I'm not much of a journaler (if that's even a word).  I originally set up this account to stay in touch with my sister when she went to live in England.  I probably don't journal because my life never seemed journalable (again...using an adjective that may not exist!).  I've gone through a couple of husbands, had a couple of kids, and mastered many different careers...big deal!  But now, at 35 years old, I have something I want to keep track of....my health.

This week I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, a condition caused by my  thyroid being underactive and not doing its job.  I had originally gone to the doctors because I was afraid of having early signs of diabetes (my Dad has type 1 diabetes).  I had gained 20lbs in just 8 months, along with severe depression, total exhaustion, super dry skin, brain fog, etc.  I had started to feel like I was 60 years old with the onset of dementia!  

My doctor had immediate concerns about my thyroid, which was confirmed from my lab results showing an elevated TSH of 9.11.  She prescribed me with 50mcg Synthroid and recommended Weight Watchers to address the weight gain.

So here I am...ready to journal my ups and downs!  I can't guarantee I will post regularly, but I sure hope I do....for the sake of tracking my progress and having a documented trail of my success.  Because I will be successful...hopefully.  :-)