vw, that's a lot of work that you've gotten done today, and you deserve a break now. (When I've had a whole stack of work like that, what I've usually done is set aside certain hours when I'll work on it, and work as hard as I can during those hours, and then stop when those hours are up. It's the only way I can keep myself from getting too obsessed with getting everything done.)

Also, I've got a random "tell me how off from normal I am" question. I've been getting a lot of cuts lately, and I suspect it's partially from EDS. But I have no idea what "normal" is to compare to. So: Do you still have scars from skinned knees when you were a kid? Are they red and/or raised? Also, I tend to bleed from about 3-4 nicks per leg whenever I shave. Normal? Not normal?

Thanks, guys.

I took a nice, hot shower and feel much better. I've got my favorite flannel jammies on with my red fuzzy slipper socks that Em's mom gave me for Christmas a year ago. I'm gonna move back to the couch in a bit and take the rest of the day off of school work. Tomorrow is another day.

I also talked to my dad, and I think he's gonna back off a bit. He means well, but it can really add pressure when I'm already putting a ton of pressure on myself.

and if you've got hormonal triggers coming into play too, that's the exhaustion/hormone double whammy.

I really think that's part of it. My body's still getting used to the IUD and I don't think it's worked out all the hormonal kinks yet. I really have been doing well, and I need to remember that and cut myself some slack when I do have a bit of a rough time.

and you are a grade 'ho.

That I am.

Hil, that's normal for me. Other people may be more dexterous.

{{vw}}

Robin, I'm glad you're getting things taken care of. I hope it's as easy as possible.

Yay for the Jessica male sprog! I don't think I've said that yet, though I've thought it a lot. It's very exciting news. That's going to be one awesome kid.

(((vw))) Have a nice relaxing evening.

Deena!

I get a lot of nicks when shaving unless I have a brand new blade. My childhood scars are pretty much all gone, though. The only ones that have really stick around are from burns, the cuts and scrapes all faded within a few years.

No idea how normal that is.

Hey sj! How's school going?

I was just noticing the scar on my forehead's prominence today (yes, Voldemort did come to mind). I was cut there by the scalpel while I was being delivered. Which is the long way round to saying that precious damned few of my scars ever fade. It does disturb me when I can't remember where they're from, though. There's one along my right instep that seems it should have been memorable, but nothing.

I always nick myself that much when shaving, which part of the reason I do it so seldom.

I am one big map of scars, but I think I've finally learned how to avoid self-nicking. The Really Nice Razor helps, too.

I have very few scars, but the ones I do have are humdingers. Mainly, the 8" "necklace" scar at the base of my neck.

I don't nick myself shaving. The key is to have a good razor and good lubrication.