I've been very busy lately. I've been working a lot. I've been working almost 10 hours of overtime every week :( It's really stressful. It's been causing my RSD to flare quite a bit. It's peaking at about 6/10, so it's not as bad as before the SCS, but it still sucks. Hopefully before to long my company will find a way to get me back on my regular 40 hour a week schedule.
In my last post I mentioned my husband was sick. He's feeling much better now :)
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Busy as a bee
The last time I posted an entry we were moving. We're done with the moving, but we're not really unpacking unless we need something. We're so sick of it all at this point.
We've been so busy. My husband has been working long hours at his job. He usually works late into the night, which doesn't really jive with my early morning schedule, but we're working though it. I've been working overtime at work again. There's so much to do at the end of the quarter.
A couple of weeks ago a local brewery had a beer festival. We had plans for a bunch of people to come over afterward, but only our families ended up showing up. We still had a great time, though. We made chili, pulled pork, mulled cider, and this delicious buffalo chicken dip. Everyone had tons of fun.
Then this week my husband got sick. It's nothing serious, and I think he's on the mend, but I've been taking care of him. I had been planning on using Friday night to unwind. Instead I sat up until 3:30 with my husband becase he couldn't sleep. It was a long weekend...
It's been kind of stressful, so the pain level is a bit higher lately. I'm thinking of taking a vacation coming up in the next few months. I really need to talk to my boss about that.
We've been so busy. My husband has been working long hours at his job. He usually works late into the night, which doesn't really jive with my early morning schedule, but we're working though it. I've been working overtime at work again. There's so much to do at the end of the quarter.
A couple of weeks ago a local brewery had a beer festival. We had plans for a bunch of people to come over afterward, but only our families ended up showing up. We still had a great time, though. We made chili, pulled pork, mulled cider, and this delicious buffalo chicken dip. Everyone had tons of fun.
Then this week my husband got sick. It's nothing serious, and I think he's on the mend, but I've been taking care of him. I had been planning on using Friday night to unwind. Instead I sat up until 3:30 with my husband becase he couldn't sleep. It was a long weekend...
It's been kind of stressful, so the pain level is a bit higher lately. I'm thinking of taking a vacation coming up in the next few months. I really need to talk to my boss about that.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Ah....Summer
I can't even begin to describe how busy I've been lately. My husband just got a new job. I'm so excited for him!
I've been busy with work. There's a lot going on at the company I work for.
We've also been in the process of moving. We finally have our own apartment! It's been a long time in coming and I'm so glad it's finally here.
Because of the move leg has been in a lot of pain. I've been moving things in and setting them up. Sometimes it's a few hours before I can finally sit down and just relax for a few minutes. Even then I need to get right back up and back to work.
It's times like these I'm glad I have the stimulator. The last time we moved I was completely useless. I was still in recovery from the implantation so I couldn't bend, lift, or twist. All I was allowed to do was sit on the couch (I also couldn't sit or stand for more then 20 minutes at a time) and direct people. I'm so glad I can actually be useful this time.
This was a big week for me. Not only did my husband start working last week, and we got an apartment, but it was also my birthday this week. My husband planned such a great couple of days for us. The night before my birthday we met some friends at the hibachi grill. It was so much fun and the food was delicious. I even managed to escape embarrassment because no one called birthday on me :D
On my actual birthday my husband brought me to an amusement park. It rained the whole time we were there, but that actually ended up being for the better. The rain wasn't heavy, but since it was raining the park was pretty much empty. We got to do everything we wanted to and only had to wait in 2 lines the whole day!
I will say that ever since then, though, my leg has been screaming at me. I've spent way too much time on my feet in the last week. Hopefully this weekend the move will be over and my husband and I can just relax for a while.
I've been busy with work. There's a lot going on at the company I work for.
We've also been in the process of moving. We finally have our own apartment! It's been a long time in coming and I'm so glad it's finally here.
Because of the move leg has been in a lot of pain. I've been moving things in and setting them up. Sometimes it's a few hours before I can finally sit down and just relax for a few minutes. Even then I need to get right back up and back to work.
It's times like these I'm glad I have the stimulator. The last time we moved I was completely useless. I was still in recovery from the implantation so I couldn't bend, lift, or twist. All I was allowed to do was sit on the couch (I also couldn't sit or stand for more then 20 minutes at a time) and direct people. I'm so glad I can actually be useful this time.
This was a big week for me. Not only did my husband start working last week, and we got an apartment, but it was also my birthday this week. My husband planned such a great couple of days for us. The night before my birthday we met some friends at the hibachi grill. It was so much fun and the food was delicious. I even managed to escape embarrassment because no one called birthday on me :D
On my actual birthday my husband brought me to an amusement park. It rained the whole time we were there, but that actually ended up being for the better. The rain wasn't heavy, but since it was raining the park was pretty much empty. We got to do everything we wanted to and only had to wait in 2 lines the whole day!
I will say that ever since then, though, my leg has been screaming at me. I've spent way too much time on my feet in the last week. Hopefully this weekend the move will be over and my husband and I can just relax for a while.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Florida
My husband and I recently travelled to Florida with my family. We had a great time. We went to Universal Studios, 3 of the Disney Parks, and we saw the Blue Man Group. It was so much fun.
Each day that we went to the amusement parks we were walking around all day. This is the first time in years I've gone to an amusement park and didn't have to rent a wheelchair. Although I was in some pain by the end of each day, it was so much easier to cope with than it has bene in the past (even when I had the wheelchair). It was incredible.
Each day that we went to the amusement parks we were walking around all day. This is the first time in years I've gone to an amusement park and didn't have to rent a wheelchair. Although I was in some pain by the end of each day, it was so much easier to cope with than it has bene in the past (even when I had the wheelchair). It was incredible.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Again way too long....
Wow, I never seem to have time to update this blog now. My husband and I are always on the move. We've been so busy lately doing things I never could have done before the SCS was implanted.
On April 21 we went to see the remaining members of the Grateful Dead perform live in Buffalo. It was a great show! They played a bunch of songs I know and love, and then they played a few songs I had never heard, which I also loved! I didn't think I was a dead fan until I saw them live.
Last weekend I worked an 8 hour convention for my company. It was 8 straight hours of standing on concrete floors. I won't lie, my leg was killing me afterwards, but I wouldn't have made it through even an hour before I got the SCS.
Very soon my husband and I will be starting our search for our first house. It's so exciting! I can't wait, because I know that now I'll be able to walk through the house and not be in terrible pain the whole time. So I guess you can all take that to mean that my updates will still be fairly rare. Hopefully once things settle down a bit I'll be able to devote a little more time to my blogging.
On April 21 we went to see the remaining members of the Grateful Dead perform live in Buffalo. It was a great show! They played a bunch of songs I know and love, and then they played a few songs I had never heard, which I also loved! I didn't think I was a dead fan until I saw them live.
Last weekend I worked an 8 hour convention for my company. It was 8 straight hours of standing on concrete floors. I won't lie, my leg was killing me afterwards, but I wouldn't have made it through even an hour before I got the SCS.
Very soon my husband and I will be starting our search for our first house. It's so exciting! I can't wait, because I know that now I'll be able to walk through the house and not be in terrible pain the whole time. So I guess you can all take that to mean that my updates will still be fairly rare. Hopefully once things settle down a bit I'll be able to devote a little more time to my blogging.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Oh the stress...
I realize it's been a very long time since I last posted. I've been meaning to update this, but haven't had much time lately. I'm happy to report that my stimulator is still helping a great deal with my pain. Now on to the bad news... the stress:
My coworker left today. He's going to live out his dream and I couldn't be happier for him. A few weeks ago I offered to take over his job, as it's a much needed position in the company. Today they tell me I'll be doing it temporarily until they can find a suitable replacement for him. I got all of 15 minutes of training. The job that he does really required about 3 full weeks of training in order to do it properly.
The job is in technical support. I'm supposed to be dealing with emails more than phones, which is a good thing, because I have a fear of phones. I used to work as a telemarketer and ever since I've had serious anxiety surrounding phones. I rarely even answer my own phone.
I'll be doing this job on top of my regular work, which also has gotten more complicated recently. I really hope they find a good replacement soon.
On top of all of this, I have barely been sleeping. Our cat has been keeping me up at night. I also have been dealing with tension headaches recently.
Yesterday was my mother in law's birthday. My husband and I made dinner for her and I could barely even eat because I had a headache. I made dinner, picked at it a bit and then got in bed around 7:00. I took some muscle relaxants and slept a bit, so that was good.
Although the stimulator is helping with my pain, it's not getting rid of it entirely when I am this stressed out and sleeping so poorly.
I'll try to update again soon, and hopefully will have better news.
My coworker left today. He's going to live out his dream and I couldn't be happier for him. A few weeks ago I offered to take over his job, as it's a much needed position in the company. Today they tell me I'll be doing it temporarily until they can find a suitable replacement for him. I got all of 15 minutes of training. The job that he does really required about 3 full weeks of training in order to do it properly.
The job is in technical support. I'm supposed to be dealing with emails more than phones, which is a good thing, because I have a fear of phones. I used to work as a telemarketer and ever since I've had serious anxiety surrounding phones. I rarely even answer my own phone.
I'll be doing this job on top of my regular work, which also has gotten more complicated recently. I really hope they find a good replacement soon.
On top of all of this, I have barely been sleeping. Our cat has been keeping me up at night. I also have been dealing with tension headaches recently.
Yesterday was my mother in law's birthday. My husband and I made dinner for her and I could barely even eat because I had a headache. I made dinner, picked at it a bit and then got in bed around 7:00. I took some muscle relaxants and slept a bit, so that was good.
Although the stimulator is helping with my pain, it's not getting rid of it entirely when I am this stressed out and sleeping so poorly.
I'll try to update again soon, and hopefully will have better news.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Headaches
UGH! I've had a headache now for 2.5 weeks. It's terrible. I went to my doctor, thinking it might have something to do with some medications I am taking and they put me on Ultram for it. She said this should get rid of the headache. It's been about 5 days and nothing yet :-( I'm getting really sick of this. I'm calling her again this week if it still hurts.
I had an appointment with the pain clinic doctor yesterday. I've been so out of it because of the headache that I completely forgot. We were sitting in Friendly's when my phone's alarm went off. I called the doctor's office, and sure enough I had an appointment about 10 minutes later. I told the receptionist that I might be late, but I was leaving right then. She told me not to rush and rescheduled for Tuesday.
I feel like such an idiot. The appointment was only a checkup before I go back to work full time, which I start doing on Monday. I just can't believe I forgot.
I had an appointment with the pain clinic doctor yesterday. I've been so out of it because of the headache that I completely forgot. We were sitting in Friendly's when my phone's alarm went off. I called the doctor's office, and sure enough I had an appointment about 10 minutes later. I told the receptionist that I might be late, but I was leaving right then. She told me not to rush and rescheduled for Tuesday.
I feel like such an idiot. The appointment was only a checkup before I go back to work full time, which I start doing on Monday. I just can't believe I forgot.
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