Made it through the Home & Garden show okay, just tired, leg weakness wasn't too bad today. Just numbness in my feet, and know this evening in my face (sinus area) feels kinda weird, but not affecting speech or swallowing. Saw several cool things at the show - and seeing the flowers was a great break from the snow. Loved the snow cherry trees that we saw.
Lots of people trying to get us to remodel - when said I was looking to move, it was - just remodel, it's cheaper - but it's really hard to remodel a 2 story house to a ranch. Did register to win a free house power wash - that would come in handy to wash the house and make the outside sparkle to show.
Realtor came by the house, we are starting the process of what things we can do to make the house "sellable". Which are a few cosmetic things - and lots of just clearing out, simplify. We will be working hard the next couple of months to do just that, while looking around also for a ranch style home in the same school district we are in right now. This is sooner than we thought, but with my relapse seems more necessary now then before.
Also starting to look for a summer program for Aiden to attend - and trying to figure out payment for, and how much county funds may cover and how that all works.
Should go to bed now - having brunch with a cousin and a friend tomorrow - then off to be pampered for a little bit by getting a manicure.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Meaningful
Sometimes the smallest gestures can have the greatest impact. Last night after I crawled into bed, and was all snuggled under the covers - Jason came in and just kissed my forehead, told me he loved me, and to sleep well. This simple thing meant the world to me last night.
Well, I have just taken the last 500mg dose of prednisone this morning - weakness in my legs is better, but the numbness feeling is still pretty bad on the bottom of my feet. Thankfully - I haven't had to much swelling or "bad" side effects from the drugs.
Today is Home & Garden Show day! Need to remember to take it slow, and sit occasionally.
Okay - must be off to get ready to go, and clean up a few things before I go.
Well, I have just taken the last 500mg dose of prednisone this morning - weakness in my legs is better, but the numbness feeling is still pretty bad on the bottom of my feet. Thankfully - I haven't had to much swelling or "bad" side effects from the drugs.
Today is Home & Garden Show day! Need to remember to take it slow, and sit occasionally.
Okay - must be off to get ready to go, and clean up a few things before I go.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Relapse
Well, apparently the fatigue/numbness in my legs is a relapse of the MS.
SO - massive does of steriods (yay for taking 10 pills at one sitting!), at least it is just less then half of what I had to take in July (and this is only for 3 days and not 5). Praying this will help lessen the symptoms I am feeling before Saturday and walking around the Home & Garden show.
Praying that this helps - and that it doesn't get any worse!
SO - massive does of steriods (yay for taking 10 pills at one sitting!), at least it is just less then half of what I had to take in July (and this is only for 3 days and not 5). Praying this will help lessen the symptoms I am feeling before Saturday and walking around the Home & Garden show.
Praying that this helps - and that it doesn't get any worse!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Thankful
Okay - it's been awhile again, just not used to this I guess.
Sitting here, after being granted a day off to rest, trying to do that and realizing that I am so thankful for the chance to do just that and struggling to do so. I think it is hard for the Mom to take a day off and be in the same house with the kids and the husband. Not because the husband has done anything wrong, but because of how strong the mothering instinct is, at least with me. I want to be the peacekeeper - but need to let the boys figure things out on their own.
I have other things to be thankful for since the last time too - my medication for the MS is being covered by the drug company - at least for now and that is a huge financial blessing for the family.
We have stayed safe and warm during all the snow this month.
Although we need a new garage door - we have the money to pay for it, and it will set back paying off some debt, we won't go further into debt to replace it.
Aiden is talking more - and wanting to be more interactive. Going to be transitioning him to a regular kindergarden bus for his ride home from school - instead of the pre-school bus they have been sending for him. Praying this goes well - since this bus will not have an aide on it. I'm pretty sure this will go okay - he has been riding a bus since he was 3 and knows the rules on them.
Some of the MS symptoms seem to be back in full force - hence the day of rest. Think I overdid it some days during the snow shoveling and running up and down the stairs doing laundry. Praying that by having a day of rest / down time that they will subside - or a call to the doctor is in the very near future.
Sitting here, after being granted a day off to rest, trying to do that and realizing that I am so thankful for the chance to do just that and struggling to do so. I think it is hard for the Mom to take a day off and be in the same house with the kids and the husband. Not because the husband has done anything wrong, but because of how strong the mothering instinct is, at least with me. I want to be the peacekeeper - but need to let the boys figure things out on their own.
I have other things to be thankful for since the last time too - my medication for the MS is being covered by the drug company - at least for now and that is a huge financial blessing for the family.
We have stayed safe and warm during all the snow this month.
Although we need a new garage door - we have the money to pay for it, and it will set back paying off some debt, we won't go further into debt to replace it.
Aiden is talking more - and wanting to be more interactive. Going to be transitioning him to a regular kindergarden bus for his ride home from school - instead of the pre-school bus they have been sending for him. Praying this goes well - since this bus will not have an aide on it. I'm pretty sure this will go okay - he has been riding a bus since he was 3 and knows the rules on them.
Some of the MS symptoms seem to be back in full force - hence the day of rest. Think I overdid it some days during the snow shoveling and running up and down the stairs doing laundry. Praying that by having a day of rest / down time that they will subside - or a call to the doctor is in the very near future.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
tired...
So maybe this is a good idea - maybe it isnt'. Haven't been very disciplined in writing. Today is/was day 10 of the therapy. Shots aren't hard to give to myself - it's the 10 to 15 minutes afterward that really aren't pleasant.
Today was a rough day. I started the day tired - shoveling snow yesterday plus working and some laundry wore me out. Tonight I am even more worn out - laundry, baked cookies, and argued with boys. Working toward change is hard. I need to change, and the boys need to help and accept more responsibility. Part of my problem is I want it to happen now. I need to remember it is a process (and can be a slow one at that). I have made some progress in organization - but I seem to focus on the negative and the down side. I'm tired of saying the same things over and over. Having all the same arguements.
I will get to where I want to be - in God's time not mine. I need to learn to rely more on Him and less on me. There is so much I want. Baby steps - need to remember that is how all things start, after all God sent His son as a baby - who needed to learn to walk. I need to learn a new lifestyle, new way of living, but right now I need sleep.
Today was a rough day. I started the day tired - shoveling snow yesterday plus working and some laundry wore me out. Tonight I am even more worn out - laundry, baked cookies, and argued with boys. Working toward change is hard. I need to change, and the boys need to help and accept more responsibility. Part of my problem is I want it to happen now. I need to remember it is a process (and can be a slow one at that). I have made some progress in organization - but I seem to focus on the negative and the down side. I'm tired of saying the same things over and over. Having all the same arguements.
I will get to where I want to be - in God's time not mine. I need to learn to rely more on Him and less on me. There is so much I want. Baby steps - need to remember that is how all things start, after all God sent His son as a baby - who needed to learn to walk. I need to learn a new lifestyle, new way of living, but right now I need sleep.
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