Jan 15 - Another First and Another secondSo glad Susan's is back up. Not having it made me realize how much I am relying on having it. We used the time for some other fun on Discord and in private communications to stay in touch with my friends.
Another FirstAs mentioned earlier, today was "boob squish" time - with 20lbs of pressure exerted. 4 images, two on each side, one from the top and one in a 45-degree angle. I joked she should grab the smallest pressure plate she has but she said she needed a larger one. Sweet of her recognizing my barely cups. She also asked twice if I am pregnant, guess I really need to work harder on my diet. I only responded with a "highly unlikely". I did not have to disclose my history and I don't think anyone even noticed. If they did, they did not even blink about it. The tech was a bit surprised about this being my first. So, it did hurt as expected, especially the 45-degree x-rays pressed against the sternum pretty hard. I made it through it and now I have to wait a week for the results to come in.
Overall a very affirming experience.
Another SecondLast Friday, I met with a Psychologist for my second evaluation and approval for GRS. All went well and yesterday I did receive the letter (the second one!) Now I am all set and can start the insurance pre-approval process. I paid Dr. MacPhee's office to actually do this, so I need to send them everything and sync up to make sure it all get's done. Then I can just wait.
Weekend The weekend was really lazy, we did get about a foot of snow over two days and our planned trip to see friends was first pushed by a day and then canceled. We rescheduled for later this months. Kiddo, of course, had a blast since it is the first time in her young life she consciously experienced snow. We spent a lot of time outside and of course built the mandatory snowmen. Hot Mommy #2 also had some fun...
Snow Blower!!!! and a good workout cleaning some snow off the pool. The cover we have is only rated for 1 foot of snow.
These snow events are always fun where I live. As usual, people stocked up supplies like there is no next day: Milk, Bread and Toliet Paper flew off the shelves. And of course, Monday schools, daycare, and even the Federal Government were closed. I know many here will just burst out laughing reading the struggle we have with even a little bit of snow (
@Alaskan Danielle). Even the TV stations declare "Weather Alert Day's" and go into 24/7 full coverage. Little stupid, I grew up with at least 2 feet of snow between November and March, so I don't really get it.
I still had to work given that I work home office. At least my wife was home since her work follows the Federal Government. She and Kiddo went on a playdate with Kiddo's best friend.
Nothing much else to report, I am starting to get used to my new trainer in the Gym. He is a bit quirky but I have to admit he is starting to grow on me.
Hope you are all doing well!
Hugs, Sarah
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