I'll have to dig through and find some of the first torn apart bathroom pictures. These are after it's been sheetrocked and mudded.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Bathroom in the works!
I'll have to dig through and find some of the first torn apart bathroom pictures. These are after it's been sheetrocked and mudded.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Spring has sprung !!
I need to get a few pictures posted on here of the bathroom. It's coming along well. The last few day the joints have been taped and mudded, the tile on the floor grouted, and the base coat of paint applied.
Saturday the sun was finally out and the kids were out jumping on the trampoline most of the morning and then in the afternoon we went with some friends/family to Skateland in Olympia and skated for 1.5 hours. I was so happy to be able to skate and enjoy myself and not be in pain or have lack of energy. The kids were a different story though...... Poor kids jumped on the trampoline all morning then skated at Skateland for their first time. Well, needless to say, they were feeling it the next day. They were walking around like I used to, sore and complaining. But their soreness was from lactic acid (and blisters) and working out their legs a lot, not from an illness.
Sunday we went up to Kingston to visit Dad and Malia. Dad has his new hip in and is doing well, walking around with the cane the kids and I bought him over the summer, and he looks well.
Tonight we plan on putting on another coat of base paint, since the first coat is being sucked into the drywall. Then tomorrow paint the color onto the walls. I'll keep the color a secret for now, and I'll have to post finished pictures when I'm done. I'm so excited to have a nice bathroom in the house! The only downfall is it makes the rest of the house look like it's in worse shape.
I'm doing another round of anti-viral meds. It seems that about two weeks after I stop the meds, I feel some of the symptoms creep back in (although slightly, but I need to stay on top of things). So I'll do another round and then take a low dosage for awhile and see if that's enough to supress the virus.
I bought some seeds for the garden and I'm ansy to get things growing, but we're not done with this freezing weather yet! It's ok, I have other projects to work on. : )
Happy Monday and have a great week!!
Saturday the sun was finally out and the kids were out jumping on the trampoline most of the morning and then in the afternoon we went with some friends/family to Skateland in Olympia and skated for 1.5 hours. I was so happy to be able to skate and enjoy myself and not be in pain or have lack of energy. The kids were a different story though...... Poor kids jumped on the trampoline all morning then skated at Skateland for their first time. Well, needless to say, they were feeling it the next day. They were walking around like I used to, sore and complaining. But their soreness was from lactic acid (and blisters) and working out their legs a lot, not from an illness.
Sunday we went up to Kingston to visit Dad and Malia. Dad has his new hip in and is doing well, walking around with the cane the kids and I bought him over the summer, and he looks well.
Tonight we plan on putting on another coat of base paint, since the first coat is being sucked into the drywall. Then tomorrow paint the color onto the walls. I'll keep the color a secret for now, and I'll have to post finished pictures when I'm done. I'm so excited to have a nice bathroom in the house! The only downfall is it makes the rest of the house look like it's in worse shape.
I'm doing another round of anti-viral meds. It seems that about two weeks after I stop the meds, I feel some of the symptoms creep back in (although slightly, but I need to stay on top of things). So I'll do another round and then take a low dosage for awhile and see if that's enough to supress the virus.
I bought some seeds for the garden and I'm ansy to get things growing, but we're not done with this freezing weather yet! It's ok, I have other projects to work on. : )
Happy Monday and have a great week!!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
Well, things are going wonderful with my health. I'm so excited to be doing better.
After much procrastination, lack of motivation and then health issues I have put off my bathroom remodel for about a year now. Well, I have no more excuses anymore, at least not lack of energy and health issues. So, without further adoo...... my bathroom is finally being put back together. Two weeks ago I finished the wiring and put in a new outlet. Last weekend Keith and I hung the sheetrock (but not mudded yet). The easy fix on the toilet turned into a bigger project then anticipated. The flange was old and corroded, so it had to be replaced. The rotten floor under the sink has been fixed and a new sub floor in. Tonight is hardibacker on the floor, caulking, and tile cut. Tomorrow affix the tile to the floor, and grouted the following day.
WOW! What a difference it makes to have the energy to get things done!
Today I went in for another fasting glucose test, the short version, not the four hour one. And it was NOT low, yippy! but right where it needs to be. I've added protein in the mornings and space my food throughout the day, and make sure I don't eat many sugars and it's made a big difference with my low blood sugar.
Oh, and I started working out again, and working my way back into doing cardio, and weights. It sure feels nice to have a workout burn in my muscles and not a flare-up burn. Way different feeling, and way different pain.
Also, now that I'm feeling better I'm functioning better at work. My colleagues joke that they won't be able to keep up with me, once again, like before I got sick.
Well, I'm off to get more things done.
Thanks for reading!!
After much procrastination, lack of motivation and then health issues I have put off my bathroom remodel for about a year now. Well, I have no more excuses anymore, at least not lack of energy and health issues. So, without further adoo...... my bathroom is finally being put back together. Two weeks ago I finished the wiring and put in a new outlet. Last weekend Keith and I hung the sheetrock (but not mudded yet). The easy fix on the toilet turned into a bigger project then anticipated. The flange was old and corroded, so it had to be replaced. The rotten floor under the sink has been fixed and a new sub floor in. Tonight is hardibacker on the floor, caulking, and tile cut. Tomorrow affix the tile to the floor, and grouted the following day.
WOW! What a difference it makes to have the energy to get things done!
Today I went in for another fasting glucose test, the short version, not the four hour one. And it was NOT low, yippy! but right where it needs to be. I've added protein in the mornings and space my food throughout the day, and make sure I don't eat many sugars and it's made a big difference with my low blood sugar.
Oh, and I started working out again, and working my way back into doing cardio, and weights. It sure feels nice to have a workout burn in my muscles and not a flare-up burn. Way different feeling, and way different pain.
Also, now that I'm feeling better I'm functioning better at work. My colleagues joke that they won't be able to keep up with me, once again, like before I got sick.
Well, I'm off to get more things done.
Thanks for reading!!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Doing Great!!!!
The kids and I went to Disneyland Feb 14th thru Feb 17th, with my parents. We had a blast!! The best thing is that I don't think I would have made it all day at Disneyland without getting exhausted only two weeks ago. I only had a little difficulty one day about mid day. But I think it was due more to low blood sugar, and not the other stuff. And after I ate and rested a little bit I was fine.
We also went to California Adventure, the Rain Forest Cafe, walked Disney Town, and went to Venice Beach.
Now that I'm done with the 10 day anti-viral medicine, I'm feeling wonderful!! My energy is way up, I feel much better, I jogged like 200 yards the other day (just because I wanted to get where I was going faster) and I know it sounds silly, but I haven't been able (or even have the urge to jog or run) for awhile. And I wanted to do it, and I wasn't in pain after. I know it's not far, but it was a big deal for me. Work is going better because I'm not so exhausted, I'm able to get more stuff done at home.
Ahhhhh! It feels so good!! I'm going to slowly work my way back into working out and doing more. I can still tell my muscles aren't like they were (and not just from lack of activity for 6 months) but there's still some purging of the "stuff" that needs to take place.
That's all for now!!
We also went to California Adventure, the Rain Forest Cafe, walked Disney Town, and went to Venice Beach.
Now that I'm done with the 10 day anti-viral medicine, I'm feeling wonderful!! My energy is way up, I feel much better, I jogged like 200 yards the other day (just because I wanted to get where I was going faster) and I know it sounds silly, but I haven't been able (or even have the urge to jog or run) for awhile. And I wanted to do it, and I wasn't in pain after. I know it's not far, but it was a big deal for me. Work is going better because I'm not so exhausted, I'm able to get more stuff done at home.
Ahhhhh! It feels so good!! I'm going to slowly work my way back into working out and doing more. I can still tell my muscles aren't like they were (and not just from lack of activity for 6 months) but there's still some purging of the "stuff" that needs to take place.
That's all for now!!
Friday, February 6, 2009
up-date
The good thing is that I started my anti-viral medication on Wednesday. The bad thing is that it made me have a flare-up(started Thursday afternoon). The doctor said was expected and that if it was too bad then I should call and reduce dosage to slow things down. I'll manage. I think it will pass quickly. At least I hope. And the good thing is knowing that it's finally going to get out of my system. I'm also taking pomagranite extract. Sine the medicine is killing off the "bugs" the bugs die and dump toxins into my system, hence, the reaction.
That's all for now. It's taking me a lot of effort to type. My hands feel like they weigh 20 lbs each, and don't get me started about how much my coffee cup feels like it weighs. :)
peace!
That's all for now. It's taking me a lot of effort to type. My hands feel like they weigh 20 lbs each, and don't get me started about how much my coffee cup feels like it weighs. :)
peace!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Clarification
More information about the herpes 6 virus:
Some people are genetically pre-disposed to having a higher viral load of the herpes 6 virus. It's not anything similar to the genital or oral herpes STD. Unfortunately that's the first thing that pops into everyones head when they hear herpes. Strep throat is also in the herpes family.
Early in life it shows up as frequent infections like strep throat type symptoms, ear infections, rashes, etc. And the later in life (around late 20's and 30's) it often shows up with more severity and then the symptoms are that of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia, lowered immune function, and other infections (because of the lowered immune functions).
Like cancer, everyone has the herpes 6 virus in their system, it's just usually within a certain range and is not considered harmful, but some people have a higher load because of genetics and are more likely to suffer it's symptoms. Then you add stress, timing in life, trauma, etc to the equation, and those people who already have a higher viral load, it ends up getting worse, and then requires treatment.
The good news is that it can be treating with an anti-viral medication. Whoo, hoo!! Lucky for me.
I just feel bad for all those other people out there who have fibromyalgia and they settle for what the normal doctors tell them to do, which is pain medicine (which only masks the symptoms further, allowing the virus to do more damage to kidneys and heart), an anti depressant and a sleep aid. I'm not saying that everyone with fibromyalgia symptoms all have a virus of some sort, but it's WELL worth checking into. Then it can take away the virus and not just mask it up and allow it to rule your life.
So if you have fibromyalgia, don't give in to what the doctors say, they are human, they are way busy, and they don't take your health personal like you should. Keep searching and keep looking for answers to why your body is not functioning like it should be. We were all made to be complete, and healthy. It means more tests and more time and more money, but it will be well worth it.
I look forward to sharing with everyone my path to healing and better health. Good health is getting closer every day. I look forward to starting the medication , like a child looks forward to Christmas.
Doctor up-dates:
Friday was my ultra sound on my heart, result in soon on just how much damage has been done. It reminded me of listening to my kids' heart beats when they were in my belly. Good memories.
Feb 4th is my next appointment with my doctor, were I'll get my results from my heart ultrasound, more blood results, and also start the antiviral medication.
Whew!
Some people are genetically pre-disposed to having a higher viral load of the herpes 6 virus. It's not anything similar to the genital or oral herpes STD. Unfortunately that's the first thing that pops into everyones head when they hear herpes. Strep throat is also in the herpes family.
Early in life it shows up as frequent infections like strep throat type symptoms, ear infections, rashes, etc. And the later in life (around late 20's and 30's) it often shows up with more severity and then the symptoms are that of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia, lowered immune function, and other infections (because of the lowered immune functions).
Like cancer, everyone has the herpes 6 virus in their system, it's just usually within a certain range and is not considered harmful, but some people have a higher load because of genetics and are more likely to suffer it's symptoms. Then you add stress, timing in life, trauma, etc to the equation, and those people who already have a higher viral load, it ends up getting worse, and then requires treatment.
The good news is that it can be treating with an anti-viral medication. Whoo, hoo!! Lucky for me.
I just feel bad for all those other people out there who have fibromyalgia and they settle for what the normal doctors tell them to do, which is pain medicine (which only masks the symptoms further, allowing the virus to do more damage to kidneys and heart), an anti depressant and a sleep aid. I'm not saying that everyone with fibromyalgia symptoms all have a virus of some sort, but it's WELL worth checking into. Then it can take away the virus and not just mask it up and allow it to rule your life.
So if you have fibromyalgia, don't give in to what the doctors say, they are human, they are way busy, and they don't take your health personal like you should. Keep searching and keep looking for answers to why your body is not functioning like it should be. We were all made to be complete, and healthy. It means more tests and more time and more money, but it will be well worth it.
I look forward to sharing with everyone my path to healing and better health. Good health is getting closer every day. I look forward to starting the medication , like a child looks forward to Christmas.
Doctor up-dates:
Friday was my ultra sound on my heart, result in soon on just how much damage has been done. It reminded me of listening to my kids' heart beats when they were in my belly. Good memories.
Feb 4th is my next appointment with my doctor, were I'll get my results from my heart ultrasound, more blood results, and also start the antiviral medication.
Whew!
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