The gym wasn't crowded today, huh? Well, we were having a bit of a snowstorm. Our regular instructor was back and in quite a bit of pain as she had been off her regular exercise for a couple of weeks. Surprising that all it takes is a couple of weeks and you're back to square one, no matter that you usually exercise.
I had my follow up doctor appointment today and he wants me to go for a spot compression mammogram Jan 29, just to make sure. He couldn't feel anything, and the ultrasound we know was negative and he told me not to worry, he didn't think it was anything. The first mammogram detected a 1.6 cm by 0.6 cm lump, which sounds quite big. He thought maybe they didn't compress it enough and I do remember it being a lot more painful when I used to have it done at the hospital as opposed to this private clinic. Let's hope.
Then I went by the kidney specialist, she's sending me for a renal artery test next week. I see her for monitoring my blood pressure. She also gave me a form for a fasting blood test I have to do in October before I see her again in November. So we have very good health care in Canada but I'll be glad to be back to my normal daily routine tomorrow (likely including some shovelling)!
K passed his most recent and major math and science tests and he's in line with the rest of the class, but I think they're all struggling with this curriculum. We have a lot of hard work ahead. He's doing Edgar Allan Poe this term and L told him she loved the particular short story because she had the best English teacher that year. Then he agreed to read it.
The other thing that's bothering me is that I have a big birthday coming up June 21 and it's not 40! Every decade seems to bother me a bit more, although I've been feeling old since I was 16. I hope to have a few intimate parties as opposed to one big bash.
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8 comments:
Christine, you so impress me with your exercise regime. You are good truly. How many times a week do you go and for how long?
My prayers are with you on the health front. You are a proactive person and I have only positive thoughts about it all as a result. Healthcare does sound great there indeed.
K sounds like he is going to be an engineer or something - wonderful that he passed the maths and science.
Ok, about that big birthday. Lets face it anytime after 40 seems like a big birthday. I am assuming its not the 30th birthday. You have six months. Why not a big party and get it over with? Set some goals beforehand and so you are feeling confident. You have the wonderful entertaining space.
Christine you seem the most organised, in control person I know in the blogosphere. I wouldnt worry, you have a lot to celebrate!!! And I agree we seem to feel as though we are too old from 16. Crazy stuff!!! You are in the middle there is a whole heap of people younger than you and a whole heap older. We are in the best place of all!!!!
Hey Christine
It hurts so we remember to go! LoL
We are doing the same thing in the getting ready dept! Exams start next week on Wed. Good Luck to K on his tests!
I guess "old" is a matter of perspective, eh? Lately, there have been a lot of stories about people living to be 100. This puts middle age at 50, about 10 years later than I had planned.
Anyway, I agree with Lilly. Maybe you should have one big party and get it over with? Unless, of course, you like to be the center of attention...
Good luck with the medical stuff, BTW.
Lilly I exercise about 5 times a week for 45 minutes to an hour. I think it's my doc that's proactive as he sends me on all these tests.
Thanks for the 50th birthday support, I really appreciate it.
You and Mr Bill have me thinking about a party list!
Mom good luck to your girl on her exams too. I saw a lady running backwards on the treadmill today..can u believe?
Thanks for the support, Mr Bill, as I said, I was actually thinking about a party list today!
This morning, I just commented to my husband that my 40th birthday spent "on the Continent" was the best birthday I've ever had. I was dreading it of course, but having the trip to look forward to completely overshadowed my dread. And as you know, I had a lovely time in Bruges, Brussels, The Hague and Paris! I'm just sayin' ;-)
I am so glad they are looking so carefully at your health.
Sending you sunny, cheerful thoughts. Spring is around the corner. Or so I keep telling myself--Hahah!
Japra that's a good suggestion to make a significant birthday memorable. I'd love to go to say, Arizona.
Thanks for the sunny, cheerful thoughts, the same to you! It does happen to be a beautiful winter's day here, with the sun peeking out every now and then.
Christine, Arizona may be a little warm in June, but if you're dressed for it, it is fine. What a beautiful place! The Grand Canyon and Monument Valley are very interesting and picturesque. In fact, we love that whole Four Corners area of the US and visited it often.
I just remembered something about my "Big 3-oh" birthday. Mr. DJ took me on a really beautiful birthday trip. We flew from Texas to Boston, drove to Bar Harbour Maine to see the National Park, took the ferry to Nova Scotia and drove along the coast, stopping at Peggy's Cove to look at the lighthouse, drove around the Bay of Fundy, stopping on the north side for rock hunting during low tide. We drove through New Brunswick, then up to Quebec City (so gorgeous and romantic!), then to Montreal. I can't quite remember how we got back, but it was a FABULOUS trip! Milestone birthdays can be fun. I know yours will be memorable :-)
Japra thanks for sharing your magical 30th birthday trip, sounds wonderful, you lucky girl you. I just posted that mango picker photo I had promised you.
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