Monday February 8 Diary (Doctor Visit)

I keep thinking about how nice it is on those rare occasions when I fall asleep the moment my head hits the pillow. Even when I can barely keep my eyes open while sitting on the couch, the minute I move into the bedroom, I have trouble falling asleep.

When I posted my blog entry (around 2:30AM) I noticed a message for a group forum I moderate, so I went there to check it out.  I'm glad I did, but I spent nearly an hour there before I finally went to bed.  It was almost 5AM before I successfully fell asleep.  I woke up at 10:15 and read the news on my phone apps, and right about 11, Stitch came into the bedroom to make sure I was awake.  

 

Did my bathroom stuff, and while waiting for the coffee to brew, (Thank you Stitch!) took my blood sugar (187) Not bad at all, but not perfect. Sat down at the computer for an initial draft of this, and finally had breakfast around noon. I had a regular Doctor appointment set for after I dropped Stitch off at work. Breakfast was reheated chicken egg rolls along with the coffee that Stitch made for me. I managed to make it taste better than when they were originally cooked. Once finished, I took a shower, washed my hair, and left to take  Stitch to work at 1:33. 

 

  

On the drive there, I suddenly had an urge to use the bathroom NOW! I quickly found a parking spot to use the bathroom where he works only to find out they did not have any toilet seat covers. I made do with toilet paper, and was out by 2. Drove to Winco to get beer for "E" and bought five 12 packs of cans for her (I keep them in the trunk and bring them to her when she asks for it) and 20 tortillas. Arrived at doctor's office 2:40 and they now keep the door locked, so I had to knock and wait for them to let me in. My weight was 192 fully clothed, and my blood pressure was 107/77.  I made a video and posted it to Facebook while I was waiting (below, and remember to turn the volume WAY UP) and it prompted a phone call request from Child #3 who lives in a small town in North Carolina that I jokingly call "Mayberry."  When we finally talked to each other later in the evening, I had to reassure him that no, I'm not sick, and yes, that's Mickey Mouse.

 

  VIDEO

 

On the way home, I went to Aldi and then Trader Joe's, had the aforementioned phone conversation with Child #3, and snuggled on the couch with Shilo to watch TV. I managed to stay up, and picked Stitch up from work, took my meds, and went to bed, where I slept until about 2:30 AM, and then woke up, unable to sleep. Not sure when I fell back asleep, but Sunshine and Shilo had a long talk about heaven knows what.