Monday, April 15, 2013

STILL HERE

                                               I haven't gone anywhere, just been busy. In fact I should be getting my house cleaned and catching up on laundry, but I haven't had much of a chance to read more than a blog post here and there let alone write one. I've had a few thoughts for a post , but just never seem to have the time to sit down and put them together. Today is no different, so if it sounds as if I'm rambling I apologize.
                            Mr. D started his new job two weeks ago and we're all trying to adjust to the new schedule. We're used to him having more flexibility. Barely two weeks into his new job and I've been released to return to full duty which means we'll be working opposite shifts again. I'm hoping that once his benefits kick in I'll be able to find something else that will allow me work normal hours. I've considered leaving steady nights, but would then have to rotate shifts and my co-workers who would have to pick up more nights would probably revolt.
                             I have mixed feelings about being back to work at full capacity. I'm still slower than I want(need) to be and I still have a fair amount of pain in my hip and knee and we are so understaffed that I hope I can keep up. The doctor has put PT on hold for now, but says we'll reevaluate in two weeks. I think I can still benefit from therapy, my leg definitely needs to get stronger.
                              Things are pretty vanilla around here for the moment and probably will be until we get adjusted to the new routine. I guess we'll just have to get more creative and make the most of the time that we can manage to carve out together.
                                  

14 comments:

  1. Good Evening Mrs D great to hear from you and glad things are going well. I just caught up on your last few post. Being on opposite shifts makes DD challenging but it does work out. We cross paths alot here at the Cookie house so I know it isn't easy.

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    1. No it's not easy, but we'll work it out - we always do.

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  2. Thank you for the update. I am glad that you are better and hope you completely recover soon.

    Big Hug,
    joey

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    1. You're welcome Joey and thank you. I guess I just don't heal as quickly as I used to, but I'm so much better so I'm thankful for that.

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  3. Working opposite is a challenge. Hope you can find something easier.
    Glad you're feeling better....

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    1. Thanks, I just have to keep looking for something that will be a good fit.

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  4. So glad you are still here. Schedule changes can be quite difficult but you will adjust with time. Be sure to be your own advocate; if you feel you would benefit from PT fight for it.

    Hugs
    db

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    1. I keep doing my exercises at home, but if I feel I need more I will push for PT. Doc seemed open to it, we'll see next week.

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  5. working opposite shifts must be challenging...I hope as you adjust you find some quality time together...good to see you here...I am playing some catch up reading myself... :-) Hugs, Terps

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    1. We've done opposite shifts before so I'm sure we'll adjust again. Glad to hear from you.

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  6. I hope you get all the therapy you need to get rid of the pain-- that is no fun!

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    1. No it isn't fun, but I'm improving. I just have to learn to be more patient.

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  7. Hope you get your needs met. Good luck on getting things worked out for the best.

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  8. I'm sure things will work out. Thanks for the support.

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