Totally get this, Calli. Would it be too disruptive to see them for. I don't know, every third book or something?(I've been in some low-key ones where you could do that, and some that are too "Roberts.y" for lack of a better expression.)

Susan, is this your Dylan? [link]

Ugh, Susan, I hate this thing where they send you the raw results before you can get them interpreted. We are not experts in these things! I'm glad folks got back to you and am hoping for the best.

Susan, is this your Dylan?

It is indeed!

Ultrasound/biopsy appointment made...for Feb. 1. Which feels like a long time to wait--certainly too long for a regimen of nothing but junk food and comfort rereads in the interim--but I guess it is what it is.

I prescribe junk food and comfort rereads as needed for the interim. I'm really glad you got to speak to some knowledgeable. Keep reminding yourself that the expert says that it is mostly likely either a false alarm or something caught very early. Be gentle with yourself.

Susan, so hopeful that this turns out to be a whole lot of nothing.

When I was being treated for PE blood clots/anemia etc a few years ago, they sent me to see a hematologist, and nobody mentioned that this guy‘s practice was out of the Rush University Cancer Center. I got off the elevator at the floor they told me, saw all the signage and just about lost my shit. I think most people in medical capacities like this are genuinely trying to be sensitive, but sometimes they really miss the little things that can set off a chain of panic.

Laura, that picture is delightful. I saw it earlier, but I had forgotten the context of the bathing suit.

He insisted on eating outside and had the sliding glass door in his room to sleep, and when he is up he is on the balcony. Generally getting as much warm air as he can before going back to snow next week.

100% me anywhere vaguely tropical.

Susan, I know that Feb 1 sounds like a long time, and once "The Big C" is brought up everything is ten times scarier. But really, Feb 1 is less than 2 weeks away. You got this. And you got us. (And you got permission to apply junk food as needed in the interim).

smonster, I really hope that a solution to the issues you're having with your workplace presents itself very soon.

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Erikaj, I’ve sort of been doing 2 out of 3 for the past year, what with other commitments, travel, COVID, etc. I could probably get by cutting it to half. I would like to stay in touch with some of them.

{{{{Susan}}}}