As requested ...

For once, my uterus listened.

She and I will spend this weekend commiserating on life, lounging around in pajamas, and just generally being lazy.

I promised an all-girl weekend for the two of us if she showed up early and I'm not one to break my word. I may even pick up some Ben & Jerry's for us to chow down on.

Odd to say that I'm happy to see my period, but it's better now than next weekend when I have other things planned.

Speaking of Ben & Jerry's ...

That Efforting I've been trying to do?

It seems to be paying off.

This morning I got into a pair of size 14 jeans I haven't been able to button and zip without serious abdomen pain for about 4 months.

Not only did they slide on, but I buttoned and zipped them without any discomfort.

They're still not a perfect fit. There's still a bit of a muffin top going on, but that's ok.

It's such an improvement over just a few months ago that I'm not complaining a bit.