Dishware

I have no plates, cups, mugs, bowls, etc.

While I'd love donations, if no one is able to offer me enough plates stuff to equip and entertain, or if what I'm offered is too hideous to abide, I may just bite the bullet and buy Corelle.

To that end, and to satisfy my nesting lust, I was just browsing their site.
http://www.corelle.com

I'd want to see them in person before buying because these pictures don't give enough of a closeup, but the ones that interest me are in the Livingware section:

Bahia, Callaway, Country Garden, Mediterraneo, Shadow Iris, Simply Spring, Tropical Breeze

Sadly, the only of these I've seen in local stores is Callaway. It is possible, however, that the factory outlet in Kitchener would have better selection.

Back pain - breasts, ergonomics, sleeping habits ?

My back has been hurting more and more. I'm not sure when it started, or if it really had a definite start, but the fact of the matter is that I'm now experiencing almost constant, chronic back pain.

I don't know what's causing it either. Candidates, all of which may be a contributing factor:
(1) Ergonomics. While I've tried to adjust my workstation to be ergonomically sound, the chair I'm in is somewhat broken in that it will not maintain any height, such that my legs cannot sit at ninety degrees. It also lacks a lumbar roll. will279802 is getting a lumbar roll for me, which may help. If that doesn't, I might have to talk to the office about getting me a new chair, or seeing if someone smaller than me has the same problems with this chair sinking, and if not, trade with them. Edit I've just spoken with someone and they said they could get me a new chair no problem. According to him, they run about $200. In the meantime, I've traded chairs with him to see if that helps.

(2) Sleeping position. I've taken to sleeping on my side, semi-curled up. When I don't do that, I usually sleep on my stomach. I've never been able to sleep on my back, but if this pain continues, I might try to learn. Thing is, I always thought that sleeping on your side was supposed to be GOOD for your back.

(3) Bra. I'm wearing relatively low-quality bras from La Senza. I could buy higher quality bras and see if having more support helps. Thing is, I just bought a fancy expensive bra designed for large women, and it dug into my skin and caused me pain. So, I dunno. But, if higher quality bras don't do the trick, maybe corsetting would. Because, you know, I really want to be wearing a corset every day. *sarcasm*

(4) Breasts. If my breasts really are 36F, it may be that what I'm dealing with here is in fact an inevitable fact of my breast size. In which case, I may have to choose between chronic pain, and breast reduction surgery. However, I love my breasts and fully intend to try out some of these other options. Once they are exhausted, I will go to a doctor and talk to them about this and see if they can help me with physical therapy, or if they think that I might need surgery. I really hope not.

For today, I took two excedrin migraine (caffeine because I'm tired, codeine and acetaminophen for the pain... it was that or ibuprofen), and I'm trying to use a rolled up sweater as a lumbar roll. I feel better standing, but I have to work.

I will not cry, but my back actually hurts so much that it's tempting.

Advice, support, etc. welcome. I was really happy this morning, but my back hurts so much right now I can hardly focus on my work.

Edit re moving
Yeah, I know I just moved, but I didn't do that much lifting. Also, more relevantly, the back pain has been building for a while; I've just been ignoring it or assuming it was temporary.

Edit re doctors
I have an appointment for bloodwork follow up on the 24th; if this isn't resolved by then, I will probably talk to her then about it.