Looking back, there were signs. I should have seen them. Like the day HT and I were at Barnes & Noble and not one book, not one, interested me. Gift card in hand, I walked out with nothing. Later the same thing at the library.
Then the hot flashes. 2-3 an hour. Intense ones. Round the clock. How long would it be before I snapped at one of the kids? Been there, no interest in going back. The prickles started at my sinuses, traveled across the top of my head, then down my spine before my body broke out in cold sweats.
Found the perfect doctor, but she couldn't see me 'til late June. Our marriage counselor recommended someone for the interim, and in one visit he told me I was overdosed on thyroid medication. The previous doctor had taken me from hypo to hyper. Plus, (or as a result?)my hormones are messed up again.
He did some tinkering and I am okay, much better, until I can get in with the the specialist next month.
Then, just as I was making a spectacular recovery, I got strep throat. You know how I don't like to tell you about these things while I'm still contagious. Wouldn't want to get you all germy. But it looks like I'm on the mend. See? I can swallow again. Now that I think of it, maybe it was a tiny little bitch and bastard strep cell who caused all the ruckus in Niagra Falls?
Hormones are powerful things. If you feel crazy, get 'em checked. All I'm sayin.'
While we're talking about our ailments, HT has arthroscopic surgery on his knee today. Phonetically, the surgeon's name sounds like "Chicken Dance." Send love.
Yesiree, back in my day, we had to just plain deal with the goiter and the bulging eyes and the hot flashes and the strep, and cut the damn leg off if yer knee gave you trouble. You spoiled kids have it made...
We do. I know we do.
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Oh, honey. You've been through it.
Hormones ARE powerful things.
I will never challenge you on that.
Take, for example, my pre-teen daughter who is a little Jekyll and Hyde right now. Yup. Hormones.
Hugs to HT. Thinking of you both.
And you had to walk 3 miles to school, through the snow, where wolves lived....right?
May ChickenDance get HT up and dancing on happy feet (and knees) soon.
Choir.
I'm just really happy for another chance to read about the soft core. : )
you know something is wrong when no books at B&N and the library do not interest you- feel better sweetie- love and prayers to all of you
Hormones are controlled substances. No lie.
I hope you both are doing better soon.
Hormones are hellish.
love and healing to BOTH of you.
Eek. Not a good combo. Thinking of you and hoping you're better soon. Sending best wishes for HT's surgery!
Best wishes to HT and his knee. Hope you're feeling better, too.
By now your HT should be through the surgery. I pray all went well and recovery will be swift. And wow, you've been through the wringer last few weeks. I'm wishing you strength and plenty of gentle support wherever and whenever you need it.
BIG Highland Hug for HT - knee surgery is not fun and I speak from experience.
Glad you're feeling a wee bit better and this may be the time to tell you a tip I got the other day on one of those spam things friends send. Apparently if you rub Vick vapour rub on the soles of your feet and put socks on it soothes your cough and throat as you absorb it through your body. Could be worth a try, no book interest? It's serious!
I'm way behind in my well-wishing here, but here's hoping you two (four) are enjoying a restful weekend where everyone is healthy and pain-free.
Those hot flashes are a bitch! Or maybe just a good excuse for a margarita to cool off with...
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