March 2019: Keep on moving

[Sunshine]

MS creates some real challenges to keep on moving. It helps to inspire each other on how to find ways to move.

Did you stretch in your bed, swing your arms, roll side to side today? Or perhaps you did housework? Or exercised in a pool? Tracked your count of steps? Chased your cat around the home? Pushed the wheelchair wheels with your arms at the store? Post them here and we can support and egg each other on.

[stillstANNding]

I walked six blocks today and am standing (still) making vegetable soup.

Did you get in the pool today, Sunshine?

ANN

[agate]

Hope you got to swim today, Sunshine!

I ironed a few things (no starch), took a nap, and tackled the vacuuming. Somehow that is easier if I move all of the things I need to move out of the way first instead of moving them as I go along.

The trick with something like vacuuming, for me, is to keep my back from going out. It's developed a weird pain that comes on suddenly if I happen to be in some positions. When my back goes out, I have to rest until the pain goes away. I avoided any big problems with my back while vacuuming this time and feel very happy about being able to get it done without needing to deal with my back.

[Sunshine]

Yes indeed. My friend pulled off the cover and I swam almost 20 minutes: got out a few minutes early so as to not miss my MMJ dose. It felt good to be back in the pool. Its been such a hot winter, that swimming is not a chore, as its not freezing when you get out.

Hoping to swim today as well.

[Sunshine]

DH took off the cover today for me, and I swam 20 minutes 603 yards, with no spasms. It felt good. Its getting so hard to walk now. ...

[Virginia]

Sunshine, I think you are doing great with keeping up with your swimming and other activities.

Ann, you are amazing! Walking six blocks and then cooking!!

Agate, you are certainly doing your share with the vacuum cleaner and ironing. My ironing is still waiting on me.

Yesterday was one of the worse weather days I have seen in a long time. It was raining cats and dogs almost all day, just a very cold drenching rain. Guess who had an appointment and errands? I left home and went to pharmacy where I have to walk in to get my prescriptions, then I went to get nails done, then I went to bank and I had to go in because I needed to take care of some business, then I went to grocery store.

I don't know when I have been so cold. I didn't wear any gloves because of getting my nails done. My legs were stiff and walking was very difficult. My fingers were so cold they hurt really bad. When I got home I had to keep them in hot water for a long time. Not a good day, other than the fact that I stopped by P.O. and mailed my Federal and State taxes off.

I had been getting all my stuff together to do taxes for several weeks. Finally, I couldn't stand the look of my desk anymore so I started early Thursday morning and accept for a lunch break and a dinner break I worked at my desk and got taxes finalized and ready to go. I still have a desk full of stuff to take care of.

[SuzE-Q]

Good job, Virginia!

A lot of moving around, and a lot off your plate now, too!

[stillstANNding]

Virginia, congratulations on your day, especially getting the taxes mailed.

I went with Peter to MIL’s. We went to CVS, Brueger’s Bagels for sandwiches and soup, Trader Joe’s and a Stop and Shop with a branch of our bank in it.

I have finished putting everything away and am on the couch w a heating pad on my back, Virginia. Peter took his mother to Wholefoods and home.

ANN

[Virginia]

Ann, hope you don't have back problems! I know the heating pad certainly felt good to my back when it was hurting - that is when I got up the nerve to use it.

You are doing quite a lot of walking for the past couple of days. I am glad you are able to do this.

[stillstANNding]

I’m like Rose, I use the heating pad almost every day in the winter months.

ANN

[Sunshine]

I swam 640 yards in 20 minutes: DH took off the cover.

Am trying to use the walker more, less using R2D2 and 10% less lying down cuz I feel like the muscles are trying to atrophy.

Good job you all for your amazing efforts.

[Virginia]

Went to Lowes Foods today and got a few things. They didn't have quite everything I wanted. Later went to Harris Teeter and got the rest of it. Met family for dinner and came home.

[stillstANNding]

We went to a pet food store, Dollar Tree and our little Wholefoods. We needed to restock the cat food, buy some St Patrick’s and Easter cards, and I wanted mini NY cheesecakes.;-p Lots of walking.

The grocery was mobbed. It was hard to shop because the place is small and the check out lines were down the aisle. We are expecting 8-10 inches of snow tonight. School is cancelled. I surmise this is why it was a zoo today.

I love the snow. I don’t drive or shovel.
ANN

[Virginia]

Ann, this last sentence is why you love it. You don't drive or shovel! I don't blame you. Just stay in and keep warm and enjoy the beauty.

[agate]

Not driving and not shovelling are good.🏂