What happened since last weekend you ask? I worked a ton of hours. I swore probably 100 times. I did another round of Methotrexate. Philip and I shared our love of cooking together. I ate pasta after 6 weeks without it. I did my FMLA paperwork for March. I could go on and on with a list but I won't.
Last weekend, Philip went to ASU with his Dad for a scholar event. He spent the night in the dorms with another student. He went to sessions about financial aid and internships, and other studious and collegiate pursuits. Unfortunately, I have no photos and no stories. Because simply, my son is not a story teller. How can that be? When asked how it was, he said "Good". When pushed for more information, I got "We are on track Mom. I didn't learn anything new." I know that isn't true because information comes out in dibbles and drips from him. What I did do is sign him up for orientation and a meeting with his advisor to register for classes. That is April 11. I've been to the campus for work but I have not had a chance to go with Philip so that will be an excellent experience for me.
I'm also still waiting for the Methotrexate to start working. I'm only 2 injections back on and it is not helping yet. My arms hurt so much and I've not been to the gym in a week. Today I cooked a roast and I could not lift the pan out of the oven. I couldn't take the roast out of the pan or cut it. And I really struggled to scrub the pan clean when I was cleaning the kitchen. It is like my arms just aren't working anymore. This is new for me. I've always had hand weakness and certainly leg weakness but my arms have never been this big of issue. I'm not going to worry about it yet. I need to wait 2-6 more weeks before I worry. I'm hoping it is closer to 2 weeks then 6. In the meantime, I have Philip help me with much of the tasks. He is such a great kid and an excellent helper. Those traits are going to come in handy when I am recovering from surgery!
As far as surgery, I don't know any more yet but I did start my FMLA paperwork to get off work. I've also been working on my coverage list for my boss. I hope they are able to keep up while I am out. After this, no one will be wondering how I fill my days after they get to walk in my shoes for a few weeks! Haha.
This weekend I totally indulged in both food and crafting. Philip and I decided to go out for fresh seafood Saturday. I did have a slice of white bread. Earlier in the week I had spaghetti noodles. And I had a dessert! I was able to make it all fit in my calorie limit for the day but I know these are not things I should be eating. I felt like I've done so well, it was okay to have a splurge once in awhile. We will see if it slows down my weight loss. I'm really close to 20 lbs off so far. Not too shabby for 6 weeks.
This weekend, the online scrapbook group I participate in did a member crop. We all chipped in ideas and games and had a fabulous time. I notice I am running out of photos. I'm going to have to work hard to keep taking photos. This is my last year I will work on pages for Philip's books. Oh sure, I will still take photos and put them in my books but they will be my books, not Philip's book I've been faithfully maintaining for 18 years. I had great fun working on things this weekend. Nola is part of the group too so we shared stuff which was most excellent.
Next week is crazy for me again. I have a day in the office, finish my coverage list, make sure my FMLA is done and ducks in a row. I even have a work dinner! I am having my friends over on Friday for dinner and learning how to knit. Should be fun. I will be ready for some time off soon!
Have a great week!!
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