Well, the mammogram was over pretty much before it had begun, conducted by a fiercely friendly and efficient mammographer. (Is that a word? It is now.) Appointment at 2, called in at 2.05, done by 2.10.
I regretted that I forgot about the pre-emptive paracetamol. It takes quite a lot of force to render something that’s [...]

I always make an effort with how I look, but today I dressed with special care.
First, extra-pretty underwear. I have always liked good underwear – at 36DD, if you’re not prepared to invest in some decent bras you end up with what Joy calls ‘Grandma breasts’. (For clarity: this is a generic term, not a [...]