Well, it's been a week since my last post and what a week it has been! I celebrated my 40th birthday, had my first mammogram and battled the croup with Poppy. Whew!
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The mammogram was an experience, but contrary to all the rumors I had heard it was not insanely painful and dramatic. At UCSF they do digital mammograms that are much less painful and only slightly uncomfortable. When I went in the technician let me know they would be taking 4 films. After a few different "poses" the 4 were done. Then she said, 'actually, I think I am going to take a few extra." The little hairs on my arms stood on end and my internal radar went on. "Why?" I asked. "Oh, just to be thorough, since it is your first one." OK, no worries and I struck a few more awkward poses and I was out of there. The next day I got a call letting me know there is an asymmetry that they want to further explore...asymmetry? WTH? I am a Libra - I am supposed to be balanced! LOL!
So, now I will return for a diagnostic mammogram and possibly an ultrasound. I hear this is a very common occurrence (85% of abnormal mammograms turn out to be nothing) so I am remaining calm and carrying on. That's all you can do right? It does make you think about the fact that one day you can be healthy and living your life and going through the motions and the next you could be battling some crazy disease. So, my take away from this experience so far is to just be in the moment and make every moment count. I am going to focus some attention on enjoying the little stuff and not worrying so much about everything being "just so" and also not expending my energy on needless drama and stuff that spreads negativity. Who needs it? Not me, not you, not anyone.
So, my adorable Poppy and fiercely handsome hubby are on a jet plane not coming back for 8 days and I am in some desperate need of retail therapy to take my mind off this stuff. I can't think of a better reason to shop than to benefit breast cancer research, so click here to see all the amazing merchants that are donating a portion of their proceeds to the cause.
Happy Shopping and I'll keep you posted.
cheers and love,
K
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