It's been a while and we've been away from home a lot these last few weeks. We had an absolutely fantastic vacation in New Mexico (which I'll blog about more later, especially about the food, and I even remembered to take pictures of our food sometimes and I wrote a bit about each day in a journal each night so I would remember things) which was part vacation for the three of us, and part a reunion of sorts with some moms I've been on a listserve with since we were all pg and due the same month 10 years ago. The kids 10th bday seemed like a good excuse for some of us to get together (we've done this before, but not for a few years). So, more about all that in future blog posts.
I had one "beginner" session of acupuncture for my back before we left on our trip and then a full session last Friday. My back hurt worse than it did before by Friday night and all weekend. I have another session scheduled for this Friday but am afraid to go since I have the Lance Armstrong Livestrong Challenge walk on Sunday. I have a call into the acupuncturist to see what he makes of this. I knew it might take some time to get better, but I certainly didn't expect to feel worse. I'm getting to about that level of pain when it was at it's worst the last time this happened last fall. I am beginning to understand how people get hooked on prescription drugs (not that I have any, all I have is ibuprofen) as when it hurts so bad and doesn't stop and you can't find a comfortable position to sleep you just want to do anything to make it go away. This afternoon the pain has dulled down enough that while I am aware of it, I can think (which is why I am attempting to write this). Sigh, I really want this acupuncture thing to work, the chiropractor didn't help much last fall and I don't know what else to do besides heavy drugs or hitting my head against the wall. It's been more than two months now and it's wearing me down. I think the worst part is not being able to get comfortable to sleep (which is a fairly recent development), if I can't sleep it's hard to do much of anything else.
Okay, back to more pleasant topics. A., Z. and I are walking in the Lance Armstrong Livestrong Challenge walk this coming Sunday. We have raised almost $3000!!!!! I am beyond pleased with the generosity of family and friends, thanks to all of you! (There is still time to donate if you do so online with a credit card, the deadline is August 23rd.) Z.'s very nervous about the 5k (over 3 mile) walk, she thinks she can't do it, but I'm sure we'll all manage. We will take our time and do the best we can. Thankfully in general my back feels okay when walking, better than sitting anyway (although I don't know how hilly the course is, hills could do us all in). Keep your fingers crossed for good weather!
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Have fun at the walk this weekend. You should include the link for donations again should any of your readers want to contribute :) I know Z will make it and she should be so proud of herself for doing something like this! N has to do some community service for his social studies class; I wonder if a walk like this would count - I need to find out - thanks for the idea!
I haven't posted the link because it gives our full first and last names and I've been keeping the blog somewhat anonymous. But if anyone who knows me wants it, just let me know and I'll send it. Or you can go to the livestrongchallenge.org site and search for our names.
I just got an email with some info on the weekend and the post race/walk party sounds like a lot of fun. They're going to have a Kid's area with a moonbounce (Z. will be in heaven) and other things. And Lance will be speaking to us all in the morning before the race and again after the race. I'm excited!
That's gotta be so exciting. My guys would love a moon-bounce, too. I hope you'll blog about your experience this weekend.
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