Archive for October, 2012
Fibro Feelings – Pumpkin Carving
What is Fibro Feelings? I carved my first pumpkin this week – at least the first one I have any memory of. I grew up mostly drawing jack-o-lantern faces on pumpkins with black Sharpies. Luckily, my friends offered lots of help and support, as I had no clue what I was doing. After trying to [...]
Posted: October 29th, 2012 under Fibro Feelings.
Tags: Back, Fatigue, Halloween, Pain, Wrist
Comments: 4
Only Two Months Left!
Today marks the two month mark to Christmas! Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas specifically, the other winter holidays are also quickly approaching. I like to take this time to do as much in advance of the craziness as possible. This means starting to figure out what gifts I want to give my loved ones. [...]
Posted: October 25th, 2012 under Living with Fibro.
Tags: Cards, Christmas, Gifts, Winter
Comments: 8
Fibro Feelings – Calm Before the Storm
What is Fibro Feelings? This past week has primarily been a week of rest and relaxation, which is just what I needed. My hip/pelvic/leg pain and numbness while sleeping has kicked back in again. This causes me to wake up every two hours throughout the night from the discomfort, which means I’m not getting the [...]
Posted: October 22nd, 2012 under Fibro Feelings.
Tags: Hip, Music, Pain, Sensitivity, Sleep
Comments: 2
Tips & Tools for Halloween Activities
Fall and Halloween are an exciting times with lots of fun activities to participate in. It’s also always a reminder of the upcoming holiday season and the need to pace ourselves. In this post I hope some of these tips and tools will help you fully enjoy this time with your family and friends. Dressing [...]
Posted: October 18th, 2012 under Advice.
Tags: Apple Orchard, Bonfires, Costumes, Halloween, Hayrides, Pumpkin Patch, Tools, Trick-or-treating
Comments: none