Hello, my friends. I am coming to you a bit later this Monday. Today was Mammogram Day! (Hence, the lovely picture of me without a stitch of makeup and the slightly disturbing look on my face.) I used to absolutely fear this day. If you have read here for a while, you may recall that I suffer from OCD and Health Anxiety. Mammograms are at the top of my list when it comes to triggers. However, through the years, I have worked hard with my therapist to recognize that I am choosing to get a mammogram. I don't HAVE to go. I am choosing to go. I am doing it as preventive health care. Do I enjoy it? Nope. Do I still get apprehensive about it a few days prior? You bet. I schedule my yearly female appointment on the same day so my doctor can discuss the results with me. And thankfully, today, all was good!
I am home now, showered, in my cozy clothes, and snuggled on the couch. There may have been a McDonald's Dr. Pepper on the way home, along with a prayer of thanksgiving. Have a cozy evening, my friends. I plan on visiting with you this afternoon!
BillieJo
I said a prayer for you this morning dear friend. I'm so happy to hear you received a good report today. That's great news! Now, relax and enjoy the rest of the day!
ReplyDeleteGlad all is well. I am always glad when this yearly test is checked off my list.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that all went well for you. Bravo to you for checking it off.
ReplyDeleteYour new blog look is adorable!
So happy to hear it went well! Good for you!! It is so important - but agree that it is never enjoyable and always stressful. Love your blog background btw - so cute!! xo
ReplyDeleteHi Billie Jo. I am so glad to hear that everything went well for you today. Take a deep breath, relax and enjoy the rest of the week!
ReplyDeleteI admire you for conquering your fear. And, so happy you got your mammogram! After missing several of my mammograms (Covid mostly to blame, but I'll take some credit for that slip up, too) I was diagnosed with breast cancer. If only I'd gone but life if filled with what ifs. So, now I have to have mammograms much more frequently and I am grateful that they are keeping an eye on me.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for going! And I know you feel so good now, to have it done and know you are all clear!
ReplyDeleteGlad everything went well.
ReplyDeleteI haven't worn makeup in years. :)
Congratulations on your good report! I know I am always nervous until I know the results. Oh my, you have a beautiful complexion!!
ReplyDeleteHappy for your good results! I don't know anyone who does not have at least a little anxiety before getting one.
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Happy to hear you had a good report!! I always dread going to the doctor so I understand how you feel.
ReplyDeleteI hate those things! Hate the well-woman check ups too. As I recently told my husband (I just had my check up last week) I don't want to hear it the next time he stubs his toe :) It's not easy being a woman! Too many things to check, squeeze, prod, etc.
ReplyDeleteMy doctor told me I could wait until I'm 45 to begin mammograms, which will be this October. I'm nervous. I don't know what to expect. The joy of womanhood, huh?! I'm glad everything went well and that's something you can check off for the rest of the year.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are conquering your fears. Choosing to face up to what is good for us is hard. So glad to hear your good news.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you're taking care of yourself with therapy and doc visits. Doctor visits do suck, I must admit! One of my "ladies" hurt randomly recently and I panicked for a couple days till it went away (I'm only 35 but I am a smoker sadly, and I was like, oh no, it's from me smoking!") I hope you have a peaceful and cozy rest of your day. Put out some more Halloween decor for a little piece of joy in your life. It's almost September, which is almost October, sooooo it's fine! :P
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ReplyDeleteP.S. You mentioned no make up - you still look lovely. Is this called a "life hack" (?) ... I stopped wearing foundation this year because it's too dang hot outside and it melts. I wear a really creamy face cream now and I bought "Honest beauty" cream blush and it looks the same, if not better, and I *feel* so much better. <3 (deleted previous post because typos were bad!)
DeleteCheers to another year, another mammogram. Not a comfortable procedure but so worth the effort. Relax and rejuvenate!
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I'm so glad all went well, my friend.
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely loving your school blog design with the teacher and the kids. Wonderful!
~Sheri
Good for you for taking care of yourself! xo
ReplyDeleteYou are an excellent role model for us all Billie Joe! I have white coat syndrome and my blood pressure is high whenever I walk through those doors, so I am applauding you greatly. So glad you got a good report. You also look wonderful without make up :)
ReplyDeleteHi. Are you the same Billie Jo that lives in Treasure Lake and is having to take your fence down? If not, do sorry for the bother! If yes, would you kindly email me do that I can reach out to you? I'm getting estimates on a fence project and could use some words of advice. Judith.ecton@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!
Another thing checked off the list! Love you!! xx
ReplyDeleteWell done! And I'm glad to hear it went well for you. I've just received a letter telling me that I now only need to have one every three years. Xx
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