Happy Thursday!

1) Congrats are in order to Candi & Wes and the newest McClanahan, Aubrey Kate!!

2) I got to see Brayden and Aslynn yesterday! Yay for me! Add in the fact that I got Aslynn to say, "MiMi" and I am one happy cookie.

3) So far, I have made it through the week without stopping to get fast food breakfast. Woot Woot! Not that it really matters, but it's all about the little steps.

4) So I have a tiny confession: Now I'm really on a break from the pill so I don't stroke out or have a heart attack. Prior to my regaining of employment, the last time I stepped foot in the doctors office was in March. When I got sick the middle of Sept, my blood pressure was 152/92. The follow week when I got the "flu-like" illness, it was still 152/92. Everyone thought it was due to my illness/discomfort. So when I went to the Gyn for my yearly, I warned them it had been a little high, only so they wouldn't have to pump it up, stop, and keep pumping. I'm thinking I'm happy as a clam. Then the nurse proceeds to tell that my blood pressure was 154/112. Lovely. So I was advised to cease my oral contraceptives because they can increase the risk of a stroke.

Probably, my increased BP is due to my weight gain & a tad bit of stress, but nonetheless, I did allow myself to go on meds for my safety & to reduce any potential stain on my heart. I've been put on one that I could continue through pregnancy, should one occur while I'm medicated. My BP has come down a bit since starting my meds and I have been taking them religiously. I'm working on cutting my caffeine consumption and making changes to try & eat a little healthier.

I guess diet pills are out of the question right now! One of my patients was telling me about this Dr. Simeons Diet but being an IF patient, I'm not sure about using HCG for weight loss. It's a little personal for me. I prefer to use HCG because I'm trying to get pregnant or sustain a pregnancy. Oh well, I see lots of people on these weight loss sites that claim it works.