Hi gang --
I know I've been missing in June. But I have good news. I studied all month and I PASSED my second math teacher test. I am now eligible to teach with a temporary certificate.
I'll be trying to enroll in a teaching prep program at the college to convert that temp certificate to a professional certificate next. Go me!
How are you?
I am well. Concentrating on my "become a math teacher" studies. Still keeping away from toxic people.
How's the PCOS?
I had a cycle finally. That one was like 120 something days since the last one.
I have quit taking oral hormone therapy because my endoc was worried it was affecting my liver. I had a good appointment with a reproductive endoc who thinks I am NOT in perimenopause but simply super wonky with the hormone balance. I am doing well on Minivelle (estradiol sticker patch) and progesterone as vaginal inserts to just skip that whole liver thing. The hormones are now absorbed through the skin or the mucus lining. I'm also on Celexa. My normal endoc suggested Paxil and my SIL is on that one. But my Reproductive endoc suggested Celexa -- but it's similar in that the off label use of these things is to dial down crazy hot flashes. It is a RELIEF.
Sex is also not longer painful, so I'm a lot happier about that. My last hormone panel showed big improvements so I'm going to continue on this regime. The Reproductive endoc suggested an annual hormone check but if I feel weird again to call for a check sooner than that.
What are you working on now as goals?
I am optimistic that maybe I finally solved the hormone wacky that was plaguing me for almost 2 years.
Now I have to go make an appointment with my regular endoc to check on my hypothyroid and insulin resistance.
Also get on with exercise. It was so disheartening to work out and see no changes due to all this hormone crazy. I'm ready to give it another shot now that I am sleeping better and actually have energy in the day instead of being all frazzled.
How successful were you for past season on your goals?
I think I did well. Still a work in progress though.
Astrophe