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2011 GOALS

1. quality time with kids
2. stay on top of homeschooling
3. carpet house
4. new furniture
5. keep house and yard clean
6. running (loose weight again)
7. bust ass at work
8. lots of photography (on my terms)

Health update

Today I had my second mammogram as well as a pelvic ultrasound. The first was pretty painful this time and I'm still holding a grudge against the nurse over it. The doctor had ordered this second mammo because of some lumps he'd seen on the first mammo. I guess he just wanted a better look, because the second mammo was supposed to be a little more specific to the area of interest. The pelvic ultrasound was ordered, I believe, just to reassure him that there was nothing worrisome there, considering my iron deficiency and problems with my "cycles". He suggested I could either get on birth control (I'm 42 and have all the children I desire to have), except that birth control increases the chances of cancer and considering my history, he prefers I not opt for this; rather, I undergo some sort of burn inside the uterus. With this procedure, I keep my uterus, and hormones are not effected, but I will not be able to have babies nor will I have my "cycle" either (yeah!); just don't know how much cost of this procedure my insurance would cover and how much out of pocket, so still wondering about if it will happen. On the other hand, the doc says the lumps in the leftie are probably not cancerous and, if not, we will simply monitor them every six months. mmmmm, not liking that response. The first lump I ever had (about 20 years ago) was not cancerous either, but because it could become cancerous and because of my mother's cancer, the doc opted to remove it so we wouldn't need to worry over it. That seems more rational to me. Why would we wait until we have cancer to remove the lump? Why would we not do a preventative procedure? If I had my way, I would have both "the girls" removed and have small A-cup implants. No worries then. I suppose I will wait to see the outcome of these tests. I really think he's just getting a better look at the lump and trying to identify them. If it is concerning enough, I would suppose they would do a procedure to identify whether it is cancerous or not. And, I suppose, I might entertain the idea of getting a second opinion too. I seriously want them removed so I have no worries, but I'd like there to be enough cause that insurance would help with the payments.

Additionally, it turns out I am anemic. I've had plenty of people suggest that I was because of my "ice fetish", and I suppose I put the possibility back in my assumptions somewhere. So, I wasn't surprised to find out. Consequently, the doc is putting me on an iron supplement. Actually, I've got perscriptions for several meds now. I also have Inderal (stress), something else for blood pressure, prenatal vitamins, and something for constipations - just in case the iron supplements cause a problem here. *rolling eyes*

My head has been hurting. I know this is because of the blood pressure, but I just haven't had time to get it filled. Hopefully, by the weekend. It's just that there are so many drugs, I'm worried about the cost too.

I'd really like to loose my weight again. It really felt good to run and I loved the results. Problem: time. As it is, I finish my day about 12:00a, so how in the world am I supposed to fit something else in... maybe during lunch or right after work and before I drive home... ?