Afterwards I returned home for more Ikea flatpack joy. My back was killing me by the end, but now all the toys can pack away out of sight at the end of Emily's day and be categorised into different drawers (I know, very anal). Emily seems to like the new arrangement too, though she bemoaned the loss of the scabby old rug which I should have ditched months ago. Check out those bunches!
When Emily returned from nursery I learned that she had managed several hours without a nappy. She had two accidents, otherwise all wees were in a potty. I think I need to increase her wardrobe or I shall be scrubbing lower half garments every night.
The wind is getting up ahead of the tropical storm that is supposed to be hitting Tokyo mid-week, though the added moisure in the air makes the humidity even worse.
In the evening I had time to reflect on my morning visit to the doctors. I really should have found an opportunity to go while in the UK, but somehow I ran out of time. This little visit cost Y60,000 (at today's rates, more than, gulp, 450 pounds). However, as I had no fewer than five ailments to discuss at least I made the most of it. Actually, most of the cost was for blood tests, as I mentioned that I sometimes experience sudden fatigue. My instinct is that I may have mild diabetes, which would not be surprising after yo-yo dieting most of my adult life. Well, we shall see in a few days. I had my ear syringed and immediately the world of sound was improved drastically. One thing I didn't actually have on my list was menopause, but it came out in discussions anyway. The doctor said that with gaps of 70 days between periods it is highly unlikely that I am still ovulating. That came as a bitter blow, as I suppose I had been holding out hope until now, based on the fact that I have the odd bleed. It makes me feel quite bleak right now, knowing that I will never feel life moving within me again. As always, I know I should be very grateful to have our lovely Emily, and of course, I am, but it doesn't stop me being green-eyed whenever I see a pregnant woman.
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