Hello friends. I am recovering well so far from Monday's surgery. All of my prayers were answered, and I am thankful for that!!! I am spending all most all of my time in bed for now. I do get up and do a light 2-5 minute slow "shuffle" walk as my doctor requested every couple of hours to prevent blood clots, gas build up and to help aid in recovery. It is not fun to stand up at first, but it really hasn't been too terrible.
My mom sent me three stickers by number books to work on as I am resting. I enjoyed doing some pages today. I slept off and on, rested by doing some Bible stuff and these books, then I would sleep some more, take medication, get up and shuffle 😆 walk and then rest again, and sleep. It is like a Wash, Rinse, and Repeat Cycle. :) I am eating soft light foods for a few days.
I am not perfect at lining the stickers up because I am a little shaky still from pain, medicine and I am so cold no matter what I have on. I am usually hot natured, but I am freezing!
I will get better at lining up the stickers but for now it distracts me and brings me joy! I have my little bed tray I bought on clearance last month and it works perfect for this situation. It was on sale for $9.98. It was an excellent mark down for such an item. It has come in so handy for my meals, reading and stuff.
I put on some folk instrumental cozy music and stickered away. It was a great little joy to me. I am thankful for my mom getting me the books.
Here are some quotes that I love that I want to share. I found them on Pinterest!
Anyhoo... today is my birthday! I am celebrating from bed! I am just grateful to have another day!
I hope you all have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Chrissy T
Happy Birthday!! I hope that you get a do over for the celebration once you're feeling better so you can do more than rinse, wash, repeat! Haha...although I do hope you can have cake now! xo
ReplyDeleteLol!!! I love some cake!
DeleteSending love and hugs. I am glad things aren't too terrible. Here's to a speedy recovery! The sticker book looks like a great thing to keep you occupied. Happy birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! I have enjoyed the sticker books.
DeleteOh yes, getting up and getting back down into the bed are the worst but the walking wasn't so bad. Glad to hear that all your prayers for this surgery were answered. Those sticker books are great!
ReplyDeleteI have had such a great time with the books!!! Getting up and back down is the worst!
DeleteChrissy, I’m so glad to hear your surgery went well and that you’re getting the rest your body needs. Your positive spirit shines through even in recovery. I love that you’re finding little joys — the sticker books, cozy music, and that sweet bed tray setup. Happy Birthday, friend! Celebrating from bed still counts, and I hope today brings you comfort, peace, and lots of love. Continuing to pray for smooth healing and brighter days ahead. 💛🍉
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Carrie!
DeleteIt sounds like you're doing well. Praise, praise! The sticker books looks like a great way to pass the time. Prayers that your recovery continues to go well!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Wendi!
DeleteHappy Birthday. Glad you are resting and recovering. The sticker books fun to do.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love the books so far!
Deleteit sounds like everything is going as planned. it is good to have nice, easy projects to work on. i usually...almost always, bring my coloring and my knitting for my endless stays!! happy birthday...i almost missed it!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debbie, for the birthday wishes. I love having simple things like this to do besides just scrolling. I get bored with movies and such all the time. I do like them but I do like an activity!
DeleteI never heard of stickers by number books. Sounds very interesting. Glad you are recovering well and doing what the doctor said. Happy Birthday too! Janice
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed them!!!! Thank you, Janice. :)
DeleteHappy and Blessed Birthday, my friend!!!!!!! You are a rockstar! Keep doing what you are doing. My dear mom always said something I tried to remember...Even if you start to feel better, take it slow. The medicine can mask the pain and your body recovers from the inside out! She also told me after my C Sections to take my time getting fully dressed. Once you ditch the pajamas and start wearing clothes again, everyone expects you to be back to normal! Prayers, my friend. Oh, also. I don't know if you had gas or not, but my doctor always had me chew gum. It helps release the gas!
ReplyDeleteI am trying hard to remind myself what you mentioned. It is hard because I have been down for so long and I am so ready to be done with this. But you are right, from experience, when I start acting better the family thinks I am 100 and I usually always rebound. Thanks for the gas tip.
DeleteDear Chrissy, I have never heard of stickers by numbers books, but it sounds like something I would most likely enjoy!!! Thank you so much for showing it and mentioning about it. If not for this post I might never have known that this exists. When I was a little girl I would do paint by numbers. However, I don't have the talent in painting, sketches or crafts, but the stickers by numbers would be something I could really enjoy on a quiet evening.
ReplyDeleteLinda,
DeleteI truly really love them! It has been so nice to have! I do not like scrolling and movies nonstop so having these activities like this!
Happy Birthday Chrissie (( I am probably a day late by now). I hope you had a lovely day taking care of yourself. Sticker books are great & adult colouring books are wonderful too. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie!!! I truly appreciate you!!!
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