Post op recovery is going well. The surgery place is not too painful if I don’t talk/smile, but the big sore nearby is really painful. Fortunately the gel the doctor prescribes seems to be helping today. The biggest side effects are: GI disruption (always happen with antibiotics) and not running. Both affect my overall wellbeing but I am hopeful to have them resolved soon once I finish the meds on Friday morning. I have started to do walking on the treadmill in the AM and walking around the neighborhood with the girls in the evening. I need movement to function even if doesn’t break a sweat.
Kids had their wellness check up (minus the blood test) this morning. I love how patient the doctor is asking their routines, things that bother them, what things each of them should start doing more (hydration, moisturizing, insect repellent, brush teeth more than twice a day, wash hands properly, physio for Sofia as her shoulders height are not even). Hopefully the blood test shows normal results too.
Male aversion to health interventions. I was joking with my male colleagues that my husband is not receptive to meds to manage his slightly higher blood pressure since we moved. Funny enough, both male colleagues laughed acknowledging that that’s probably normal for men. Sigh…
Venting session is super helpful and bonding. 3 out of 3 days, I had venting session with at least one colleague about some new rules. We know this could be temporary, we know we won’t formally complain about it, but it feels good and reassuring that it’s not just us feeling that way.
Gold hour in the evening. I had 1.5 hrs at home alone yesterday as the family went to kumon class and I came early as someone was rearranging my office. It felt so calming to be at a quiet home. I read 10 min, did gentle flow for 10 min, before starting to make dinner. I should definitely try to calve out 1 hour in the evening alone. Maybe I can finally find the mental space to meditate twice a day.
We can do hard thing is a brilliant book. I will finish it tonight and honestly wish it can go for another 500 pages more. So much wisdom and I had so many light ball moments. I will share some quotes that I marked once I finish. To be honest, I was not sure about this book as its format is like questions, short answers/quotes, without clear progression and link. But somehow the 3 women did a masterful job in telling me important messages that I need to hear at this moment.
Our New Journey 
I have not read that book- I’m looking forward to seeing the quotes you highlighted.
Your recovery sounds tough! Yes, I know all about GI disruptions- it’s not fun. And, not running is hard. But it sounds like it’s going well and you’ll get your regular life back soon.
Your kids’ doctor is very thorough! I’m impressed. And… I can chime in here that my husband HATES going to the doctor, for any reason.
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I’m going to put that book on hold at the library.
Sending you healing wishes for the rest of your recovery journey.
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I love having meditative time for myself, it’s so important! I also know what you mean about needing movement, I am the same way.
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You’re handling recovery really well. I love how you’re easing back into movement without pushing too soon.
hat solo gold hour at home sounds heavenly, and I googled that book. It sounds intriguing! Let us know what your favourite quotes are!
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An evening in the evening sounds lovely but I can’t imagine it fitting in for us — mornings YES bc everyone is asleep, but evenings — well, I can’t stay up late AND get up early. It has been fun to enjoy a few evenings alone the past 3 weeks while kids at camp, but it’s definitely a fleeting treat 🙂 (and may never occur again until empty nest stage because A is aging out of camp and G says . . . she missed me too much. lol. despite the fact that every picture i get shows her having the time of her life.)
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I’m glad recovery is going pretty well so far. Dental surgery can be so painful. I’ve only had my wisdom teeth out and that was nearly 30 years ago but I still remember how painful it was! I lost 10 pounds in a week! And I did not have 10 to lose back then.
I will have to check out We Can Do Hard Things. I could use some motivating/uplifting reading!
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