We are all on the same cycle

You know how they say when a group of women spend a lot of time together, that often their cycles become in sync? Have you ever heard that?

Well I think all of our cycles are in sync (not menst. cycles), but life cycles. All the ladies blogs that I have been reading lately all seem to be going through the same sort of things:

Insomnia (or any sort of sleep deprivation)
Deaths (family, friends, animals)
Illnesses (of themselves or close family)
S.E.X. issues with their spouse
TTC

It is really weird to me...but I love it. Makes me feel like I am not alone.

I wanted to write about a few things today before I have to get back to work and actually...well...work.

First...I am so thankful.

I am thankful that I have such an understanding boss and company that is flexible if I have to take last minute time off for my daughter, or doctor appts, or other emergencies. He never makes me feel like my job is at risk when I do that either...even though I feel so guilty...he never makes me take vacation time or gives me a hard time. That is a relief when you have a sick daughter all week!

I am also thankful that there was someone, all week, that was able to watch Miss J while she was on her road to recovery (which she still isn't fully there yet). Between me, my hubby, my MIL and my mother...she had someone each day this week and I didn't have to resort to sending her to school even though she was still sick. I am sure the school thanks me. My mother was a little hesitant to watch her...she was worried she wouldn't be able to keep up with her (my mom just had a full knee replacement and is not handling pain very well) not to mention she was worried about what they would do all day. I told her the day just flows and it will be filled with stuff to do. And it did. However, Miss J still didn't seem well enough last night to send her back to school, and since she is still on breathing treatments, I asked if my mom would be OK to watch her again today. Without even a sigh...she offered no problem. Which was SUCH a relief. I was worried she was run so ragged on Thursday that she would balk at the idea...but she embraced it with open arms. Praise God!!

I hope Miss J is better today, and over the weekend. I just don't feel like she has made a drastic improvement. Wednesday was a big jump, but then it has been a plateau since then. Just keep praying and letting her get her rest and lots of liquids. We have a followup doc appt on Monday to be sure her ear infection is gone and that her lungs sound better. Pray for the best.

And, speaking of doctors...I have kind of an interesting one coming up.

This was the Second thing I wanted to write about.

My last OB/Gyn appt, she did a breast exam and felt a lump in one. She also felt something similar on the other breast...but still wanted me to go get an Ultrasound/Mammogram to be sure. That was shocking to me. I mean, I am only 32 (33 in March) and I shouldn't be getting a mammogram this early. That is usually held for those in the 40 range, unless high risk, righ? So, needless to say, I think I am more worried about the mammogram than I am the results. It is common for women who have had children and breastfed to have a lot of fibrous masses in their breasts...so that could be all it is. But the thought of putting my boob in between two pieces of glass and having them squeeze just does not appeal to me. But, I will do anything to be sure my health is not at risk. So, next Tuesday is my appt.

And my mom was so sweet about this again...she called me to talk to me about what the gyn found and to encourage me that the mammogram itself would be ok and it isn't that bad and that everything is going to be find, it is probably just fibrous bumps, etc. She even offered to go with me to get it done. She is such a blessing.

So, please put me and my DD on your prayer list for the next few days. I don't know what to expect, and just have to go with the flow. God has a plan (even for our health)...and I am willing to go with His Glorious Plan...whatever it is!!

Thank you girls for being in my same cycle. For assuring me that my life's trials are all part of, well, life and that I am normal. It is reassuring and a blessing to have such a great community of ladies!!

Have a great weekend.