A Young Wife’s Tale

We have a new rheumy! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!

I will NEVER have to set foot in David’s old rheumatologist’s office ever again! No more four hour waits. No more unanswered questions. No more nasty nurses.

Hello! David saw our family doctor Tuesday afternoon. We were asking if David should stop taking the methotrexate since he’s only getting worse, but our doctor said we really need to talk to the rheumy about it. He said it may be helping more than we realize. He also said that rheumatologists are “different” people. [...]

My husband and I are complete opposites. I like to think we balance each other. English and reading were always my best subjects in school, while David is very good at math and science. David is relaxed and easy going. And let’s be honest, lazy. I’m organized and scheduled. Okay, okay. I’m an obssesive control freak who asked her parents for a label maker for her birthday. (They even got me refill tapes!) But we’re opposite in other ways as well. Girl. Boy. Tall and short. David is 6′ 4″. I’m 5′ 2”. And then there are our computers and desks.

Yes, I have used my Coke Rewards Points to buy Christmas presents. No, my brother did not care. Free movie tickets are free movie tickets. My mother loves Diet Pepsi. Maybe that means I have a genetic predisposition to love phenylalanine. Personally, I think phenylalanine protects you against Swine Flu.

I figure I can enjoy Diet Coke all I want. I don’t drink or smoke. I’ve never done drugs. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables and exercise. See, I can justify anything. Don’t let me go shopping with you.