It's a Great Day for a Bike Ride

I woke up this morning to a beautiful turquoise blue and white beach cruiser bike in my family room for my birthday (a day early). I love it! Stephen made pancakes for breakfast and when we were all done we went for a bike ride. A nice steady cruise, just my speed. It was so much fun and the day was beautiful. I've been wanting a bike like this for some time. Now all I need is the white basket to go on the front along with a bell to ring when someone gets in my way.

I continue to have problems with my laptop so I'm not posting online as much. So frustrating and requires so much time online with HP tech support. I'm convinced it's an issue between HP and Vista.

Yesterday I saw Dr. K for another fill up. Actually he was out of the office so I saw his nurse. I only took 50ccs this time and that didn't hurt nearly as much. She said I need to moisturize the skin more to prevent the flaking and thought we were at the point where we needed to go 2 weeks in between. I'm 50ccs away from a B cup. I'll see Dr. K. in 2 weeks and we'll see where I am. Greg says I'm huge but I don't think I am.

Also got my Lupron shot yesterday. My OB ordered the monthly shot and she is out of the office so I have left her a note to see if 3 month shot is possible. I don't want to have to go monthly if I can avoid it. After the shot my appetite was gone and then later on I had a wierd sensation of heat rising up my back. Menopause is just a matter of time and I pray that it is easy for me. Dr. Link said basically we're doing a chemical oophraectomy instead of a surgical one. He said this procedure is being done in Europe and although it is a bit off label in terms of drug use it is becoming more and more prevalent. He said it's not in OB literature which is probably why my OB was struggling with this. According to the insert with the medication my estrogen levels will spike for the next 2 weeks and then drop off dramatically. Today my appetite is gone too but I've forced myself to eat a bit to try and keep my weight up at normal.

Kids had their math tutor here this afternoon and I took advantage of the time to take a nap. There is nothing like an afternoon nap. What a luxury.

Also had to reschedule my port a cath for Monday because when they called to confirm Friday they told me I had to be off of Ibuprofen for at least 5 days. No one told me this. I'll go to the lab tommorrow to have the blood work done. I hate not taking the ibuprofen because it helps with the pain from the fill ups. They said I could take tylenol but it's not the same. I'll deal.

Our days have been quiet. The fall weather has been gorgeous. I am so grateful for my life. I've been feeling very introverted and introspective. Very serious as I try to process all that life has to offer. It's a great day to be alive, I hope you make it a good one. Peace.