August 2024 WISH Thread…making the most of the last month of summer☀️🏖️🌊

[PollyannaMom]

@Summer2018

I got Ken, but somehow lost the screenshot.

My self-care today was soaking my feet after a long day working the flea market, but we did great!

 

[Oneanne]

I got President Barbie, and I'm down with that. Yesterday I saw Deadpool/Wolverine... not my cup-of-tea. Some things were funny, but it got tiresome with them fighting each other for most of the movie, with each knowing full well that they would re-generate.

Self-care today started with getting out for a long walk on the beach. For some reason there were hundreds of gulls hanging around, which I don't remember ever seeing before. Then midday we had our retreat Zoom call, mostly it was the artist in residence going over the supply list and what she'll be teaching. It sounds great and got me very excited for the trip and for playing around with my watercolors. My other self-care is that after two weeks of practicing I've finally found and mastered a crochet pattern I love for the daisy blanket, and have completed several squares.

 

[Oneanne]

I seem to start each week thinking this is the week I'm going to turn things around and get my act together, then nothing changes. The good news is that this morning I've already been out for a walk, done my stretching exercises and had avocado toast for breakfast instead of a sugary chai and pastry.

I have my annual doctor appointment tomorrow and I'm going to get poor marks and a lecture for not following up on a couple things, so a well needed kick in the pants and a motivator for this week.

 

[piglet1979]

I am trying to keep my motivation from last week to walk the stairs and get on the treadmill in the afternoon. The cruise is the motivation for the stair.

DD has been cough pretty bad for 2 weeks. I took her to the doctor about a week and a half ago and they thought it was pneumonia. Things got worse the next day and she ended up in the ER. Chest x-ray was normal, covid test was negative and blood work normal so they sent us home. It has been over a week since then and it is getting worse again so we went back to the doctor today. They think she has whooping cough. We get the test results tomorrow. If she has it DS will be put on a preventative antibiotic and I need to call my doctor and they will most likely do the same. DH doesn't have one and wouldn't go anyways. He hates doctors and will only go if he has too. DD also would need to let all close contacts know and they will need to do the same. She will (and I am guessing the rest of us) will need to keep our distance from people. This girl cannot catch a break. We are hoping it is negative and just a residual from a virus, but she has the cough with a weird noise when breathing in while in a coughing fit. The symptoms seem to match up but we will see. I have thought that before and then I am wrong.

 

[newski_mom]

MOTIVATION MONDAY
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I love this! It's something that I'd tell my DDs and I need to remember to tell myself the same things sometimes!

 

[Summer2018]

I am trying to keep my motivation from last week to walk the stairs and get on the treadmill in the afternoon. The cruise is the motivation for the stair.

DD has been cough pretty bad for 2 weeks. I took her to the doctor about a week and a half ago and they thought it was pneumonia. Things got worse the next day and she ended up in the ER. Chest x-ray was normal, covid test was negative and blood work normal so they sent us home. It has been over a week since then and it is getting worse again so we went back to the doctor today. They think she has whooping cough. We get the test results tomorrow. If she has it DS will be put on a preventative antibiotic and I need to call my doctor and they will most likely do the same. DH doesn't have one and wouldn't go anyways. He hates doctors and will only go if he has too. DD also would need to let all close contacts know and they will need to do the same. She will (and I am guessing the rest of us) will need to keep our distance from people. This girl cannot catch a break. We are hoping it is negative and just a residual from a virus, but she has the cough with a weird noise when breathing in while in a coughing fit. The symptoms seem to match up but we will see. I have thought that before and then I am wrong.

Your poor daughter. I had no idea that whooping cough was something people could catch with the vaccines kids get. I hope she gets better soon and doesn’t spread her cooties.

 

[Summer2018]

My day started off rough with unbearable head pain. I made breakfast and a pot of coffee so I could take Advil ASAP. I wrapped my heating pad on my head like a not so stylish hat and sat there waiting for two hours for the medicine to work. I have been alternating Tylenol and Advil all day.

Today was the first day in several days that the air quality was healthy enough for me to go outside, so I went in the pool. The sunshine felt good on my head. I talked to myself and tried to let go of the stress that is causing me so much pain. I made an appointment with my chiropractor for tomorrow afternoon to get acupuncture. It’s the only cure for me.

I ate healthy for the most part. I am at a terrible weight but this is how I react to tragedy and trauma. The funeral is Sunday, and I need to get through it. DD, her boyfriend, and DH are coming with me to support me. I know that will help.

 

[Summer2018]

TOPIC TUESDAY

 

[Summer2018]

This quote is something I need to think about right now. I am not in a good place. I have to believe that I will not get stuck here. I can fight my way out of this. I must. I will.

 

[ShannyMcB]

I am trying to keep my motivation from last week to walk the stairs and get on the treadmill in the afternoon. The cruise is the motivation for the stair.

DD has been cough pretty bad for 2 weeks. I took her to the doctor about a week and a half ago and they thought it was pneumonia. Things got worse the next day and she ended up in the ER. Chest x-ray was normal, covid test was negative and blood work normal so they sent us home. It has been over a week since then and it is getting worse again so we went back to the doctor today. They think she has whooping cough. We get the test results tomorrow. If she has it DS will be put on a preventative antibiotic and I need to call my doctor and they will most likely do the same. DH doesn't have one and wouldn't go anyways. He hates doctors and will only go if he has too. DD also would need to let all close contacts know and they will need to do the same. She will (and I am guessing the rest of us) will need to keep our distance from people. This girl cannot catch a break. We are hoping it is negative and just a residual from a virus, but she has the cough with a weird noise when breathing in while in a coughing fit. The symptoms seem to match up but we will see. I have thought that before and then I am wrong.

I had no idea you could get it until I did in high school…very young er doc explained to my confused mother and I that vaccines prevented the serious illness as opposed to the actual disease in this case. Helped me then explain to my kids how the COVID vaccine would work….
It sucks for sure but if that’s what it is she will be better soon. If it’s any consolation the ab muscles I ended up with from that coughing were amazing…never looked better! I kid, but she will be ok and it will be an interesting anecdote when she will eventually have to play those weird ice breakers at the start of college or a new job…two truths and a lie or whatever

 

[Summer2018]

How am I three pounds heavier today?

I ate better yesterday than I have in weeks and I got exercise.

 

[piglet1979]

Your poor daughter. I had no idea that whooping cough was something people could catch with the vaccines kids get. I hope she gets better soon and doesn’t spread her cooties.

I had no idea you could get it until I did in high school…very young er doc explained to my confused mother and I that vaccines prevented the serious illness as opposed to the actual disease in this case. Helped me then explain to my kids how the COVID vaccine would work….
It sucks for sure but if that’s what it is she will be better soon. If it’s any consolation the ab muscles I ended up with from that coughing were amazing…never looked better! I kid, but she will be ok and it will be an interesting anecdote when she will eventually have to play those weird ice breakers at the start of college or a new job…two truths and a lie or whatever

I got the test results this morning. It is not whooping cough thankfully and much be left over from a virus I guess. She is on a steroid so hopefully that helps.

I knew it was possible from working at a daycare. It is really only infants, teens and adults that get it because the vaccine wears off but should still keep it from being bad except for the babies that have not been fully vaccinated yet.

This quote is something I need to think about right now. I am not in a good place. I have to believe that I will not get stuck here. I can fight my way out of this. I must. I will.

How am I three pounds heavier today?

I ate better yesterday than I have in weeks and I got exercise.

Hang in there. I am sure the weight for today is stress and will come back off. Keep up with eating healthy and exercising. Hugs to you.

 

[Oneanne]

My day started off rough with unbearable head pain. I made breakfast and a pot of coffee so I could take Advil ASAP. I wrapped my heating pad on my head like a not so stylish hat and sat there waiting for two hours for the medicine to work. I have been alternating Tylenol and Advil all day.

Today was the first day in several days that the air quality was healthy enough for me to go outside, so I went in the pool. The sunshine felt good on my head. I talked to myself and tried to let go of the stress that is causing me so much pain. I made an appointment with my chiropractor for tomorrow afternoon to get acupuncture. It’s the only cure for me.

I ate healthy for the most part. I am at a terrible weight but this is how I react to tragedy and trauma. The funeral is Sunday, and I need to get through it. DD, her boyfriend, and DH are coming with me to support me. I know that will help.

Hope you are feeling better soon.

 

[Oneanne]

Labs came back both not as bad as expected (h1c) and worst (cholesterol). There was one other marker well out of the normal range that could be due to low zinc. Low zinc can also be related to ADHD impulsivity, which has been out of control so zinc supplement is on order.

Now it is up to me to be consistent with better eating and more exercise.

 

[Summer2018]

WEDNESDAY!!!

WOO HOO! I had a great appointment with my chiropractor. He did the electrical stimulation, acupuncture, and adjustment. The headache is not gone, but I didn’t need as much medication as the day before. I asked him if he had an acupuncture needle for weight loss, and he just looked at me lol.

WOO HOO! I go back today for more treatment and a massage.

 

[Oneanne]

Woohoo... I've managed to get out of bed this morning. I got up at 7a and felt awful so took some Tylenol and crawled back in to bed for another hour and it helped. I've got a full day of meetings today, so need to hold it together. Plus, I've got Pilates after work and really want and need to go.

Woohoo... I'm making good progress on the squares for my crochet blanket. I've got twenty almost done, so a nice little stack.

 

[Summer2018]

Another big WOO HOO!!! Great acupuncture treatment and massage. I am hurting more now but that happens. Being in a self-care frame of mind, I made a fruit/veggie smoothie to have at lunch. I need to stay on this trajectory.

 

[PAsFab5]

I have sad news. My friend and colleague who was diagnosed with brain cancer in November, passed away last night. She was on a new treatment and was planning on returning to school in the fall. Being a physical education teacher, she had to be really well to do her job, so we were all encouraged by this. Then she collapsed, hospice came on Monday, and yesterday she transitioned.

I despise this disease.

I am so so sorry

 

[PAsFab5]

Time to schedule our hosts for August…

August 5-11: Summer2018
August 12-18: Newski_mom
August 19-25:
August 26-September 1: ShannyMcB

I can take the week of the 19th!!

 

[PAsFab5]

Whooohoooooo today is that the weather has cooled down! Yes it is raining and yes they are saying we could have flooding but wow what a nice break from the steady mid 90s we have had for weeks and weeks!!!

I hope everyone has a good Wednesday!!