Choir Robes

I said while pg that choir robes and pgcy are not a good mix. Well let me add that high hormone levels + standing + singing + wearing a choir robe isn't a good mix either. I've been singing in this choir since January, and they only wore robes one other time. They just don't breathe. I had a short sleeve sweater and a light-weight cardigan on. I took off the cardigan before I put on the robe, but it was still too much. I felt like I was about to faint after standing and singing a few choruses and hymns. I realized I needed to get out of the choir loft asap. Evidently I walked around in a strange pattern (as if I didn't know where I was going) which got the attention of others so a few ladies came back to check on me. One is a nurse. She said I had no color in my face and had me sit down, take deep breaths, put my feet up, take off the robe, and they opened a window for me to get some cool air. She checked my pulse and said it was racing. I sat there for awhile, and they said my color was starting to come back. Then we went to stand to wait for the prayer to be over before we went back in, and they said my color was fading again and urged me to stay seated in the choir room a bit longer. Needless to say I didn't put the robe back on even though the choir hadn't sung yet. Although I didn't continue to feel like I was about to faint, I will say I still felt a bit lightheaded the whole rest of the service including my drive home.

As my Estrodial levels were rising, I thought I'd get a bit more emotional than usual. I have to say until a few days ago I felt pretty normal even though my E2 level was about 20 times higher than usual. However the last few days I have noticed I start crying over really stupid stuff like I started crying when I heard the do, re, mi song. I loved the Sound of Music as a child, but I don't think that song ever prompted tears before, LOL! Maybe it's the progesterone? I started those shots on Friday. My butt is already getting sore believe it or not. All I know is I do NOT feel myself today. I had eaten a small bagel, light yogurt, and a banana before I went to church so I don't think it was because I didn't eat enough. Maybe I am still anemic? Who knows. I don't care to wear a choir robe again anytime soon though as it was embarassing to leave the loft in the middle of the service.

Nadia was really good in the nursery today. The last two weeks I had to rescue her and bring her into the service with me as she wasn't very happy. Today she didn't cry at all. One nursery worker said she and Nadia walked for 30 minutes straight (while Nadia was holding on to one finger of each hand of the adult). They couldn't get over how much she loves to walk! :-) Maybe that's why she only gained 1/2 lb the last month. She is definitely a girl on the go these days!

I called another massage therapist today and got a noon appt for tomorrow so I cancelled the one I made yesterday for 11:00 tomorrow as this way we won't have an hour in between the massage and when we're supposed to arrive at the hospital. The transfer is scheduled for 2pm, but we're supposed to be there at 1pm so I can take my antibiotic, valium, etc. Paul is allowed to go back with me for the ET (unlike the ER), but since he'll be watching Nadia he won't be coming back.

When I was counting my blessings a few days ago, I failed to mention the good news I got recently from the HR dept at work. Even though I'll have a course reduction in the fall, my benefits will remain unchange. WOW! I was expecting to go from paying 10% of the health insurance premium to 55% so this is a big difference for us financially. PTL!