If you knew how many times last week I intended to paint my nails and I've still not got round to it. Crazy times! I just feel tired and quite overwhelmed at the mo, though I have got terrific support. I admit that last week I got a little carried away with my perception of my true ability and really did push that bit too far...o dear!
Last week was a bit of a blur really but involved a lot of smiling and laughter and music. So it must have been pretty good?!?!? I caught up with my friends during the day and eve. My lovely friend 'L' was a superstar and took me to collect some log seats from someone on the freecycle forum. Bless her, she did the drive which can be awkward as you pass through around 6 towns and there can be a bit of weaving. Its my old stomping ground so I could direct...thing is...as usual...I get a wacky idea in my head and hadn't factored in the manouvering of the logs from the garden to the car boot. Luckily L and the lady successfully transported my chosen logs and then we began our quest for some yum food. We ended back near my home @ Pizza Express and it was the best tasting meal ever. Thats what being over hungry does to you. I ate far more than I would across two evening meals!!!
Oh, do I know when I feel ropey. My tongue gets extremely sore and I feel like I am in the deepest sleep when I wake in the mornings. I have been surviving on around 2-3 hours sleep a night for nearly 3 weeks. Its scary now and I have tried a variety of interventions but...I have not been consistent admittedly with the milky drink b4 bed routine. I think it might make me nauseous but I will give it a bash again.
My weekend was fun as a '+1' with my mate sampling a very very nice hotel in Eastbourne. We were spoiled with the largest hotel room Ive ever stayed in my life (think Paris Hilton, seriosuly). There was a separate lounge room bigger than my kitchen and lounge area together and a stunning large bedroom. So much space and light...amazing!
Last night I had a great time with the girls and had a lovely makeover and trying lots of Bodyshop products. I wasn't 100%, but after a day under the duvet I really needed 'perking up' and it was fab! Laughter, wine, games and makeup...perfect ingredients for a girly night in. I loved last night even more because it was on my 'to do' list post transplant so I am well chuffed that I managed to do it! I did end up buying lots but its nice to pamper yourself. Like a friend said, its great being girly and I think we all ended up buying a vitamin E face spritzer for when on an aircraft and hotel rooms with air con!
I am a bit concerned about my hair at the moment as its very very thin and lifeless?!?! I seem to go through cycles of excess hair to no hair!! Weird! I might talk to my new GP about it though I reckon they'll just say its a potential side effect of my medication.
I am looking forward to hydrotherapy this week as I sadly missed it last week because I felt so poorly. I reckon I will benefit from it especially if I can eventually go to a lesiure centre to do it. I think I am getting more exhausted not just from the insomnia but there are parts of my new home that could be adapted to make my life easier. I have liaised with my old occupational therapist and going to get the ball rolling so that I am not so so tired. I do get a bit scared when I get so breathless and tired...I am keeping my eye out for further signs of possible rejection. Being on such low immunosuppression means that this is a realistic possiblity.
I am going to take a little nap now as I feel myself shutting down. I think when I wake I will make some soup...I fancy a bit and as I can't taste anything I can chuck in all my veggies that are waiting to be used.
I have got myself a new phone, but I'm wondering if it was such a smart move. Getting my head around it is proving somewhat difficult, or maybe I'm making it difficult. There is a good apple website, I just need to be in the mood for it I reckon?!?!
Last week was a bit of a blur really but involved a lot of smiling and laughter and music. So it must have been pretty good?!?!? I caught up with my friends during the day and eve. My lovely friend 'L' was a superstar and took me to collect some log seats from someone on the freecycle forum. Bless her, she did the drive which can be awkward as you pass through around 6 towns and there can be a bit of weaving. Its my old stomping ground so I could direct...thing is...as usual...I get a wacky idea in my head and hadn't factored in the manouvering of the logs from the garden to the car boot. Luckily L and the lady successfully transported my chosen logs and then we began our quest for some yum food. We ended back near my home @ Pizza Express and it was the best tasting meal ever. Thats what being over hungry does to you. I ate far more than I would across two evening meals!!!
Oh, do I know when I feel ropey. My tongue gets extremely sore and I feel like I am in the deepest sleep when I wake in the mornings. I have been surviving on around 2-3 hours sleep a night for nearly 3 weeks. Its scary now and I have tried a variety of interventions but...I have not been consistent admittedly with the milky drink b4 bed routine. I think it might make me nauseous but I will give it a bash again.
My weekend was fun as a '+1' with my mate sampling a very very nice hotel in Eastbourne. We were spoiled with the largest hotel room Ive ever stayed in my life (think Paris Hilton, seriosuly). There was a separate lounge room bigger than my kitchen and lounge area together and a stunning large bedroom. So much space and light...amazing!
Last night I had a great time with the girls and had a lovely makeover and trying lots of Bodyshop products. I wasn't 100%, but after a day under the duvet I really needed 'perking up' and it was fab! Laughter, wine, games and makeup...perfect ingredients for a girly night in. I loved last night even more because it was on my 'to do' list post transplant so I am well chuffed that I managed to do it! I did end up buying lots but its nice to pamper yourself. Like a friend said, its great being girly and I think we all ended up buying a vitamin E face spritzer for when on an aircraft and hotel rooms with air con!
I am a bit concerned about my hair at the moment as its very very thin and lifeless?!?! I seem to go through cycles of excess hair to no hair!! Weird! I might talk to my new GP about it though I reckon they'll just say its a potential side effect of my medication.
I am looking forward to hydrotherapy this week as I sadly missed it last week because I felt so poorly. I reckon I will benefit from it especially if I can eventually go to a lesiure centre to do it. I think I am getting more exhausted not just from the insomnia but there are parts of my new home that could be adapted to make my life easier. I have liaised with my old occupational therapist and going to get the ball rolling so that I am not so so tired. I do get a bit scared when I get so breathless and tired...I am keeping my eye out for further signs of possible rejection. Being on such low immunosuppression means that this is a realistic possiblity.
I am going to take a little nap now as I feel myself shutting down. I think when I wake I will make some soup...I fancy a bit and as I can't taste anything I can chuck in all my veggies that are waiting to be used.
I have got myself a new phone, but I'm wondering if it was such a smart move. Getting my head around it is proving somewhat difficult, or maybe I'm making it difficult. There is a good apple website, I just need to be in the mood for it I reckon?!?!
Right Im going to dream of my next holiday...