Whew! Weekend Wrap-Up

What a weekend we had! Saturday was busy, but full of surprises, fun, and hope!

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On Saturday morning, I had an appointment with a new (to me) doctor.  He's a family-practice doctor who was recommended because he's very good with treating patients with depression.  I went in with the expectation that he would change my medication, because the current med/dose clearly isn't working.

Instead, he considered my overall medical condition.  I'd brought my recent blood-test results, and he asked some questions about my family's medical history.

Then he said that I have an underlying condition which explains not only the depression but also several other signs/symptoms that I hadn't even mentioned to him!  I don't want to get into a lot of detail here (email me if you're interested).  The bottom line is that I left with two new prescriptions, instructions to reduce the dosage of my current med, and an appointment to return in about a month.

How absurd is it, by the way, that I can fill these prescriptions more cheaply at Target or Costco (paying cash, rather than going through insurance) than through the prescription plan that we pay for?!

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After the appointment and a stop at Target, DH and I dropped Mooseman off for a visit with Grandma.  Then we headed out for our date.  We drove to a beach town, enjoyed some seafood (broiled scallops, yum!), then walked on the boardwalk.  We shared a frozen custard (chocolate peanut butter and coffee fudge) and watched the waves.  We took the scenic route home and stopped to bring home some of the best macaroons.  Nothing fancy or expensive:  I just treasure the time alone with my hubby. :)