Spring in my Step

Well, thank goodness spring, or break up, has begun. We're muddy and wet, but we could use more moisture. That being said, the weather has been lovely, and I'm feeling pretty good.

My iron levels are up, though I have yet to have them retested. I know, tsk tsk, but I'm holding out. On purpose. I'm not quite sure if I want to go back to the same doctor, or try out someone new. We'll see. I'm pondering. And since we're not rushing into TTC, that's my prerogative. That being said, there are some things that I really like about my doctor. So, it's hard. Finding a good doc, with PCOS knowledge, in rural Alaska. Well friends, that's a challenge.

So, for now, I'm trying to eat well. Drink TONS of water. And keep myself healthy. Right after the whole Easter debacle I was stricken with a cold. Not bad considering it was my first of the season, and it's passed quite quickly really.

I'm still having issues with the bcp's. And I do have an appointment scheduled with my doc in early May. Before we leave for Portland. So, let's hope that things just keep plugging along in the right direction.

Cheerio!

Finally Feeling Better

After a horrendous Easter weekend, I finally started feeling myself Friday of last week. It started the previous Friday, "Good Friday", ironically. I was feeling terrible, and not really sure what to blame it on. Now I know. Iron. Iron, is NOT my friend.

I spent the following 5 days in bed. Walking the yard, drinking gallons of water, and ultimately about 2 gallons of apple juice. The iron really messes with me. It's not good. And I will not be taking iron in pill form in the future.

The positive is that I'm finally feeling human. I can tell my levels are up. I have lost 17 pounds. And I hope to keep it off. And right now, the only meds I'm taking is the birth control. I will start up with the metformin again soon. But for right now, I just want my body back to some sort of normal. We're getting there.

What am I doing?

I have pointed out what I'm not doing. So I thought it important to point out what I am doing. I am making smarter food and drink choices. That includes a LOT more water, a lot more walking, and a lot less starches. No, I have not completely cut out starches. I don't know that I ever will, but I eat FAR less of them, and at different times in the day. Usually morning. It really does help.

I'm also making choices for my future. And while this doesn't directly affect my physical health, it affects my mental health, and I'm a lot happier looking forward to the future. My future. Our future.

So, I continue to move forward. Continue to try to make good decisions. And when I'm healthy, I'll be happy. For now, we're plugging along. :)

Happy Day!