December 12th, 2007
So, as mentioned yesterday, I had my second prenatal appointment with my doctor. I found her when I was pregnant with Carter and absolutely adore her. Since I moved just before having Carter, I now drive a good hour to get to her, monthly, and wouldn’t change it for anything. I have even decided to drive that hour to the hospital where she delivers.
I’d say we’re pretty close. As close as a doctor patient relationship could be, I guess. I mean, I guess you’re usually pretty close with someone who sees your lady bits on a regular basis.
So, the appointment. This is where any squeamish male readers may want to go HERE rather then continue.
Alright ladies, now that the men are gone…
So, I had my yearly pap during this visit. As we’re shooting the shit, while she is randomly prodding me with the samples, she nonchalantly asks if I’ve been itchy. Down there. I said once and a while it does get itchy, that’s normal, no? And she says that it looks as though I may have a very mild case of psoriasis. Down there. I was like: There’s a cream for that, right? Which yes, she gave me a script for.
[Why does it seem all these aliments start appearing after child birth? Seriously, it's like I'm contracting every aliment known to man. Or woman.]
Then we went over blood test results and I don’t have AIDS or syphilis. Good news.
Arriving home, I mentioned my visit to Mike. You know, I thought he may be happy to know that we’re AIDS and STD free.
Me: Dr. M said that we don’t have AIDS.
Mike: Well, that’s good to know.
Me: But I have syphilis.
Mike: *blink, blink* (mouth agape)
Me: It’s not a big deal really, she gave me cream. (As I shrugged and kept on with preparing dinner)
Mike: (raising his voice) You have an STD and it’s not a big deal?
[I think at this point he was ready to accuse me of cheating or something as his breathing got deeper and faster.]
Me: Oops, sorry. Not syphilis, psoriasis. *giggle*
It’s a simple mistake. I mean anyone could confuse the two. Geez.
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Since embarking on my online obsession life about, oh, 4 years ago I’ve been lucky to meet quite a few wonderful people. People that have been great friends and wonderful companions, even though we may have never met in person, and though we’ve never met, there’s still a connection between people that is unmistakable. A confidant, a partner, a friend.
I’ve been lucky to find a few over the years.
And one still sends me Christmas cards. Brenda and I have know each other online for about 3 years now and every year she takes her time to think of me and my family and sends us a Christmas card. I cherish them, hang them for all the see and even place her family photo on my fridge. And though I am absolutely horrible at reciprocating - because I never remember to do Christmas cards before it’s too late - I am forever grateful for her generousity.
Then yesterday, another dear bloggy friend who has gone through one of the roughest years has taken her time to do something fabulous for me. Karen (aka Trollbaby, Vodkarella) - who I’d link, but I don’t know if she wants one - bought me a Flickr upgrade to Pro so I could share my more of my photos since she thinks I have talent!
[She's so mistaken, but I love her for it. LOVE!]
I was so taken aback that I teared up at her email; it caught me completely off guard.
[That's me: completely HORMONAL!]
So, yeah.. these two ladies completely brightened my otherwise doom and gloom day and I love them for it.
Thought you should know.
Yes it is okay to link - no worries. You do have talent and well, you deserve nice things, lady.
Not syphilis, psoriasis….Dear God that is funny. I’m thinking he was getting all fired up at that point…ROFL! Way to keep him on his toes.
Karen’s last blog post..President’s Choice
December 12th, 2007 at 11:36 am
I can’t believe you kept a straight face long enough for him to freak out a little bit.
I’m awful about Christmas cards, too. Mostly because I have this sort of post office boycott. I have no idea why, but I do. Maybe it’s an I’m a lazy-ass boycott or something.
What a wonderful gift from Karen! I had a friend do something incredible for me for Christmas and I got teary-eyed too. It’s not just your hormones.
December 12th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Well this is clearly not the site for me. I have enough problems with learning all the American ‘health’ stuff as it is, and obviously you’re just a mine of mis-information.
Cheers
Maddy’s last blog post..Tactile What? Wordy Wednesday
December 12th, 2007 at 12:49 pm
psoriasis? on your girly place?
i didn’t know you could get that!
certainly much better than syphilis, though
ali’s last blog post..let down by a pie
December 12th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
Oh that can’t be fun. How do you get psoriasis there?
And, you know what? I’m driving an hour or so for my OB also. Everyone thinks I’m crazy to have a doctor not near my house, but she’s close to work, and I love her!
I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Laural Dawn’s last blog post..The BEST Christmas Concert Ever!
December 12th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
Psoriasis, in or outside of your Vajayjay? If it’s IN, how the heck did that happen? I didn’t think someone could get it there.
Nothing will shake up a relationship more than mentioning the possibility of an STD. I’m surprised Mike didn’t fall to the floor when he realized you misspoke!
Karen is such a wonderful person. And she’s right, you DO deserve it!
December 12th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
I dunno how psoriasis gets there. But it’s on the outside. I’ve never had a skin condition before, I know nothing about it accept that I’ve told Mike it’s contagious to get out of doing The Deed.
I must visit Dr. Google for an answer.
And yeah, I freaked him out but GOOD!
December 12th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
I love Ms. Vodkarella DeVille…she is the nicest person around town ;). It surely rocks to make friends over the net that are life-long, ya know?
Hilly’s last blog post..Will You Let The Morning Come Soon?
December 12th, 2007 at 3:03 pm
Random thoughtfullness. I love it.
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December 12th, 2007 at 10:31 pm
This reminds me of the time my wife walked in on me “mid stream” as I was urinating. I looked at her and she looked at me, both startled for a second, then I looked down and said, “I think I need to see a doctor….I have some kind of discharge.”
I’m a sick puppy….so what?
Chris’s last blog post..Random Odd Thoughts
December 12th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
LOL at freaking Mike out! Too funny!! I would never be able to keep a straight face.
Your welcome for the card. I was a bit late in getting the cards out this year….you know, running after a 10 month old kinda takes over my time now, but at least I got them out! I just wish I could do more.
What a wonderful gift from Karen! You have some awesome friends
*wink*
Brenda’s last blog post..Have a purrr-fect Christmas!
December 13th, 2007 at 9:54 am
…still laughing…that’s the funniest thing!! Poor Mike…
Although, what an excuse. I’m kinda jealous…
December 13th, 2007 at 5:11 pm
Wow! I laughed for the longest time over the psoriasis/syphilis mix-up. That is basically priceless!
manda’s last blog post..Breakin’ Out the Beatin’ Stick!
December 14th, 2007 at 12:17 am
:-0 Too bad you didn’t have a picture of the look on his face…
Count me on the list of people who had no idea you could get psoriasis of the bookeyloukey either!
Jill/Twipply Skwood’s last blog post..That Teacher Voice
December 15th, 2007 at 12:07 am
I love that you could keep a straight face while Hubby sweated it out! I always have the cards addressed and ready to go out a few days after Thanksgiving, its getting them mailed before Christmas Day that is a problem for me!
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December 21st, 2007 at 12:44 pm