And here is where the love comes in.....I reallly kinda miss running. I did get out in the car twice today as a passenger. As I rode down the roads that I typically run I found myself thinking "I run on this road" with a sound of nostalgic longing evident in my mental voice. Wow...go figure.
Today I actually sat upright and tried to move around a bit more. I feel sluggish and slow but no where near as exhausted. The cough, rattle in my chest and the tightness in my chest has not let up though. GRRR And the rash...that the doctor said would respond immediately to the oral steroid regime is still kicking loud and strong. Lucky me!The longer this goes on, the more concerned I'm going to be about this half marathon. I don't have much wiggle room in my training schedule. Right now I feel I can probably still recover from this week of involuntary enforced lethargy. We shall see.
The good news from my week of sickness??? Even with being on an oral steroid which apparently causes weight gain (water retention) I have dropped 6.4 pounds. True pounds? We shall see if I can maintain the through next week (or through whenever I am well again!!)
So my poor little Ethel....she has arthritis really bad in her back legs and doesn't jump up on furniture anymore....I left her up if I am around (and set her down when she wants down). I was laying on the couch yesterday and I thought it was mertz nosing around....but before I knew it...my little achy kitty cat had somehow crawled herself up onto the couch to be with her mommy! I moved over to allow her to lay with me. She was so proud of herself. She has spent hours with me on the couch yesterday and today. HOURS. That first visit when she was so proud she stayed with me for 6 hours straight. (no, I didn't move either). She does nap but overall she is a GREAT nurse!
I love how animal know whey you are sick. They are so in tuned to us :) Hope your up and running soon :)
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon. I don't know if you have an HMart near you, but if so, get some Haioreum Korean Honey Citron Tea. It comes in a bottle and you put about a teaspoon (I use a tablespoon) on water and heat it in the microwave. It soothes your throat, helps with the coughing and has a lot of Vitamin C. If you don't have an HMart near you - you can order it online. It was about $15.00 total cost (item plus the shipping), but SO worth it! (if you like oranges that is! :-) )
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet kitty! I had a cat I adored who also developed arthritis, and I loved when he mustered up the energy to hop up and sit with me. Pets are the best!
ReplyDeleteI also have a love/hate thing with running. Just when I decide running is for the birds, I have a good run and fall in love with it all over again.