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Hey everyone. Today is Good Friday, for those who celebrate. For others, it's a paid holiday. For me, it probably means people will be calling all day because they have the day off and they waited until it was convenient for them to deal with a medical issue. I'm not feeling well today, I had a lot of trouble sleeping last night and when I finally did fall asleep I had nightmares. Not sure why, I was practically falling asleep on the couch before I went to bed. And my back was ok with me running yesterday but I definitely still can't bend down, Imade it a little worseby not being careful enough last night. It's also supposed to rain every day for almost the next week, which isn't helping anything. I really hope work is slow today, I can't deal with it being busy again. I need to order prints of a couple drawings today, and maybe sign up for the art show-I have til the middle of May to do that but I'd rather get it over with. I already can't wait to go to bed tonight.
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hope you havea quiet day and get rest
slept three hours and not in a row
my new metal bone thing seems to be even more painful a brometer than my kneecap, whic his pretty bad as is
and today low pressure and rain argh with PMS
so i am crawling back to bed when my pain ebbs after heat-ice
happy friday all
Miki, he is so fabulous! I love the little paw coming at you. I hope you feel better as the day passes.
Leo, so sorry about the lack of sleep. Hope your arm feels better and you can get some rest today.
My day is fairly easy today. I did a load of laundry yesterday that needs to be folded and put away. I have an appointment for a hair cut and then I'm going to try to go to the gym. My buttock is still hurting, but not as bad. I'm not going to push it today, but I do want to get some walking in.
Hoping everyone has a pleasant holiday!
Leo - Hopefully, over time your arm will settle down and not react so badly to weather. I was afraid that my new knee was going to do that but it is fine. Of all the things that bother me in relation to weather, it isn't one of them. I hope that you continue to rest and not overdo it around the house.
PainedOne - I'm hoping to be able to get in and get my hair washed and blown out today. I just don't feel like dealing with it. Waiting to call to see if I can make that happen. Good luck with the gym and enjoy your day!
The usual Friday mayhem here. Laundry, errands, some more cleaning and then (tah-dah) the final fish fry of the season. I'm glad that will be over with as it is the icing on an already exhausting day. I hope that everyone who follows is OK today. Shout out to Bear, Wonder, Twin, Milily, Maynard, Blue and Autumn. I will try to check back later.
Hope you have an easy day today. Noah is adorable. :)
Leo, yeah, human barometer for sure. I injured my knee earlier this week, and the weather changes = more ouchies.
Pained, glad you have an easier day. Hope you have a nice weekend.
I've been in a lot of pain lately--there are drastic weather changes. I'm dealing with PMS as well. My depression is terrible. I just want to curl up under my desk. Still, just one more day and then the weekend. I just need to rest, but this weekend is shaping up to be busy. My allergies are also acting up. <sigh> Ever feel you just can't catch a break?
I'm Orthodox Christian, so Easter for me is April 28th. I'm taking a few days off, and boy am I looking forward to it. I'll have next Thursday and Friday off, as well as the 29th and 30th. :) I'm hoping to attend church services most of those days, energy permitting.
Wish you all a great day,
I am at the office which is pretty dead. I should have take PTO or called in sick given that I spend a good hour and a half up with my migraine alone and that was after fighting my anxiety and fear about work just to be able to fall asleep. My IBS is acting up again as well so I'm just a hot mess all the way around. The office is dead and I just want to go home and lay down. The migraine is making me so sleepy, nauseous and out of it anyway.
Leo I'm sorry you now have 2 horrible built in barometers. I really hope you are able to go back to bed and get some sleep.
PainedOne I'm glad you have a light day. I hope all goes well at the gym and that pain doesn't flare or give you any trouble.
Fantod it sounds like you have one heck of a busy day! Yay for the last fish fry, while fun, it is a lot to add on to your day. Thanks for the shout out too!
Zombie, I completely understand what you mean when you say you can't catch a break. I am glad you have some time off coming up and will get some rest.
Sending hugs out to Blue, Bear, Twin, Angela and the rest of the gang.
Miki, I love how Noah is reaching for it. So cute. I hope your day is low at work and your back keeps improving.
Leo, that is terrible sleep, I hate those nights. I bet between your arm and knee it gets awful with weather changes. I'm so sorry.
Painedone, enjoy that haircut and walk.
Fantod, I hope you don't overdo today so you can enjoy the fish fry.
Zk, I hope work goes by fast and your weekend isn't as busy as you think.
Maynard, out office is dead too, but I need the time since I will be out next week Wednesday and more for surgery. I'm sorry you feel so bad. Have you tried migraine medications before? I think it's worth it, except I have to take them at bedtime since they make me sleepy.
Hi Wonder, and Happy Birthday! I hope your day is spectacular and you get lots of time to relax and eat cake. I pray God's blessings for another great year.
I'm at work and I can't wait to go home. I have a lot to do at work but it's definitely getting better. I'm more stressed at home with everything I need to do. I have egg dying, food prep, groceries, 2 errands, mom's egg hunt and a late lunch, I'm ready for church and praying I can relax some Sunday afternoon.
I started getting a basket ready of things I will continually need so I can sit it next to me. I also have to crowd our counters a bit with things I need from high places. I'm going to take a step stool in the kitchen, but think of T-Rex arms. You can't do a lot of movement or reaching after they gut your chest out. Sorry for the gross depiction but I've been informed they are stuck to the ribs and they will have to scrap them. This is going to be very painful.
I hope everyone has a good Easter weekend.
Miki, there is something about cat paws that pulls on my heartstrings. Pudge, has pink, white and black toes. Looks like Neapolitan. And it's how she got the name Pudge. aka Piggy "pudgy" Toes.
I hope today is a good one for you, you do have tomorrow off, right?
Zombie, Easter and the meaning behind it is the core of who I am. I love celebrating this season. I hope your Easter weekend next weekend is all that you want it to be. You sure deserve a few extra days off.
Maynard, one thing I was never ever any good at was sitting at work when it was slow. I didn't mind the quite if I had a lot to do. I just dug in and got it all done. But when I had to sit there with not much to do, I was chomping at the bit to get back home and do other stuff.
Fantod, I'm sorry you have a day filled with errands. The fish fry sounds good though.
Pained, I hope the gym is kind to you and your laundry folds perfectly.
Twins, Yes, T-Rex arms will have to do. I don't blame you for pulling the stuff down onto the counter. Are the girls able to help reach for stuff. I call Andypants "Stretch" here. Actually being the shortie that I am, all I have to do here is yell out to "Stretch" (aka hubby, or Andypants) and they come running, LOL. And I have one of those handly little grabby tools too. It's a short girl requirement! Ha! I do hope you too can relax some on Sunday afternoon. It's a long time between now and then. But when you do get to sit down, I hope it's a pleasant one. And thanks for the B-day shoutout. Just another average day here.
Leo, I have metal rods going in into my two front teeth, I broke off my teeth in a volleyball accident when I was in my teens. Needless to say, those metal rods suck when it's cold out. Or when I bite into anything cold. I just couldn't imagine the pain involved with metal in your arm! (gives me shivers just thinking about it).
Rest...rest, and more rest today for you! (I hope)
Sorry for the order chaos here with my replies...my puter was playing tricks on me. I'm off to go do not much of anything really. The house is already out of order a bit, "more than I'd like". But it won't take long as I grab things here and there to put them away.
And I have a hot date with some nail polish and my piggies. I saw an adorable Mandela design I want to try on them for some fresh springtime toes! We'll see if I can pull it off, LOL. And if Sarge and Tank will stay off of them as they dry. These two dogs love to walk on my feet!
Miki, LOL Noah's adorable with that paw and those eyes. I hope it's an easy day for you.
This miserable gut makes me feel so awful. Why am I cursed with this? I'm trying to snack in between meals like the nutritionist advised, but I don't think it's helping how I feel. I have a CT scan and a hair cut today. I to have fast for 4 hours before the scan but that's not too bad, at least it's not from the night before. Crap, I just remembered I was supposed to pick up the bottle of barium some time before today! Ugh! Stupid me! I'll call and ask them about it.
I've been invited to several events today through Sunday..... but I don't think I can go to any of them. I'm so tired and not feeling well.
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Twin I'm glad you are doing what you need to for your surgery. It does sound very painful, but we'll all be here to see you through it.
Wonder I hope your piggie painting is a success. I understand about the dog issue with 2 of my own.
Blue I'm sorry your gut is acting up on you. I hope you are able to get the barium and still get your scan taken care of today.
Pained, I hope your day is easier than expected and the pain goes away.
Fantod, good luck with your Friday chores and yay for the last fish fry :).
Zombie, maybe I'll feel well enough by the time *your* Easter comes up and can celebrate with you. Prayers you find some joy this weekend.
Maynard, I can't believe you are stuck at work with a migraine. I hope you can go home soon and rest :(. I hear you about wishing we had something treatable! I wish it too.
Twins, wow you have a busy weekend! It's amazing how well you are preparing for your surgery. Good job! You're almost there.
Wonder, hooray for getting your nails all spruced up :). Spike also has pink, white and black toes... but, man, he's got razor sharp claws, though. I feel like I clip them but it makes no difference.
Wonder, my girls are short, even with a step they struggle That's why anything I know i need from the top shelf must come down. I can get them to reach things on the lower shelf but that's about it. I need one of those grabby things you have. I would check Wal-mart tomorrow but I have no idea where to find it in the store if they have one. It sounds like your birthday piggies are getting fancy for the day. :-) I sure hope your day is great, you deserve it!
Blue, I'm sorry you forgot about the Barium, I hope it's still okay? And I'm sorry about your gut. That's why I can't put any weight on. I hate walking around looking like an anorexic. And snacking makes me feel worse too. Bloating is going to happen it doesn't seem to matter unless I starve. I really hope they find a way to help you. That is no way to live.
Maynard, I think it's horrible that we all have to suffer so much and just get ignored for the most part by the medical community. It's not right, and everything your describing sounds like you were exposed to a toxic chemical or something. I have learned a lot since learning about breast implants, I just don't know what everybody w/o implants is getting exposed to that gives them autoimmune disease. According to Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander, we are basically a new autoimmune disease walking around that hasn't been discovered. I'm sure we've all thought this already, at least I have. There are some doctors taking it very seriously and trying to figure it out. Saying prayers for you. Have you been checked for Small Fiber Neuropathy, if not request it from your neurologist. I had to request it, and I have it. Hugs
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Amazon has them too. I have one even though I am tall because I can't bend very well. Great thing to have around!