Aside from the wasp sting, I’ve had a good day; had my blood test, got all my food shopping done, baked two lots of brownies and prepared chocolate mousse to put on top tomorrow, and even got dinner ready before 5pm.
The rats have been quite quiet today but they are starting to be a bit more lively now that it’s evening.
The stomach has been ok so today and my cold is all but gone. I’ve got another day off work tomorrow so I’m thinking, because I’m feeling a lot better, I might try a gentle gym session tomorrow morning. Might. I don’t want to push myself so if I do, it’ll be a light workout for no more than an hour. I want to see what I can do but not push myself too much that I end up making myself ill. Fingers crossed I still feel ok tomorrow.
Tag: ibd
Hey y’all. It’s been a week since I started this blog and just over a week since I started posting on my main blog about this project. And while I got a few testimonials and followers the first few days, I’ve had practically no activity in the last couple of days.
SiM isn’t something that I’m going to let fall by the wayside. I want to make these changes at my school whether or not SiM takes off as a more widespread initiative. But I also want SiM to be as far reaching as possible. We can’t change stigma in medicine unless we are fighting that stigma in more than 1 place. Doing this just at my school isn’t going to change things for anyone but optometry students who are able to go to Boston.
I can’t do this on my own. I’m literally one person who is in graduate school trying to do this. I can’t change institutions of higher learning/medicine by myself. I can’t go to every optometry, dental, nursing, and PA school to implement the changes I’ll be trying to make at my school. I can’t create my own testimonials to demonstrate why SiM is so needed and important. So please, spread the word about SiM. If we don’t get the word out, change can’t be made.
Reblogging to spread the word but to also ask anyone who may be able/want to help to please do so.
Monday morning
What a great way to start the day; just been stung on my knee by a wasp. It’s pretty painful but it should stop after a few hours. At least I’m going to the hospital so I’ll be in the right place if I have a bad reaction.
Only one more early blood test for 6MP after today then it’s every two weeks for six before I only need them every eight.
I’m looking forward to being able to lay in on my days off.
My plan today is to have my blood test (maybe get some cream for my sting), do some food shopping then go home to make more bracelets. Possibly (Re: definitely) play with the rats too.
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Why does my stomach have to hurt and bloat? I haven’t had much to eat today at all and I’m way under my calories for the day. I expected the cramps but not the bloat. I think I’m just going to leave it at that and have an early night.
Finished my six day working week! I’ve had a bit of a boring day but it went somewhat quickly. I’m now about to dig into homemade gluten-free macaroni cheese made with just gluten-free pasta, cheese and milk.
My stomach has been ok today but then I haven’t really eaten that much aside from a gingerbread man and the last of my gluten-free brownies.
I keep seeing post about how other spoonies have people who were once friends but left them when they found out they were sick. I am so grateful my (admittedly small) circle of friends have stuck by me so far, even though I’ve had to cancel plans because of my UC. I feel so guilty when I’m not able to do something because I feel sick (and cancel literally the last minute) but they are always so supportive and understanding; they never ask questions, they just accept and stand by me. I am so lucky.
Five of six
The plot of Toy Story is apparently facinating at four in the morning. Or at least, my brain thinks so. I woke up for no apparent reason, went to the bathroom, and then spent the next hour and a half trying to stop thinking so I could go back to sleep. I’m so tired. I will need lots of caramel tea today.
My stomach is still hurting too but not any more than usual so the pizza last night was neither a good nor bad idea. It seems that whatever I eat, it’s going to hurt. If it continues into next week I’ll call my doctor and see what she can recommend.
I’m going to try tomato and cheese pizza tonight. I know it’s not a “plain” food but it’s simple, non-spicy, doesn’t make me bloat and it tastes good. I think the pain in my stomach is going to happen whatever I eat.
Lunchtime update
The caramel tea I had this morning seems to have done the trick; I’m still tired but not as bad as I was. My stomach is still hurting but the bloat has gone down quite a bit (which could be to do with my not eating as much). My recommended daily calorie intake is asbout 1800 but this week I’ve only managed 1600. I don’t normally count calories, but I do keep track of it on my phone so I know roughly how I’m doing. I need to try and eat a little more so I don’t end up losing weight. I’ve tried a Slim fast shake as part of my lunch today to try and get some extra nutrients in me. I prefer Fortisip but they’re a bit more expensive and I don’t want to become reliant on them.
I’m also trying to drink more again; Plant Nanny recommends 2 litres of water per day for me which I’m just about managing.
At least the day is going relatively fast. I just hope it continues that way.
What Can I Eat 