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My Life Thus Far
2008-01-21 06:00:23 (UTC)

I'm Trying. Really, I Am

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I felt a little restless today, laying in bed. Mentally,
I'm in a good place and I really wanted to get up and do
something, but I know it wouldn't be in my best interest
at the moment. I have the tendency to overdo things and
knowing me, I would have negated all the progress I made
this weekend by resting my poor hip joints. Laundry (up
and down stairs), hanging pictures (up and down a ladder),
taking the girls to the park (walking). All things I
wanted to do and will do, just not right now. I need to
get rid of the pain first. All the research I found says
that when there's a "flair-up" you have to rest until the
pain is gone, then maintain a reasonable level of activity
to prevent atrophy of the muscles and to help keep the
joints limber. So, I'm trying. Really, I am. I work
tomorrow, so we'll see how that goes.

The muscle relaxer the doctor gave me worked so well last
night. I can't remember the last time I slept so well.
About half an hour after I took it, I could feel myself
sinking into the bed. Then, I started to feel very warm
and relaxed. I don't remember falling asleep and I don't
remember getting up in the night to go to the bathroom,
although I know I did, because the bed wasn't wet when I
woke up :) No pain in the hips and groin. No back pain. It
was lovely. I'm definitely getting some more of those. If
there's one complaint I've had every time I've been
pregnant, it's not being able to sleep (due to
discomfort). So, I'm a happy camper. They're safe to take
during pregnancy, so I don't feel as bad about taking
them. I'm not really sure if I'm supposed to take Tylenol
PM, so this is a better alternative for the time being. I
know once I start getting some exercise (swimming, yoga,
walking, whatever) I won't need the muscle relaxers. I'll
make natural ones of my own.

Unfortunately, there isn't much else for me to talk about.
I spent my day in bed watching movies on Comedy Central.
Joe Dirt, Office Space and The Blue Collar Comedy Tour.
Good times. I should be getting to sleep soon. I do have
to work tomorrow. I'm really hoping all goes well. I know
my time to cut hours is coming soon. I'm sure they'll miss
me terribly. Ciao.




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