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Note to self!

Roson January 30, 2018

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Although my physio was happy with my recovery progress to date, I did not mention to him how I was feeling at that precise moment; because it didn't come up in the conversation. Four days ago (Friday 26th) I did my usual house cleaning, which these days leaves me quite exhausted! The next day (Saturday) I decided to do some gardening. Although the hubby is doing a great job at keeping things in check the finer details are being overlooked. Yes, I am a perfectionist . . . and a pain in the derriere! Anyway, early Saturday morning I got out into the garden to work on the 'finer' areas. It was a hot, humid (82%) day. I know, I should know better! I spent three hours gardening before I decided to call it quits. As if all of this wasn't enough, on Sunday I went to church with my mother as usual and cooked a roast for lunch. After lunch we all went over to my youngest daughter's place to see our newest grandchild - oh, and to see my daughter too ;-) By Monday, I was totally washed out! Tuesday (today) I am still feeling the after effects of so much activity. Note to self: YOU CAN'T DO WHAT YOU USED TO DO! So, today I spent quietly sitting on the lounge crocheting a waistcoat for myself out of scraps of knitting cotton from my 'stash.' I hope I am feeling a bit more energetic tomorrow as it is the first of 3 hydro-therapy sessions to help in correcting my balance issues. This caring for yourself is alien to me . . .

12 Responses

Nina Wilde

30/01/2018 03:56

Hi Ros,

It's a learning process hey!

Sue

jenny

30/01/2018 11:12

Ros one of my rehab physio once said to meJenny you are today what you did yesterday”. Those words stayed with me as a reminder, take care Ros. Jenny

Ros

30/01/2018 23:02

Yes. This is all a learning curve. Found a graph online yesterday explaining how stroke recovery charts. Instead of a nice smooth upward line, a stroke recovery graph has a squiggly line going in all loops and waves but moving progressively upward! The creator of the graph stated that the time to seek medical advice is when the squiggly line dips and maintains a downward progression! It actually resonated with me as this is exactly how I would describe my own progress - squiggly but forever upward :-D

Diana

31/01/2018 01:06

Hi Ros,

I would love to see the chart. Are youa ble to provide a link to it or pull it from the internet and post in a cmment?

Diana

Ros

31/01/2018 06:21

Hi Diana! These are the two charts. I am definitely following the trail of the one on the right hand side! They can be found at https://www.flintrehab.com/2017/stroke-recovery-getting-worse The Flintrehab site actually has some great advice regarding the road to recovery. May be worth a look.

Toni

31/01/2018 01:47

Ah Ros I so relate. We had friends stay with us for a couple of days over the long weekend and I am still recovering (I dn;t get out of bed until 10:30 today and still feel exhausted). I find heat and humidity knock me around so much, this little flower wilts and takes ages to stand tall again (my balance gets wonky at such times). I have my youngest daughter's 21st next week and am currently dsigning her cake, which again is so exhausting, plus everything else that goes along with sucha n event. But oh well she'll only be 21 once :)
I think I'll be spending this afternoon knitting as well though it won;t be happy knitting. I was too tired last night when knitting and made a couple of mistakes which has resulted in me having to undo all I had done so I feel like I'm doing twice the work...grrr!!
Toni

Ros

31/01/2018 06:27

Oh Toni! I can feel your pain re: the knitting - that's why I am crocheting at the moment. If you make a mistake it is always only one stitch to pick up after you undo the error! I am making some silly mistakes! I blame it on the dyslexia I seem to have developed since my stroke but I am persevering as I am especially keen to redevelop the neuro pathways for my crafts. I am sure your daughter will doubly appreciate the effort you have put into her 21st cake - it will be really special to her. Hope all goes well - and try to have a nice nap before the party!

Diana

01/02/2018 03:51

Hi Toni and Ros,

I have got to ask - can you please share some photos' of one of your knitting or crochet pieces. I would love to see one.

Ros thanks for the link to Flint, I think I will share it on Stroke Foundation Facebook if that is OK.

Ros I thought that you may also want to read Toni's blog on the website - Toni was amazing to do it. Actually - she is an amazing woman all round!

Toni

01/02/2018 21:41

Di, you are way too generous in your compliments but thank you xx I'll put up a couple of my knitted pieces from the last couple of years :) Knowing that I've had to retaeach myself how to knit there is a lot of satisfaction in seeing the finished products as well as seeing the happiness on the recipients' faces.

Nina Wilde

01/02/2018 23:40

A happy looking Penguin indeed!

Diana

02/02/2018 02:43

Hi Ros,

I notice that I forgot the link to Toni's blog - here it is.

p.s - you are that fabulous Toni :)

Ros

02/02/2018 06:27

Hi Diana! Isn't Toni's penguin gorgeous! As I think I have said before, I am currently trying to use up some of my enormous stash of knitting cottons and wools. Just recently I finished crocheting a skirt from knitting cotton left-overs. I am currently crocheting a vest. Since my stroke I have found that I often misinterpret the crochet instructions, which leads to quite a bit of undoing - but the beauty of crochet is you only ever have one stitch to pick up, no matter how much you undo! I'll try knitting again when I am making fewer mistakes in crocheting. Sorry the picture is side on - I haven't figured out how to turn it around yet. Oh, and by the way, I was technologically challenged BEFORE I had the stroke, so nothing has changed there ;-)