The Saga of the Voice

Bit by bit my voice is coming back. I was freaking out yesterday that it could be psychosomatic. I mean, I have never lost this much of my singing voice in one swoop. So someone suggested I first see a doctor. Called up the insurance: "Hello, I was wondering--am I allowed to see a doctor?" The damning thing is, she wasn't surprised by my question, though she assured me I could. Anyway, it's only been a week so I'm not quite sure I want to blow $200 on seeing a specialist yet (I have a high deductible).

Today I was able to sing a scratch vocal to a tune I needed to send off to Frank Martin for some synth overdubs. Interesting thing when I warmed up for a few minutes: I now have my very high range nearly back (a hooty head voice up to a high C) and my bottom is lower than before (down to a D below middle C) but my mid-range (F to C) is still shot--dropping out completely in spots, hard to connect the notes. Of course, I'm not forcing it. Not having experienced this before I wonder if it's normal.

One thing I know, I need more sleep. Got some naps in today, but I'm about to hit the sack early (this waking at 6:30 to take the bus to kindergarten sucks). Hope the phone don't ring.