I hurt my back! Badly! Last week I was emptying the dishwasher when I had an intense piercing pain go through my lower back. It was so painful that I almost couldn't breathe. I won't go on and on (although I could) about how much it hurt but, just to prove it, I will tell you that I actually CANCELLED my hair appointment that was scheduled two days later. I never give one of those appointments up for any reason...except this one.
After a doctor's visit, I found out that I had somehow torn the ligaments around my L1 and L2 (lower back). I have never felt this kind of disabling pain. So, I've been pumping in the ibuprofen and muscle relaxers. They have helped. I still missed about two and a half days of school.
HOWEVER...no matter how badly it continues to hurt, I am going to ignore it. I have to. I have to for at least one week. Why? Because I am hosting one of those life's stepping stone events. It is Erika's baby shower this Saturday...at MY house. Yipee!!! You are all welcome to come. In fact:
I have way too much to do to stop moving because of my silly back. I'll just do everything slower. So, last night I sat down and made a detailed list of everything that MUST be done within this next week. Since this is MY blog and I can put whatever I want to put on it, I will share the list here. Keep in mind that I'm on Spring Break so I have all the time in the world! HAHAHHhahahhahahaha!
Monday (today):
• Date to the fabric store with Mel Rae and Erika w/lunch afterwards
• Visit Danny at the Springville Library (that wasn't on the original list...we just added that one impromptu)
• Do taxes (yes, I know I'm leaving it to the last minute but, that's the way I roll sometimes)
• Laundry
• Sew sundress order/straighten sewing room while I'm at it
• Spring clean front room
• Call Alycia about helping me on Wednesday
Tuesday:
• Spring clean downstairs bathroom
• Deep clean washer and dryer
• Call Erin about what I need her to bring to the shower
• Spring clean guest room #1 (just in case Isabel wants to sleep over!)
• Buy dog food
Wednesday:
• HAIR appointment
• Have Alycia over to help me clean all the blinds
• Spring clean family room
• Run to school to make some copies and tie up a couple of "school things" loose ends
Thursday:
• KITCHEN...this is a HUGE one and will most likely take all day
• Shop for all of the ingredients for the shower treats (cupcakes)
• Sew banner for shower
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Friday:
• Make cupcakes
• Prepare the shower favors and water bottles
• Set up for shower
• Do a quick sweep of the house so it is all in order
Saturday:
• Shower
Perhaps I should have started sooner. Yes?
4 comments:
I'm feeling that kind of pressure myself. Being down on the couch yesterday and today.... Brennan has prom on Sat. and he and a whole gaggle of kids and their dates are coming to my house for dinner!
Resting today, tomorrow, I have to get up and get ready. No matter what.
Hate back pain. I've been dealing with it as well for about three-four weeks now and PT visits every other day........ oh joy....
Good luck this Sat!! I'll be thinking of you.... as I am cooking and cleaning myself! :D
I wish I could fly down right now and help you... because I know that helping you clean would be way more fun than writing exams. :)
1. Back pain is THR WORST! I'm so sorry.
2. I wish I could come down and help you with your list.
3. I wish I could come to the shower!! :( wah wah for me.
4. I miss you!
5. HAVE SO MUCH FUN!!!!
I didn't know you were feeling the pain, girl! I know an amazing chiropractor that can work his magic if you need...
Z
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