Man have I had a rough week. The elbow is healing slowly and is still really tender. All attempts at swimming have been futile, needless to say I’m a little concerned. Then at the end of last week I came down with a UTI that wouldn’t go away despite all the homeopathic remedies that were suggested. After getting fed up with peeing blood I dragged myself into urgent care late this evening to get set up with antibiotics. Woke up this morning with swollen tonsils, luckily they tested at urgent care and it’s not strep. So, since it’s not strep, I’m pretending it’s not happening. That leaves the elbow, and letting the antibiotics kick in.
I have a recommendation on someone to go see about the elbow. He actually looked at it briefly at the gravel pond Saturday and said it looks a lot like “tennis elbow”. T-riffic (with a capital T).
So last week I asked you all to send healing thoughts. Well, I need you to think a little harder, I’m in dire need now.
It’s the middle of the season, one of my biggest races is in 6 days and I’m a mess. It’s disheartening, at best.
Troy is SICK AS A DOG as well. It’s like a flu thing, sore throat, body aches, etc. I finally went and got him some Theraflu and I opted for the PM variety to knock him out for awhile so he can rest.
Many thanks to my mom who was so sweet to have dinner delivered at our house this evening. She sure knows how to cheer a girl up. Thanks mom!
Annie is fine, happy as a jay bird, peeing and pooing on the potty like a rock star, so that’s been a relief!
I’m holding together, but it’s dicy. I want to take care of Troy like a good wife, but I hurt too. I’m frustrated, I’m mad, and I’m ready for whoever is kicking me while I’m down to lay the (insert favorite cuss word) off.
Mom says:
Hang in there girlie-girl–it will get better. Remember my motto–you can’t appreciate the highs if you don’t have a low once in awhile!! Let your body heal up and hair over.
This too, will pass.
Luv U
July 13th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Gomes says:
Okay, girlie…so I figured out that it is your pan that I still have…I know, I’m a dork…it’s time that I fill it with something yummy and return the kind hearted gesture my angel gave me.
Homemade Minestrone is on the way.
Love Ya!
July 13th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Hillary says:
“They” say that bad things always happen in three’s. I’d say two illnesses and a bum elbow qualify.
As far as the tennis elbow goes, acupuncture, acupuncture, acupuncture, and maybe some physical therapy. My acupuncturist significantly reduced the inflammation in my hamstring tendon to the point that I felt bad getting it checked out because it didn’t hurt anymore. Glad I went to PT though.
Do your best to take care of your family by taking each day one moment at a time. You’ll be on the other side of this and laughing before you know it.
Eat some good yogurt to help balance out the antibiotics killing off your benefical bacteria.
July 14th, 2008 at 6:59 am
Michelle says:
Hi Sweetie!
You are on the road to recovery and will be ready to go this weekend. Dr. D.A. will help your elbow and the antibiotics will kick in just in time for you to kick some booty this weekend.
Take a nap, let your body heal and welcome the recovery road!!
M
July 14th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Gaye says:
Sending you lots of hugs and good vibes for a quick recovery (for you AND Troy)!
Bad timing, I know, but is there ever really GOOD timing? You should be tapering at least a little anyway, so just look at it as an early taper! Let your body heal and you’ll be in great shape for this weekend!
July 14th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Doug says:
Get better, you two! I’ll send happy thoughts your way.
July 14th, 2008 at 4:35 pm