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      • Congenital Hypothyroidism…You Know…
    • January 2016
      • To my littlest love, who also happens to have Congenital Hypothyroidism
      • A Letter to My Son on his 10th Birthday – Congential Hypothyroidism
    • November 2015
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-11.18.15
      • Thyroid Mom receives Liebster Award
      • Motivation Monday & Your Thyroid Disorder
    • October 2015
      • Thyroid Disorders and Your Skin
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-10.28.15
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-10.14.15
      • ADHD and Thyroid Disorders
    • September 2015
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-9.30.15
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-9.23.15
      • Thyroid Mom Birthday Giveaway
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-9.16.15
      • Growth Awareness Week: September 2015
      • Are You An Empath & What Impact Does It Have On Your Health?
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-9.2.15
    • July 2015
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-7.15.15
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      • Giving Infants Medication
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-6.18.15
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    • May 2015
      • Congenital Hypothyroidism and Blood Draws and Courage
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-5.20.15
      • Congenital Hypothyroidism: The First Year
      • Thyroid and Mental Health
    • April 2015
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-4.22.15
      • Too Young To Be So Sick: A Young Woman’s Battle With Graves’ Disease
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-4.15.15
    • March 2015
      • Trust Your Gut: Raising Children With Thyroid Disorders
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-3.11.15
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-3.4.15
      • Vitamin D and Your Thyroid
    • February 2015
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-2.11.15
      • How Do You Stay Hydrated in the Winter?
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-2.4.15
    • January 2015
      • 7 Lessons Chronic Illness Has Taught Me: A Retrospective Look at Hypothyroidism
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-1.14.15
      • Hypothyroidism in Children: Not So Rare After All!
      • Rise and Thrive!
    • December 2014
      • ThyroidChange: What It Means To Me by Thyroid Mom
    • November 2014
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-11.5.14
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-11.12.14
      • Vitamin B2 and Thyroid Function
    • October 2014
      • Thyroid Disorders Don’t Have to be Scary!
      • Fill ‘er up! Fellow Thyroid Warrior, Is Your Tank Empty?
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-10.22.14
      • Your Journey with Thyroid Disease
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-10.15.14
      • Autism and Congenital Hypothyroidism: Why Newborn Screening Matters
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-10.1.14
    • September 2014
      • Scrub Phobia: Battling Your Child’s Fear of Doctors
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-9.17.14
      • Growth Awareness Week: Why it Matters to Me.
      • Growth Awareness Week
      • Thyroid News-Newborn Screening-9.10.14
      • THYROID MOM HITS 2,000 LIKES
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-Thyroid Cancer-9.3.14
    • August 2014
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-8.27.14
      • Congenital Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Resistance: A Story About Heart
      • You Are Your Child’s Best Advocate
    • July 2014
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-7.30.14
      • Thyroid Imbalance: A Yin-Yang Perspective
      • My Child Has Congenital Hypothyroidism: A New Mom Confronts the Diagnosis
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-7.23.14
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-7.16.14
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Congenital Hypothyroidism…You Know…

February 12, 2016 by Blythe 3 Comments

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I'm incredibly honored to feature a beautifully written blog post today by Erin O'Brien, whose daughter was born with Congenital Hypothyroidism.  Fellow parents of children with Congenital Hypothyroidism, you will undoubtedly relate to her thoughts and feelings. ~Blythe aka Thyroid Mom *********************************************************************************** I recently wrote an essay about finding the strength to be brave for our children when we feel anything but strong or brave. The story centered around my newborn daughter’s diagnosis with congenital hypothyroidism. Blythe read my essay, reached out with the kindest words, and asked if I would share a bit more with you. I immediately thought, “Yes! Of course!” but then … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Congenital Hypothyroidism, Helping Kids With CH, Hypothyroidism in Children, Newborn Screening, Shared Stories

To my littlest love, who also happens to have Congenital Hypothyroidism

January 25, 2016 by Blythe 1 Comment

A letter to my youngest son on his 6th birthday... My Sweet Alex aka Alexander the Great, I can hardly believe that you have made 6 trips around the sun already.  What an incredible 6 years it has been!  I have a few things to tell you and writing them down is always my best way to communicate. If I could tell you just one thing that I would want you to know for the rest of your life, it would be: "Be You".  You know that you are loved and adored.  Who you are is simply incredible.  Never doubt that. Let me begin by reminding you of how you came to be.  In the beginning, I was told that there was a problem with my pregnancy and that you may not make it.  It was stressful, but I knew that you would be okay.  I prayed that day as I laid on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Congenital Hypothyroidism, My Journey, Parenting

A Letter to My Son on his 10th Birthday – Congential Hypothyroidism

January 7, 2016 by Blythe 5 Comments

To my sweet son, William on the eve of your 10th birthday, Tomorrow, you will be 10!  I've had a lot on my mind that I wanted to tell you.   So, here goes... Ten years ago today, I went to Grammy & Grandpap’s house for an impromptu Bojanlges breakfast before Uncle Nick headed back to Florida.   I wasn’t feeling so well, but couldn’t put my finger on why. The rest of the day was a pretty normal Saturday. That is until your Dad and I went to REI to cash in his gift cards from his birthday a few days before. I was standing there waiting for him to decide on a knife and I felt a pretty intense pain.   I figured I was just tired (you were pretty heavy in my belly by then) and went to wait in the car. Later, it was determined that I was in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Congenital Hypothyroidism, My Journey, Newborn Screening, Parenting

Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-11.18.15

November 18, 2015 by Blythe 1 Comment

weekly thyroid news update - newborn screening

Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for November 18, 2015. These are articles, abstracts or blog posts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you relating to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Happy Reading! Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease, etc. Thyroid problem causes local singer Ming Bridges to weigh 80kg Iron deficiency may explain persistent hypothyroidism symptoms Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Linked to Frailty in Older Men Titan Pharmaceuticals Adds ProNeura Implant for Hypothyroidism to Product Development Pipeline Feeling tired, depressed and gaining weight? You may have a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Congenital Hypothyroidism, congenital hypothyroidism and learning disability, Newborn Screening, thyroid and brain fog, thyroid and heart trouble, thyroid and iron, weight gain and thyroid

Thyroid Mom receives Liebster Award

November 13, 2015 by Blythe 1 Comment

  Liebster Award Wow!  I was nominated by Zoe of www.icedcoffeecreature.com for a Liebster Award!  She writes about "Madcap Misadventures in Life, Parenting and Health!"  If you haven't read her blog, you should!  She also suffers from a thyroid disorder, but she writes about much more.  I'm honored and excited to accept the award! The Liebster Award is basically an award that is by bloggers, for bloggers. It's passed from person to person to encourage connection and support within our writing community, and to aid in the discovery of new and upcoming bloggers. The rules to accept the award are: 1. Add the award to your own blog! 2. Thank the person who nominated you! 3. Mention the rules! 4. Answer the questions posed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Congenital Hypothyroidism, Liebster Award

Motivation Monday & Your Thyroid Disorder

November 2, 2015 by Blythe 3 Comments

I hear that it's Motivation Monday in the social media world.  Here's what I want to say to you today.  I spend an hour or so every day answering emails and Facebook messages from fellow thyroid disorder sufferers.  There is a common theme and it's this: "I'm taking thyroid medication and I still have _____ symptoms."  Are there some things that you may always deal with when you have a thyroid disorder?  Yes, of course!  However, if you are doing everything else right (taking your thyroid medication regularly, eating well, exercising, taking your vitamins and minerals, etc.) AND YOU STILL HAVE SYMPTOMS (like depression, hair loss, weight gain, etc.), then something isn't working! It's not normal to feel like crap!  Let me say that one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Armour Thyroid, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Diet, Energy, Grave's Disease, Hashimoto's, My Journey, Rise&Thrive, Support

Thyroid Disorders and Your Skin

October 29, 2015 by Blythe 1 Comment

Having a thyroid disorder can wreak havoc on your skin.  I know this firsthand.  One of my first symptoms of hypothyroidism was dry, itchy skin.  Other skin issues that you can encounter include acne and swollen, puffy eyes.  Actress Victoria Justice revealed in recent interviews that the skin issues that came along with having Hashimoto's caused her self-confidence to waiver: "I had the support of my family and friends. I knew that the people around me had my back. Now I really empathize with people who have issues with their skin, because it can get you down."   I understand what she means.  A few years ago, I began having trouble with rosacea.  Rosacea can cause redness on your cheeks, nose, forehead and chin.  It can also cause … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Grave's Disease, Hypothyroidism, lupus and hypothyroidism, skin and thyroid disorder, Thyroid Cancer

Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-10.28.15

October 28, 2015 by Blythe 1 Comment

weekly thyroid news update - newborn screening

Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for October 28, 2015. These are articles, abstracts or blog posts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you relating to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Happy Reading! Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease, etc. Discovery may lead to development of cell-based regenerative therapy to restore thyroid function 4 reasons your thyroid is underperforming RHR: Subclinical Hypothyroidism—What You Need to Know It's Time Body Shamers Are Shown The Mirror New Research Quantifies the Prevalence of Factors Known to Adversely Affect the Treatment of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Congenital Hypothyroidism, congenital hypothyroidism and memory, Grave's Disease, hypothyroidisim and weight gain, Hypothyroidism in Children, Newborn Screening, Pregnancy and Thyroid, radiation exposure and thyroid, T3, T4/T3 combination treatment

Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-10.14.15

October 14, 2015 by Blythe 1 Comment

weekly thyroid news update - newborn screening

Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for October 14, 2015. These are articles, abstracts or blog posts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you relating to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Happy Reading! Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, etc. Pharmacist: Hidden toxin in food can cause hypothyroidism The Chemicals That Can Affect Your Metabolism Women are up to 8 times more likely than men to have thyroid problems Maine’s seaweed and your thyroid health HMC opens special unit for treatment of thyroid disorders (Qatar) Symptoms which can tell you that you have thyroid Doctor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Congenital Hypothyroidism, Energy, Hypothyroidism in Children, Iodine and thyroid, Newborn Screening, sleep and thyroid, thyroid and perchlorate, weight gain and thyroid

ADHD and Thyroid Disorders

October 5, 2015 by Blythe 2 Comments

Is it a thyroid disorder?  Is it ADHD? Or both? Many medical conditions share symptoms.  You've undoubtedly heard before that iron and vitamin D deficiencies have symptoms that mimic the symptoms many see with hypothyroidism.   But, how could ADHD be confused with a thyroid disorder?!  Here's how: Check out some of the symptoms of Graves' Disease (hyperthyroidism) in Children from the Graves' Disease and Thyroid Foundation: nervousness -- visible shakiness, tremors, wringing hands, kicking feet, difficulty sitting still lack of concentration and attentiveness poor memory skills shaky hands that cause clumsiness and poor handwriting erratic thought patterns and behaviors irritability; mood swings attitude changes emotional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: ADHD and Congenital Hypothyroidism, ADHD and thyroid, brain fog and thyroid, Congenital Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Hypothyroidism in Children

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I am a mother of two beautiful boys, both born with Congenital Hypothyroidism.  I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism during my late twenties and later learned that it was Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.  My husband was diagnosed with Graves' Disease (hyperthyroidism) shortly before our oldest son was born. … Read More

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