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October 25, 2007 at 11:17 am · Filed under Health
This morning I went for a chiro appointment and she’s so great. Last night I was having some pain between my shoulder blades and today Dr. Chiro was able to pop me back to normal. I swore I’d never be into the popping and still the thought grosses me out…but…it’s so refreshing and I feel so much better afterwards.
Plus, I think it helps that this lady specializes in pregnant women so she doesn’t do big and dramatic pops…instead she keeps it pretty simple and gives a nice massage afterwards.
October 23, 2007 at 12:49 pm · Filed under Health, PP
When I was in college in Texas I roomed with my best friend, Jenny, from high school. We had a great time and she would always make me food. I remember telling her to eat with me and she never would.
Finally, one day I realized that Jenny was getting real thin. I talked to her dad and that weekend he came up and got her. Neither he nor I realized how bad she had gotten and how sick she was.
That weekend she was admitted to the hospital for liver failure and weighed 75 pounds.
I couldn’t believe how I could have lived with her and just not noticed. I wish I would have known about New York eating disorders warning signs.
After the episode Jenny didn’t reach out to her old friends. I assumed she was embarassed and maybe there was a part of her past that she didn’t want to reconnect with.
Just a few years ago I was talking with a mutual friend. I asked how Jenny Parker was doing and he told me that Jenny passed away.
She was able to go back to school after the hospitalization our junior year, however, when she graduated she obtained a job and relapsed.
Avalon Centers in Williamsville, New York offer services for people with eating disorders. I wish they would have been able to help my friend, Jenny.
October 20, 2007 at 8:35 am · Filed under Actual posts about being moms, Health
Well, to say the least we’re all broken!
Graem got sent home from daycare Thursday because she was running a fever. Yesterday I took her to the doctor. They think it’s probably just a virus and said we really shouldn’t worry about the fever because it’s her bodies way of fighting the virus.
Last night she coughed a lot, ran a fever, and even vomited at 3 in the morning.
Margot handled it and I slept.
I went to the chiropractor/physical therapist yesterday and she was pretty helpful. At least I was able to walk out of the office non-crooked!
I was able to get comfortable in bed last night and it’s gotten to the point where I can get in/out of bed better and without pain.
Now, we just have to get better and healed so that we can enjoy the last warm days!
October 18, 2007 at 9:56 am · Filed under Health, PP
Ever since I’ve had my pacemaker I always wonder how my heart is doing. Especially, when I’m active in sports or other physical activities. I’m guessing that my pacer allows my heart to keep up.
Many people have a cycling heart rate monitor and I saw one a few weeks ago at the local athletic store. I’m not sure how comfortable that would be though. Numetrex.com offers a great heart rate monitor that is in the fashion of a sports bra.
I think that’s an absolutely brilliant idea. Nothing could fit better than a sports bra when it comes ot athletics and you don’t have to worry about all of the extra cords going everywhere and sticking to your body.
For males they offer a cardio shirt which has adapters that will pick up on your heart rate and pulse.
Most recently, I’ve been watching “The Biggest Loser” on television and all of the people trying to lose weight and their trainers are on heart rate and monitors to see the trends in their activity. Also, their monitors allow the trainers to see their activity when they aren’t around!
There are 5 great reasons to wear a monitor:
1. Improve your health
2. Lose weight
3. Make the most of your limited exercise time
4. Exercise safely
5. Be your own coach
If you’re looking for heart rate training - look no further and check out the easiest and most versatile product to hit the market - Numetrex!
October 18, 2007 at 9:16 am · Filed under Actual posts about being moms, Blogroll, Health
Well, I do feel a little bit better than yesterday but my back doesn’t seem to be recovering overnight. Of course, I’m trying to use different muscles these days instead of my lower back muscles.
Which means that my tummy muscles and thigh muscles are in bad shape too!
I was able to call the PT/Chiropractor that specializes in pregnant woman and leave a pretty pathetic message on her machine. She returned my call and is going to get me in tomorrow at 9:00am.
Now I just have to figure out what I’m going to do with Grammy during that time…
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