How are we all coping in this heat? It is far too hot for me. Here we are at Wednesday again, which means it is time for my weekly round up post Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 31/07/2024. We did get a bit of cooling off when we went to see the new Deadpool & Woolverine film, which if you are a fan you will love it.
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Health
Last week, I updated on my health problems, and that I had seen the nurse for my diabetic check. She went through my blood test results and said there were 3 results that I needed to discuss with the Dr.
I came home and put a request in via an online form, and received a telephone appointment for that afternoon. The Dr who rang is lovely, but, I have seen her numerous times with what is currently going on and just get told to carry on. She went through the results told me everything was ok but my D3 was slightly low and I would need to purchase D3 supplements. I got confused from her going between 1000u to 3000u, and was going to speak to the pharmacist.
Thursday
One of the best Drs in my surgery rang me on Thursday morning. She went through my blood tests and told me that my D3 was severely low. I mentioned I had spoken to the other Dr the day before. She told me, my levels are extremely low and the amount I need you have to have prescribed. I am now on 20000u twice a week for 10 weeks.
She also said I had slight inflammatory marker and put me on different painkillers. Also my cholesterol is nothing to be concerned about. But as I had diabetes and family history, she has put me on statins to stop any risk of heart problems and stroke. She has also increased the medication I take at night to help with pain and sleep.
I need more blood tests in 3 months now to see if all the above is working.
Day Out
Yesterday, we went to see m granddaughters and have a day with them. This is always my happy place, as they always make me feel happy.
As always I went with presents and treats. The one thing they were most excited about was their new paddling pool. The youngest one kept sitting on me for huggles as she calls them. I had so many hugs yesterday that they will keep me going.
I treated us all to Pizza for lunch, and then after lunch we set up the paddling pool for them. Once we had been and purchased a hose and finally got it working and staying on the taps. Hopefully, will see them all again in the holidays.
What I Am Loving
While with the girls yesterday, we had a bit of time out and my two grandaughters, C and myself sat and had some fun colouring in. The girls took this seriously and love their new colouring books. Myself and C came home with ours as we have made a deal to do one picture a day each.
I found this relaxing and rewarding. You can purchase these colouring books and more from the collection at Amazon. I know I will be buying more as think this is going to be an ongoing thing we do.
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Sorry this is short, I have been struggling this week with pain and tiredness
Happy fun filled dayss with laughter and sunshine ( or rain ! ) it’s what summers made for
It certainly is, although am enjoying it being slightly cooler for a few days
Sounds like a busy week for you and yes…. the heat is on for us too. I know I also have to always take Vitamin D as I loive in the northeast and it is common for people to b low as there is less sunshine thorughout the year, due to the winters and stuff like that. Whe I live din the south where it was a lot sunnier and there are longer days…. I never hda an issue. You got this and here is to another amazing week!
It has been a busy week, I live in the South funnily enough I was at the Drs again this morning and saw the Dr who told me my levels are slightly low and again today she said they do not usually issue D3 for that result. I am into week 2 now and hoping that they will make a difference
It’s so frustraiting you’ve needed to chase the doctors and they just seem to want you to wait longer for more tests. :/ The colouring books look like a good way to relax.
It is frustrating, but tests in 3 months is to see how I am coping on the new medication and see if it has improved things. I am back at the dr today again. The colouring books are great
The pool is a nice treat. I like to go visit my baby grands too.
They loved the pool and have had so much fun in it already, grandkids really are great aren’t they
That’s so sweet for you to spend quality time with your grand kids. I’m sure you had great fun with them. Cheers Siennylovesdrawing
I always loved spending time with them when I can
Colouring definitely helps in calming our minds. Please take care of your health!
Colouring in is very therapeutic and calming
I hope your health improves and you get better blood test results in the next few months. It’s good that you have already seen a doctor to help you manage these.
Have a great weekend ahead. It’s time to spend more time with your granddaughters. They are going to love more of these bonding moments with you.
Thank you, hopefully things will improve in my next load of blood tests. I am not seeing the grandkids this weekend but no doubt will have a facetime with them
I bet the grandkids are loving the padding pool in this warm weather. It seems like you picked the perfect time to buy one for them x
I have had it for a while now, I saw a bargain and messaged their mum asking if they needed one. They were so excited and have spent so much time in it
I love grandkids. I have one grandson who is a little over two months old now. When I get to see him soon, I will bring toys and baby food for him.
Grandkids are the best, my youngest is always saying I love Nanny Sam she brings us presents, or asks if I am bringing presents. Her mum says I shouldnt do it every time but thats what Grandparents do
Pleased you have made some progress with your medical issues. Hope the new medication is making sleep a bit easier
It was a huge turn around from what I was told 2 days previously. I am sleeping heavier but do keep waking but not sure if it is the heat or not
Love the photo of your granddaughters! Pleased to hear you had a happy day with them and I hope they enjoy the pool.
Fingers crossed that your revised medicines protocol helps.
I am always at my happiest when I see them, they are my world and we had a great day and the pool is being well used. Hopefully I will start to see a difference with the medication soon
Those coloring books are awesome. I find coloring to be incredibly relaxing, especially for my mile-a-minute brain.
They are great I am loving sitting colouring in and it just gives me that bit of time out
I hope the increased D3 is helpful. I’ll be hoping for good results for your next bloodwork, too!
I am one week into the new medication now so hopefully will see an improvement soon
The positive affirmation coloring book seems awesome! I will get it. I bet it is very meditative and relaxing to spend some time enjoying it.
That is the one I have been doing and it is very calming and fun to do