Well we had a very interesting Thanksgiving! My PUPPS came back! I was down to 1 steroid a day and it started to come back...ARRRHHH!!! I called my faithful dermatologist and he got me in right away last week. I am back to taking 3 steroid pills a day now. Within the last few weeks I have had terrible acne breakouts on my face, neck, and chest. It is awful. The dermo said it is most likely from the steroid (John compares me to a pro athlete that takes steroids, which always have acne breakouts--Barry Bonds, haha). I do think that the higher dosage is clearing it all up a bit. The only terrible side effect that is catching up with me being on the steroids is the bloating. My face and neck are really starting to suffer. My 18" chain is getting too tight so I need to switch to a 20" chain, yuck! My mom told my brother that the best comparison for how I look is like a pro wrestler! Geez, thanks mom! I go for a follow-up this week.
I am continuing to do Acupunture and having my back adjusted. Although it is not keeping the PUPPS under control without the steroid, it is giving me a lot more energy. Over the break, I was up everyday no later than 7:30am! This is amazing for anyone who knows me I am a terrible morning person and never get up before 10:00!
I am slowly getting into the Christmas spirit! I have my decorations up (although it has taken over a week) but not my main Christmas tree. I just stare at it and cannot pull myself to do all that work it takes to decorate. I have a great start on my shopping although I definitely cannot hang like I used to. All this weight I am carrying is catching up to me.
This Friday will be 30 weeks! I cannot believe I have only 10 weeks to go! The countdown is definitely on. I also go this week for the gestational diabetes test, which will register I have it no matter what due to the lovely steroids. I can't wait to experience that!
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