I haven’t been to the chiropractor and massage therapist since early October. In fact, I was last there the day after I found out I was pregnant. So…October 2nd. During my recovery from the laproscopic surgery in November, my hip “went out” again and I could’ve really used an adjustment but the last thing I felt like doing was having anyone touch me, let alone push on my back whilst lying on my stomach! And this past week has, for some reason, caused the muscles in my neck and shoulders to tighten up again (probably from all my crafting!) so I’ve been craving a massage, too. But I have been avoiding going for the simple reason that the last time they (my chiropractor and massage therapist both) saw me, I was pregnant so the next time I see them, I not only have to explain why I’m not preggers anymore but all the rest of the crap that’s been going on in my life. Sure, I don’t need to tell them anything…it’s not really any of their business. But they are very friendly with me and I talk to both of them about lots of stuff in my life with Honey so I didn’t feel right just not telling them anything. I consider them both my friends but I’ve avoided contacting them all this time.

This morning I got a surprise phone call from Jennifer (my aforementioned massage therapist). She was just calling to see how I am doing since she hadn’t seen or heard from me in a while. She said she misses me! I ended up telling her everything that has gone on lately and she was so very sweet and understanding about it. She also told me that I didn’t have to come in and tell everybody all my business. And she’s right. Unfortunately, my regular chiropractor at their office has left their practice and opened up her own in downtown Denver. I’ll miss seeing her but she’s really the only other person I felt any obligation to give an update on my health. I’ll get my adjustments from Dr. Kim instead and I don’t mind telling her I lost the baby and that I have a tumor (so she’ll be more gentle on me in her manipulation of my spine!) but I don’t need to go any deeper with her. And Jennifer assured me that I certainly don’t have to talk about it all while getting a massage from her. What a relief! Because really, that’s the last thing that would relax me! Please, just give me one hour of relaxation WITHOUT talking about my health problems, symptoms, side effects, causes, prognosis, blahbitty blah blah blah!

So I’m going in today at 3 for an hour massage and adjustment! HORRAY! Plus, getting back into a regular schedule of both will do a world of good towards healing and surviving this! I can’t wait!

P.S. After several hours, a zillion dresses and lots of sweat and frustration, we found the perfect wedding dress for Sister and bridesmaid dresses for me and her three other attendants yesterday! I had so much fun trying on all those fancy dresses and I’m actually looking forward to wearing some sexy heels at the wedding!! The date is set for October 19 and the countdown and mad preparations have already begun! Way to go, Lindsay!