Chemo this week was ok. No terrible side effects. I have had some dizziness upon standing, but I suspect that is due to low iron again. My left hip is doing great. I wrenched the right side. STUPID BIG BUG scared me and I tried to run away and my leg didn't like that. Found a PT website that not only told me some good things to do, but told me what NOT to do. And now I know why recovery on the left took so long. I've been sitting in the recliner, I love to sit cross legged, and I love to sleep on my sides. These all put pressure on the hips. Now I sit in the chairs or on the sofa with my feet on the floor and a pillow behind my back to support, rather than the actual cushion that keeps me from either slouching or my feet dangling. #shortgirlproblems
I am back in lockdown with Covid cases going back into high transmission. Jim is doing all the shopping again. I have to go through the pharmacy drive though. Oh, how I miss restaurants (haven't been going to these for a while. Maybe 2 or 3 through the whole pandemic.) Katie and I already made plans and have booked a place to stay for Dragon Con. Everyone will be required to wear masks. I will be double-masking. I will still be using disability services. They still won't be at full capacity. But Jim and Katie are going to Pennsylvania to see Jim's mom. Most of the grands/great-grands are going, too. The state has high transmission levels, and with so many visiting, I can't. First, I was already committed to Dragon Con and need to limit all my exposure beforehand. But more importantly, I can't ask the whole family to wear masks inside the house for the entire visit (except for meal times) just for me. I am sad because I miss my family, especially those I haven't seen in more years than we've been in pandemic. Just another reason I hate this virus! I have to make horrible choices sometimes, simply based on where there are more variables I can control. My consolation is that we won't have to worry about kenneling Sasha. I will be able to stay with her. My good friend is going to help me walk her in the mornings, since she can jerk on the leash occasionally, which hurts my hips. I'll be there to give her commands. We'll have a girl's weekend. Two female cats, Sasha, and me (and, in the mornings, my friend)!
Speaking of friends, another friend who is a hair stylist, was kind enough to come to my house to cut my hair. I like the way it looks when it's longer, but having it pinned up due to heat so much begins to make my head hurt. So now I have short pixie/stacked bob. I have been so blessed to have such wonderful people in my life.