The endocrinologist determined that I have Graves' disease. My thyroid absorbed 79% of the iodine from the pill they gave me yesterday. There are two treatment options. You can take antithyroid drugs or have your thyroid "killed." The antithyroid drugs are only about 20% effective, and I am allergic to the medicine that they usually give. He suggested that we go ahead and "kill" my thyroid.

I took the pill this afternoon. It was interesting to see how the pill was packaged. First, the nurse opened a metal box that was sealed shut. Then the nurse took out a metal canister. Inside the canister was another container with the pill. She told me to shake the pill into my mouth, so I didn't have to touch it. Pretty serious stuff!

I will be radioactive for three days. There shouldn't be any major side effects. (Unfortunately, I will not experience any super powers.) I'm not supposed to hold Lincoln up by my thyroid for more than twenty minutes at a time. Since mom is here, I am going to try to limit my interaction with him, just to be on the safe side.

While we were waiting for my pill to be delivered, we went to eat at the Cheesecake Factory. I could not have shrimp again today, so we just ordered something different. Mom and I split a piece of pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. It was delicious!!

As a side note, Lincoln is doing great with bottles. He hasn't fussed at all with this transition. I guess God knew we needed something to go easy for a change. : )