the weekend to relax and take my mind off of all of it. If this post feels a bit sterile, it's b/c I'm battling a raging migraine right now, and honestly, I'm just pooped from … Read More »