Domesticity.
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Feeling very domestic today. Even wearing my apron.
Visited my doctor again and scheduled my iodine uptake scan for the end of August. They will be checking to see what's up with my enlarged thyroid: figuring out what to do next (remove part or all of it or just wait and continue to measure it) and assessing whether the nodules are cancerous.
For the scan to see my thyroid correctly I get to go on a special low-iodine diet before testing (from today through up until the day of the test).
Things I can eat: fruits, fresh meats & poultry, and some vegetables (no broccoli, spinach, or turnip greens) and no more than 2 cups of dairy products per day. There are a bunch of things that are spelled out that I can't eat - focusing on what I can. Had to laugh to myself as I walked out of the office thinking this is what I should be eating anyway- nothing like doctor's orders and diagnosed health-issue to get me going in the right direction.
Basically it means that I am going to have to put a bit (understatement) more effort into preparing our meals around here. This can be nothing but a good thing for all of us. I have already become certifiably addicted to our local farmer's market so we are set on that front. It's a darn good time of year to have to rely on fresh fruits and vegetables - picked up local cantaloupe, carrots, tomatoes, and butter lettuce today.
To start off on the right foot I roasted a chicken this afternoon and chopped up a bunch of vegetables for easy snack access. Can't remember the last time I roasted a whole chicken. Planning to have some for dinner tonight and use the rest for salads later this week.
To make my day of domesticity complete I received a fabric order in the mail. I am going to sew myself a skirt (for real Mom). Now that should be an interesting adventure.
And the photo today? Mint tea (simply a mint leaf + hot water) - something I picked up while visiting with Florence in Amsterdam last year.
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You can do it! Stay strong and know that so many of us are sending you prayers and warm wishes! ((((Hugs)))
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I stumbled across your blog and it is one of my favorites now. So fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing good energy.
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Ali, I will be thinking about you as you go through this the next month or so. I hope everything turns out well for you and your family. I love the aprons...had to order a couple. Take care.
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I LOVE that skirt Ali!! You *might* have just inspired me to grab a pattern and give that a go too... yikes!
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I've seen a thyroid scan before. in pharmacy school, I did a rotation with a nuclear pharmacy that generates the radioactivity for various scan, one of which is for the thyroid. It's very cool actually. Once the iodine, which is tagged with a safe amount of radioactivity for the scan, is injected, you can see it move through your body to the thyroid gland. Good luck Ali, once you get this all under control, you'll begin to feel a lot better. just be patient with all the medication adjustments that are to come. it may take a little while for you doctor to find the right dose for you.
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I should be sleeping (it's almost 1:00am), but I just wanted to say that you have such a great attitude. That is what inspires us... not just your art, not simply your passion, not only your appreciation in the beauty of everyday life... but your amazing, positive attitude. Go ahead and smile. Be happy and truly feel good about WHO you are. Love ya, girl.
P.S. I'm praying for you & your thyroid.
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Oh and you got a nanaCompany apron? I'm really trying not to be jealous! ;)
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Nothing like doctor's orders. That's for sure. After my couple of diagnostic issues last August (for me besides the hypothyrodism it was also pre-diabetes) I've had to go through a whole new way of eating. And living. For me, doctor's orders have worked. 11 months later, I have lost 57 pounds by only changing what I eat according to the prescribed plan. I have learned to fall in love with new things. No more chocolate or candy for me. It works. Like you said, focusing on what you can eat rather than what you can't is a big plus. Keeping you in prayer. Many hugs.
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PLEASE get a second opinion on the thyroid. While many many women do have thyroid problems (including myself), surgery should not be the only consideration. It can really complicated things.
Ali, you seem very intelligent and I trust you have researched this from every angle. You seem to be somebody who might be into natural and homeopathic type treatments.
PLEASE research this out. I was so glad I did and got it under control.
Best of luck to you in whatever you choose to do.
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Good luck with your thyroid. I had to have mine irradiated twice! Keep us updated!
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I can't wait to see the skirt when you finish. Too cute!
Good luck with the diet and testing.
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Ali, I LOVE that fabric store you linked to. It has some prefect things for some baby bedding I am making! Thanks, and good luck with the skirt, I know you can do it!
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Good luck, Ali! You will feel so much better once all of these issues have been taking care of. Thinking of you.
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Been there done that just 8 months ago.....easy procedure....I have a Great doctor/surgeon. My thyroid was the size of a softball but the nodules we not cancerous. All is good now.....
Stay Positive!
Lynda
ps.....I waited 18 months...just procrastinated....no need.
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Good luck Ali,hope always for the best,have a wonderful day,hugs,Rosa.
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Ali, I just bought the same pattern to make the a-line skirt with the apron overlay! Can't wait to try it, though it's the most challenging pattern I've tried, as a beginning garment sewer (I mostly quilt). Good luck to both of us!
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Hey Ali,
I've got a goiter (that is such a funny word, isn't it?) and I have to get that scan once a year. Good luck to you. I know you will do just fine!
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You are a wonderful patient and I'm praying that all will be well for you. Take care and enjoy that Farmer's Market.
Sue
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Ali, you inspire me in so many ways! I appreciate your attitude on this. Health problems, particularly those that require dietary restrictions, can be so difficult, and you are just moving forward and handling it, and I need to take a lesson!
Thanks for sharing yourself with us. I've been reading your blog for awhile, and it's so good getting to know you.
Melissa
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Good for you. :)
I love the fact that you really get on the Farmer's Market front. I love fresh veggies too. I'm sure the local farmers appreciate you too. :)
I've found that I enjoy steaming vegetables as well as eating them raw. Steaming keeps the flavor and I don't think you lose as much of the nutrients as cooking them tends to do. Just a thought. :)
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