Girly-medical-font question: Since I've started the Pill, my period has been way more gloppy than usual. Like, not so much liquid, lots of little clumpy pieces, and a few bigger clumpy pieces. Normal? Not normal?

Hil--probably normal, since if the Pill's hormonal balance is going to be a bit different than what your body produces naturally, and that changes your cycle. But I'd call your doctor anyway--she might can put you on a different pill that will give you a more comfortable cycle.

Cautionary note: my NP and I experimented and experimented trying to find one that would give me comfortable and predictable cycles without ruining my libido or making me cranky and depressed. I ultimately gave up. But I think I'm unusual in that regard and most women can find a formulation that works for them.

I would just like to say, bonus points for the use of 'gloppy'.

The Guest Pets have left the building.

Thank ya, Lord.

Toke the cat just came and sat down next to me, with one paw on my leg as if to say, "You're all mine again, the way things should be."

Slinky the cat is asleep in one of the cat beds, and the dogs are flopped out in the middle of the floor, enjoying the fact that they aren't confined by a gate to just one room.

And me? I'm going to bed within the hour. Oh yes.

Thanks, Susan.

I've been working on some genealogy research. Judging by the records that I'm finding, I think that England in 1891 and 1901 did not have census-takers who spoke Polish or Yiddish. I've found the names Andes and Anders spelled pretty much every way except Andes and Anders (Endos, Inters, etc.) Also, a boy named Nathan was recorded as Noah, a woman named Sara Toba was recorded as Dora.

Yay for guest pet leavage!

Thank goodness your good deed went unpunished. Mostly.

Frack! I think my big move time is during series finale of BSG!!

Thank goodness your good deed went unpunished. Mostly.

They were sweet (well, the dog was; the lizard was freaky in that penetrating-stare kind of way they have, and the kitty was a freak in that Siamese way), but we just SO didn't have the room. But I hugged and kissed the dog goodbye, and said goodbye to the cat and lizard (they were already in their carriers), and it's all good.

Bed for me in just a few. I feel like I'm getting away with something by going to bed before 11:00.

Crappity.

We've got a nasty storm system about to start its way through here, and Daniel has to drive home through it. Also, I'm sure it won't be dissipating before getting to the Wisconsin border.

I finally made it to the end of the thread! Hooray!

I'm exhausted for the wacky storm knocked our power out until 8 am this morning. No, it did not alleviate the awful heat that was already in the house. No, there was no breeze to at least move the stifling air around. Yes, I am consuming electrolytes today. You know it's unbearably hot when the cats give you that "it's too hot don't try to pet me just move the hand away now" vibe. I will say Thank God for ipods and the ability to run on battery, for I would have gone out of my mind.

ION, I am eating cherries aifg! Plus I finally got some payment from my personal Voldemort and now I can pay my bills and taxes and buy a working computer! I ran 4 miles today in the park, passing an ex something or other I haven't seen in 5 years and he didn't seem to recognize me. I'm grateful because that is NOT a can of worms I need to even come near opening back up or whatever, but I was kind of amused for some reason.

Daisy, I'm really sorry your friend got bad health news. It's been shitty for you lately and I hope things get better. Steph and Nora, hope your abdominal regions give you a break and are easily treatable. Yay for vw and CBD guy! Yay for Dad of Tea on royal recognition.