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Good Morning, Mimi!
It's gray and rainy here again too, and will be that way tomorrow and part of Saturday also. They actually talked about the possibility of a few SNOW FLURRIES next week, omg. It's supposed to turn much colder, with frost at night. I am really not ready for this.

I've been off the Percocet completely for three days now, and I don't miss it one bit. The Melatonin is working fine for sleeping. If the pain does wake me up, I can fall asleep again right away. I couldn't even do that with the Percocet.

And the hangovers---wow. I didn't realize how foggy my thinking had gotten and how slow I was until I stopped the meds. Now I wake up in the morning and I can THINK. I actually want to get up, and it doesn't take half the day to start feeling alert. I can't remember the last time I felt like this. It's been such a long time.

I found a beautiful pattern for a holiday throw yesterday. It's a very complex pattern that combines Cables, Arrow, Weave and Ridge stitches. I am drooling! It needed 8 skeins of yarn, so I went prowling; and I managed to find 8 skeins of Paddy Green. I don't know how I ended up with so many, but that's okay. It will make a gorgeous holiday throw for someone. Now that my head is starting to clear, I actually feel like taking on something complex.

Today I will be getting a haircut, for the first time since the beginning of June. I can't wait! I don't think I've ever looked this shaggy. When Husband was taking me to PT yesterday, he remarked, "Why didn't you comb your hair?" I actually HAD combed it, lol, but it made no difference at all. I will look much better after today's appointment.

Time to get back to the crocheting---my new pattern is calling me. Hope everyone has a good day!

Good Morning

It's about 62? right now, overcast and very damp here too (Western NY). Not that we need to look outside to know the weather, but I'm feeling it today. Not looking forward to winter. Since FM dx, I'm realizing how the weather effects me. I'm glad I know this now, but doesn't make it any better


My heating pad is my best buddy right now lol


Hope everyone is doing well today *hugs*

Happy Hump Day!

Cold & raining here too. ugh I hate this weather. I've been wearing a fleece jacket/ sweater/ covering for the past four days.

So far, I've lost 29 lbs, and I'm so happy! I'm feeling better, but not 100%. FM really kicks the c?@p out of us, doesn't it? My reward at 30 lbs is a hot fudge sundae! I haven't been totally depriving myself, and I know that a kid's-size cone is better for me and I get the flavor. I'm not following anyone's diet but my own - it's all in portion control and moving more.

The yoga class last night was more rigerous than usual, and my lower back and hips hurt. I'm going to a small business trade show this afternoon, and I hope I make it.

Mimi, I wish you sleep, full restful sleep. When you start feeling icky, this weather doesn't help. Plus we don't get out natural Vitamin D!

angelswife, I'm glad you're doing better. I'm jealous of the throw - all I've been knitting this year are mittens and one sleeveless shell. I'll be starting a cardi this weekend. A lot of my sweaters don't fit will since I've been losing weight.

sp2001, I love the emoticon! I have something warm in every room for an easy grab. It's not fun, but what can you do?

I hope you all have the best day possible,
Lou

Good morning MiMi, angelswife,sp2001 and everyone. I hope your yesterday was a good one with few fibro symptoms or pain to deal with.

It was foggy here this a.m. and cool. Will be sunny and warmer the rest of the day. Mid 80's.. I like that. Will be nice and warm again tomorrow, but will cool down a lot by the weekend with rain chances.

I only have plans to go to the market and it's pharmacy today. DH gets off early today so will head out with him to get a few things at our market's 10% discount for seniors ( 55- on ) once a month day. I still have to go thru my coupons to add to the savings. I also have to pick up two scripts at the pharmacy. My Rheumy sent over one for Gabapentin and one for Flexeril. Really would rather not take either of these but know that in a few month I will be in a World of fibro pain.

I have been bringing down the warmer/ thicker clothes and sweaters. I hate to put away the lighter / short sleeve/ tank tops away, but when it gets down to 55 for day time highs they really will be no use for them. I have a few of the lighter jackets on the coat rack with is out of the closet and in it's spot for the winter. I will get DH to bring down his things in a few week is as he usually wants warmer clothes in November.

angelswife, am so glad your getting out again so much now and getting your hair cut. I know how good that feels after a long time between hair cuts. I am due to get mine trimmed but have put it off because each time I set up going because of these, outta no where, headaches.
The throw sounds lovely hope you share a picture of it on fb. I have been keeping an eye on the mail for my package from you, but so far it hasn't arrived here. I might even need to use a scarf since the temps are heading down so quickly.

MiMi, am glad you have been able to sleep better. The heating pad sounds like a good way to ward off the pain. I hope your doctor pin points the reason for the pain in the first place.

I guess I should get my day going so will close this here with gentle hugs to each of you. Have a great day, Linda R