Best Of

Petite, I had a good appointment with my new PCP. I really like her. She was very thorough discussing my past medical struggles, and made suggestions how she could help me further. She even picked up on the fact I have struggled with cold sores in the past and prescribed me a med for when I first feel one coming. Every other doctor ignored this even though I struggled in a big way with them when I was in the hospital three years ago. Then she pulled her chair closer and asked how I was really doing… the first doctor who ever did that for me. She also shared with me she had a mastectomy three years ago and has a follow-up scan this Friday. Her transparency was refreshing and let me know she understands and is "present" for her patients. Made me cry of course…

I received a 15 page detailed report from my adjuster and an email to electronically transfer over $23k to me. I didn’t see the email until late evening. I’m going to call her tomorrow after I print out the report (printer ran out of ink), and ask if I’m to accept the transfer of funds now, knowing I won’t have a contractor working on anything until September at the earliest.

My Fitbit says I get a monthly average of 1 hr 9 minutes of deep sleep. And I average 6 hours of sleep per night. Last night 4 hrs 19 minutes! So yes, stress affects sleep.

My partner has his clothes packed. I do not. I’m just overwhelmed with everything. My cousin stopped by tonight and put the new Delta cartridges in the bathroom sink. And you know how my luck has been running (it’s running away!) after he completed he let out a curse, now the hoses underneath the sink - one is leaking. He did what he could and said to put some paper towels under there in case it leaks; look at it in the AM. But I brushed my teeth and checked, to find a puddle. Add a run to Home Depot to my list for tomorrow for 2 new hoses; replace them both at the same time.

I'm headed to bed. Yard smells of burnt wood. Bathroom under sink items are in a line on the bathroom floor - after taking them out from the tub where we put them after being under the sink. Suitcases are on the living room floor. Chaos. Sleep is calling.

Did I tell you my brother runs his off his electric bike? And he does a lot of pedaling. Someone stole his first one, which was the pricey Innogen. He was devastated. He has been told the $500 ones are just about as good. I am sure by now he is all set up with another and will keep an eagle eye on it this time.

Yeah, Colorado would be a problem. I visited a cousin there quite a while ago. My brother lives in California, where the elevation is 118 feet.

Living with relatives can be a very good deal for people who can't take care of a home. I just found someone who can help me with some of the heavier housecleaning, maybe every other month. I discovered today that I can't hand-scrub floors. Hands don't work that well, and neither does one knee.

Chris, Yes, I have an O2 concentrator at home. I also have a portable one for when I go out. I can get 4 1/2 hours on a charge, but I also have a charger attached to the cigarette lighter in my car, and my DH has set up a 12 volt battery charger that will go all day if we need it to. He is a Ham Radio operator so has lots of battery chargers, etc. I am well cared for! I have been on constant O2 for over two years now. We live at 7000 ft which doesn't help. Last year we took an Alaskan cruise and I didn't need the O2 at sea level, but we love where we live and don't want to move. We also live with our DD and DGD and take care of each other. My body is just worn out and can't garner enough O2 on its own. My lungs, etc., are fine otherwise.