I have put off so many things over the last few weeks, that I’m now 10 times as overwhelmed as I usually am. I have a ton of stuff to post on the blog but I’ve got to put out the fires first. I guess all I can do is start with today and go forward, and fill in the stuff I missed as I have time.
So here it is. Sometimes I can’t believe that this is my life:
In case you’re having trouble reading the white board, it says, “Dear Mom I’m sleping in your bed because I just noticed there was something brown and stinky on my comforter I think its Henry’s poop. Love Aliya” I guess I’m supposed to check the appropriate box – whether it’s ok for her to sleep in my bed or not ok. Based on the fact that she tosses and turns, crowds me, kicks me, and pokes me all night, AND she talks in her sleep – often in Spanish, it’s NOT OK!!!
Henry’s the cat, by the way. How his poop got in Aliya’s bed, I don’t know, and I don’t want to know.
If you’re here to find out how Norah’s doing rather than to read about our pet issues, Norah is doing really well. She kept up with all of the family activities over the weekend, and she went back to school on Tuesday. She has been a little more tired than usual, but until we get her thyroid dosage just right it’s possible that she’ll feel some symptoms of hypothyroidism. I’m sure her body is wondering what the hell just happened.
She started her thyroid hormone replacement on Saturday, and her thyroid levels will be tested once per month until the docs are satisfied. She is also taking calcium and vitamin-D, and that will be monitored weekly until the levels are stable. We are headed down to Yale to see Dr. Breuer for a post-op appointment on Monday and then we’ll be going back to Children’s for future endocrine appointments. Hopefully Norah’s on the road to recovery!