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      • Congenital Hypothyroidism: The First Year
      • Thyroid and Mental Health
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      • Hypothyroidism in Children: Not So Rare After All!
      • Rise and Thrive!
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Congenital Hypothyroidism…You Know…

February 12, 2016 by Blythe 4 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

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

Growth Awareness Week: September 2015

September 15, 2015 by Blythe Leave a Comment

Is Your Child Growing Normally? That's the question The MAGIC Foundation is asking. Today, they launched Growth Awareness Week aka Growth Spurt in an effort to raise awareness of growth related disorders affecting children around the world. This year, they expect to reach over 70 different countries and over 1 million parents. They email, text message, post to Facebook, Tweet, share videos, spread handouts, and post fliers, all to tell people... "Growth is a major factor in a child's overall health". WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GROWTH AWARENESS: Measuring & plotting a child on a growth chart is one of the least expensive, most non-invasive forms of preventative medical care available. Normal children grow 2 to 2 1/2 inches per year, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Congenital Hypothyroidism, congenital hypothyroidism and growth, Growth, growth awareness, Hypothyroidism in Children, thyroid disorder and growth in children

Congenital Hypothyroidism and Blood Draws and Courage

May 21, 2015 by Blythe Leave a Comment

With regard to blood draws, I have been quoted as saying "it gets easier"... It's true.  It gets easier.  That doesn't mean they aren't still hard. Yesterday, both of my boys needed to go in for their routine blood draw to check their thyroid levels, as do all children with congenital hypothyroidism.  Now that they are older, they only go every 6 months (unless there is an issue, then more frequently).   Just enough time to forget they have to ever go again.  I picked up my oldest from school.  My youngest was already in the car.  With my youngest, the less time he has to ponder the thought of having his blood drawn, the better.  At the last draw, they both did well.  No tears.  This is a victory.  For any other parent who has a child … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Blood Draws, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Hypothyroidism in Children, Inspiration, Shared Stories

Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-5.20.15

May 20, 2015 by Blythe Leave a Comment

Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for May 20, 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 Patients: T3 or Natural Desiccated Thyroid Treatments Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Tea Interpretation of Thyroid Tests Many Probiotics Taken for Celiac Disease Contain Gluten Which Thyroid Medication is Best? Do You Have Healthy Teeth? Dental Issues Linked to Thyroid Milk: Health Hero or Villain?  10 Things I Want You to Know About … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Wednesday Weekly Roundup Tagged With: Celiacs, Chronic Illness, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Gluten, Healthy Living, Hypothyroidism in Children, mental health, Pregnancy and Thyroid, Selenium, Sunscreen, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid News

Congenital Hypothyroidism: The First Year

May 17, 2015 by Blythe 4 Comments

Congenital hypothyroidism

I am thrilled to share this touching letter with you from a mother to her daughter.  Gabby, like my sons, was born with Congenital Hypothyroidism.  Like all of us mothers and fathers who hear those words spoken about their newborns, Gabby's mother, Meghan, was so worried about what life would be like for her beautiful newborn daughter.  Well, a year passed, and this is what Meghan has to say... Hi, everyone. We've just celebrated our baby girl’s first birthday. I write letters to my children on their birthdays, and I felt this was a great one for sharing. Gabby's one year birthday letter is for the day she leaves home, telling her story and diagnosis from the beginning. It brought me to tears many times thinking about the past year and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Blood Draws, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Helping Kids With CH, Hypothyroidism in Children, My Journey, Newborn Screening, Shared Stories, Support

Thyroid and Mental Health

May 1, 2015 by Blythe 2 Comments

thyroid and mental health

Next week is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 4-10), which helps raise awareness around children's mental health and May 7 marks National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.   Why does this matter to me, as Thyroid Mom, you may wonder.  Well, you have probably read or heard about the connection between thyroid health and mental health. Depression and anxiety are common symptoms you find on the hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism check list.  In fact, in his article, The Thyroid and the Mind and Emotions/Thyroid Dysfunction and Mental Disorders, Dr. A.G. Awad, MD, PhD, writes: "The psychiatric disturbances which accompany hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, the two commonest thyroid disorders, mimic mental illness. People with an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, May 2015 Tagged With: anxiety, Congenital Hypothyroidism, depression, Helping Kids With CH, Hypothyroidism in Children, mental health, Support

Trust Your Gut: Raising Children With Thyroid Disorders

March 20, 2015 by Blythe 1 Comment

Photo Credit: Wilmington Star News (www.starnewsonline.com) Recently, my oldest son, William, asked if he could run a 5K. He’s a swimmer and hasn’t done much running, but he really wanted to try. As I am still recovering from back surgery, I was not able to run with him and my husband had an obligation with our younger son. Reluctantly, I gave in and registered us both for the 5k. The plan was for me to walk the race and for him to run the race.   Being the worrywart that I am, I decided to write my cell phone number on his arm with a sharpie. I figured that if anything did happen, a person helping him would be able to reach me.   I lectured him about not leaving the racecourse with anyone, etc.   I slowly jogged the beginning of the race … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Congenital Hypothyroidism, Helping Kids With CH, Hypothyroidism in Children, Rise&Thrive, Support

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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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