Back to the drawing board...

Doctors and more tests! This is a never ending circle. I am waiting to hear back from my Hematologist. He did find that my levels for Factor VIII are low which means I would have Hemaphilla A, another blood disorder. I had another test done on Thursday to see how much lower it dropped to determine my treatment. He said it would probably be an IV therapy treatment...I do not know details yet. I decided I will ask my 100 questions when I find out if I need to have it.
While I was waiting on that I found out that my cortisol levels on my blood test from my Primary Care Physician came back high at a 31.9 when the normal range is 2.3-19.4. I am currently in the process of getting referred to an Endocrinologist that will decide what needs to be done for this. Again, I have not a clue what all this means except that I need to be seen to see what is causing such high levels. I will hopefully hear back by the end of the week to when my appointment is with that doctor.
This whole process has not been fun and I have been not feeling that well still. My energy level has dropped and I have been very tired and need all the sleep I can get. I have not made it to my morning workouts even though I really need them. I have not lost anymore weight but, right now sleep is more important with being a stay at home mom. I will keep everyone posted on my next steps for everything but for right now my weigh ins are coming to a stop! I am still not sure about the race on September 3. I have not signed up yet because right now I am not sure my body can take the stress right now.
It has been so rough having all these tests and appointments. Especially having Lucas with me and Andrew not being able to take off work all the time. He has been so accomidating and it has helped out tremendously...I don't know what I would do without him!
Keep me in your prayers...I am having a tough time! Looking forward to our October trip...I need my family and friends time! Miss you all!

Next RACE!

My next race is September 3, 2011 for Leukemia in Savannah. I am really excited for this race because it is for such a wonderful cause.

http://www.active.com/running/savannah-ga/run-for-jane-5k-and-fun-walk-2011

Struggling...

I have been struggling the past couple weeks with eating the right foods. I have started back to exercising classes. This week I am adding weights on Tuesday and Thursday with one of my friends that is a personal trainer at the YMCA. She already works out with weights on those mornings so she said she would train me for no fee!!! :) I have a hard time increasing my running because it is so hot outside and have been having a hard time on the treadmill. I am hoping that adding the weights and starting a strict eating schedule this will help me get back on target!
I have my doctors appointment with my Hematologist on Thursday at 3:00. I will get my results from the bloodwork and go from there.
My injection shots I give myself on Mondays have been going well. I have been getting relief from my joint pain and the sick feeling has been fading away. Last Tuesday morning was the first time after my injection I was not sick. I still was very tired that day after but that is normal and will most likely not go away as long as I am taking this.

SMITH Hot Dog Party!

We are throwing our annual smith hot dog party this Saturday! I am stressing because I just got back into my exercise routine and have really been trying to watch what I eat. Everyone, including myself, make and bring such yummy food you can't resist! So the plan is to have a veggie tray and I am making my healthy corn tomato salsa and I am going to do wonderful! My plan is to get an hour at the gym either Friday night or Saturday. Andrew has to work Saturday but not sure how long so I might have to do powerhour Friday morning and Friday evening weights and running. The past two weeks have been tough! This is the first day in a long time I have felt good and energetic again! Running 4 miles tonight when Andrew gets home. ( on treadmill...106 outside!) I have a race on September 3rd for Leukemia! Hopefully we will get some cool air for that day!

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Bonus!

This was a nice morning suprise! Stopped by sonic for a drink after my dentist appointment! I love my cherries!

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What a Monday!

I am sitting here with a sick toddler in my arms! Not sure if I will get to weigh in today but, for sure tommorrow morning! Had a rough weekend with eating! Hopefully this week will be better. I have dinners planned for the whole week and my exercise chart back on the refrigerator!

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NOTES

This heat is killing my running! I hate running on treadmill! Waiting for Andrew to get home to do my 3 miles. Feel so munchy today! Excited to have first weigh in with Kara tomorrow. We are having a weightloss journey together! When we both meet goals we both get rewarded! Yea! My weigh ins will still be Mondays! We are just having our check in and planning talk tomorrow over a healthy lunch with the kids! Hope I don't sweat too much on the treadmill tonight! ( you kidding me not sweat?!!! I start sweating the first move of any exercise! I sweat like a man and love it!)

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Back Post...

This was a race I did in Harborcreek, PA on July 4, 2011 with my sister in law Erica.

So serious...haha!

Always have to get a picture with my good luck charm!

2nd place in my age group!

Monday Check In

Today was weigh in day.(Numbers are posted to the right and will be each Monday) I did not lose much or inches but I am just getting back into working out this week. Last week I watched what I ate but no working out. I just got the okay from the doctor to start exercise back up while we are waiting for test results to still come back.

Since starting the methotrexate injection, today was the first day I was not ill from it. My doctor did lower the dose and it seemed to really help. I was very tired today and did have to nap when Lucas did. This is normal to feel like this the day after the injection and this will not go away. I am thinking of taking it on a night that Andrew will be home the next day.

I did have a great workout on Monday and it felt great to be back with the morning group! They were so happy to see me back too! I am hoping to see a bigger weight loss this week.
My workout week consists of this:
Monday- Spinning 5-6am
Tuesday- Walk or Rest
Wednesday-Spinning 5-6am
Thursday- Running (3 miles-fartleks)
Friday- Power Hour 5-6am (some fridays in the afternoon, eliptical and weights)
Saturday- Running (3 miles...hills)
Sunday- Running (Long Run...adding miles each week)

I made a new receipe from fitness magazine that was great! It was a greek pasta salad. I will post picture and receipe this week. We grilled some chicken with it and it was a great healthy summer dinner!