The Sewing Mom

I’m on day 8 of my sinus infection treatment, a prescribed antibiotic, among other things. I’m not feeling any better today than I did 8 days ago when I went in to see the doctor. I had hope yesterday, after spending most of the day doing yard work, in the heat, I actually didn’t feel too bad. My head still hurt, but it was much more mild than it had been, bearable. This morning it was back to pain as usual. I’m becoming very frustrated.

Anyone who has ever had any kind of headache knows that when your head hurts, especially if it REALLY hurts, it’s difficult to get anything else done. I’ve been feeling so bad for so long now, if I didn’t keep doing things around the house, there’d be no clean clothes to wear, no clean dishes to eat off of and no food in the house to eat. Needless to say, I’m still doing my work around here. There are times though that I just have to sit back and close my eyes. This afternoon was one of those times.

I drove my daughter to her guitar lesson and by the time we got there I could barely keep my eyes open. It’s almost like I was sleep deprived. I told my daughter to go on in to her lesson and I sat in the car waiting for her. I had 30 minutes to sit back in the car with my eyes closed. By the time she came back out to the car, my eyes felt much better, even if my head was still hurting.

I plan on talking to the doctor next time I go in about different treatment options. The anti-biotic doesn’t seem to have had any affect. I’m still taking over-the-counter allergy medication and it helps keep my nose from running and eyes from watering so I can at least see to cut fabric. I’m also taking over the counter pain reliever for my headache, but I’m not sure how much good that’s doing either. I’m not a big fan of taking medications, but I’ve been doing my best to follow the doctors orders. I think I’m ready to hear what my options are since the current treatment plan isn’t working.

As for my lack of energy, that may be contributing to my headaches. I’m considering sublingual B-12 which is supposed to promote energy and stamina. The B vitamins help your body fight off illnesses and I could sure use help. If you’re thinking the same thing, Click here to get your own box of Trivita Sublingual B 12. which is safer and more affordable than a B-12 shot, not to mention painless.

Anyway, whatever I do, I just want my head to stop hurting, I’ve got sewing to do!

As my readers may know, I haven’t been feeling well due to severe sinus and allergy pain.  Unfortunately, it’s putting me behind in my sewing.  I have a sale coming up in July and I need to have quite a bit made and ready to sell by then, but in the last two weeks, I’ve completed only one bag.

Today, I sort of turned that around.  I’m still not feeling well, but, thanks to the weather, I got some sewing done.  You see, we had severe thunderstorms roll through earlier today and the power kept flickering on and off.  Finally, it went off and stayed off, so, after reading a few chapters in my book, I decided to cut out some fabric so that it would be ready to sew once the power was restored.

Incredibly, as I was finishing cutting out frog print fabric for the 2nd bag, the power came back on.  I turned on my sewing machine and managed to get both bags completed before having to go pick my daughter up from school.  I feel such a sense of accomplishment!

I will have to wait to take photos as my husband took the camera with him this morning on his business trip.  I’ll post pictures in the next day or two. 

Myspace Graphics at WishAFriend.comTo all of my U.S. readers, I wish you a safe and happy Memorial Day!

I hope you find time to spend with friends and family. We were able to do that yesterday and spent the day hanging around our swimming pool.

As my own dad was a veteran, I ask that everyone take a few moments at least to remember all of those who have served our country over our history, including those who are currently serving, all across the world.

Have a super day!

I am not the best when it comes to exercising, I always have good intentions, but tend to put off what I know I need to be doing. I have a treadmill and a mini trampoline that don’t get too much use. I have a great pair of walking sneakers that get worn, but not too much for exercise purposes. Pretty much the only walking I’ve been doing lately has been when I’m out running errands or cleaning house. Yes, I’m burning a few calories, but not really working out my muscles the way I need to.

I found a solution, and a good one too, a solution I can actually stick to! I’m going to get myself a pair of Fitflops. These are shoes that are designed to tone and strengthen your leg muscles simply by walking while wearing them. I love it! And, they’re cute too! Take a look.

I plan to order my Fit Flops in the chocolate (sold exclusively by sweatyBetty.com) and black. I’m really liking the red too. I just think they’re all really cute! Of course, I do love shoes, especially sandals and flip flops, so it’s only natural that I would like the Fit Flop and want to add it to my shoe collection.While sweatyBetty.com is in the U.K., they will ship worldwide. I can’t wait to order mine!

I received an early morning call today that made me quite envious.  My sister called quite early to tell me that she and our mom had just left the quilt shop after each of them spent a rather large sum of money on fabrics.  The good news for them was that everything was half price, the bad news for me was that I couldn’t go with them!

The quilt shop in Wabash, IN had a big half price sale  this morning.  The catch was that you had to enter the shop between the hours of 7-9 A.M. this morning only to receive the discount.  Let me tell you, for half price at a quilt shop?  I’d get up at midnight for that!