The REAL First Day of Physical Therapy

OK, so I had my first REAL day of physical therapy last Thursday. Wow!!! They really worked me. They had me doing all sorts of stretching and exercising. I could really tell how out of shape I am. lol I was glad to have my daughter there to entertain me and take my mind off of it a little. By the time I was done, I was all sweaty, red faced, my muscles were shaky (for about an hour after), and my back hurt. However, I made it through. I am just thinking 3 days a week...YIKES! I think I will survive. I do think this will help me in the long run.

Now for the really cool news. My daughter did awesome on her end of grade test. She scored in the 99% for her overall score. Then, she passed her pre-test for black belt on Wednesday night. Last, but not least, she won first place in forms and first in sparring at the Tae Kwon Do tournament today. I am one proud Momma. :D Now, if I could just borrow some of that energy from her, I would be okay. ;)

I hope everyone is doing well. May God bless you.

The Physical Therapy Adventure Has Begun

I went to my first physical therapy appointment on Tuesday. It was much better than I was imagining it would be. My therapist is a very nice young lady. She looked me over and told me that my left hip was out of place, I had posture problems, and muscles issues. I couldn't catch everything she said. I am just too big of a mess to catch it all. lol She did some exercises with me and pushed on my back. Boy did that hurt. Then she gave me some exercises to do at home twice a day. They aren't too bad. In fact, my daughter does them with me. Oh, and the dogs have been having a blast having myself and my daughter on the floor. I get all sorts of doggy kisses to help motivate me along. lol Actually, they have bad breath, time for teeth brushing, and it encourages me to hurry up. ;) My back has been hurting but, I do think this will help. The goal is to get my core stronger to help with my back. Also, to work the muscles around my hip to get it back into the right place. I am scheduled to go three times a week for the next 4 weeks. Then we will re-evaluate to see where we are.

I did miss yesterday's appointment. I had a big time brain toot. I knew my appointment started at 3 PM. However, I arrived at 4 PM and I knew it started at 4 PM. So, I knew it started at 3 and at 4. ????? I don't know how my brain worked that out. Anyway, I missed my appointment. It really started at 3 PM. All I could say was....duh. (so embarrassing) I still don't understand what in the world I was thinking. lol

On a good and wonderfully happy note, my daughter passed her pre-test for her black belt last night. Only the instructor and the students were allowed in the building. That about killed me, not being able to watch. However, she did great, I hear, and she passed. So, she will be testing for her black belt in September. Now, we just have to figure out how in the world we are going to pay for it. The test is $350, the new top is $115, and then there are other expenses too with it all. Yikes. My daughter has decided to help raise money for it. (proud Mommy moment) She has drawn a picture for a friend who paid her for it, watered plants for our neighbor, and washed Grampa's doggies. We will keep on trucking to see what we can do. So, if anyone has any cool ideas on fund raising for something like this, please let me know.

I hope everyone is doing very well. May God bless you.

Infusion Day and Now Physical Therapy

Hi and howdy! I had my second round of the Rituxan infusion today for my rheumatoid arthritis. I wasn't sure I was going to be able to have it. I ended up getting a sinus infection after my last infusion. However, we caught it early, got on a Z-pack antibiotic, and it cleared up just in time. Praising God for that big time. The infusion went well. It did hurt quite a bit, this time, getting the iv in. However, it is all done. I also had my appointment with my rhuematologist while I was there. He is keeping me basically on the same medication plan. The only changes are to try to take Tizanidine, my muscle relaxer, once or twice during the day for chest and back pain. I just hope it doesn't make me sleepy. Also, he has written me a prescription for physical therapy for my back. He is hoping it will help strenghten my back to help with the arthritis back there. This is a whole new thing for me. I have no idea what to expect. First thing first...we have to make sure insurance will cover it. If not, it is a no go. Then I have to find a physical therapist to go to. A new adventure in the medical world. What will happen next.....lol I never get bored around here. lol

On a wonderful change of subject, my daughter took her end of grade test yesterday. So, homeschool is out for the summer. My daughter is absolutely thrilled. I am thrilled that it looks like she did very well on her test. She took the CAT. I will send it off tomorrow for scoring. Of course, I always get a little nervous around end of grade test time. I am usually questioning whether or not I taught her enough. lol I get to be more of a mess than her. Now we need to focus on getter her ready for her pre-test for black belt. That is next Wednesday. She is so excited and so am I.

I hope everyone is having a great night and has a wonderful rest of the week.

May God bless you. :)