"Birds make great sky-circles
of their freedom.
How do they learn it?
They fall, and falling,
they are given wings."

-Rumi (translated by Coleman Barks)

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Neglected

I apologize for not updating in a very long time. I have just returned from a 5 week research trip to Tanzania. I've ben distracted, but now I am ready to pick up where I left off. I'm going to be contacting high schools and middle schools the next two months to try and set up dates when I can come speak about VVS and vaginal care. Education is very important in our youth. 

Another interesting fact: I was talking to my mom today and she said when I was younger I had a yeast infection at 18 months and was constantly in the bathtub because I had vaginal infections and redness. I'm wondering if there's any connection with what I have now. I really do think VVS is genetic and was not caused by birth control pills. 

I go back to my specialist this Wednesday to get another check-up. Physical therapy did not end well. I understand I did not go to the best PT, but she also showed me that my pelvic floor muscles were strong and healthy. I'm nervous for Wednesday because we are going to be talking about surgery. I don't know what else to do at this point. I'm tired of waiting.