Well, I’ve had quite an exciting morning! I actually got to sleep in a bit today because I was taking Camden to his first day of K-4 so I was planning to sleep until 6:00, but Camden woke up at 5:45 very excited about school! I did have a more relaxing morning since we didn’t have to be there until 8:00. I arrived at the school and then made a complete fool out of myself not once but twice as I tried to parallel park in a spot close to the door. I finally gave up and just drove out to the parking lot! Thankfully, I don’t think anyone noticed since they were all too busy crying over leaving their babies at school. Camden walked right into his class and sat down and was perfectly content! I did manage to snap a few pictures and I’ll try to post those tomorrow.
After dropping him off at school, I headed into Nashville for my appointment with the breast specialist. First, the instructions they faxed me were to their OTHER office so I braved downtown and the parking garage, crosswalk, etc. only to discover I needed to go elsewhere. Finally made it to my appointment (which is in a really nice building with free valet parking for patients) and was a few minutes late, but I don’t think it mattered too much. My doctor was very nice. He told me all the things that I’d read and was expecting to hear, but I will definitely admit that they were much more sobering to hear from a doctor. Basically, 50% chance I’ll have the cancer gene. If I’ve got the gene, then 50-85% chance of breast cancer, 20-45% chance of ovarian cancer and he recommends that I have my breasts and ovaries removed. Pretty sobering, isn’t it. I had a small, teensy, little, minor meltdown once he left the room, but composed myself quickly. They drew blood and it should be on its way to the national genetic testing center (pretty sure that’s not an official name!). By the way, I marched myself right on down to Starbucks for a frappucino – I thought I deserved it after my crazy morning.
No new layouts to share today. I wish I did, but I was so tired last night after work, that after we got Camden in bed, I pretty much plopped myself down in front of the TV for the rest of the evening. Maybe tomorrow!
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Now the not so funny. I will by saying prayers for you sweetie. I can't even imagine how you must be feeling right now. Kuddos to you for being so proactive. I never thought to do something like that, but it really does make sense. Hugs!!!
OMG C started school today??? We don't start until after Labor day!
How did it go??