Baby Steps

Yesterday, I washed the car, and then I was all set to do a decent amount of yard work. I got out the rake, the wheelbarrow, the gardening tote that is a seat as well. Only, I lost my head of steam. I did a little weeding, raked a little, picked up some branches. The wheelbarrow was filled once. My oldest pushed it up to where we dump clippings, and that was it. With the energy I had left I climbed a tree with him and sat and enjoyed the warmth.

I am realizing I still need to go slowly. My energy doesn't last as long as it will once I am over this infection. Most days I am ready for a nap in the afternoon.

The good news is, that I could do more than I was able to do last month. I have to remember, if I take baby steps, I can do a little bit. I can't run a marathon, but I can climb a tree.

April Musings

Another set-back with my bronchiectasis left me feeling frustrated and powerless. Am I doomed to forever have this cycle of junky lungs, go on the antibiotic, get better, rinse and repeat? Short term: yes, and long term yes, with this caveat: it is manageable. In my despair and "poor me" party (which lasted for maybe a couple of hours, I AM getting better at letting go), I did some research and found a great site, bronchiectasisrus.com. What wonderful information there ~ and the things I am going through are not out of the norm. In fact, a lot of posters had even worse problems than I!

So, armed with new information, I spearheaded my care for this incident. Doctors appointments, medications, xrays. At the end of the day, I was pleased and so thankful to NOT be in the hospital. I think what I need to remember is, there is a new normal with my lung issue. Once I get used to it, it will be business as usual. I am even able to do a few miles on the bike each day ~ not like I can when at 100%, but I'm getting there.

As long as my new normal can accommodate my priorities, which are my two boys, then I am good. I am better than good. Everything else is secondary.