Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Tuesday. Recouping after the 4th I think?


 IT was a very busy weekend and I am still in recovery mode as much as the shop will let me.

I cooked all day Saturday, with daughter and Lil sis's help. Daughter did all the cutting and dicing which was nice.  Lil sis most of the outdoor work.  Lil sis was here until 10 p.m. helping me finish up.

Within minutes of Lil sis's departure I got the worst case of carpal tunnel in my right wrist I have ever had.  I did not sleep a wink all night due to the throbbing pain.  I text both Lil sis and daughter for asked help and I was embarrassed.

Now I had, had shooting pain down the forearm of my left wrist for the past week which is a precursor of an inflammation but that was as far as it went.  No indication of the right wrist.  So no feeling in my fingers, and I could not open or close my right hand let alone use it.  SO frustrated.  But I managed to get through the day and it loosened up a little throughout the day but I was so tired. Both the girls stayed the night with the babies, and Hubs and I had ying and yang between us in the king size bed. So I did not get as much sleep as I would have liked although the girls made Hubs let me sleep in a little.  Then I went out on the boat for the first time all season.  It was lovely.  But even though I sunscreened I still got a little burned.  Not bad but my forehead is awful pink.  SO last night no sleep due to horrible night sweats which comes along with a flare.  Damity, damn,damn.

We will be eating leftovers for the next few days so at least I don't have to cook.  

The shop is crazy busy without let up today and all I want to do is take a nap.  I have had a bride in for a bustle, a mother of the bride for a hem and 5 bridesmaid dresses plus a pile of alterations so far today.  I am so tired.  There is so much stuff that needs to go out before the end of the week.  I am still having problems with not being able to feel some of my finger tips on my right hand but no pain, thank goodness.

My house was such a mess with all the party goers and the kids and grand kids.  I was about nuts Monday and thought about just kicking everyone to the beach and cleaning all day.  So glad I went out on the boat it was so fun and relaxing. I hardly ever just go and have fun.  I am always babysitting or cleaning or cooking.  I took the babies both back from the beach about 3 in the afternoon.  Both were screaming at the top of their lungs  as they did not want to be in hot car seats in a hot car.  Thank goodness it was only 2 miles to the house, where grandma took them out and fed them macaroni salad, and fruit salad.  They ate like little piggy birds and then both got bottles on a blanket on the frontroom floor.  Oliver was beaten up by Kelsa repeatedly and I finally had to remove her.  She fell asleep in my arms while Oliver napped on the floor.  Kids came in about 6 p.m. and picked up their things, which made the house look a little more presentable. 

Hubs laid down but I was determined to sleep last night so I worked in the yard for a couple of hours, returning things to normal and un decorating.  Then hubs and I went a got a diet coke came home a cleaned up the kitchen and sat on the back deck in the dark for an hour.  So peaceful.

But still no real sleep last night.  Well I will quite complaining and get into the shop and do a few things.

Hope you all had a nice 4th with lots of good food and fun.

How is your week stacking up?

Have a great and productive day staying positive while you are in the negative. 

Kim

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23 comments:

  1. When I get no sleep or hurt, I complain! I hope your arms get better because I know you need them to sew...lol. I need to go do some things this week, but the weather may stop me. I hope not.

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    1. Just got a cortisone shot I think it will help.

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  2. Oh, I’m sorry your carpal tunnel is having a flair and you’re not sleeping. I hope it eases up soon and you’re able to get some good sleep, Kim.

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  3. Holy moley, if I had your past week I would have had a nervous breakdown! Sorry about your wrist ;(. I don’t know how you do it all, it is amazing to read, let alone live through ;). I am glad you got out on the boat for the reasons you mentioned, work and cleaning will always be there but a good day in a boat is rare!

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    1. It was lovely, so relaxing, but now I face the music.

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  4. I don't know if you can take Advil pm or not, but on days when my knee is being more difficult than normal I have found popping a pm helps me at least get to sleep. Staying asleep more than a couple of hours is another story, but at least the initial sleep is deep.

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    1. That kind of med makes me hung over in the morning and really groggy. Groggy and sewing not good.

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  5. So sorry about your hand and the sunburn. I know the pain f carpal tunnel - bless your heart. I hope you get relief soon. I am glad you took a little "Kim: time and had some fun.

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    1. Got a shot this morning in my wrist hope it kicks in.

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  6. I'm sorry. Hope that you feel better, and I hope you are able to get some sleep.

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    1. Well last night was another bust, but got a shot today so hopefully it will work soon.

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  7. A couple of years ago I had trigger finger in my left thumb. It had been locked straight for about 4 months. I was told surgery was the only thing to do. I by chance found out about an herbal pill, Zyflamend and tried it. Within three weeks my thumb could move a little. It was totally healed in 6 weeks. Zylamend is great at reducing inflammation. You may want to look it up and give it a go. I too have carpel tunnel and a little arthritis and yet I manage quite well now.

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    1. My fingers lock if I try scrubbing or cleaning too much. I have to be careful.

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  8. *sitting you down and patting your hand* You might want to think about handing(no pun)over the holiday celebrations to your daughters to arrange, prepare and manage. They are wise and old enough to take the reigns over so you get to enjoy more and do less. You have earned that right. 8-) Just thinking of what's best for you dear.........

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    1. YOu know I never thought of that, but your are right why is it always me? Although D#2 was a great help.

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  9. I'm with Sluggy. We also dial our celebrations way down these days, to make things easier. Oh, and we eat on paper plates on major party days. It's not the same as real plates, but it makes life that much easier.

    I'm so sorry, I have carpal tunnel as well (from laptop/mouse usage) & it's miserable. Similar to Anne, I take Tylenol or Advil PM at night, along with a non-PM version, and it really helps.

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    1. Sch a pain. And I am going to think about scaling back. Just too much work.

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  10. Wow...so hope you feel better soon. I just made potato salad, cooked hamburgers and bratwurst, watermelon for dessert. I am a total slacker in the food dept. compared to you...lol. Cindy in the South

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  11. I too have carpal tunnel in one wrist/hand that flares up sometimes. A chiropractor had me get a "gyro ball" and it really works for me. Just a comment on all those mentioning the "PM" types of Advil/Tylenol. Please be careful not to take these regularly/long term. I found out my mother (now 80) had been taking these nearly every night for years (not sure how long), sometimes taking 2 pills. The main ingredient is just benadryl, which after doing some research I learned is really not good to take on a regular basis. It can lead to memory/cognitive issues (which she has now) with long term use. It also made my mom "just not feel well" so many mornings for a couple of hours and no one knew what her problem was. Then I discovered she was taking those to help her sleep and once stopped, a year ago, she has not had any more mornings at all where she doesn't feel well.

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    1. They make me hung over as they stay in your system. My doctor told me not to take them unless I am ill with a cold.

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