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Trying To Conceive & Graves' Disease (Hyperthyroidism)

Disclaimer:   I am not a doctor. This information is not for the purpose of treating or diagnosing. If you have health concerns, you should seek help from your health care professional. Please do not start or stop medications, based on what you have read. About The Information I have heard from three different, but knowledge Gravers. I will include researched information as well that will appear in my source sections. Links will be included to the source section. Thyroid Health According to the authors of Natural Health Fertility Info.com, "When a woman's thyroid is out of balance she may not have regular ovulation and experience thyroid infertility. Also, elevated TSH indicates an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism" (Atozia 1). In another article, titled "Thyroid Infertility, the authors write, "hypothyroidism affects conception and hyperthyroidism affects pregnancy" (Atozia 2). Lab Testing Stages Frequency...

Our Autism Story: Feelings After The Diagnosis

How do you feel after the Autism diagnosis? It's been a little over four weeks. I am struggling a bit with the diagnosis. As well as my husband. At the same time, I kind of felt something was off. There is a sort of peace of having an answer.  Of course, its not the answer we really wanted. I think the answer we wanted to hear was this is normal. Our third child is just going at his own pace and will catch up to his older siblings when he does. But that is not the answer. Having an answer also means we can do something about it. You can't do anything about something you don't know.  I think at this point, our hope is that our thid is high functioning. That would be the best possible scenario in something that's not ideal. I am praying that he is high functioning. That all the early intervention helps. But also praying for the strength...incase he's not. Incase, this is just the beginning of even harder things to come and an unknown future. You might...

Autism: Signs We Noticed (Part 1)

♾️ What were some signs of  Autism Spectrum Disorder  that you noticed? Short answer: Delayed Walking Only 1-2 Baby Signs Regression in What we Perceived to be Talking Regressions in Eating Certain Foods Delayed Speech Gesturing Repetitive Playing Lack of Pretend Play Preference to Play with Non-Toy Items, such as a hanger Not Responding To Name Lack of Eye Contact You might also be interested in: Early Signs of Autism  (What To Expect) Autism in Toddlers: The Basics (What To Expect) What is Mild Autism?  (How Cast) Last Edited: January 1, 2023