Journal Entry ~ 4/16/20

A few sentences about each day...

April 8, 2020 - April 14, 2020

Wed/8 ~ Another beautiful day!  We spent most of the day outside.  This evening Mom and I made up more Communion Kits.  The last ones we made were for 2 weeks.  This time we made them for 3 weeks.  That will take us through the end of April then we'll go from there.  Hopefully, by then things will be getting back to normal.

Thurs/9 ~ It rained just about all day and didn't get very warm.  We were basically in the house all day :(  I rejoined WW after a 2 month hiatus and gaining at least 10 lbs!  I signed up for the digital only.  I set Friday as my weigh in day.  I'm starting fresh tomorrow :)

Fri/10 ~ We had snow this morning!  April is always a crazy weather month here.  70F on day and two days later snow!  The kids have been camped out in the Family Room for 2 days.  I'm about ready to kick them back into their rooms so I can get the Family Room back in order.  I am loving the family time though :)

Sat/11 ~ We made Carrot Cake Bunnies for tomorrow's dessert.  They are super cute!  The girls colored eggs per tradition.  We spent a lot of time in the kitchen today.  We also worked on cutting brush that fell from all the wind lately.

Sun/12 ~ Today was an Easter Sunday unlike any I've ever experienced in my life.  We had home Church, like every Sunday lately.  We also had a nice dinner but that was all.  You could call it "quiet" but I'd call it "boring"!

Mon/13 ~ This was the first time I actually felt nervous to go out for groceries!  It is so sad to see people actually being afraid of other people.  Everyone was definitely practicing "social distancing" and were giving each other a wide berth.  I can't wait until things are more "normal".  Whatever, whenever, that might be.

Tues/14 ~ Laken had a "telemed"/"telehealth" visit with her pediatrician about her asthma.  At first we had trouble getting "Google Duo" to work but finally got it working.  The daily inhaler seems to be helping so we're sticking with that.  I was glad not to have to take Laken to the dr's office!

Until next week,

Colletta

Health Management ~ Session 1, Part 1 ~ 1/31/13

I mentioned in a previous post about taking the plunge and making an appointment to speak with a counselor to see if it would help me to get a better grip on my depression and anxiety flare-ups.  After trying to explain what I wanted to get out of our meetings and not being very articulate he said, "You mean Health Management".  I actually laughed because that was exactly what I meant but didn't know how to express it so concisely.  I already knew that speaking with "Art" was going to be helpful.

For Women's Eyes Only ~ Important

Today is the day.  I have been prepping myself all morning.

Showered, shaved my pits and my whole leg and not just below the knee, special attention to hair, painted nails.

Most importantly:  cute socks.

Anything it takes to make me feel a little bit more confident about stripping down and donning the paper gown.

You know the drill.  Scoot to the end of the table.  Relax the knees to the side.  "You might feel a little pressure and sorry if it is cold".  Count the tiles on the ceiling, think about what you're going to do this afternoon, make jokes, etc.  Anything to take your mind off what is actually going on "down there".

When I lived in York and was preganant with my first daughter, the OB/GYN actually had cute posters on the ceiling.  Quite diverting.

As soon as the room clears, I get dressed and out of there as quickly as I can.

Then I treat myself to some retail therapy.  After all, I deserve it after braving that ordeal.

A necessary evil.  Every year.

And because I make myself go through this yearly, I want to make sure that you also do.  It is very important that we, as women, do everything we can to be and stay healthly.

So, have you had your Pap Smear this year?  If not, why not pick up the phone and make that appointment right now?  For you, your family and your friends.

Besides, misery loves company...

P.S.  It's really not THAT bad...lol 

P.P.S.  In 3 more years I GET to start having mammograms too!  Yeehaw!

Colletta