OK so here is an update on me and all going on in my brain. Sit back, this might take a little bit.
Yesterday I heard from the dr regarding the test results. No Lyme Disease and my blood counts look good. Thank goodness. However, my ANA results are high. This led to further blood testing. I went in yesterday and six large viles of blood were drawn. Some of the blood tests, several actually, were rare and the lab peeps had to call the main office for the codes and such. I found out some blood was going to Utah - yay. I didn't copy the form so I can't look up all the tests being done - prob for the best. The dr did say they were testing for Lupus as well as several other diseases. Due to some of the tests taking longer I should receive several calls with results. From what I do know ANA means autoimmune. We shall see.
My thoughts? I am composed and not talking about it really. I am scared, it is true. I just want to know what it wrong. If I know what it is, I can deal with it. I don't know if it is what ended my last pregnancy early. I also do not know if it is why I am so tired. I want to be as healthy as possible. And for this reason I have resisted the urge to drown my worry in food, as normal, and actually stick two days to my eating plan. I am feeling good for it - less the withdrawn headache.
I have a plan, of course. I will find out what it is and take the diagnosis to my OB and see what he says the impact on growing our family. Sweetie and I have talked about it. We don't mind waiting for a few months longer if it means better health. We already discussed waiting some due to weight. But this is different.
In good news, I had my ENT check up today. My nose has a clean bill of health. So there is that, lol.
My brother comes to visit this week. I have no idea how much I am going to be able to see him, but will take what I can get.
There just seems to be a lot of emotions right now. To distract myself I have been studying. That part feels very good. I feel in control when I am studying. Plus I need to get caught up from taking the holidays off.
So in a nutshell - more waiting. I am doing what I do and trying to focus on the positive with a smile. I will keep everyone posted.
3 comments:
*hugs*
Taking control of the little things is sometimes what gets us through the biggest times of worry and/or crisis...hopefully this will turn out to be just the former and not the latter.
Here for you, thinking about you, sending good vibes...
Autoimmune - that actually makes sense with your symptoms and what has happened with your health over the last year. Smart doctor!
Yes, you can still get pregnant and carry to turn with the help of your OB and other specialists! There are some very important steps you can take!
You are on the right track!
Uhm, I meant carry to term. LOL
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