[khallstrom]

I went through the same things for 2 years, the sleeplessness and weight gain (15 pounds in 2 years, despite running marathons!), before being diagnosed as borderline hypothyroid. My primary care doctor wanted to hold off treatment at that level and just take blood level readings every 6 months to monitor. That continued for another year until I wanted to get pregnant. I was able to easily conceive as I had previously years before but suffered 3 miscarriages–I thought they were related to the thyroid condition. I finally self-referred to a reproductive endocrinologist who is a specialist in both of my problems. The specialist definitely thought that even being slightly off in my TSH and TS4 (the hormones measured for thyroid function) could not only cause miscarriage but birth defects. I was put on daily synthetic TS4 hormone treatment (generic name of med is synthroid). I am happy to report that I am now 3 months pregnant with a healthy, energetic baby!

I too have a strong family history of hypothyroidism (both grandmother and aunt have it). Follow your instints and keep seeking medical advise. The hormone levels fluctuate constantly as they do for all others due to cycle. Be tested more than once if you think there might be a problem. Lastly, the symptoms of hypothyroidism are also common to many other illnesses, which is why it is difficult to diagnose. It can be a long and frustrating road. Good luck to you!

Kim

[khallstrom]

Hi, Joni1,

I am interested in purchasing the Jamilla box set. I’ll follow up via e-mail. Thanks!

-Kim

[khallstrom]

Hi, Foxy,

I am by far no expert on knee hold. I’ve only gotten it 3 times and that was with boots on. I have the same problem with sticking, which is why I went to the boots so at least I could get an idea of how hard I had to tighten the grip with the upper leg. I have tried without the boots but the only times I get close is when I am warmed up and so is the pole and I put grip behind my upper knee and in the grove in front of the lower knee. I need all the help I can get. When you get it as I know you will soon because you won’t give up, please share what worked for you. Thanks!

Here is my best attempt so far:

1st Knee Hold.JPG

Please excuse the getup. I was working on my February Challenge at the time.
-Kim

[khallstrom]

I’m building my playlist for pole practice. Trying to organize it with slow songs beginning and end for warm up and cool down. Not quite there yet, but here’s what I’ve got so far:

Closer – Kings of Leon
Love In This Club – Usher
Right Now (Na Na Na) – Akon
Cold Desert – Kings of Leon
Decode – Paramour
Beautiful Nightmare – Beyonce
Shake That – Eminem
Obsessed – Mariah Carey
Birthday Sex – Jeremih
Feeling Good – Michael Buble

I think I need a 160 bpm song right in the middle for good cardio. I’ll keep looking.