Weekend things in 2022

So I had my mammogram about ten days ago, and on Tuesday they called to tell me there is some “asymmetry” and I need a diagnostic follow up. I panicked (because that’s how my brain works, and also because my mom had breast cancer in her 40s) and took the first appointment they had, so I’ll be going back on Monday for another mammogram, possibly followed by a biopsy if they find anything. I had to leave work early because I was so freaked out, but I’ve calmed down significantly - though I did have a rage flare-up on Thursday when the radiology place called to tell me that even though they had scheduled my appointment, they still needed an order from my doctor to actually do the diagnostic. The lady tried to be short with me and said they probably told me when we were on the phone, and I was not having any of that - I’m nothing if not detail oriented, and I absolutely would have called my doctor right away if they’d told me I needed an order. Thankfully my PCP is a damn rock star, I shot her an email and she got the order faxed to them right away. Fuck American healthcare.

Today I’m going to a protest rally downtown. I’m taking my youngest (age 14), and we’re pretty excited. I’m a little disappointed that none of my friends want to go with me, but I understand protesting isn’t everybody’s thing and at least I’ll have lots of people to call if we get arrested. I don’t think we will, but honestly I’ve never done anything like this before so I don’t know what to expect. I’m taking water, snacks, sunscreen, and wearing my shirt that says “MOTHER BY CHOICE FOR CHOICE”. I got a shirt for the teen that says “NO UTERUS NO OPINION” . We didn’t make signs but I hope Planned Parenthood will be handing some out when we get there.

Happy Saturday! Here’s hoping I accrue enough good karma that I don’t need a biopsy next week. I know that’s not how karma works, but a girl can hope, right? ;)