I'm a stay-at-home-mom freelance graphics designer wife and mommy. I have one sweet little girl whom was born in May of 2008! My daughter was diagnosed with Congenital Hypothyroidism three days after she was born. I'm looking to meet and discuss that condition with others whom have Congenital Hypothyroidism themselves or have children with this condition.
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Health Update
August 27th, 2009
My daughter will turn 15 months at 4pm today. 
Yesterday we went to the Dornbecker Children’s Hospital to see my daughters endocrinologist. We see him every 3-4 months to see how my daughter is doing with her condition. Well, the news wasn’t very good this time.
Melody weighs only about 17lbs and she weighed about that much time the last time she visited which was a few months ago. She’s 2ft 7 inches long and that means she is growing just fine, it’s the weight gain that is the problem. Dr.L ( let’s call him that) is concerned that she is receiving too much of her medication, though the results are in the normal level.
Being over medicated can cause lots of problems and sometimes they can be hard to see in young children. Reading the list here just tends to put me on edge even more.
Dr. L has cut back my daughter’s medication to see if she starts gradually gaining more weight. I feel like she is a little hamster right now. We are trying to make sure she is gaining weight properly yet if she is under medicated that can cause even more problems in behavioral changes,etc…
She’ll go back in two months for a blood draw and will see him again in December if not sooner.I’m keeping a watchful eye on my daughter. I would ask that you continue to pray for her health.
I was urged to take my daughter to receive the flu vaccination this year but I’m not entirely comfortable in having my daughter recieve it, she’s so young and there can be undesirable side effects. My daughter doesn’t go to daycare and she stays home with me, I am not so worried about it.
What about everyone else? Are you planning on getting the flu shot this year, as well as getting it for your young babies?
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I will not get the flu shot for myself or my children.. too many risks especially with my immune system…. Let me know how she fares with it? We will keep lil’ Melody in our prayers.
Vitamins from being in Sunlight and cleanliness prevents flu well enough.
This is Oregon, what sun? …lol
No on the flu vaccination… they do pressure and scare you into vaccinations, I hate that! I was talked into letting them give Emma the chicken pox shot and felt so stupid after. But they made it sound like she was going to die if she got it! I know better, but you WANT to trust, ya know?
Go with your common sense!
You’re very smart and do a lot of research. Thankfully, God is in control ultimately. 
Oh, and I’m praying for you guys!