WHEW!

Mammograms

I felt like it was important for me to share my experience getting my first mammogram, because I put off getting one because I had heard how painful and uncomfortable it was.  I had psyched myself out so badly by all these scary stories that I almost didn't walk into the building!  I said a little prayer and up I went.  I had to fill out a single sheet questionnaire and before I knew it I was whisked to the back to do the financial portion and then sent back to the waiting room where I waited maybe two minutes and then I was taken by the tech to a smallish room with a laptop and a not scary at all looking machine, I was asked to remove my top and put on a smock and then she came back into the room and put a tiny cover over both nipples and took two pictures per breast one front and one side, and then said "you'll get a letter in 7-10 days with results".  All told it took eleven minutes from the time she gave me the smock to change into until she showed me out, so that is factoring in changing, so the actual test took maybe 2 minutes if that.  The hardest part is waiting for the film to be read and then hearing back.  Waiting sucks.  So if you're putting off getting the test because you heard it was painful or uncomfortable or took a long time, don't believe a word of it, I felt ZERO pain or discomfort and it was over so fast I couldn't believe it.

Do one thing everyday that scares you.

Six minutes and no pain

I'm headed home the test went flawlessly I think I totally psyched myself out and made myself nervous and anxious it didn't hurt a bit and it was over before I knew it started.   Now I just have to wait for the results keep a positive thought.

Nerves

Super anxious and wish I wasn't alone, lame I know.  I'm not sure why I am so afraid of this test.

Breasts

I have my first mammogram today at 3:45 at St. Francis Breast Center in the Natalie building and I am beyond nervous but it must be done!

Passions

Thank you Katie and Janelle for my personalized embroidered chefs apron!  I absolutely adore it!  

Do you hear that?

That's thunder and the sound of raindrops on my window on my birthday!  Headed to the mall to get an outfit and then headed to Dave and Busters after my pals get off work so we can go play some serious air hockey, they have this new four sided table I am anxious to try!  Until then I'm enjoying all my Amazon gift certificates because my friends clearly know what I like!  I'm enjoying 39 so far!

Epic was beautiful.

Even if you don't have children go watch Epic it is a beautiful movie and is entertaining for children and adults alike.  I still have another day of vacation!  No work until 7:15 Wednesday.  This was just what I needed.  I really wanted the short people, I guess I can't say that anymore since they're taller than me.