Hahahahahaha! It is always such a shocker for those that haven't been babysitters.

I finally got my prescription filled today. Getting several days worth of no-meds pain under control is a lot tougher than just having the meds to stop the pain in the first place. My body's reaction of muscles getting tense around painful spots is a lot stronger than most people's, and those tense muscles just make the pain worse, which makes the muscles tense even more, and breaking the cycle can take a while. Sometimes doing a yoga video helps, but I didn't want to do that without having pain meds on hand, just in case I stretched something too far, so I didn't so that over the weekend. I'll start doing it tomorrow, though. Also, someone else who lives in Cincinnati and has EDS recommended a particular massage therapist who knows about EDS, and I looked her up, and she's got a degree in occupational therapy and she's just down the block from me, so I might make an appointment with her, too. (Figuring out that I need to do these things is so much easier when I'm in less pain.)

That sounds like a good lead for the massage therapist, Hil. I hope the pain abates soon.

sounds like a good paln,Hil

I was in the ER saturday night with what turned out to be a mysterious stomach virus and not appendicitis - I'm sticking with the higer level of pain meds for the next day or two - mostly so my body can rest - escalating pain cycles are no fun

hope you rest well tonight

Hil, I hope your pain meds include muscle relaxants.

Every time I think about looking for another job, I read something from someone who's trying to find a job, and fear grips my heart again and I decide I better be happy with what I got.

Hil, feel better.

Yikes, beth. I hope you're feeling better today.

I managed to get vegetable curry in the crock pot for dinner tonight before TCG got home. So, I was feeling less guilty about leaving him to deal with both baby wrangling and clean up duty while I showered, until I got out of the shower to find ltc screaming for milk as if she hadn't eaten all day (which was certainly not the case). In better news, ltc is taking to solid foods very quickly and is absolutely loving it.

Going to Tai Chi class is supposed to make me relax and let go of stress. Unfortunately, having to get ready and get myself to class in mid-afternoon stresses me out. In order to get there on time, I have to leave at 3:15. This cuts into the work day and means I have work either earlier or later to make up for it. I wouldn't even be taking a class so far away, except a friend of mine is teaching this one, and I joined to support her. I'm regretting it. She had plenty of students, and I don't honestly care that much about learning Tai Chi.

Bah.

If your friend has adequate support, can you quietly bow out?

I probably could, but I already paid for the course. So I'm in for another 5 weeks of Wednesday nights. I do enjoy going out after class with her, when she can hang out.

Getting out of the house is supposed to be good for my depression, but it's bad for my anxiety. My brain hates itself.