No, nothing shocking has happened. But Katie did start school today, and I feel as if she’s done needing me. It didn’t hit me nearly this hard last year, for whatever reason. It seems more “real” now. She’s just so…
Flowers Fighting Fibromyalgia!
Originally uploaded by ChatOmbre. This is one flower of the lovely bouquet in my living room right now. Sam knows how much I value fresh flowers, so he usually brings them to me every week or two. Katie knows that…
Aspie quiz
I think wordweaverlynn posted her results to this. Someone on my f-list did, in any case. Your Aspie score: 129 of 200 Your neurotypical (non-autistic) score: 74 of 200 You are very likely an Aspie What’s yours? I’m quite surprised…
The glory of pain management
I’ve been almost afraid to talk about it, but last week my pain management doctor prescribed breakthrough pain medication for the first time. I’ve been leery of taking it too often, so I’m taking it once every few days instead…
I’d link to it just for this phrase
“Mental illness robs you of your right to be a weirdo.” But actually, the whole danged thing is a good read. There are many parallels to the discrimination that fat people face, too, especially women. If we’re carrying any extra…
Wow
The pain management doc gave me a breakthrough pain med for the first time, because of the new diagnosis. It’s more morphine—just an instant-release version, this time. Sam got it filled for me yesterday. I didn’t expect a huge difference,…
Stress during pregnancy may lead to increased risk of fibromyalgia for baby girls
From a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Press Release about findings being presented at the International Congress of Neuroendocrinology June 19-22, 2006: Stress during pregnancy may put baby girls at later risk for fibromyalgia New research suggests girls who…
Sleep ’til you wake
When’s the last time you just slept ’til you woke up? No alarm clock, no agenda, no hungry pets—just listening to your own body? Try it this week. In fact, do it at least one day each week. It will…
Episode 3
Episode 3 This time we discussed dealing with hospitalizations, continued our series on delegation, and wrapped up by considering how we can add more beauty to our lives. The worksheets I’ve created for you are here: General Medical Information Providers…
I can think of better ways to spend a Friday night
But at least I had good company. For part of it. Yeah, another trip to the ER. I have GOT to stop doing this. When I went to the doc for my weekly blood tests on Tuesday, the nurse was…