I understand about the book thing. I am rather peeved that my H refuses (in a passive way) to touch any one of the zillion R books or the two or three sex books I have on my book shelf though I have pointed him that direction MANY times. I am beginning to think it is a power/independence thing. "Get off my case. I will do it when or if I am good and ready."
About the hair loss. I also have terrible amounts of hair loss. My thyroid is normal. I don't have any bald patches but my hair has gotten a lot thinner than it used to be. Saw the dermatologist - says hormones can continue to affect the hair loss issue as long as you are breastfeeding etc...