It is 0533 and I can't sleep. I have been waking up almost every hour. I feel better now than when I originally went to lie down. Yesterday was a busy and productive day. Nana prepared her laundry to be washed, and we started washing her laundry for her. Caleb and I then went to Food Lion for broccoli and cauliflower. We came home, and Caleb brought the groceries inside without a problem. We bought Shaq burgers! I love those burgers so much!
I began going through the documents I had all over my table and organizing them. I created a new binder of the medical documents I had so I can bring them into my appointment on Monday to my new OB/GYN through community care. I separated my business receipts and put them in the binder I already had. I have 2 piles left to sort through. One is miscellaneous and the other is stuff about my dad's death and burial. I worked on sorting out these papers for a few hours before having a late lunch. After lunch, I felt like taking a nap, so I went to lie down. Caleb woke me up because we got a package delivered. I couldn't go back to sleep, so I got up. I went back to organizing my papers for a little bit. Eventually I began preparing the broccoli and cauliflower to be steamed. Caleb baked some potatoes in the oven, and it was really hot in here. I had to take off all my necklaces. I didn't realize how hot I was under them until I removed them. After dinner and before bed, I changed my clothes. I took off my bra, my compression tank top, and my dress and exchanged them for a thin spaghetti tank top. Man did that make a huge difference in how I was feeling! I was tired and fatigued after my nap. I was feeling dehydrated so I waws drinking Gatorade zero, water, almond milk, and diet Mountain Dew. Nothing helped me wake up or feel better. I was feeling kind of sick. All that changed when I ate some of the steamed broccoli. I felt better all of a sudden! It wasn't because my blood glucose was low, because it was high. I guess a a few broccoli florets and a wardrobe change and rest in the air conditioned room was all I needed. I am feeling better now.
I think today we will continue to work on the laundry. I need to clean up the kitchen. I need to groom Bella. Poor thing is blowing her coat. I have to find the new grooming vacuum I just bought. That's probably more than enough for one day. Caleb will help me by carrying Bella into the bathtub for me so I can give her a good shower. She is going to get a full spa treatment today.
It's Saturday, so I deserve to take things slower.
I am angry about this Spinal flow Technique problem I am having. I can't complete the course. The course is 52 weeks long. It was very expensive. I am trying to get a refund, and I am getting nowhere with these people. I have explained that I am a disabled veteran, single mother, and a caretaker of a disabled senior citizen. I told them that I am having trouble buying groceries for my family. What have they done? Nothing! I am so frustrated and angry!
I got a letter from Child Support Services with an update to my case. It said something like "the state of Arkansas has forwarded the case to their legal department." Based on a previous conversation I had with my social worker, I take this to mean that Jamie McCurry has been found, has not voluntarily submitted his DNA test, and they are going to court order him to take one. Here's hoping this gets resolved quickly.
As I was going through my medical papers yesterday, I was thinking about how to go forward with my VA claim for aid and attendance. I have some ideas based on my recent medical history. Trying to get help from the VA is like trying to pull teeth!
I found the article my psychiatrist sent me last year to read about using the light box for my Seasonal Affective Disorder. I get depressed in the months with shorter days more easily and for longer periods of time. I have a medical light box that is supposed to help me. I just have to re-read the article and use it.
A Facebook friend who is in the business of selling this device called a iTera was kind enough to send 10 veterans a device for free! I was one of them! It is supposed to helpful with alleviating pain, so let's see!
I am 2 days into listening to Melanie Beckler's Angel Solution meditations. I had to restart because I don't know where I left off. I like her meditations as I feel connected to them.
Chris put together Nana's furniture for us. She now has 2 dressers, a nightstand, and a wheeled bed desk ready to use. Caleb brought the dressers to Nana's room for her. We just have to clear some space and organize some stuff for her to fit the nightstand by her bed, and the desk where she can reach it. Finally! We are making progress!
I go to see a new community care provider for OB/GYN on Monday. I am going to see the doctor about starting hormone replacement therapy. I don't know what to expect out of this conversation, but I hope it works in my favor. I have all of the symptoms of PCOS except proof of having cysts on my ovaries.
Chris put Nana's rollator together for us too. So now she has that to use if she wants. I was reading the VFW magazine and came across a few advertisements that interested me. One is for a walk-in bathtub with jets. The second is for a medical bed for Nana. The third is a lightweight motorized wheelchair for Nana. I am planning on calling to find out about these things hopefully this week.
Ebony is coming to help clean on Tuesday. I might have her spend her time working with Nana to get her room just right, and then working with Caleb to get his room just right if there is time.
I ordered from Torrid some clothes on sale. I needed more sports bras that fit me, some underwear that breathe, bras to wear under my nicer dresses to wear to church if I ever go... you know, just stuff to make my life easier. I did buy a pair of flare jeans though! They had them in my size and were also on sale! I couldn't believe my luck! I love flare jeans more than any other type of jeans. I bought some nicer dresses to go to church in too, or on a date. LOL It could happen!
I really wanted these Mary Jane heels they had at Torrid, but I can't walk as well as I use to. I can't wear heels. They were so cute though! They would look really cute with the dresses I bought. I will just be wearing my diabetic walking shoes with my dresses, so I can actually walk!
Caleb got his hiking boots that I ordered from Zulily the other day. He likes them alot. I thought he would. I bought them as a surprise, so he didn't know about them until he opened the package.
It's now 0708. My 0700 alarm already went off. I guess it's time to get things started for the day. I am thinking about getting Caleb up. I don't know though. Maybe I should take my medications and supplements first.
Speaking of supplements! I got my order of Parabroom in yesterday. It is to get rid of parasites living in our bodies. It is supposed to help with the digestive symptoms everyone in this family has, whether it is constipation or diarrhea, cramping and bloating... the list goes on. I hope this puts an end to our digestive problems.
I learned that a hard belly is worse than a flabby one because it is due to visceral fat, fat around the organs. I have a hard belly and looked it up. It can lead to all kinds of health problems. I hope I get this ketosis diet under control soon.
The sun is rising. Time to get moving and get things done.
Thank you for reading, and have a blessed day!
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