Sleepless in Oregon

Hi Nikkie,

I had great success with a recumbant bike.  I put it in my bedroom, and would watch TV, and bike away for anywhere between 30-60 minutes.  I have arthritis everywhere, including my knees.  After I lost 100 pounds, I found a ton of relief.  Still, I have my moments.

I also love the elliptical, when I belonged to the gym.  After my surgery, I was able to do 30 minutes at a good pace.  It's a no impact running motion.  

Hope that helps.

Hugs

Nikkie, about the only thing I can do is the pool. I love going to the arthritis exercise class. But I understand getting motivated to go to the pool. Somedays I have to drag myself there. My therapist recommended that I treat it as an appointment, like a doctor's appointment. Put it on the schedule and make it a must go. I work evenings, so making it so I have to get up and go is tough, but I have been doing it. Once I get there, I'm fine ... I love it. 

Hello Nikkie...so nice to see that you came back to join in again today!!! I think you will fit in here really well!! 

No sleep is an ongoing thing here right now. I still thing it has to do with the weather.

I have horrible arthritis and Fibromyalgia. The pain if so bad at times I am unable to do much. Walking is a really great form of exercise. Just start really slow. Water exercise works great. Eileen does that as she has so much pain too. I know people that love the recumbent bikes. I would go somewhere and be sure you can handle it before you purchase it.

I had my hair done today too. It feels wonderful!! I had long hair and am now I am wearing a pixie. I just love it. I wa**** put a little gel in it to spike the top, and aways I go!!! I love my highlights too!!

Have a great evening!!!

Love and HUGS...connie d

Hello Cindy and Ladies,

I am one of those folks who has no problems falling asleep or even staying asleep.  If I wake up hurting, I simply take a pain pill and wait for the pain to ease up and head right back to bed.   I have never been an eight hour a night sleeper and can go on four hours a night.  My husband, though, has horrible insomnia and nothing works for him...

I am going to do some sewing this weekend too but mostly doll clothes for my granddaughter's dolls...she wants some new barbie clothes and some new American Girl clothes.  That's our plan for Saturday and Sunday.   You'd think doll clothes would be easy but they are so dang small and then if I make a mistake then it is hell to take the stitches out.

Ladies, be good to yourselves today.

Hello Jeannie....I envy you that you can sleep so well. I did until this summer. Now I am really out of whack!!! I am sorry your hubby has to deal with insomnia too.  

I use to make doll clothes for my daughters when they were young. That was so much fun!!

I am out of words ...just too darn tired!!!

Forgive me for not chatting much...I love you!!!

More love and hugs....connie d

Hi Cindy and my OFF family:

I'm so sleepy today. I slept on and off last night, but I was in so much pain. The chiro didn't help at all. She could tell I was in pain. She said I might start looking into surgical options. I hate to do that because of my failed knee surgeries. I know, they're not the same, but I fear if this doesn't work, it could disable me permanently and I won't be able to work. And even though there are days I have to drag myself into work, I do enjoy my job. 

So anyway, I'm really tired today. I'm going to get into the shower and see if that perks me up. I have to get into packing. Gary will be back today sometime, and we'll go out to dinner and talk about moving. And a guy is supposed to be come over and look at the washer. I sold the kitchen cart last night; one less thing to move and one more thing of whatshisname's out of my apartment. I tossed all his spices last night; hate throwing out good stuff, but I don't what his stuff in my new place. 

Messaged my doc today because my vicodin script needs to be renewed. In Indiana, that means I have to go pick up the actual handwritten prescription and take it to the pharmacy. And occasionally, I have to pee in a cup. I did that a couple of months ago. So I'm clear on that.

Thinking of y'all ... but my mind is stuck in fibro fog today so I don't remember anything. I need a shower to wake up. Have a good day.

Hello Eileen...I am sorry your pain is so bad today. Mine is just horrible. I like you couldn't sleep because of it. 

I am sorry your Chiro wasn't of help for you today. She usually helps you quite a bit. Surgery ...I know you don't want anymore. Maybe it is time thing it over some more. 

My nephew called today. He is having a pain pump put in his stomach area next week. He has severe back and neck pain too. I really don't know anything about those. 

I am glad you threw out the spices from "it"!! You don't want to see him anywhere in your new place! 

My doctor can mail the Vicodin RX to my pharmacy. They can't fax it anymore. Strange...wouldn't you think it would be safer doing it the other way around!!

Sorry you have to break up the W/D  set. I hope the dryer sells soon too!

Have a restful evening....try to relax. I know you have packing to do. Take it slow.

Love and HUGS to you....connie d

Hi Ladies,

I came to the library for something to do. Also I ordered a couple shirts because I had a reward coupon for 10.00 off so I only have to pay 6 something for them.  i thought that was a good deal.  I dont have problems sleeping either, its just a problem trying to get up in the morning so I just had to adjust my eating schedule a bit.  It was nice walking today not too hot.

Thoughts and prayers for everyone.

Love and Hugs,

Yvonne

Hello Yvonne.....It is nice that you got to the library today. We enjoy hearing from you!!

Good for you.....getting in some walking today!! 

Have a good evening...love and HUGS....connie d

I just got back from the grocery store. I'm feeling down today...just having to rebuild myself I guess. I am able to add eggs, fruit and veggies now so hopefully that will cheer me up. 

It is very hot today, 107 I think.... We have very dry heat so it is bearable until you get into the car. At home I have air conditioning and don't even know how hot it is outside. What a spoiled princess I am....

I am sorry that so many of you suffer insomnia. I had it when I was younger when I had some severe depression and grief. It is the worst, especially when you are working full time and have to drag yourself to  work. Then as soon as I was at work I could hardly keep my eyes open...it was maddening.

I don't have anything else planned for today. I'll probably go outside and water in my greenhouse when it starts to cool down.

Julia