I have spent a very lazy and relaxing weekend trying to get rid of the pain from this latest flare up. I'm hoping to be fine by tomorrow (or at least functional) since I have to go back to work. I'm not ready to start taking days off yet since we just started back.
I can't reiterate enough how fortunate I am to have such a fabulous support system in the men in my family. Brian is making sure the laundry is done and anything else that needs to be done, Spencer is helping pick up the slack by doing other chores, and Shaney keeps offering to give me a massage. I am truly blessed with my guys!
I'm going to spend the day relaxing in bed while I do some lesson plans, watch TV, surf the internet, and take naps! Tomorrow it's back to running around!
Gentle Hugs,
Bonnie
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Monday, September 2, 2013
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Fifth in the Middle: 1,000 Follower Giveaway Day 2 Hop and Win
http://fifthinthemiddle.blogspot.com/2013/09/1000-follower-giveaway-day-2-hop-and-win.html
Great giveaway going on! Hop on over and check it out!
Bonnie
Friday, August 23, 2013
Happy, Exhausted and In Pain!
Well I survived my first official week back at work. It was great catching up with my friends and colleagues, I went to some great inservice trainings, and I finished setting up my classroom. I am ready to receive students on Monday, and have at least the first 3 days planned out. I'm planning on using the weekend to finish planning for at least the next 2 weeks.
Today was a very busy day! I got to work this morning and walked to my classroom. I realized when I got to my room and was breathing heavily that I had forgotten to use my inhaler before leaving home this morning. Luckily for me I keep an extra inhaler in my backpack, so I used it right away and sat down for about 5 minutes and was ready to go again.
I spent a lot of time it seemed running back and forth from my room to the workroom or office. Our building isn't huge, but it isn't small either. My room is located at the end of the second hall in a 3 hall building. I wear a pedometer every day, and today I managed to log in 3.21 miles. This was just in my building and in my classroom. Needless to say, my feet are bothering me again. My back hurts, and I have a monster headache. To make matters worse, it's supposed to rain tonight so the rest of my body is starting to feel achy!
Regardless of the pain and exhaustion, I'm extremely excited for the first day of school on Monday. I have missed teaching and can't wait to have students again. I will not let the Fibro dampen my spirits! I will rest up this weekend and will be raring to go come Monday!
Gentle Hugs,
Bonnie
Today was a very busy day! I got to work this morning and walked to my classroom. I realized when I got to my room and was breathing heavily that I had forgotten to use my inhaler before leaving home this morning. Luckily for me I keep an extra inhaler in my backpack, so I used it right away and sat down for about 5 minutes and was ready to go again.
I spent a lot of time it seemed running back and forth from my room to the workroom or office. Our building isn't huge, but it isn't small either. My room is located at the end of the second hall in a 3 hall building. I wear a pedometer every day, and today I managed to log in 3.21 miles. This was just in my building and in my classroom. Needless to say, my feet are bothering me again. My back hurts, and I have a monster headache. To make matters worse, it's supposed to rain tonight so the rest of my body is starting to feel achy!
Regardless of the pain and exhaustion, I'm extremely excited for the first day of school on Monday. I have missed teaching and can't wait to have students again. I will not let the Fibro dampen my spirits! I will rest up this weekend and will be raring to go come Monday!
Gentle Hugs,
Bonnie
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
First Day Back to Work!
Well I survived my first official day back to work. It was great seeing all my friends again, and we had a great day catching up. The inservice wasn't too bad, but I would have wanted to spend the day doing more productive things than going over things I already know how to do! A friend of mine sent me this link that a teacher wrote about inservice trainings. It's pretty funny, and pretty scary how accurate it is when it comes to how a lot of us feel during inservice. I shared this with my colleagues and they thought it was pretty accurate also.
I am very happy that I haven't needed my oxygen tank at school, but I'm still getting headaches and am exhausted by the end of the day. I came home and took an hour long nap because I was so tired. I'm going to try to get to bed earlier tonight (couldn't fall asleep until midnight last night and was up at 5:45), and I may take my shower tonight so that I can sleep just a little bit longer.
I'm hoping by next Monday that my body will be used to the new routine and that I won't be as exhausted by the end of the day. So for now I'm going to read some blogs, then it's off to my shower and then bed time! Let's see what tomorrow brings!
Gentle Hugs,
Bonnie
I am very happy that I haven't needed my oxygen tank at school, but I'm still getting headaches and am exhausted by the end of the day. I came home and took an hour long nap because I was so tired. I'm going to try to get to bed earlier tonight (couldn't fall asleep until midnight last night and was up at 5:45), and I may take my shower tonight so that I can sleep just a little bit longer.
I'm hoping by next Monday that my body will be used to the new routine and that I won't be as exhausted by the end of the day. So for now I'm going to read some blogs, then it's off to my shower and then bed time! Let's see what tomorrow brings!
Gentle Hugs,
Bonnie
Monday, August 19, 2013
Busy Last Day of Vacation!
I can't believe after 5 months I'm finally going back to work! It's going to be nice seeing all of my colleagues again. I saw a few of them today while I worked on my classroom, but there are many I have missed!
I had a very busy day for my last day of vacation. I had to get up early to get myself ready to take Shane to school. Then it was shot day at the allergist's, so that took up almost an hour and a half of my morning. Since I was already out and about I decided to go to the local teacher store and craft store to buy things for my classroom.
I then had to go to the shoe store to buy some new work shoes I can wear with capri pants because it is still very hot here. By the way if you haven't tried SAS Shoes, I highly recommend them if you have problem with your feet. I bought the Free Time Style since I can't seem to wear my regular tennis shoes anymore because my fibro is affecting my feet, and I can't wear sandals because I need ankle support for my knee. The SAS Shoes may not be the prettiest shoes on the planet, but they certainly cushion your feet.*
Finally I made it to school after picking up Spencer from the house. He spent his morning getting his schedule set up for his first day of college. He has decided to take his basics at the local community college while he tries to decide what he wants to major in when he transfers to an university. I've heard music therapy, sociology, and education. At least I still have him at home for awhile.
Spencer and I finally managed to finish getting everything in its place. and borders hung up on the walls. I have a few odds and ends to tie up, but I could accept kids into my classroom tomorrow if it was the first day for them.
So tomorrow I head back to work with a big smile on my face, and my inhaler in my bag. Looking forward to catching up with everyone and hanging out with my grade level for the next 4 days. Monday we get kids!!!!
Gentle Hugs,
Bonnie
*I am in no way affiliated with SAS shoes. These are only my opinions!
I had a very busy day for my last day of vacation. I had to get up early to get myself ready to take Shane to school. Then it was shot day at the allergist's, so that took up almost an hour and a half of my morning. Since I was already out and about I decided to go to the local teacher store and craft store to buy things for my classroom.
I then had to go to the shoe store to buy some new work shoes I can wear with capri pants because it is still very hot here. By the way if you haven't tried SAS Shoes, I highly recommend them if you have problem with your feet. I bought the Free Time Style since I can't seem to wear my regular tennis shoes anymore because my fibro is affecting my feet, and I can't wear sandals because I need ankle support for my knee. The SAS Shoes may not be the prettiest shoes on the planet, but they certainly cushion your feet.*
Finally I made it to school after picking up Spencer from the house. He spent his morning getting his schedule set up for his first day of college. He has decided to take his basics at the local community college while he tries to decide what he wants to major in when he transfers to an university. I've heard music therapy, sociology, and education. At least I still have him at home for awhile.
Spencer and I finally managed to finish getting everything in its place. and borders hung up on the walls. I have a few odds and ends to tie up, but I could accept kids into my classroom tomorrow if it was the first day for them.
So tomorrow I head back to work with a big smile on my face, and my inhaler in my bag. Looking forward to catching up with everyone and hanging out with my grade level for the next 4 days. Monday we get kids!!!!
Gentle Hugs,
Bonnie
*I am in no way affiliated with SAS shoes. These are only my opinions!
Thursday, August 1, 2013
I DID IT!
What did I do you ask? I made it the whole day without having to use my oxygen tank. I started off my day by going to the doctor for my next round of allergy shots, then I went to drop off my return to work note (which they wouldn't accept because the doctor forgot to put the day I could return to work). I then went to the doctor to get my note dated (he wasn't in so I have to go back tomorrow), went to a local Tattoo Place to see if they could pierce my son's ear (he wants an industrial piercing) but the guy wasn't there and I need his birth certificate since he won't be 18 for another 10 days, so we have an appointment tomorrow at 4:00 (now if I can just find that birth certificate). Finally, I finished off my day by going to Target to buy some school supplies for my class and get groceries.
I used my inhaler before going to Target, and took my oxygen tank in just in case. I took it slow, and made it through without turning on the tank once! I'm exhausted right now, but it was a great accomplishment for me! I have 19 more days until I officially return to work, though I do have 2 days of training this week. I think I'm going to be able to go back to work without too many breathing problems (just the usual fibro problems). Keeping fingers and toes crossed!
Gentle Hugs,
Bonnie
PS: While at the tattoo shop, I decided to get a new tattoo. I go in on Saturday to get it. This will be my first tattoo since my fibro diagnoses. Hopefully it won't put me into full flare up mode!
I used my inhaler before going to Target, and took my oxygen tank in just in case. I took it slow, and made it through without turning on the tank once! I'm exhausted right now, but it was a great accomplishment for me! I have 19 more days until I officially return to work, though I do have 2 days of training this week. I think I'm going to be able to go back to work without too many breathing problems (just the usual fibro problems). Keeping fingers and toes crossed!
Gentle Hugs,
Bonnie
PS: While at the tattoo shop, I decided to get a new tattoo. I go in on Saturday to get it. This will be my first tattoo since my fibro diagnoses. Hopefully it won't put me into full flare up mode!
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