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How It All Started (WARNING - THIS IS GRAPHIC AND A LITTLE EWWWW)

So, in order for you to fully understand how this all began, you're going to have to get comfortable with the female anatomy and what it does every month.  That's your hint...if you don't like to read or talk about the very natural thing that women deal with on a monthly basis, now is the time to stop reading.  I'll also add...grow up. But to also be fair...this is not your usual "period talk."  So yeah, it's okay to stop reading at this point. For the brave and curious souls that are ready to dive into my personal hell...here you go and you've been warned. I have always had irregular periods and have been off and on birth control pills to regulate them and to also help control my migraines.  Back in September before our trip to Maui, the pharmacy stated that they stopped making my pills so they'd give me the equivalent.  I trusted what they were telling me was something they must've known better than me, so I took my pills as directed. ...

Breaking News

Cell phone rings... Me:  "Hellllo?" Caller:  "Is this Kathryn?" Me:  "Yes it is!" Caller:  "Good morning, it's Dr. O'Brian.  I hope I'm not waking you." Me:  "Not even a little.  I've been up working since 5!" Caller:  "Okay, well I got the results back from the biopsy." Me:  "Awesome." Caller:  "And I think you need to come in." My stomach dropped. Me:  "Well, I've seen enough movies and tv to know what you're going to say, so lay it on me." Caller:  "Okay.  The results came back as cancer.  I am so sorry." Me:  "Huh.  Hmm.  Okay.  (Deep sigh).  Soooooo...hmm." Caller:  "It is a High Grade Adenoma Carcinoma favoring the cervix.  I need you to come in because we need to discuss next steps."  (I don't remember hearing any of this but I know he said it.) Me:  (Trying to keep my voice steady and calm - but failing miserably) ...