“But I’ve been drinking cranberry juice.”
Seven months ago, my doctor’s office called about a blood test. Focused on my platelet count and thyroid numbers, I didn’t really pay attention to her other concerns. “The test shows you have a urinary tract infection,” she said. “But I’ve been drinking cranberry juice for years,” I said. “Cosmopolitans don’t count, Catherine.” “Besides, I [...]
Immunize me or you’ll catch it too
Aren’t new parents funny? They finally get their beautiful and fresh-smelling bundle of joy to sleep, go online to brag about Apgar scores with 500 of their closest Facebook friends, and advocate some of the most bizarre and mind-baffling ideas since the womb song. Believe me, I’m only a drunken evening and missed period away [...]
More prune juice, please.
“Good God, why is Mommy shouting from the bathroom?” For the second time in two months, my hemoglobin is down. The numbers aren’t quite as low as NBC’s ratings, but still, we’re concerned. My doctor says this is common among pre-menopausal women. “You know what else is common?” I snapped, “required medication for women who [...]
Thoughts and concerns (while fighting the good fight)
I’m not comfortable posting details about my health right now. Not sure why. Maybe because writing a scene is challenging when you don’t know how the story ends? (Besides, you have my number.) If you don’t, scour the restrooms at Skipper’s Smokehouse. Or wait until I write about it (when I’m damn good and ready.) [...]
Catherine Durkin Robinson
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