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Terrible, horrible awful very bad day.....
So after being out of it most of the day I went outside to get the mail, I felt how nice it was outside for a change so I made a decision, I was gonna go out for a walk. It had been so long since i even went around the block, and I've been so down lately I figured I would give it a go.
So I got my 3 yr old daughter dressed, threw on my shoes and a light jacket, grabbed my phone and cane and headed out. Now usually I would take my chair out and have the baby in my lap, but as some of you might know my chair was taken from me recently. So I got a block and a half away and it was glorious, breeze on my face, the sun on my head, the smell of fall in the air and best of all my daughter giggling and running around me because she was so happy to be out with me.
It was all short lived, halfway through my little escape my daughter runs around me and grabs my cane to spin on and down i go....
I was able to get my hip back in place on my own, my daughter was so scared i had to carry her home with the arm that didn't get hurt, which means no cane. I make it home and my son helps me put my shoulder back in, we try unsuccessfully to fix my elbow but i ended up going to the e.r for that. So now I'm home somewhat worse for the wear. i think next time i am feeling brave i will just sit on the porch to feel the breeze....
So after being out of it most of the day I went outside to get the mail, I felt how nice it was outside for a change so I made a decision, I was gonna go out for a walk. It had been so long since i even went around the block, and I've been so down lately I figured I would give it a go.
So I got my 3 yr old daughter dressed, threw on my shoes and a light jacket, grabbed my phone and cane and headed out. Now usually I would take my chair out and have the baby in my lap, but as some of you might know my chair was taken from me recently. So I got a block and a half away and it was glorious, breeze on my face, the sun on my head, the smell of fall in the air and best of all my daughter giggling and running around me because she was so happy to be out with me.
It was all short lived, halfway through my little escape my daughter runs around me and grabs my cane to spin on and down i go....
I was able to get my hip back in place on my own, my daughter was so scared i had to carry her home with the arm that didn't get hurt, which means no cane. I make it home and my son helps me put my shoulder back in, we try unsuccessfully to fix my elbow but i ended up going to the e.r for that. So now I'm home somewhat worse for the wear. i think next time i am feeling brave i will just sit on the porch to feel the breeze....
How long have you had EDS? I think you're around my age - Doesn't it just bite you in the ass to have these health issues? You seem to have a great mindset about everything, though. I commend that.
I really hope that things get better for you soon. I also wonder if you're a Spartan fan?
Smurfette.
I did love reading about the short walk you had with your daughter. Those moments are so precious. My heart goes out to you and your family and the strength it takes to get through this day by day.
Give your daughter a little kiss for me for her brave little heart.
but I can relate. I have done that soooo many times where I feel better, the sun is shining and I got out and do just a tad more than my body can handle and bang! excruciating pain all over again. It's nearly impossible to avoid those situations even if we stay home! So the best thing to do is to grin and bear it and look forward to another sunny day where we may be able to restrain our enthusiasm just long enough to enjoy without creating chaos.
Big Hug to you and good luck today,I hope you feel better soon!
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