Rain shower gave good advice.
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bizi

I got a little headache and got dizzy and lightheaded from the iron infusion, but didn't realize that until I was walking out of the hospital. I sat in my car for a while before I drove home. I have a little headache now. Thank God I didn't get any abdominal pain or cramping. I have enough trouble with that already.

Right now I am so tired, I don't know if I could push myself if I tried.
I have some things I need to do today, not a lot, but even that is overwhelming because I really need to take a nap instead.
I think I will do the dishes and run the dishwasher, and leave the rest until I get up from my nap, or until tomorrow, if I wake up too late.

I'm sorry that I'm falling behind on the forum again...
I have nothing planned for tomorrow, so I hope to catch up in the morning.

I missed a lot, which I hate, but I think I'm all caught up on the forum!
Between returning an email and reading/posting here, I've been online for almost five hours already. I'm very slow.

I still need to brush my teeth and get in the shower.
There are other things that are awaiting my attention. I hope I get around to doing at least half of them.

I only napped for 2 1/2hrs yesterday afternoon. So, I put away the 2 weeks worth of clothes we washed Sunday- including the socks and undies I hate dealing with. I didn't do much more than that tho.

The new inhaler (Qvar) I started taking is really helping!
I do have a little cough, which is a known side effect, but it is much better than not being able to breathe.

I'm having lunch with my FIL tomorrow. He returns to Florida soon. His friend that upset me on Father's Day has a doctor's appointment, so she will not be there

Things work out don't they.

bizi

I was woken up by the fire alarm sometime before 7am this morning. According to my neighbors, it was probably this crazy lady who has a history of lighting fires when she's drunk. She's not supposed to be here, but Keith saw her. Anyway, it was a nice way to start the day.

I'm trying to only take 1/2mg of Klonopin in the morning now because I've been so f'ing tired. I couldn't go without the other 1/2 yesterday, but it was okay because I stayed home.

I haven't taken advantage of any of the time I've had off to get things done, so things are just piling up on me. It's time to make lists again. I guess that's the only way to prioritize things and hold myself accountable. I have to push myself more. I have to adjust to this fatigue- AGAIN. Apparently it is not going away anytime soon. I was fooling myself by thinking that the IV iron was going to make a significant difference.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing my FIL at lunch today. I think he will really like the place I chose

That must have been a Uncomfortable way to wake up!

I bet the iron infusion will take time for you to feel the results. Your RBC s on the other hand are loving it. Able to transport more oxygen to your tissues. That should help eventually.

Putting away two weeks worth of laundry is my least liked chore.

I am a list maker. I use post it paper 3 by 3 or larger and line them up on my counter. Reprioritize as needed. I also have a binder for notes. I forget things so easily.

I prioritize "recovery time" on my To Do List. I forget sometimes but eventually remember why. It saves me time in the long run. It is good you gave yourself some time and maybe need couple more days if possible.

I hope lunch goes well. Nice to get outside and see people for short periods of time.

Did the fire truck come? 7am was awfully early to get up. Were you able to go back to sleep or just stay up? You must be exhausted. What a way to start the day!
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bizi

Yesterday was a bad day...

Of course, it started with the fire alarm.
There was a small fire in our building, but it was a couple of units away, so we were unaffected. I couldn't go back to sleep, but I've been getting up around 7:30am lately anyway.

I found out at the last minute that my father-in-law was bringing along his friend Carolyn, the one who really upset me on Father's Day. I was under the impression that she would not be coming. I was NOT happy about it, and got really anxious, so I ended up taking the other 1/2mg of Klonopin. I'm very glad I did.

I hit the MOTHER-OF-ALL-POTHOLES on my way to the restaurant, and blew out one of my tires. Fortunately, there was a convenience store right up the street. When I pulled in, I had 3psi left in the tire. I texted my FIL about what happened, and he planned to meet me there.

My FIL couldn't help change the tire because his right leg is amputated below the knee. Corey and I thought it would be best to get a tow and have a new tire put on, but nobody had our size tires in stock, so I just paid $85 cash to get someone there to put the donut on ASAP. While we were waiting, I called the dealership to have them order the tire, and made an appointment to have them put it on at 1pm today.

It was so nice of my FIL and Carolyn to wait with me (she just kept buying scratch tickets lol). I would have preferred to just go home and lay down, but Carolyn made it abundantly clear that they had not eaten all day, and I didn't want to disappoint my FIL, so we went out to lunch once the tire was changed. We had a pleasant time. I only wanted to smack her once.
I'm glad I got to see my FIL again before he heads back to Florida tomorrow, even if it started out as a s*** show. He only comes up once a year now.


I have always been a prolific list-maker, and I never go anywhere without my trusty notebook. I've been keeping my long list of appointments up to date, but that's about it. I've been very disorganized lately.

I did finally make my list of things to do, but plans have changed... I have to go to the dealership to get the new tire put on today, which will kill a couple of hours, so I probably won't get much done, certainly not as much as I had hoped.
Tomorrow I finally go see the surgeon. The appointment's at 1pm just outside Boston. So, I don't expect to get much done tomorrow either.

Kay

You got the things needed done yesterday. I think it was yesterday.

I've lost days of week. Heehee

Anyway, I think your doing great. And your list will get done.

I'm so glad you get things done.

Donna

maybe the tire change will not take that long and you can come home to take a nap?
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bizi