Something has been digging in our landscaping mulch again … this time, whatever it is has gotten serious … digging deeper, bigger “holes” … exposing parts of the roots of some of my plants. <grrrr>
T#1’s team lost the first round of the playoffs/tournament last night. They just were not hitting … I don’t know if it was the stress from having strikes called (during the regular season, they only call strikes on swings and misses), from falling behind early in the game, the heat or what. They had several injuries, including 3 players (of whom T#1 was one) who had to leave the field for a time. Sure, it would have been wonderful to see them advance … but they had a pretty good “regular season” and hopefully had a good time playing.
I was chopping a watermelon yesterday afternoon and sliced into my pinkie finger (fleshy part of the tip and middle parts). It wasn’t a deep cut … but it did bleed quite a bit. The worst part of it was that the watermelon wasn’t very good at all.
Am I the only one who’s had times where I felt left out, like chopped liver … even though I know that’s not the case?
T#3 is the one with the double ear infections this time … and from DD’s report, T#4 isn’t far behind from a similar diagnosis. Those poor little ones. T#4 is getting a referral to a pediatric ENT … hopefully they’ll be able to get this resolved.
Tomorrow is the funeral for my friend from work.
This lying in bed for 2-3 hours before I can fall asleep is getting old. It’s like my mind just won’t stop working … it’s not like I’m laying awake worrying … I just can’t stop thinking about whatever comes to my mind. I don’t want to take any medical sleep aids if I can help it (if for no other reason than I get up early enough in the morning that by the time I realize that I need to take something, I’m not going to have the 7-8 hours they recommend). DD’s previous pediatrician recommended melatonin for the Ts … wonder if that will work for Nana, too?
I've taken melatonin and I really like it. It's what the body produces to make you sleepy so it's somewhat natural. I bought the lowest dose the sell and then halved it. I didn't feel groggy the next day and it works relatively fast. I also didn't feel like it messed my sleep cycle up so badly that I had to take it - which I've had happen with other sleep aides. I'd have to say it's now my first line of defense when I can't sleep.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend (adult) who uses the melatonin with excellent results. Sending best wishes for speedy healing to your pinkie.
ReplyDeletewe got that same wind and a little bit of relief today in the weather, but it's not going to last. i'm so sick of this heat and was in a funk today too. i shook it off and i sure hope you can too. the lack of sleep is probably a very big part of it. have you tried prayer to try and fall asleep? usually helps me. just a suggestion. good luck!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you about sleeping -sometimes the body turns off but the brain does not. Hope your finger is better - ouch!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your work friend... Not sleeping right is so hard on the body, mentally and physically. Take care.
ReplyDeleteNot a lot of happy going on for you. So sorry. ((HUGS)) Every once in awhile I will take something called MidNite and it helps me to fall asleep. It is all natural and you can find it in the drug stores. (not the PM just the orginal one)
ReplyDeleteNot a lot of happy going on for you. So sorry. ((HUGS)) Every once in awhile I will take something called MidNite and it helps me to fall asleep. It is all natural and you can find it in the drug stores. (not the PM just the orginal one)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you about sleeping -sometimes the body turns off but the brain does not. Hope your finger is better - ouch!
ReplyDeleteI've taken melatonin and I really like it. It's what the body produces to make you sleepy so it's somewhat natural. I bought the lowest dose the sell and then halved it. I didn't feel groggy the next day and it works relatively fast. I also didn't feel like it messed my sleep cycle up so badly that I had to take it - which I've had happen with other sleep aides. I'd have to say it's now my first line of defense when I can't sleep.
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