thanks to all of you for your input. the "talk" went for about 7 minutes and he didn't really want to hear too much--(eww yucky details) apparently all of my managers know but i reminded him that i would like to keep this confidential until I am ready to tell people--or not. it is already a hard enough-tough guy-law enforcement culture here and i don't want to be treated any differently than i already am (as a non cop female hispanic attorney)...
but he was fine with a reduced schedule if i need it. however, i am trying to save up my leave for when i go on the meds (still have to choose between the wonderful alternatives!) so i am draggin in and trying to work as close to 8 hours daily as possible...made it to brownie's with my daughter (might have to give that one up b/c she is not even really liking it)

also realize may need to job search anyway b/c the people here are not really very nice and life is too short to work with a bunch of **$$ mean people!
...crashed last night and missed the darned lunar eclipse

thanks again! volada (aka mary)