That's one way to keep others from waking me up. I haven't tried headphones in a while because when I first started here they didn't work for some reason. Git a set today that work and I'm ready for a good nap!
Anna has spent the past four nights sleeping in her bed instead of in our room. And the past two mornings when we left the house she was still asleep. Once we get her in there and settled down (around 8:30) she doesn't wake up until morning. Alli was a good sleeper, too. Guess we're lucky.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Shut It!
I'm starting to get annoyed my Ms. T. Everyday we're here she tells me how the cost of her medications have gone up. That's after she asks me if I've ever heard of cancer of the sinuses. That's how her husband "recently" died...in 1981.
But she's not as annoying as the LOUD lady two away from me. She never shuts up. And nobody listens to her! She's just yelling at the TV or something. And if she calls someone one her cell phone she's even louder. She comes in after I do, so I try to get to sleep before she comes in. But she ALWAYS wakes me up. I think that is so disrespectful.
But she's not as annoying as the LOUD lady two away from me. She never shuts up. And nobody listens to her! She's just yelling at the TV or something. And if she calls someone one her cell phone she's even louder. She comes in after I do, so I try to get to sleep before she comes in. But she ALWAYS wakes me up. I think that is so disrespectful.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Settling Down
My blood pressure has settled down since the weekend. I've been taking my blood pressure before I decide if I need to take a pill or not. I'm an expert at self-medication.
I think I'm having a Sjogren's flare. I had some itchy spots on my face and I felt tired and achy. I took some more of my steroid to counter act the symptoms. Queen of self-medication.
I think I'm having a Sjogren's flare. I had some itchy spots on my face and I felt tired and achy. I took some more of my steroid to counter act the symptoms. Queen of self-medication.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Oh, What a Weekend
I dialyzed on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Yikes! But on Friday my blood pressure was out of control...223 over something not good. So, the doctor on call decided to have me increase one of my meds. I was taking 1 pill twice a day. He wanted me to take 2 pills three times a day. Okay.
It worked, I guess. My pressure came down. It really came down. At one point it was 75/53. Not good. And if you've ever had your blood pressure drop like that, I'm sorry. It's the worst feeling in the world. I woke up at 4 am on Sunday sweating, freezing, cramping, achy...misserable. I took some ibuprofen, put on a sweatshirt, and Jason got me two extra blankets. It wasn't until I raised my feet that I felt the blood start rushing back to my heart and I felt better.
From then on I've been taking my blood pressure and medicating accordingly. It hasn't been that high, so I om only taking one of those pills 2 or 3 times a day. I'll be talking to a doctor today.
It worked, I guess. My pressure came down. It really came down. At one point it was 75/53. Not good. And if you've ever had your blood pressure drop like that, I'm sorry. It's the worst feeling in the world. I woke up at 4 am on Sunday sweating, freezing, cramping, achy...misserable. I took some ibuprofen, put on a sweatshirt, and Jason got me two extra blankets. It wasn't until I raised my feet that I felt the blood start rushing back to my heart and I felt better.
From then on I've been taking my blood pressure and medicating accordingly. It hasn't been that high, so I om only taking one of those pills 2 or 3 times a day. I'll be talking to a doctor today.
Friday, March 4, 2011
No Hot Water, No Dialysis
They tried to get me on in Western Hills and in White Oak yesterday since the hot water heater was broken. But, no such luck. I didn't get on at all yesterday. But I'm on now.
I gained alot since its a day longer than usual. I gained 3.6 kilos. And I gain it all in my face...so it's HUGE! They won't get all of the weight off today, but that's okay. I'm coming back for my regular treatment tomorrow morning. Yep, I'm done here at 7:00 pm and I'm back again at 6:00 am. But at least I'll be clean, right? I'm thinking I should be able to have a malt tonight since it'll just come off tomorrow. I'm not sure the nurses would agree with my reasoning.
UDF is calling my name!
I gained alot since its a day longer than usual. I gained 3.6 kilos. And I gain it all in my face...so it's HUGE! They won't get all of the weight off today, but that's okay. I'm coming back for my regular treatment tomorrow morning. Yep, I'm done here at 7:00 pm and I'm back again at 6:00 am. But at least I'll be clean, right? I'm thinking I should be able to have a malt tonight since it'll just come off tomorrow. I'm not sure the nurses would agree with my reasoning.
UDF is calling my name!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Waiting...
We're in the lobby of DaVita. Something's wrong with the water heat or something. They need warm water to make the bicarbonate. Without bicarbonate we'll get sick. So, we're waiting for the water to heat up and we're getting on really late. They said we can decide to stay on the whole time or get off at our regular time. I'll have to get off at the regular time so I can get to work.
Food, Glorious Food
While we're waiting, we're talking about food that we miss. It's making me hungry...and making me want a big glass of milk. The rest of the stuff they're talking about I can do without. But the milk is what I miss. And I've been really good about it lately...my phosphorus level was finally "good." Not just "better," it was GOOD! How about that?
Food, Glorious Food
While we're waiting, we're talking about food that we miss. It's making me hungry...and making me want a big glass of milk. The rest of the stuff they're talking about I can do without. But the milk is what I miss. And I've been really good about it lately...my phosphorus level was finally "good." Not just "better," it was GOOD! How about that?
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Normal
What is normal? Nothing in my life has been normal lately. But, apparently my foot x-ray is normal. That must mean I have "the gout." Heh heh. How many 33-year-old women do you know with gout? How many 33-year-olds do you know with kidney disease? Lord.
Party Time, Excellent
Alli turned 6 yesterday. Six years since my life changed...for the better. We had a party for her on Sunday. She and her friends had a great time. I guess I had a good time, too, because I gained alot more weight than usual. I gained 3.3 kilos (7.26 lbs). I'm expecting a tough treatment today. But I finally remembered to bring a larger blanket today, so that will help. During a rough treatment my blood pressure will drop and I'll get really cold. The blanket will help.
Party Time, Excellent
Alli turned 6 yesterday. Six years since my life changed...for the better. We had a party for her on Sunday. She and her friends had a great time. I guess I had a good time, too, because I gained alot more weight than usual. I gained 3.3 kilos (7.26 lbs). I'm expecting a tough treatment today. But I finally remembered to bring a larger blanket today, so that will help. During a rough treatment my blood pressure will drop and I'll get really cold. The blanket will help.
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