Pillowman was excellent last night. For a student production, that was one impressive performance, from acting to design- the set design really was brilliant. It was a nice distraction for a few hours, but when I got home, I started doing some last minute reading and research, … Read More »
The Waiting Game
Blood just drawn, and despite my best efforts, they went in through the back of my hand. The lab tech was pretty good; quick, patient, and hopefully minimal to no bruising.Predictions: FSH very high, LH mid range normal, estradiol very low.Won't know anything until Friday's appt, … Read More »
Questions for 4/24 appointment
My followup visit to my initial diagnosis is next Friday, 4/24. I'm having my FSH, LH, and estradiol retested on Tuesday. I'm assuming that since I haven't bled and it's been over 2 weeks since my progesterone challenge, my estradiol levels will continue to be low, my FSH high, … Read More »
A metaphor on Easter
Today, I "helped" A and my FIL replace an old AC unit. When I say helped I mean adding such witty comments as "Are you sure you cut the hole in the plywood big enough?"The old AC unit had this crazy huge bird's nest in it, and, as A and his dad were moving things around, I … Read More »
Initial Blood Tests, 3/13/09
Now that we have some idea of how all these hormones are supposed to work, here's what mine look like, and how my doctor has come to the Dx of POF.I had my blood labs completed on 3/13/09. Here's the rundown. (Normal ranges are in parentheses). I've included my thyroid workup b/c … Read More »
More than you ever needed to know about me.
So how exactly did this all happen?And more importantly, why on earth would I write about this on the web to share with millions of strangers?If there's one thing I've learned in the short time since my diagnosis, it's that hearing other women's stories, other voices, is so … Read More »
My First Post
I've never really had a solid idea of what I wanted to be when I grow up, but there's one thing that's always made sense... I've always wanted to be a mom. When I was diagnosed at 26 with premature ovarian failure, I felt like this was the end of a lifelong dream, but I realize … Read More »
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