by Michelle Lasley | Aug 14, 2011 | Family, Health, One a Day, Parenting, Post a Day 2011
The problem is that I feel as if I squandored the day. We had such beautiful weather it was perfect for line drying, a walk, eating outside, anything. Not too hot, not too cold. In fact, I even wore a thin, long sleeved shirt — all day. Perfect weather. My accomplishment for the day, though, has been to tidy the kitchen counters. That’s it.
by Michelle Lasley | Jun 29, 2011 | Family, Health, One a Day, Post a Day 2011
I met someone, a nurse, yesterday who has (had) Grave’s Disease! She’s been dealing with it for 11 years. Her experience, in the brief time we chatted was very different from me. It made me realize. There is no known Portland Area Grave’s Disease...
by Michelle Lasley | Jun 21, 2011 | Family, Health, One a Day, Post a Day 2011
Thus far: Diagnosed hyperthyroidism Sep 2007 Began beta blocker Confirmed Grave’s Disease Oct 2007 Imaging confirms Grave’s Uptake is 98% Continued beta blocker & added methimazole ER trip for tachycardia Nov 2007 Endocrinologist Jan 2008 Drug therapy...
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by Michelle Lasley | Feb 18, 2011 | Health, One a Day, Post a Day 2011
“If you’re not in the queue, you won’t get served!” chirped the brunette with horn-rimmed glasses behind the counter. She said this to a perky blond in her 40s, who I assumed was from Texas. I was in England. I had just navigated my way through...
by Michelle Lasley | Feb 11, 2011 | Family, Food, Health, One a Day, Parenting, Post a Day 2011, The Balancing Act
I rarely get “enough” sleep. Since high school, I’ve averaged 4-6 hours of sleep at night. Every few days, I will either take a nap or catch up on the rest of the sleep by going to bed early. Last night was one of those nights when I went to bed...
