Crankin, your issues sound very similar to mine.
On my road bike I ride in the drops 99% of the time because I feel I have more control (it changes the geometry of body and bike)
I'm getting better, though.
When I got the upright FX I felt a whole lot more confident and comfortable.
From this experience I would have to say if CyclChyk wants to ride a bike with drop bars she's got the wrong bike 
Fit and geometry.
Last edited by Zen; 12-09-2008 at 04:30 PM.
2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
2009 Jamis Aurora/Brooks B-68
2010 Trek FX 7.6 WSD/stock bontrager