The Week: When Monday Creeps Up!

It is Monday once again! The week is back in full swing, but for me, it’s just another day since I’m not working due to my declining health. The only difference is that my kids are off to school, leaving me to enjoy some peace and quiet while they learn, socialize, and make a mess for someone else to clean up.

Monday morning moms!

Thank goodness for the upgraded walker! With its four wheels, I can glide, like a pair of ice skates, around the house or doctor’s offices without getting stuck on the carpet or tripping over the disasters my kids leave spread so nicely around the house. (Sarcasm…..I dispise the damn messes!) The storage and seat on my new ride are lifesavers. I can plop my fat ass down whenever I need a break because standing for more than a minute feels like absolute torture. Let’s be clear the storage is spacious—my water bottle, purse, and pain meds are always within reach; so much room for acessories. Who knew my spirits would change from sips of high end tequila after a tough day to acquiring a new fancy ride? Don’t hate because I’m rollin dirty with my new medical equipment.

They see me rollin……

Sleeping and crying at the same time! 🥴😭😱

Let me be blunt, yesterday was a fucking disaster. I spent the day curled up in the fetal position in my bed, sobbing like a newborn anytime I had to navigate my round body out of bed. I held my pee so long, just so so did not have to get my fat ass up, so much so that I legit almost peed my pants; not my proudest moment. My spine fractures were abusive, and the side effects from increasing the methotrexate are no Central Park picnic either. I was queasy, my stomach was in knots, my hands were shaking, and I was freezing cold while sweating like I just ran a damn marathon. Don’t get me started on the hair loss; it’s like a horror show in the shower, on the floors throughout the house, in the bed, on my clothes ……. clumps are everywhere! I’m sporting a ridiculously high bun, praying no one notices my hair drama….. higher the hair closer to god right?! Isn’t that what they say….. shit I need to be all up in gods personal space these days begging for some help.

Orthopedic Surgeon appointments this week to check on the spinal fractures (3) and see if any pain management techniques can be used. I’m leaving for Mayo Clinic soon and I would really prefer not to  feel like total shit as well as be able to walk for more than a minute at a time ………even with the use of the walker. Due to my plethora of issues, each of my doctors are afraid to make recommendations or attempt to problem solve ….. their malpractice insurance cost a shit ton already, so they play close to the vest…… that does jack shit for my ass right now. The medical world is a disaster and the patient suffers…. perfect!

Let’s all learn some facts!

My daughter has her first play at school this week…… let me tell you, she is beyond excited! She's taking on the role of a nun, of all things, with a few little lines to memorize. I mean, come on—how can I miss my little Jewish girl donning a nun's habit for her big acting debut? I've decided to double mask and bring my walker this way I can strategically sit in isolation; every parents dream. (True story). Of course, it all depends if I still make the invite list ….. when she’s in a mood, I risk getting uninvited to the big event. Classic manipulation, but good luck with that, my darling daughter!

Let the show go on🌟💫

Lots going on this week between doctors, nurse visits and the kids. Hopefully there are less tears and more glimpses of hope. As always thank you to those who check in with me and are a constant in my life…… even on days when I’m a total piece of shit!