I'm doing 43 things
about how birth control pills can destroy the libido and even contribute to depression, and I thought that since I have been on the pill pretty much since the Girl was born . . . which would be 21 years . . . and I was on it for a few years before that. Anyhow, I think it’s time to try something else. I was reading an article on IUDs and was considering that as an option, but when I went to the medical insurance web site to make sure that IUDs were covered (they are), I also saw that tubal ligations are covered at 100% after the copay. I don’t know why a tubal ligation never occurred to me, but at this point, I am leaning towards it because it is permanent. Let’s face it – the Girl is 21 years old, so I sure as hell am not planning to have more children at this point in my life. I am also older than 30 (which, in my mind, was always my “cut off” point for having more if I wanted to do so), so I think it is a realistic option to consider. I’m going to call Monday and make an appointment with my gyno to discuss the pros and cons of tubal ligation vs. IUD and see which sounds like the better option at that point. So, we shall see.
Abby's Life List
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1. Get my weight loss back on track
6 entries . 70 cheers2 people -
2. get unpacked and situated in my house!
9 entries . 61 cheers1 person -
3. make an effort, make an effort, MAKE AN EFFORT
15 entries . 125 cheers2 people -
4. lose enough weight to feel thin and cute
29 entries . 154 cheers2 people -
5. get myself straightened out so that I can function better
23 entries . 38 cheers1 person -
6. activity - DO IT - get off my ass and start with at least 60 minutes a week!
4 entries . 54 cheers1 person -
7. be able to do sit ups again
2 entries . 62 cheers1 person -
8. have a specific project or two each week
19 entries . 71 cheers2 people -
9. create a healthier eating plan for the family, whether Hubby and the Girl like it or not!
4 entries . 61 cheers1 person -
10. make my feet all soft and smooth and sexy
5 entries . 43 cheers2 people -
11. get new glasses because mine aren't right
4 entries . 38 cheers1 person -
12. create a more elegant system for my filing
3 entries . 41 cheers3 people -
13. choose some of the Girl's photographs to enlarge and frame
3 entries . 19 cheers1 person -
14. ease back in . . . but do it . . . schedule at least 30 minutes of dedicated writing time per week
2 entries . 53 cheers1 person -
15. indulge in my hobbies
3 entries . 141 cheers2 people -
16. learn to crochet . . . again . . .
4 entries . 64 cheers4 people -
17. create a cookbook of our family's favorites
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18. ~*five things in Abby's world*~
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19. collect magnets from all 50 states
7 entries . 55 cheers2 people -
20. comments, thoughts, rants, raves, complaints, etc, that don't fit under another goal
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21. share some random stuff about me
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22. Dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip . . . mum mum mum mum mum mum . . . Get a JOB . . . sha na na na - sha na na na na
9 entries . 68 cheers2 people -
23. make some new monkey pants for Hubby
1 entry . 15 cheers1 person -
24. get dressed at least twice a week even if I am not going anywhere
1 entry . 11 cheers1 person -
25. Christmas at Abby's House
4 entries . 10 cheers1 person -
26. copy all of those old family photos that my mom brought to me
1 entry . 7 cheers1 person -
27. obtain a new mouse
4 entries . 6 cheers1 person -
28. Kira care
5 entries . 7 cheers1 person -
29. start looking for yet another primary care physician
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30. get a new cell phone because mine sucks
1 entry . 9 cheers1 person -
31. get a new printer since mine suddenly decided to die a painful death
1 entry . 6 cheers1 person -
32. choose a dermatologist for Hubby
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33. pick a new dentist and make appointments
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34. start creating the bedroom that I can see in my head
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35. get Hubby to install a peep hole in the front door
2 entries . 6 cheers1 person -
36. use our legal care benefit and get wills and advance directives
1 entry . 8 cheers1 person -
37. finally get the car accident stuff settled
4 entries . 7 cheers1 person -
38. either get my brother to pay me the money he owes me . . . or bury him in the backyard . . .
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39. plant the bulbs
2 entries . 7 cheers1 person -
40. Do a 2009 holiday card exchange with my 43Things friends
1 entry . 4 cheers49 people -
41. Abby's modifications . . .
1 entry . 4 cheers1 person -
42. stop eating things that will just piss off my stomach, because in spite of evidence to the contrary, I *do* know better
7 entries . 16 cheers1 person -
43. make an appointment with my gyno and discuss the possibility of a tubal ligation
1 entry . 1 cheer1 person
Recent entries
I've been reading a lot lately
7 hours ago
I've got most everything gathered
7 hours ago
without any help from Hubby, I might add. I need to go through the EOBs and write down the necessary charges, so that I can not only send one to Traveler’s, but also to our medical insurance company. Otherwise, I have all of the medical records now. I also obviously have to contact the guy regarding the settlement on the car (since it is a separate thing) and confirm the settlement amount and an address to which I need to send the signed title. I’m pretty sure that I know where the title is located (crossing fingers). With any luck, this may be over by the end of the month. Pretty please, send hopeful and good luck thoughts my way on this one. I’m tired of it.
This will likely have to wait
7 hours ago
since I have to spend the money to fix the Girl’s hair instead. sighs
