I wanted to come back and type what's sure to be a REALLY long post. I have a couple of stories about my boosted ego, a funny one that happened here at work, and responses to everyone. So, grab a comfortable chair and settle in, cuz this is bound to be a long post from me.
First, I forgot to tell you guys this yesterday. BF and I were getting ready to take a nap on Sunday and we somehow got on the subject of my behind and how he thinks it's gotten small. I thought maybe he was disappointed with the shrinkage, so I asked "Well, would you like me to gain the weight back?" He's like "No." He paused a second and then said "But I'd love you no matter what you weigh." I have to giggle, he's so sweet for saying that second part, but he totally gave away how he really feels when he said no. Isn't he just the darlingest thing?
Second, I gotta tell you guys about the great big ego boost I got last night. My phone rang around 11 last night and a male voice that I didn't recognize said "Hi, Jess." After asking for a few hints, I figured out that it was my friend David from high school and college. He was at the same bar as my sister and got my phone number from her. He asked me to come up, and I couldn't sleep anyway, so I did. I got there and one of my sister's friends who hasn't seen me in a really long time was like "Ohmigod, you look SO good." Then, David came over to say hello and said the same thing. For the few minutes that I was there, he was rubbing my [hairy] leg, hugging me, and trying to talk me into going to our 5 year class reunion with him. He's a pretty darn good looking guy, but I'm not interested. Still, it was a nice ego boost because he's never really shown this much interest before.
Plus, it made BF really jealous (which is unusual because he rarely gets jealous). :lol
I'm glad you all liked my poll. I recently read "Dear Stranger, Dearest Friend", which is a fictional book about these two women who meet online in a room much like this, only for women affected by breast cancer. The book consists of their letters emails back and forth to each other while one of the women is struggling with it. The other woman is a survivor. Anyway, it brought up a lot of feelings and memories that I haven't really thought about since Mom had it and reminded me how VERY important it is to take care of our bodies and do our monthly exams.
After I started the thread this morning, I walked down to the cafeteria to get a glass of ice water. I work with a whole lot of men, but this guy I ran into in the hall I've never seen before. He was coming out of the break room and I don't even think he saw my face, he was so busy not colliding with my boobs. (For those of you who don't know, I'm cursed with enormous boobs). I just thought that was a little ironic, considering the topic of today's thread.
Kier--Yes, definitely take your mom to the doctor. My mom is like that sometimes because she doesn't want to trouble anyone, and sometimes I see myself becoming like her. However, for a breast lump, I will not hesitate to get an appointment. My mom, grandma, aunt, great aunt, second cousin, and great grandmother have all had breast cancer, so I take it pretty seriously. Also, don't judge yourself on whether or not you have a BF. I used to do that and it's not fair and not condusive to finding someone. You're VERY special, Kier, and someone is going to see that when you least expect it. I promise. And Kier, there is absolutely NO reason that you should feel like the "fat little sister". That's ridiculous. You're working on your weight and really, you should feel proud of how far you've come instead of feeling self-conscious around your sister. (What is it with me and this soapbox today? I just can't stay off it!)
Lisa--How did WI go? Hopefully it was SPECTACULAR! I know what you mean about the "flab" that's not really flab. I have it too. I really do think it's the loose skin thing and we just have to be patient and it'll go away before we know it. That's when we can wear the clothes we really want to wear and not have to worry about people confusing fat with floppy skin. If only they knew... By the way, YAY on the free weights!
Lori--It's appropriate that significant others are the ones who find lumps, because they're the ones who truly appreciate our boobs.
I'd have my BF do it, but I don't think he'd be able to concentrate on the task at hand.
Laura--My mom is well. She's been in remission for nearly 10 years and hopefully will continue to be. She still has no boobs.
Her body rejected the implants and she got sick from it. And yeah, where have JenK and Belle been?
Tonya--I don't think it matters
how you get checked as long as you're getting checked.
I really should get some corn to freeze so I can have it in the winter, but then I'd actually have to spend some time in my kitchen. I'll just eat it out of the can, I guess.
I don't do "The Firm" workout video, I've been doing a Pilates video (Pilates for Dummies) and really like it. It's not really a cardio workout, though. But whoohee, does it work your abs and thighs!!
Jayne--Yes, with a family history like yours, you should most definitely be checking routinely. If it's hard to remember, maybe set a day that you check--I do it when I start a new package of birth control pills, otherwise I'll never remember.
Jen--Yeah, abnormal paps are no fun, I've had to deal with that, too. Hopefully I never have to do it again. Sounds like you had quite the night last night, poor thing! Hopefully tonight will be a good way to help you relax after what sounds like a stressful day!
OK, there have probably been some posts since I started this big old monster, so I should probably end it now and actually eat my lunch.
