This week

So we started the week with a trip to the children's hospital Teen Clinic.  Our appointment was at 8:15, and we left at 10:30.  It is very detailed to put a kid on birth control.  The doctor spoke to me, then her and us together.  The nurse came in and did sex ed.  The social worker came in and talked to me, then her and us together.  Then the nurse returned to talk about condoms because she asked if I wanted to do that or her.  I let her.  She was very good at what she did.

When all was said and done, Dee had to sign for the shot.  Not me, the mom of the minor child...her.  They gave me a copy of the information she signed.  The dirty deed is done for the next three months.  (How can you feel good about putting your not-yet-11-year-old on birth control?)  I am glad it's a three-month shot.  We are not reminded daily of what we are doing.  It's invisible and possibly forgotten until August.

Then today I had a doctor's appointment.  He said my pressures in my lung are slowly rising.  So, I have to do some tests to determine what we will do next.  He said I had to be proactive now that I have a daughter.  I was very sick and near death years ago.  I am not at all sick now.  I think one of the numbers is incorrect.  I think it's all OK, and I certainly don't want to stress Dee out. 

I've  been focused this week on getting a new phone (iPhone) or an iPad.  I really like my Droid, but I have trouble getting work e-mail.  In the end, I got the iPad.  So...I have a new toy!  And Dee is not use to me getting something.  She did good on the shopping trip.