Hi Michelle, sorry to hear of all your problems, as if moving isn't enough to deal with, hopefully you can relax soon in your new home. Things haven't been that great for me either, just got out of hospital and still in a lot of pain,and I don't want to go back in. I'm lucky I have such a great family, my poor son was the unlucky one to be home when the ambulance had to take me in, but he handled it pretty well. My poor husband had to drive 6 hours to get home now he is looking after me. It was pretty scary for him to wake up and find I couldn't walk and in so much pain. I was so lucky he was here other wise I don't know what I would of done as Mark wasn't due home until Saturday. Just have to wait now for the swelling to go down on my spine and then try and work out what's going on, so I'm flat on my back as sitting up sends my back into spasm and trust me that is no fun, I get very tied because of all the heavy drugs I'm on,but I'll get there lucky I have IPad. Hugs Robyn.
Jun 14, 2013

Robyn,
My gosh that's scary!!! Thank God for family. xo Do they know what's cause the swelling around your spine? I'm keeping you in my prayers now. You get to be on my permanent list. Isn't that cool? :) Yay for technology and Ipads that can be held while your flat on your back. Rest, let those guys take care of you and don't feel guilty for it!! If you're anything like me and I think you are. Sending love your way Robyn. xoxoxoxo
Jun 14, 2013

Thanks Michelle, they don't know what has caused it yet have to wait till the swelling goes down because I didn't injure it, I do get inflammatory arthritis in the area from the colitis, so weather something has gone hay wire there we don't know. Have to get the swelling down first and go from there. I can't take anti inflammatory medications because of the colitis so that is slowing every thing down and I'm getting a bit over it at the moment. Thanks for caring Hugs Robyn
Jun 14, 2013

Oh man. Can't take one thing because of the other. I feel for you. I'm rooting for you Robyn. Swelling go away and leave her alone!! <3
Jun 15, 2013

robyn - how awful - i hope you are doing better

michelle - moving is never fun - where are u moving to. we may have to sell our house as cant afford it no more. going thru my stuff is so hard as it puts so much extra strain on my arthritis and thus increases pain
Jun 22, 2013

I'm sorry Stacey, I didn't see this until now. We're moving to Michigan. This move has been a long time coming and I've pushed it back as far as I could. We were going to be out by the end of last month, then this one, and now it's the middle of next...lol. It's very discouraging trying to pack and I think, man-some days it's hard to just get in the shower, you know? And I know you guys know. Hugs to you both Stacey and Robyn. xoxo
Jul 19, 2013

Hi Michelle, How are you doing? When is the moving taking place now? Hope it is not stressing you out too much. I know it is not fun. thinking of you. hugs & Love Maureen xxxx
Jul 29, 2013

Hey Maureen. I just posted a note to you all here in this forum, didn't see this message!! I'm hanging in there. Been really run down and haven't even had the 'oomph' or whatever it is that sparks the creativity in me. I think if I lock myself in my room with the computer I'd probably surprise myself and scrap all day, LOL! Our new (tentative) move date is August 15th although at the rate of progress we are making I'm thinking more to the end of the month. It's like a game we're playing, 'How long can we put off the move?' haha. How are you doing? I was thinking I should share my email with you guys. It's michelleydays@gmail.com and feel free to write and update me on how it's going with all of you. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love, Michelle xoxox
Aug 5, 2013

Thank you Michelle for your email. I will keep in touch better now. I too have missed messages, so this will be great. I am doing ok. The pain doesn't go away really that much and after xrays again on my hip, all the Dr says, Oh its just your back. So I guess I have to grin and bear it. I do have a few days here and there when it is better than others. I will be in touch again soon through email thank you for sharing. Makes me feel I am not on my own with all that happens in my life. Hugs Michelle, Maureen xxxx
Aug 6, 2013

'Oh it's just your back' I swear, sometimes you have to wonder when doc's say something like that if they have hit the burnout level. That's just not right. I hope you are feeling better now? Sending love, xoxo
Aug 18, 2013