The healing process has been steady, thank heavens.
It’s been just over two weeks since I fell and broke those two ribs, and at the same time wrenched my right leg/knee (the good leg, unfortunately) and right arm. I still can’t sleep lying down flat, although I’ve managed, finally, to get onto the bed so as to sit and do my crocheting while watching DVDs. Of course, I can also do that in my comfy new recliner, but being able to climb onto that mattress all by myself was the high point of my week.
Puppy Cody doesn’t seem to mind that I currently sleep sitting up in the recliner, right next to where she sleeps on the couch. She snores, I snore. She dreams, I dream. Last night, I heard thumping and looked over to discover that Cody was wagging her tail in her sleep. Hopefully, I don’t do anything like that, but at least I know the dog is having happy dreams.
Going up and down steps is still a bit of a no-no because that right knee isn’t behaving yet, so hubby (bless his heart) has taken over making sure Puppy Cody goes outside when she needs to. I don’t think any of us would be too happy if I tried to take her out after hubby left for work and then face-planted again, thereby becoming one of those old ladies in the television commercials who have “fallen and can’t get up.”
The good news is: Prior to my most recent incident, I had been having trouble with my left knee. I wrenched that leg when I fell off the porch steps a couple of winters ago (again while taking the dog out, and again having to drag myself up by clinging to the fence and the porch railing). But now that leg seems to be ok; perhaps wrenching the right leg somehow straightened out the left one? Who knows.
In any event, each day seems a little less painful and I steadily become a wee bit more mobile. I even managed to stop the [very nice] pain meds a few days ago, now relying merely on acetaminophen before bedtime. I kinda enjoyed the narcotics – and that’s exactly why I stopped taking them. Wouldn’t want Cordelia’s Mom to become a druggie, now would we?
Hopefully soon I can return to the occasional glass of wine in the evening. But only if I’m not planning to go up and down steps or to take the dog out. When Cordelia’s Mom drinks, she does so responsibly.
And I’m still not driving yet, so for now hubby (again, bless his heart) will be taking me for any upcoming medical appointments. I hate having to depend on someone else, but at least it’s a temporary situation.
Needless to say, I will be enjoying the upcoming total eclipse in the comfort of my own home, safely ensconced in my comfy recliner for those 3 minutes and 45 seconds. Anyone else who wants to stumble around in the darkness among thousands of total strangers is welcome to do so. Have at it, adventurous tourists! (I hear Niagara Falls will be packed – good luck maneuvering through those crowds.)
Hugs, all.
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Get well soon!
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Thank you!
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Hang in there.
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I am so glad to hear that you are progressing in the right direction, stay warm and safe and conforty 💜💜💜
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I intend to . Thanks, Willow.
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So glad to hear you’re improving. It’s a slow but steady process, isn’t it? My ankle is also improving, and I even went to a store nearby by myself one recent day. That trip did tell me I’m not ready to tour the grocery store, but at least I can move about the house as long as I’m wearing the boot. Continue the good progress!
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I hear you. Little by little, right? I’m just glad I no longer need my husband to help me on and off the toilet!
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Glad to hear you’re on the mend. Maya sleeps on the floor next to the bed and snores too. Sometimes she whimpers and I just reach down and stroke her flank if necessary. When we first got her she had a terrible dream and I wrapped my arms round her, holding her firmly but gently to let her know it was OK and nothing would hurt her.
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I think Cody usually has good dreams. Often she “chases rabbits” in her sleep – legs pumping and whimpering like she does when she chases them in real life. This was the first time I’ve seen her wagging her tail in her sleep. Dogs ARE like babies, aren’t they?
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Very much so. I read that like humans you shouldn’t wake dogs up from a nightmare, just quietly reassure them. That night (I think the third since we’d got her) she was so frightened, but she was away from her Mom and in new surroundings. She went back to sleep OK though.
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Glad t hear the healing continues, CM. Enjoy the eclipse. I hope you get well soon.
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Oh, I’ll be enjoying the eclipse – in the comfort of my own living room. I doubt that I’ll even go outside during the event.
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I’m glad you are on the mend, CM. We are going to appreciate our moments of totality the mile away from our house at the Syracuse Mets ballpark. I’m hoping the drive won’t be too bad if we plan things correctly! The team organizers have planned a nice program, and the game starts after the sky show has ended.
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Have fun, Mark. Our local governments are telling everyone to just stay home and avoid the horrendous traffic. Hopefully, things will be a little calmer in your area.
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I think we’ll be more calm because we have less time in the totality curve, CM. Knock on wood.
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