Lets Post our Daily Exercise

Went back to the gym last night for a myofascial release class…using balls to work on pressure points. It was a four part class that I missed 2, due to work, but still interesting, although not really exercise.

Re Atlanta…I think there are probably great parts to Atlanta, just not downtown. Midtown, Buckhead, a variety of suburbs…but that's the thing. Atlanta is one of the worst traffic/commutes in the country. It is a very car-centric place (i.e. one side of the highway from the airport to downtown was 8 lanes across). Downtown has lots of business, but no one on the streets, even mid-day it is very isolating on the sidewalks (read a woman feels very vulnerable on the sidewalk in mid-day…I wouldn't go out after dark!)

A big rush at school this week catching up and preparing for next week's Thanksgiving recess. TT

Tai Chi at lunchtime…TT

I saw my Hematologist this afternoon for my 3 month visit. My anxiety has been really high the past couple days. I had labs Monday and I kept checking the portal yesterday looking for lab results. Finally they were all posted this morning. My MM is more or less stable - so continue with 3 month labs and visits. My Calcium and PTH (parathyroid) are elevated so Hematologist said to contact Endocrinologist as someone needs to monitor my Calcium levels. CA and PTH were elevated when I was diagnosed with MM. I called Endocrinologist this afternoon and so far no return call. When I saw her in August, she said come back in 8 months as my CA was stable as was PTH. Hematologist shook his head with this. I was very specific on my reason for my call and person who answered asked if they were going to be sent test results. I should have told Hematologist to contact her. I also had a Zometa infusion. Hematologist said the Zometa would help lower my Calcium level. Due to my poor kidney function, they have to reduce the dosage. Normal dosage is 4mg and they gave me 3mg. Oncology says for cancer Zometa twice a year for 3 years. Endocrinologist says annually but the hematology nurse say that is strictly for osteoporosis. Nurse actually said cancer wise if needed can get Zometa monthly (Have I confused you yet?)? Each specialty has their own way of looking at the same problem. When I saw Nephrologist a few weeks ago, he also said we need to get my Calcium solved. My anxiety was so high today! I don't remember being so anxious in August. I thought I was done doctor visits for the year but maybe not.

My B/P has been high the past two doctor visits. 140s over 80s. This is high for me. There have been times its been in the 90s. Hematologist today and Nephrologist a couple weeks ago both commented it. DH has to take his B/P for his cardiologist and he need to buy a new one so we got one that 2 people can use. I need to start taking mine at home a couple or three times/week.

Weather has been nice, 60s for the high but that isn't till early afternoon and quickly cools off. Lows are in the high 30s to low 40s.

Grand daughter is 6 months old tomorrow - we haven't seen her for 3 months. DD#1 is coming for Chanukah so another few weeks till we see her. I thought maybe we would go for a long week-end leaving tomorrow after work coming back Tuesday or Wednesday, but I am so glad that we are not going. I really need some down time. I'm exhausted when I come home from work always physically and some days mentally exhausted as well.

Happy that I'm getting a short walk before work - so managing 15K steps most week days and more on the week-end. Now just need to stop snacking mindlessly at night and i can get my weight where I want it to be. I needed to put weight back on, but I've surpassed where I needed to be.

I am feeling quite productive because I ordered our Christmas cards today (beating both the bad weather & the rush!). I will go to Dance2fit and Yoga tonight.

Today is my Friday and I'm off till Monday after Thanksgiving. Ended the work day with a meeting on a student that they are rushing the evaluation on. I have done most of my testing, but waiting on the parent rating scales. It will take me several hours, maybe a whole day and I will not work on it during Thanksgiving break. I'm only at that school T,W,Th and they want to meeting on Wednesday afternoon. What a way to end the week before vacation!

First thing this morning, my Nephrologist office - the nurse called about the labs and the calcium levels. They wanted to be sure someone had gone over the results with me and to get in with my Endocrinologist ASAP. I share my PTH levels and let the know what scans I was putting in the mail today. The nurse was going to speak with the Nephrologist. She called back this afternoon and said the nephrologist gave two solutions, one short term and one long term. Short term is an Rx called Sensipar and long term surgery. At my appointment two weeks ago, he said that i needed to get the Calcium solved. Endocrinologist office called in the morning as they also got the labs but not the PTH. I couldn't find the number right away so the nurse said call back, leave the information with the receptionist and they would call me back. Took all day. Endocrinologist wants to run the labs again and get me in a cancellation. They called back a few minutes later and said they had a cancellation next week. I'm going for the labs tomorrow morning. I think she is only running two different Calcium tests and PTH. i'm so tired of this roller coaster and never ending doctor appointments. I looked up the Sensipar and surgery for parathyroid. The surgery is a no brainer and is had a 90+% cure rate. So many of the symptoms they list for hyperparathyroidism I have. They say the surgery improves quality of life. I'm going to push for a referral to a general surgeon. I sure hope the endocrinologist agrees. the last two visits, she said I wasn't a candidate yet for surgery. I'm so worn out and tired of all this medial stuff and the roller coaster I've been on for the past 8 or 9 months. Everything is related - high calcium and kidney function (stage 3 CKD), osteoporosis, hyperparathyroid, MM and the list goes on. Please lets solve one problem.

DD#! and grand daughter are coming for 6 nights during Chanukah. I wish she would just book the ticket before the prices get too high. I've have people who will loan me a packNplay and high chair/booster seat with tray that attaches to the chair. DD is not sure what else she will need, but there is time. I'm going to call in sick two week-days that see is here. Can't wait to see the baby. She is 6 months today!!

Falling asleep at the computer, so signing off. Sweet dreams.

It's cold up there!

50 minutes of push mowing and 40 minutes of hauling leaves to the front.

Wonder - i'm off this week for Thanksgiving week. DD and grand daughter arrive on December 6th. I will call in sick the day after she arrives. then I'm off on Friday and we have the weekend. Might also call in Monday and she leaves Tuesday morning. We got a great fare!

A friend of DD#2 will be in Denver in 2 week so she is going to stay with us. She has a conference. Have not met this friend before. She also lives in Israel.

Need to be busy this week - putter in the house as I'm really stressed about the endocrinologist appointment on Wednesday. I go bac and forth whether it will be good or have to fight for what i want/need.

Sweet dreams

Was going to work out on the bike but got side tracked as I started doing a small bit of decorating for Christmas. It was numerous treks between where we had the decorations and our yard where we started.

Karen: So glad that you have this week off. And extremely happy that you will get to visit with your dd and granddaughter in December.

M0mmy: Good to see you again!

Ruth: I'm going to clean tomorrow.

Yesterday I mowed for an hour. Today I worked in the yard for over 2 hours, mainly hauling leaves from the backyard to the curb.

Bluebird, I had to look up Abemaciclib. Can it cause low WBC & lowered kidney function? Hope you have a productive meeting with your oncologist Friday.

To get ready for all the Thanksgiving eating, I went to Pound, Zumba AND Yoga today.

Here's the Wednesday Women. Small group because people are getting ready to host or are on the road. We look cold, but there was no wind so by the time we were halfway through; I had my hat & gloves off and my coat unzipped. Happy American Thanksgiving to All! I am hosting tomorrow so better get to work!!

bluebird: Goodness, I hope the Abemaciclib eases up on the side effects. Glad your have an appointment with your oncologist on Friday.

Karen: Hope you can get the surgeon appointment soon. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. We don't have to bag our leaves as some city require their residents to do. I can't imagine bagging all the leaves that we have raked up this year.

Ruth: Have fun hosting tomorrow.

Yesterday I cleaned house and today I've been cooking. We will be going to my sister's who lives an hour away for Thanksgiving. There will be 17 (one is a baby and another is 2) of us - my sisters and brother and their families. Makes my heart sing!

@ruthbru That is a lovely looking group!

Happy American Thanksgiving all <3

Nice Thanksgiving dinner with our son. Turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, pecan and pumpkin pie - all made from scratch except the pie crusts. DH said he didn't want green bean casserole as he doesn't like it - but when he saw he he was happy that I made it. We will finish the food tonight for Shabbat dinner - need to make green bean casserole and will make another veggie. I cut the turkey in half (12.5#), cooked the two halves then froze one right away for another time. I kept a slice of each pie and send the rest home with my son. He happily takes my baked goods but rarely takes other food as he never knows what he wants to eat and he works 12+ hour days.

17 degrees this morning with a high of 25 - cloudy and light snow. I was supposed to meet a friend at 10:00 to walk but she just texted to see if we can walk next week instead.

My week off has come to an end and I didn't do any work for work, even the stuff I thought I might do!! Oh well, it will still be there on Monday.

Off to TJ's and the grocery store this morning. Then I'm going to see if I can get a mani.

Have a great Friday. No Black Friday shopping unless it's online.