I’m having a whole bunch of random thoughts today, so I thought I’d spill here.  I started writing them all in one long blog, but then it started to get outrageous, and when going to place the post into a category, I found myself starting to check them all.  Crazy, I know.  So I’ll start with two somewhat related thoughts and then make the others their own separate posts.  So look for more from me today!

• I’m pissy at my doctor’s office and doctors in general.

I tried to make an appointment today with a new doctor that was recommended to me and when I called to do so, I was informed that I wouldn’t be able to get in until the end of March or early April.  I said, “Okaaaaay, thanks anyway.”  I think I may have actually said it like that, too.  Of course, the receptionist proceeded to hang up on me at that point.  I love how friendly the office workers at doctors offices have gotten.  Yes, there was a bit of sarcasm there.  So, I decided to resort to going back to my old primary care doctor.  I haven’t seen him in a year and the last time I was in there, he kind of annoyed me.  But my mom, as well as a few others continue to rave about him, and I need help before April, so I decided to give him another shot.  At least I’m usually able to get in fairly quickly.  Stress on the usually.  I’ve tried ALL day to make an appointment.  I press 1 for the scheduling desk and sit on hold for five to ten minutes, after which I get transferred to the main desk.  A woman answers with the medical practice name and I explain that I’ve been on hold to make an appointment.  She says, “please hold,” with an irritated tone and puts me right back on hold with the same horrible, crackling music and recordings about how I should start getting mammograms at the age of 35, etc., etc.  My mom even tried to get me an appointment after I left for work this afternoon and she had no luck either.  She finally complained so much that they let her leave a message, so we’ll see if we get called back tomorrow.  At this point, I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt and just think that they must have been short-handed and had a really busy day.  We’ll see what happens tomorrow.

• My mom hits me with the news that she found a lump in her breast two weeks ago.

You may remember me mentioning that my mom had breast cancer two years ago.  She had a lumpectomy and then went through both chemo and radiation.  It was a rough, rough time.  She’s been terrified ever since that it would come back.  She went in for an ultrasound today and they believe that it’s just a calcium deposit/formation, but she goes to see her surgeon on Monday to see what she thinks.  I know I’ve been asking for a lot of prayers lately, but this one is more important than the ones I asked for yesterday.  My mom is one of the most generous/giving women I’ve ever known and has had a hard life.  She deserves better.  In fact, you may remember that her discovery that she had breast cancer was what got my butt into gear and started my journey with WW.  I just hate that she’s been worrying about this for two weeks and hasn’t said anything because she didn’t want to scare us.

On to my next post…