Acupuncture

I liked it!

I wasn't sure if it would appeal to me, but I've been intrigued for awhile, and when I discovered that there is a Mind/Body Wellness Center as part of an IVF clinic literally 8 minutes from my house, it seemed like a no brainer to give it a try.

I had my first appointment this morning. Aside from the fact that the check in process was a little bit convoluted, which got had me running about 20 min late (simply because they didn't call me to the desk to pay until I decided to ask it it was normal that it should take so long), the appointment was great. I barely felt a thing, and achieved a highly relaxed state

The therapist recommended I come once a week, but not again until my period starts, or she will have to treat as if I'm pregnant. (not gonna be the case, but that's ok). I should be able to go again next weekend. I'm glad they have weekend hours, seeing as how I didn't make it to work until almost noon today. Good thing I have a lot of PTO saved up!

It was interesting today, to be at this IVF clinic, which is a freestanding facility. It felt much different than my clinic, which is in a hospital, and the office also hosts the MIGS (minimally invasive gyno surgey) dept. My place feels like a hospital, which I am completely fine with...it's a satelite of one of the best in Boston. I find it hard to argue against that. The clinic with the wellness center felt like a business. I'm in interior design, so I observe spaces, and this was designed. Yellow and gray striped carpet, pink, orange and purple chairs. Very clean and modern, and feminine. which makes me feel a little sorry for the guys who have to do their business there.

Anyway, my brain is finally starting to feel less jet-lagged. Maybe it's the acupuncture! I'm hoping to share some stories from my trip soon!

You've got to be kidding me

OK, first a quick update. My OB/GYN's office is actually in a hospital. The woman who passed out was somewhere in her 60s. I asked Dr. S what happened, and she said she didn't know. The crash team showed up, and she went back to her business because she'd had to do an emergency C-section that morning, which had put her an hour behind schedule just to start the day. It's amazing my appointment only ended up being about 30 minutes late. She said the woman was breathing, but was very foggy, and when an older person falls like that, they have to wonder about a stroke. I guess I will never know. My colposcopy was completely uneventful. Less annoying than a pap smear. She didn't need to take a biopsy, and didn't schedule me for a follow up because she's hoping I'll be back pregnant before I would need it. (Sounds familiar, I think she said the same thing last year, but who's counting). She was really excited that I'm doing IVF soon.

So, now, for a random little story about my afternoon. I am starting on a new project next week at work. I'm looking forward to it because it's a client I've worked with before, and with an architect who I love (K). We work great together. She's a great advocate for me in the office as well. There is another woman on the project (L) who I have never worked with, and barely see. She and I were in a staffing meeting together yesterday to sort out my involvement on the new project. She was seated at the table when I entered the room. This afternoon, I was heading up stairs, and who did I pass on the stairs, but L, and her approximately 6 month pregnant belly. Nice. It just figures, right? It's was all I could do to keep from breaking out into a hysterical fit of laughter. Clearly, I had not seen her bump the day before.

The funny thing is last year, just starting out on a new project with K, for the same exact client, I showed up to a meeting to find that the other architect on the project was also sporting a pregnant belly which I had not known about. It's like deja vu. Totally bizarre. I guess I can only hope that eventually some of this rubs off on me, right?

I'm still completely jet lagged, and not getting anything done around the house, but I'm trying to be patient with myself. There is no rush. The house and the laundry can wait until the weekend. I'm hoping to start sorting through the photos tonight, maybe unload and reload the dishwasher, and that's about it!

Sitting with the bumps

When you see a woman pass out in the hallway on the way in to the ob/gyn, burst into the waiting room to announce what has happened to the receptionist, and then see your own doctor run out the door to care for the woman, you get to spend a little extra time in the waiting room with the bumps. I found a far off corner and caught up on some blogs.

I'm still a bit out if breath and hoping to ask what happened to the woman.

Jetlagged

We're home from an incredible week in London, visiting my little bro, SIL, and fabulous niece, Lady C (who turns 10 months this week). We got back last night. Worked today, although the day went by in a bit of a fog. I'm catching up on comments, and have lots of thoughts floating around in my head. But, at the moment, my head is a little too sleepy to make much sense of them, let alone form them into enthralling posts. It might take me a few more days to get back up and running full blast. I plan to share a few photos from the trip when I do. Aside from getting my sleeping, eating and bathroom schedule back on track, this week I have a colposcopy due to an abnormal pap (because it's a natural cycle ladies, and my hoo-ha is feeling a bit neglected of course), and my first acupuncture appointment, which I am very much looking forward to. So, hopefully I'll have some interesting things to right about. I was very glad to be reading so much good news while I was away.

OK, now it's time to put my sleepy self to bed, and hope I don't wake up at 2 am again!

Good night!

36

Yesterday was my 36th birthday. Instead of talking about all the ways it is freaking me out (because you all already know!) I'll tell you about how awesome it was.

I'm on vacation. In London. Do I really need to say more?

Ok. I will.

On Sunday, we wandered around with my family. Then sil took me to a salon for some pampering to get my hair done. (an hour with the curling iron and my hair was still stick straight but it's still fun to be pampered!). Then we all (minus Lady C) went for a drink. Later, little bro treated for dinner. On my actual bday, hubby and I took a long walk through the city, Hyde Park to Harrods, had some lunch, wandered the V&A museum, came back to freshen up, then went for dinner in this quirky little Italian restaurant where half the tables are bunked above the other tables, so it's sort of like eating in a tree house. Very cool. Another stop at a pub, then home to find little bro had bought me a cake!

Oh, and it didn't rain. My birthday is notorious for bad weather. There was a snow storm the day I was born.

It was an incredible day, despite my slightly emotional state. It's really special to be with family. I'm also overwhelmed at the amount of wishes I received this year on Facebook. As superficial as some of those relationships are, a lot of people took the ten seconds out of their day to send wishes. And today, that means a lot.


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Chilling with Lady C

Day 2 in London soaking up my adorable niece!



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London Calling

We're getting on a plane tonight, and will wake up bright and early (in the middle of the night) in London!

I haven't had too much to say this week...just too busy packing and preparing for the trip. We just got a few inches of snow here last night, so I'm even more excited to jet away to spring time in the UK.

And of course, I'm way too excited to see my niece, Lady C! I bought her the most adorable, impratical dress, and I'm going to insist upon putting it on her and taking some picutres. The last time we Skyp*d, she was getting ready to crawl. (Have I talked about this already?) I hope she hasn't started yet, because I want one last time where she'll just sit in my lap and play, not realizing she has the power to go anywhere else. I also may try to rub her on my stomach a lot so that Violetta hiding there in one of those eggs realizes that she'll have a cool cousin to play with as soon as she makes up her darn mind to get here!

Other than that, thanks as always for the comments. I was excited to see that I may be cycling with a few of you later this spring.

I probably won't post too much while we're away. I'll catch up for sure when we're back. Have a great week!