Welcome to the club.
If the bike's a bit high for you, Ducati do a lowered seat for the Monster. I don't know how much they are but the part number is 59520204C. It's 20mm lower. Give your dealer a ring and they should be able to let you know how much they are.
Hope this helps and see you at the Ace on Sunday.
Bob, glad I missed you trying to outdo Chris' endo in the car park on Monday. Hope there wasn't any damage to your or your monnie?
Phil