I have moments where I want to blog, but I don't seem to want to make the time for it. When I'm home, I just want to spend time with the husband, or if not that I want to read these library books since I can no longer sit at work for hours reading every day. Sad :(
I'm also becoming more obsessive about the couponing. I went back to a coupon notebook because the wallet was getting too thick. I also got my first free items through coupons, my next goal is to have coupons worth more than the item, let the savings spill over to my other groceries...
A certain someone has been mentioning babies again, so who knows where that will lead this time.
My blood sugars are in the normal range most of the time, with the occasional dawn effect. I woke up at 211, and dinner was at 7 at the latest. I asked to change blood pressure meds in case I get pregnant, but I have gone back off this new pill because it caused my hands to first swell and then go numb. The first day my hand was numb I thought I slept on it funny. The second time it happened at work and I realized it was an awesome side effect. When I go back to the doctor I will ask for a new drug class. I was told that ACE inhibitors (my original med) would not effect the baby (should I get pregnant) until the second trimester, but there is this:
"ACE inhibitors are already known to be dangerous to babies during the second two trimesters of pregnancy, since they can cause impaired fetal growth, kidney disorders, and other problems. This new study - while it is a retrospective analysis and not strongly suggests that ACE inhibitors ought to be avoided during the first trimester as well. It is not likely that more definitive information will be forthcoming any time soon. This being the case, hypertensive women who are pregnant or who might become pregnant should avoid ACE inhibitors. Other anti hypertensive drugs - diuretics, beta blockers, or calcium channel blockers - should probably be used instead." -N Engl J Med 2006; 354:2443-24511
Which was the reason I asked to go on another pill. Which was the diuretic. Which sucked BAD. Anyway, I will also have insurance beginning July 1st. My doc wants to put me on a daily shot that according to her helps you lose weight. Every patient she's put it on has lost 5 or more pounds (according to her)... but this shot is oh, about $600/month!!!! So of course she told me to let her know when I'm insured so we can look into this option. THAT WOULD KICK ASS if it works.
