"we would have only let you gain 25 pounds . . . "

So, I finally found my doctors today. They were all very caring at the clinic - it was clean, nobody suddenly started speaking another language in front of me then burst into laughter with the other non-english speakers . . . The doctor didn't suddenly leave the exam room - with the door wide open - or advise me to take a toxic amount of supplements . . . and I can deliver at the hospital that has private recovery rooms!! And working elevators! And free parking! And the towels don't look 20 years old! Yay!! What a relief!
My only criticism was the program director's quote of the day, "It's never too late, but, we would have only let you gain 25 pounds . . . "
"Ha!" I though - "you would have failed, because I gained 25 pounds before even realizing I was pregnant. Ha!"
When I sadly admitted that I gained well over 100 pounds with my first pregnancy, and was only able to drop 65 to 70 before getting pregnant again . . . she told me that was actually really good. Some people don't take any weight off in between, and part of the post-natal care they will provide involves an exercise group, nutritional classes, and weight loss support appointments. Her plan for the next 29 days is surprisingly aggressive and strict. No sugar, no fat, no fast food, and not even diet soda!! No diet soda!? Aw man!
So far, this clinic far exceeds the expensive health care we were paying for all those years. Thank you, tax payers . . .

Here is a picture of "steve"here is a picture of what I thought "Steve" might look like . . .
Maybe with some color, and a blow-dry, a little hard wax . . . I guess it's essentially the same cut.
The good news is that I washed it last night before bed, and that was it. No conditioners, no 45 minutes drying, no sore arm from straightening, no smelly smoothers or hair sprays . . . and I like how the bangs hide the nasty Melasma on my forehead.
(Don't worry belly fans . . . my next post will have a shot of the boo-bah belly._