I've been up since 2:30 also...3:00, now. My sleep pattern is all screwed up. My neck and shoulder are in spasm and it's going to be a rough workday unless my meds surprise me and actually work. Ha...wouldn't that be a lovely surprise?

It seems like this happens whenever I have a taxing day ahead. My body has been demanding a rest by afternoon lately and that won't be possible the way I booked my day.

I'm quite familiar with making green bread! When my boys were young, I made that for their sandwiches at school. One of my sons was quite a character and loved telling the girls that it was moldy bread! I hadn't thought of that for a long time!

It's going to be a serious coffee day...

Cherry

thanks! i hope i can get back to sleep. also, wishing everyone else is getting so sweet rest, too.

Cherry,

The bread didnt rise quite right.. but I am much too tired to worry about it.. LOL.. I tried to go lie down but husband is snoring away and I can't fall asleep to that, so here I am wide awake.. I finally gave up on the Vicodin, and took a Nucynta.. I know they make me break out and itch like crazy, but this pain is just pounding away at me tonight and I can't seem to bypass it.. have you ever just felt too exhausted, depressed, and in pain that you can't even bring yourself to cry?

cherry that's a wonderful story. i bet your boys will never forget that.

i hope your meds do help a lot b/c i know it's so physically demanding to be standing and cheerful all day. please take it as easy as you can.

Wen, after years of breadmaking experience (mostly during the years that I was married to a chainsaw), I can assure you that bead dough never rises properly when the house is vibrating. There's your excuse for roll nuggets! It's not your fault.

Serenity...I look at my schedule and can't see any possible way to 'take it easy'. Tomorrow, however, is a different story. It will be a much easier day.

Another CP'er doing to much LOL dont we all I do it to I try to prove something to myself. Now at least it is half over all you got to do is a bit more I am wishing you some strength to get through it.

Hi, I am new to the group. I have been up all night. Pain meds and muscle relaxants haven't stopped the spasms or pain. It is going to be a fun work day! I am glad that Agatha Christie wrote over 80 books, at this rate of no sleep I should be finished with all of her books by the end of the month! Bring on the coffee. May we all have the strength to find energy for the day!

Sooooo,
Coffee this a.m. in OH with Wen......
Gooood morning Chronic Pain ( I can't help it...still makes me chuckle).
I need more coffee and meds to start the day...just wanted to get that good morning in now in case the ride gets as rough as yesterday.
Luv ya ladies....and any gents...
Hugs.....jc..

Good morning everyone. I too have been awake most of the night but stayed in bed and tried to sleep because I had to get up at four and be at my daughters, an hour away to watch the grand daughters today.

What we CPers would give to be able to sleep!!!!

Well I am going to enjoy this day the best I can though. I get to spend it with the two little girls that I love so much and it is going to be in the low 70s today outside... in Wisconsin in March, that is June weather for us!!!

Have a good day all and maybe tonight we will sleep !!!!

Sorry you are in so much pain Wen. But like me you are overdoing it.

Morning everyone else, can't get all the names in right now as it is killing me to type. I can only move my arms from the elbow down without pain. I slept til 7am which is unheard of for me, and now I am paying for laying down that long. My back feels like it is ripping apart and moving my arms makes it worse. Just picking up my cup of coffee is a monumental task for me right now. Plus the bronchitis on top of it. I am coughing up a bit of blood from it this am. Not a good sign. Still running a slight temp, too.

Talked to my dad and his answer is...if you just get up and get moving the pain will go away. He just doesn't understand. He has good intentions though.

Thanks Wen for starting a morning post. I am sorry I was late this am and didnt get it started like usual.

I hope you all are starting to feel better, but I think there is something in the water that we just all aren't feeling well these past couple of days!

Gentle hugs,
Jenna

Goooooooood Moooorrnnniinnnnn Chronic Pain!

Makes me chuckle to JC....still hear Robin Williams voice...LOL!

Seems like these last two weeks nearly everyone of us has been hit or down with something. Beginning to think we shouldn't drink the water, geez!

Despite the suffering, I am still seeing humor, love, and support! So everyone keep hanging on! May be a bumpy ride.

Please keep arms and legs in the car at all times and remove and secure any loose items. Check to make sure the safety bar is locked. Hang on and do not exit the ride until the coaster has come to a complete stop. TY.

Wishing everyone a better day and a measure of peace. Sending hugs, love, and comfort.

Tonna

Thanks for roller coaster analogy Tonna, cause that's sure as heck what if feels like! Good one day, bad for two. Good 2 days, down for one. And I agree with you there is something in the water, the koolaid, the coffee, or just plain in the air. So many of us have been affected the last few days/week that it isn't funny. Remember don't drink the water or you'll get pregnant saying! I think for us its don't drink the water or you'll be miserable for a few days!

And I too hear Robin Williams every morning when I start this post. I love that movie. Wish I had it on DVD cause I'd watch it. Haven't seen in awhile!!

I definitely don't plan on doing much today. Just lounge around. I might try to wash my sheets, but thats about it. Im just hurting too bad to do anything else.

Gentle hugs

Jenna

morning all!

tonna glad for your sense of humor! like that new avi, too.
i hear robin, too!

i was able to get back to sleep at 6 which was nice. i'm not aching like i was yesterday. i think i got a bum package of patches. every one fell off early. i opened a new box yesterday.

i'm hoping i can get a few things done today.
wishing everyone as best a day as possible. i hope wen got those rolls and all to work.
need more coffee! hugs!

There is nothing more grating than not sleeping. Especially not sleeping from pain. I wish you a sleep filled night tonight. And I didn't make it to Good Morning. It was Good Afternoon again. One day I'll make it for the morning posts. But hopefully not at 2:30am!
Hugs,
Sandy:)

Sorry I am so late once again but wanted to stop in & say Good Morning or Afternoon now, lol. I too was up all night w/pain. Of course I finally passed out at 7 & totally missed my oldest ones bus. That of course caused a fight w/the hubby as I am using my back pain as an excuse & I am just lazy. Anyway, I ended up having to go bum $ off Mom & Dad so I would have enough gas to get all the way out to my son's school & back (his school is 30 mins away) since the darling hubby refused to give me any $, what a jerk. It's going to be one of his crazy days, thankfully he went back out to do a side job today.

Hope everyone is having a better day then the night that we all had. Time to go clean, yeah. Till later...