Apparently Daddy isn't just a skimmer as he tries to make me believe. He came home with a box of outlet plug thingies on Tuesday night and before he could tell me about it they were in place (because I saw them and put them there!). :)
And apparently y'all aren't skimmers either. Wow. I was really amazed at some of the comments I received on my last post. I tried not to make any big deal about the "something". Thank you so very much for every single comment. And every thought and prayer and vibe flying my direction.
I had my appointment this morning which went about like I expected. I hadn't been there in two years since my follow-up after Lila was born so it was really nice to see my doctor again and catch up with her (she seems more like a good friend than my doctor).
I tried to explain and even showed her where the tiny bump is. She couldn't feel it. I'm not exactly skinny and the bump is very small so her normal method of examination wasn't raising any red flags for her. She did explain that I have fibrocystic breasts (though the bump is in a lympth area under my arm). Funny how we don't exactly know what breasts feel like besides our own (at least most of us don't).
She has scheduled me for a diagnostic mammogram (extra thorough, oh hooray) and also breast sonogram (must be the digital thing I read about while trying not to worry). This is scheduled for Monday at 1:30. The scheduling secretary said WOW! That's fast! I guess they had a cancellation because otherwise I wouldn't be able to get in until January.
Overall the doctor said there were no red flags to her but the fibrocystic condition means the breast tissue is lumpy and thick and irregular and it would be difficult to know if there was anything unusual. She's the most cautious doctor I've ever had and in this case I'm glad about it. So next step is mammograms and then more waiting for at least a few days to hear back from them I would guess.
Thank you so much for your concern and well wishes. I'm knitting as much as possible to avoid looking at all of the worry-enabling information on the internet. I've nearly finished a short sock in the past day and have two (knit) Christmas gifts ready to go under the tree as soon as it's up!
Take good care of every little thing. :)
XOXOXOXOX
I will keep you in good thoughts while you wait.
Hugs!!!!
Posted by: Cathy | November 29, 2007 at 03:34 PM
I just check your blog about 5 minutes ago to see if you'd posted. If the Dr. isn't super concerned then you can breath a little more easily. We always seem to expect the worse first. Still sending good thoughts and prayers. XOXO
Posted by: margene | November 29, 2007 at 03:35 PM
Sounds like you can relax a little bit but I'm sure you won't totally believe everything is fine until after the extra tests. Still thinking and praying and sending love.
Posted by: Carole | November 29, 2007 at 03:56 PM
At least they've got you coming in SOON for the tests. Better than waiting a longer time. You will be in much thought and prayers.
Posted by: Pat K | November 29, 2007 at 06:13 PM
I'll be thinking about you. At least you don't have to wait til January!
Posted by: Faren | November 29, 2007 at 09:09 PM
Your doctor sounds really good. I will be thinking and praying for on monday. :)
Posted by: kirsten | November 30, 2007 at 02:08 AM
I'm glad you aren't having to wait until January and I'm glad the doctor is ordering the tests even though she's not thinking it's anything. Sounds like everything is going to be fine.
Posted by: Wool Winder | November 30, 2007 at 07:49 AM
I went through the same thing a few weeks ago. It turned out to be nothing. The waiting is difficult. Best of luck.
Posted by: Debbie | November 30, 2007 at 07:56 AM
Fingers crossed. Much love!
Posted by: KT | November 30, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Oh my gosh hang in there I am thinking of you.
Posted by: judy | December 01, 2007 at 11:06 PM
Mammogram AND Sonogram? She is really covering all the bases (which is awesome of her and will make you feel much better - and very cool that you don't have to wait until January). The sonograms are actually kind of fun - you get to see your ribs and things. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow with my fingers crossed, have you got your waiting room knitting planned?
Posted by: Emily | December 02, 2007 at 06:33 AM
Ok - this is sounding good. Thank goodness you don't have to wait until January - that would be so difficult.
So keep us posted - we'll be thinking & praying & wishing in the meanwhile.
Nice work Daddy! Look at how happy your little girl is all safe and sound on her bed. :-)
Posted by: Miss Scarlett | December 02, 2007 at 04:12 PM
I know it has to be difficult to wait. I'm thinking of you, though and sending good thoughts to you.
Posted by: Vera | December 02, 2007 at 06:04 PM