Krystyna23040
Expert
Really chilly windy morning. When we got to the park entrance Archie decided that it was too cold to walk any further. I was quite pleased with a shorter walk as I did nearly 17K steps yesterday.
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What was your fasting blood glucose? (full on chat)
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Krystyna23040
Expert
It sounds like a perfect day @gennepher
Annb
Expert
FBG 11.9 on the Libre - about 14 on the fingerprick - another mistake last night because I was very hungry after a day on very low carb. Correction dose took it down to 5.4 (about 6.5) then reduced dose before breakfast and the Libre is now beeping at me because it thinks I am running too low. Probably about 4.2 on the fingerprick. Keeping an eye on it.
Very windy here overnight and hail stones battering the south facing window. I don't hear a thing in my bedroom which is on the north side of the house but when I got up and sat in the kitchen it was very noisy. Doesn't stop me dozing off again though, once my hips and legs stop hurting.
Sounds like a great, relaxing day @gennepher. Good on you and Midnight.
Very windy here overnight and hail stones battering the south facing window. I don't hear a thing in my bedroom which is on the north side of the house but when I got up and sat in the kitchen it was very noisy. Doesn't stop me dozing off again though, once my hips and legs stop hurting.
Sounds like a great, relaxing day @gennepher. Good on you and Midnight.
Annb
Expert
Archie is a very sensible little fellow. Wise in his old age.
gennepher
Oracle
Clever Archie...very sensible @Krystyna23040
gennepher
Oracle
gennepher
Oracle
jjraak
Expert
Morning seal team D.
A dive into the meter of mirth got me to 6.2 fathoms ..more then happy with that.
Think last night's gym had something to do with it .
Oh, and Saw an interesting article on how to best utilise the gym for those, like myself returning after a long lay off or perhaps starting a new years resolution.
Might be of use to anyone with family member perhaps struggling to motivate themselves after a new years start.?
Link.
As to other things, physically I think I'm about as good as I can expect at this moment in time.
Far from where I hoped to be close on 14 months on, but I think I'm coming to terms with that .
And it's been a work in progress, so I've noticed improvements.
But Mentally I think I might have stagnated from overcoming the 'intrusive' thoughts that led to some torrid nights of sleep .
So it's kind of snuck up on me, that mentally I am improving.
I say that, as I offered Lauren a lift into work
(Taking the furry nephew in, but train strikes etc she expects what is running to be busier then usual, and that can set Frankie on edge, which embarrasses her )
It was a Beautiful clear day here in the Capital.
A little bit Nippy but not too cold.
So with that backdrop in mind, on way back, I realised I now feel comfortable driving again (car).
( Been driving as soon as I was able to after the accident.
Broken left hand, broken right shoulder, broken leg permitting)
But it's only today I realise I AM now comfortable driving .
Previously if anything happened I was stranded, reliant on the rescue services, AA & the good will of others.
But today I feel that's not the case anymore.
Fit enough to get out of car if a bump occurs and manage the situation civilly, do some basics if car has an issue, & likely even change a tyre IF miles from civilisation..(please don't let that tempt fate
)
So a long post just to say .....
"I'm in a good place today "
Hope the same applies to all of you.
And if not today, hopefully tomorrow or real soon.
Take care all.
A dive into the meter of mirth got me to 6.2 fathoms ..more then happy with that.
Think last night's gym had something to do with it .
Oh, and Saw an interesting article on how to best utilise the gym for those, like myself returning after a long lay off or perhaps starting a new years resolution.
Might be of use to anyone with family member perhaps struggling to motivate themselves after a new years start.?
Link.
As to other things, physically I think I'm about as good as I can expect at this moment in time.
Far from where I hoped to be close on 14 months on, but I think I'm coming to terms with that .
And it's been a work in progress, so I've noticed improvements.
But Mentally I think I might have stagnated from overcoming the 'intrusive' thoughts that led to some torrid nights of sleep .
So it's kind of snuck up on me, that mentally I am improving.
I say that, as I offered Lauren a lift into work
(Taking the furry nephew in, but train strikes etc she expects what is running to be busier then usual, and that can set Frankie on edge, which embarrasses her )
It was a Beautiful clear day here in the Capital.
A little bit Nippy but not too cold.
So with that backdrop in mind, on way back, I realised I now feel comfortable driving again (car).
( Been driving as soon as I was able to after the accident.
Broken left hand, broken right shoulder, broken leg permitting)
But it's only today I realise I AM now comfortable driving .
Previously if anything happened I was stranded, reliant on the rescue services, AA & the good will of others.
But today I feel that's not the case anymore.
Fit enough to get out of car if a bump occurs and manage the situation civilly, do some basics if car has an issue, & likely even change a tyre IF miles from civilisation..(please don't let that tempt fate
)So a long post just to say .....
"I'm in a good place today "
Hope the same applies to all of you.
And if not today, hopefully tomorrow or real soon.
Take care all.
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alf_Josiah
Well-Known Member
Morening Gennepher
This painting reminds me, me’s and myself of view of Didcot power station cooling towers across the cornfields.
Sadly today the cornfields and cooling towers are gone, but bright new homes have been provided.
Thanks for the memory.
Annb
Expert
Really good to read that you are in a good place right now, and that you are regaining your confidence and strength. Keep up the good work.Morning seal team D.
A dive into the meter of mirth got me to 6.2 fathoms ..more then happy with that.
Think last night's gym had something to do with it .
Saw an interesting article re how to best utilise the gym for those like myself returning after a long lay off or perhaps starting a new years resolution.
Might be of use to anyone with family member perhaps struggling to motivate themselves after a new years start.?
Link.
As to other things, physically I think I'm about as good as I can expect at this moment in time, far from where I hoped to be close on 14 months on, but I think I'm coming to terms with that .
And it's been a work in progress.
Mentally I think I might have stagnated from overcoming the 'intrusive' thoughts that led to some torrid nights of sleep .
So it's kind of snuck up on me, that mentally I am improving.
I say that, as I offered Lauren a lift into work
(Taking the furry nephew in, but strikes etc expects what is running to be busier then usual, and that can set Frankie on edge)
Beautiful clear day here I the Capital.
A little bit Nippy but not too cold.
On way back mulling over my thoughts, I realised I now feel comfortable driving again (car).
Been driving as soon as I was able to after the accident.
(Broken hand, broken shoulder, broken leg permitting)
But it's only today I realise I AM now comfortable driving .
Previously if anything happened I was stranded, reliant on the rescue services, AA & the good will of others.
But today I feel that's not the case anymore.
Fit enough to do basics, & likely even change a tyre if I had too..(please don't let that tempt fate)
So a long list to say .....
"I'm in a good place today "
Hope the same applies to all of you.
And if not today, hopefully tomorrow or real soon.
Take care all.
Annb
Expert
Just lovely!
jjraak
Expert
JohnEGreen
Master
fbg of 8.0 today a total mystery to me.
jjraak
Expert
Good to hear that.
Great some progress is being made .
Let's hope the treatment planned works as soon as possible.
ianpspurs
Oracle
Morning assembled multitude. @jjraak good news on the confidence for driving returning, sleepless nights declining and returning to the gym. @Krystyna23040 did Archie sense your step count yesterday and spare you? @JohnEGreen hug for the mystery fbg. @lindisfel that sounds hopeful for The Duchess. @gennepher thank you so much for today's creative which has a Fenland vibe for me. @Annb hugs for the hail and pain but winner for the attitude. Very sunny here today so obviously egg and cheese salad is the centrepiece of my menu. Candlemass tomorrow as well as immunotherapy day. No wisdom of the sages for IT but here's a sonnet for Candlemas and a weather forecast. Do your best to optimise your day.
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jjraak
Expert
Nice post @ianpspurs .
Thank you .
Can I just mention that the 'weather' for me comes up with a warning about privacy ..?
And liking the Candlemas link.
Sure while many will believe & some query the creator & the creation.
A link is saw the other day, really did make me sit up at how the actual significance we each play inside our family roles, pales when we look to what is known.
And bearing in mind it's all we CAN see at the moment.
Heaven knows what else it out there
Scientificky at the start, but from laptop onwards it expanses fast ...
And at the end....omg .
Thank you .
Can I just mention that the 'weather' for me comes up with a warning about privacy ..?
And liking the Candlemas link.
Sure while many will believe & some query the creator & the creation.
A link is saw the other day, really did make me sit up at how the actual significance we each play inside our family roles, pales when we look to what is known.
And bearing in mind it's all we CAN see at the moment.
Heaven knows what else it out there
Scientificky at the start, but from laptop onwards it expanses fast ...
And at the end....omg .
Annb
Expert
Boxty is becoming quite well known recently - lots of cooking programmes on TV seem to be including it these days. Pity it's high carb - I keep thinking I'd like to try to make it. Same with Scottish potato scones - all potato and flour, so not to be baked in case I actually want to eat them.
gennepher
Oracle
I am glad you had a good memory. I used to love the mists around the cooling towers early morning when I was a child @alf_Josiah
And yes there were cornfields then!
