I have been better at taking meds lately~~ i moved them to the kitchen window (where I can't miss seeing them). I still am extremely tired and crash every night by 9pm. I don't get my levels checked again until Jan, but thinking I will call endo to see if we can do an extra blood test this week and then compare it to the one scheduled for Jan.
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I know that Graves effects everyone differently so maybe the "perfect" numbers for me haven't been found yet.

Over the last week I have been fighting off a horrible 'bug'. Houston & Braydon have also been sick. Houston is well and Braydon & I are recovering. However, Randy (DH) is in bed SICK :(
Much to my amazement, my eyes did not seem to get worse this time. They were never dry, itching, irritated or any thing else. I am thankful for that.
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Anyone know about energy levels in relation to T3 or T4 levels?

We just got back home from a trip to send off our oldest son. He is going to Koera for a year! I miss him already. However, God has filled up my life. These new additions to our family are a huge blessing. Houston, Keeley & Braydon made the trip to Little Rock exciting and adventure filled. Casey kept us grounded with the reality that our family unit is now much bigger than before! I am truely blessed~

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Also our daughter Emily had her baby right before we left. Welcome to Kiera!!

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Here is an updated picture of my eyes. My left eye is still "big & buggy". However, I have depth perception now and the light only hurts in some instances (like twilight). I am truely blessed.

I am about the stupidest person around.........................

Somehow I FORGOT to take my meds for a couple of days(3) . I didn't understand why I was all shaky, and dizzy, and sick feeling. When hubby asked me about the meds- I started to cry. Because I instantly knew that I didn't take them that morning and couldn't remember when the last time was.
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I know that I am forgetful, but come-on. I have to take these stupid pills for the rest of my life. How could I forget?

I now know what has been wrong with me.... I have been fighting off an infection. I have ear infections in both ears and acute sinuses. ugghh
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Reading back over my last post, I am embarasses my how fickle i seem withmy relationship with the LORD. Father, please forgive me.

For those of you with Graves...
You know how stress makes our symptoms worse....
You know how our diets make our symptoms worse.....
So what do you do when you start to feel your life coming apart???
I know my meds are right (checked last week)
I know that I am sleeping enough (9-1o hours)
I am eating healthy (90% of the time)
I am talking more to God
And yet....................................... I feel it slipping
I tired to tell my hubby, he doesn't understand
Does Anyone ??????

I am so excited about today. I am taking the children on a "nature walk" thru the woods. This is something that I would not have even thought possible 6 months ago!
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Please pray for these children - they are in much need of God's healing.