The ups:
Basketball is going great, I’ve been told I have some natural talent for the game and hope to play in league games next year. I’m enjoying aquafit too, especially now I have changed to a Wednesday class and there are a couple of other ‘younger’ women in that class – makes me feel less like the odd one out and we have a bit of banter between us.
My husband is my full time carer and has finally been awarded Carer’s Allowance. Aside from the obvious financial pressure, this dynamic has also affected our relationship and things have been a little strained. We thrashed it all out one evening and as a result he is now going out to our local Astronomy Society so he has time that is just for him, without having to look after myself or our son. Things seem easier already.
My son makes me laugh every day. He will be four in September and I am planning his party. It will have a Mario theme as that is his love at the moment. I’m hoping we will host it in our new house, which we move into next week. It’s all open plan so should be easier for me to get around and also to feel less cut off from the rest of the family while cooking. Plus it has patio doors so Harlan and the dogs will be happy, and laminate flooring which makes cleaning a lot easier. We’re trying to declutter as much as possible and live more simply, because it will mean less housework for me and therefore save energy.
The downs:
I have been taking codeine for four and a half years now and currently have it prescribed in 15mg tablets so I can dose according to pain levels. However my usage has been creeping up and up but pain not decreasing. Possibly my increased activity levels are not helping, but I don’t feel that I am being unreasonable. I saw a doctor this morning, although unfortunately not my usual GP, who is brilliant. Anyway, this one seemed a little unsure about what to do, but he has started me on 5mcg/hour BuTrans patches. These are sticky patches that are applied to the skin and stay there for 7 days, then replaced with a fresh one. They slow release buprenorphine and seem to be commonly used for chronic pain such as arthritis. If I get on alright with them, the dose will be increased and I should be able to lower my codeine dose. I plan to see my regular doctor for the review.
Fighting Arthur 