The DBU

FYI- this post contains "women's" issues.

I always knew someone in my immediate family would have breast health issues, so it wasn't really a surprise that I am having my share. My mom, Nicole and Leah have had some minor issue and my aunt has had breast cancer, so the family history is there.

About a month ago I noticed some rusty colored discharge from my left breast. I did a little research online and found that discharge is not that uncommon for women, however it should be bilateral and not ongoing. I only had it on the one side and I noticed evidence of it when I woke up in the morning. I also learned in my research that once you get your period usually it will go away. True enough after I got my period I didn't have the discharge, so I stopped thinking about it. However, the discharge started again and then I found a lump in a self exam. On 9/14 I went to my doctor and she confirmed the lump. She recommended I get an ultrasound to find out what was going on.

On Wed., 9/16 I had the ultrasound. That was an interesting experience. Me being a single, Mormon girl, it's not like I go around flashing my 'girls' and well they are a little above average in size. The ultrasound technician was very nice and I got to watch as she took the images of the interior of my breast. She took several stills of the ultrasound and measured some areas of suspect. After that I went back to work and to wait for the results. While I was waiting for the results, I was so lucky to put up with my brother and brother-in-law's jokes. Waiting for those results was nerve racking. I did not find out my results until Tuesday the 22nd. After calling my doctor's office twice and learning they did not have the results yet I called the radiologist on Monday. I found out the radiologist had been on vacation the week of my utlrasound and was getting caught up that day. I really, really wish I had know that, it would have saved me some stress.

I got my results on Tuesday the 22nd. They found three different spots. One is a small complex cystic mass, the second is a much bigger complex lobular (lobe leads to the duct which leads to the nipple) well circumscribed (confined) mass. The third is another large lobular complex mass. The conclusion of the finds is that I need more tests. On Wednesday the 30th I am getting a diagnostic mammogram adn a ductogram. The ductogram sounds uncomfortable, but I will let you know how it was when it is done.

My family and friends have been very supportive. My dad and brother gave me a blessing which helped out. My stress isn't too bad about it. Just in wait and see mode right now.

More to come on the DBU (Deb's Boob Update) after tests are done.

Gravity Interrupted?

FYI- for those who don't know Tara had a "gravity incident" this weekend. She tripped in a parking lot, got all sorts of yucky stuff in her knee and gashed it pretty good. We started cleaning it out at home and found it was pretty deep. She ended up going to urgent care (pain meds!) and got 5 stitches. Lucky for her a local pain shot lasts for about six hours, so she wasn't feeling it until that evening. Bad for her, shes not supposed to bend her knee so she doesn't ripe out her stitches.

Under Pressure

Who knew that a pinhole leak could make such a mess? I had a water leak my main line this week. Oh, the joys of home ownership. I dug up most of it (yes ME) and then the plumber dug up the rest and fixed it. He showed me the part of the pipe that was leaking and you can't even see the hole. However, when you put enough pressure behind something, it is going to erupt like Old Faithful. Okay, it wasn't that bad, but it felt like it. The only good thing about that whole situation was that I learned to be grateful for running water, I learned how to turn off my water at the city shut off, and I learned that I don't like digging in mud. Needless to say, I am so glad to have running water again, YEAH!

I have pictures that I will post later.