Almost 6 months
20. Oct, 2009 
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The boys are going to be 6 months old in a few days. I can hardly believe it. During the first three months of their lives, I thought the days that stretched into nights that stretched out into days again would never, ever end. But suddenly, I’m looking back at how fast it all went, and I can hardly remember those long days and nights. That may be because the sleeplessness caused short-term memory loss…
The news now, apart from the fact that the boys are big and healthy and beautiful and soooo good, is that I am a little bit unwell. I’ve been having anxiety attacks, excessive weight loss, sleeplessness, sweating (when everyone else is cold), and a variety of other symptoms for a while now – I thought it was the nursing and the having TWINS. I mean, it seems pretty normal to lose weight when you’re producing copious quantities of fat-filled fluid made just for babies. And when you have two of them, why wouldn’t you panic a little every now and then?
Turns out, however, that my symptoms are due to a hyperactive thyroid (post-partum Graves disease) – not just the reality of raising two babies at once. It’s a good thing we figured out what was going on, because some of the symptoms I didn’t mention were actually pretty problematic. Shaking, itchy skin, serious mood swings and irritability, and worst of all, an extremely elevated heartbeat. My heart was literally beating 115 BPMs at rest – that’s really high, and if I weren’t young and healthy, very dangerous. The thyroid can be treated…I’m going in for some more tests next week to confirm the exact problem and determin treatment. And in the meantime, I’m taking a medicine to slow my heart down a bit. It’s helping with the anxiety too.
The bad news is that once my thyroid gets treated, I’ll probably gain back a few pounds. I’m eating lots of ice cream these days, while I can get away with it.
And in the meantime, the boys are amazing – all 3 of them. I can’t believe how blessed we are – even though we’re tired. Here are a few pics of my sweet boys…is it just me, or are they just adorable?
These are the real twins.
Play time!
Puppy dog eyes - I can't resist.
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First of all, we want to wish you a speedy recovery and good health! I had a feeling that something was going on cuz you all disappeared for awhile. Kinda scary all the symptoms until you figured out what it was. Glad to hear you will be getting treatment. Tyroids can cause problems but thank the Lord they care treatable.
The boys look great. Loved the two of them at playtime.I am sure they have a good giggle!
They have gotten so much bigger since we saw them. Happy to hear they are good.
Once again be well. Hugs to all!We miss you.
Saba and I wish you good health…we hope all the symptons disappear soon.
Everyone looks great! You are taking good care of them..now take good care of yourself.
Hay David and Rachel.
We loved the pictures and were amazed how big and cute the boys are. Noa is a real Barach and reminds us of Lavi. Sorry to hear that Rachel wasn’t well and that we haven’t really been in touch latly. We have been very busy as usual with work and raising our own 3 cute brats. Hope to talk to you soon.
Keep up the good work and we hope Rachel feels better soon.
Love from Sansana Israel.