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clevermanka ([personal profile] clevermanka) wrote2014-02-13 10:25 am
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Back to this again

I forgot to mention in yesterday's post: I nearly overslept on Wednesday (which would have been really bad because Early Morning Meeting). I woke at 7:15, which was barely enough time to get to the office on time. What woke me? I dreamed that I overslept. Thanks, brain/body clock! You're awesome.

In less awesome news, I'm resigning myself to no cosplay at 221B Con. I simply can't afford to build anything. Ah well. I have a couple Sherlock tees that I've gotten from the daily tee shirt sites and that will do. At least I'm going, and I have less packing to worry about now. Heck, I can probably get away with a carry-on so that's aces. Not building a costume (much less costumes) eliminates some stress and opens up my schedule for things like sewing some fucking bloomers for my Etsy shop. You know, so I might actually make some extra money to help support my Expensive Health Supplement Habit.

Speaking of expensive health crap, I had a swelling episode this week after weeks (weeks!) of not swelling. On Monday I had a bit of mid-cycle spotting (tenth day) and by evening I was very swollen. I didn't measure--it wasn't quite "belly past my boobs" bad--but I'd say three or four inches? Tuesday and Wednesday I experienced swelling to a less dramatic degree, but clothes were still snug by evening. Other possible factors: I'd had some dried fruit and nuts over the weekend, as well as a few hot drinks with coconut milk and vanilla (total: about a tablespoon of vanilla bean-infused vodka). Hormonal irregularity seems the more likely factor, though (especially since I ate dried fruits and nuts in small amounts in January). I'll talk with Dr. Khosh about this when I see him next month. I'm curious if there is a way to check daily hormone levels without doing a daily blood test.

I'm home from work today because of my second night of insomnia last night (see Oversleeping Issue at the beginning of this post). I think I got three hours of sleep last night? Super stressful dreams, and then I just woke up at 1:00, got out of bed and read a book until 2:30, tried going back to bed but didn't really fall asleep until close to 4:00, and then woke at 6:15 to call in sick. Slept fitfully for another couple hours and am taking the rest of the day to try to get myself chilled out and under control. I need to get a full night's sleep tonight.

[identity profile] sherwood21.livejournal.com 2014-02-13 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Bleh, insomnia. Hope you get some decent sleep tonight.

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2014-02-13 05:08 pm (UTC)(link)
ME TOO

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[identity profile] msmitti.livejournal.com 2014-02-13 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
that is some sucky insomnia. :(

I'm sorry you can't do cosplay this year but I hope the time spent making bloomers plays off!

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2014-02-13 11:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I hope so, too! I wish I could figure out how to better promote my shop and get some sales.

[identity profile] kazoogrrl.livejournal.com 2014-02-13 10:04 pm (UTC)(link)
I actually love it when I "give up" on a plan and get that immediate sweet relief. On the other hand I just decided to not give up on something and am looking at workingmyassoff for the next month for a performance in late March.

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2014-02-13 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
They both have their pluses and minuses, that's for sure!

[identity profile] seascribe.livejournal.com 2014-02-13 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Way to go body/brain!

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2014-02-13 11:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I think I've only actually overslept for something like...twice? in my whole life. Every once in a while I'm a teensy bit late (like, ten minutes), but I've never actually missed an obligation. *knock wood*

[identity profile] redheadfae.livejournal.com 2014-02-13 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)

I hope you're feeling better, luv. Stupid insomnia.

Insomnia and spotting might be your progesterone needs adjusting.. at least that's what I get from Brad at the pharmacy, when I had that issue together.

I'm on a FB group regarding Sex Hormones as an offshoot of the Stop The Thyroid Madness group. There are a plethora of interesting files. I know that there is urine testing for daily levels, but I dunno the expense. Here's the addy:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/FTPOSexHormones/files/

[identity profile] clevermanka.livejournal.com 2014-02-14 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
Insomnia and spotting might be your progesterone needs adjusting.. at least that's what I get from Brad at the pharmacy, when I had that issue together.

Thank you for the reminder on this! I should have remembered your mentioning it before. DEFINITELY going to mention it to Dr. Khosh. Also, *joined*!

[identity profile] redheadfae.livejournal.com 2014-02-14 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
I tell you what, between taking the DHEA and progesterone supplementation, I've had a huge change in my sleep habits. Since Brad goes by symptoms rather than testing, I just up my progesterone until I feel that I'm "too sleepy". It seems to change from time to time, which I'm still trying to figure out with blood testing costing me so much.