Just for Today.... ONE DAY AT A TIME... Daily commitment for 2025

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  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,532 Member

    Good morning JFT friends ☀️☕️

    I think the wildfire smoke may have gotten to me. I’m going to urgent care this morning to see if I have a sinus infection. Head has been pounding and my sinuses feel full up. Time to just go in and get it checked. Then later this afternoon I have a haircut appointment, so I’m happy about that! It’s only my 2nd haircut since my hair has grown back after chemo. It’s growing a little faster now. Yay! It’s the small things in life, right? 😁 Then tonight is our youngest grandson’s birthday party. My son and his wife are having a cookout, so burgers and brats on the grill I’m guessing. It’s hot and humid so maybe we can hop in their pool while we are there.

    Yesterday’s goals were a bust. 😬🫣🥺 Just didn’t feel good so laid down most of the day. But, It’s a new day…try again!

    Just for Wednesday:

    1. No BS 24H plan and assess.  ❌
    2. Water, 64 oz, before 7PM. Begin drinking water by 10:00 a.m. No coffee after 10:00 anymore. ✔️
    3. Replies to texts and Marco's. Today's email, plus go through last week's.  Mail pile. ❌
    4. Close activity rings. ❌
    5. Declutter 5 things. ❌
    6. June's BOM for Sew Sampler quilt along. Cut the rest of the block pieces from dark red fabric. ❌
    7. Compression pump or lymphatic massage. ❌
    8. Journal every bite in MFP and close diary at the end of the day. ✔️
    9. Bake muffins or cookies. ❌
    10. Start unwinding one hour early. Bed on time tonight. ✔️

    Just for Thursday:

    1. No BS 24H plan and assess.  ✔️
    2. Water, 64 oz, before 7PM. Begin drinking water by 10:00 a.m. No coffee after 10:00 anymore.
    3. Replies to texts and Marco's. Today's email, plus go through last week's.  Mail pile. 
    4. Errands - UC, bday card, ATM for bday money.
    5. Haircut appointment.
    6. Birthday party for T.
    7. Close activity rings.
    8. Declutter 5 things.
    9. June's BOM for Sew Sampler quilt along. Cut the rest of the block pieces from dark red fabric.
    10. Compression pump or lymphatic massage. 
    11. Journal every bite in MFP and close diary at the end of the day. 
    12. Start unwinding one hour early. Bed on time tonight.
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 608 Member

    @pridesabtch - I pray that your situation improves soon. Its so much to be dealing with. I think your right though, the only way to get your mom committed is through the ER generally. She really isn't safe to be living alone but its so hard if she is so resistant. Out of curiosity what does her primary care giver recommend? You may have to just call an ambulance in one of these outbursts and they can often help get the atleast to get her to the hospital . I would imagine if you could get her into the ER for her mental state , they would have to do a psych eval sand she would hopefully be deemed unsafe to return to home and that would set the wheels in motion to get her into a facility. Again , I am so sorry you are going through all this between your FIL and your mom. I would assume you have the family medical leave option through work? Might be something to consider so you don't exhaust yourself into the ER.. please take care of yourself..

    For all of you suffereing through humidity, we are having a bit of that here as well. Been rainy and cloudy and cool then it gets hot and muggy for a few days, then back to cool and cloudy. Definitely been a weird summer for us.

    Its my Friday at work and tomorrow we are going to go look /test drive a few vehicles. I am so unmotivated on the car search thing but now that my truck is gone , my old SUV , as reliable as she has been , could give me trouble at any given moment (208K miles on it) My hubby just got home last night with his new to him truck. We also sold his old Diesel that was main hauling vehicle, it was starting to cost more in maintenance as it also had well over 200K miles. The replacement truck is a basic model but is better equipped to handle our large horse trailer since it has dually's and airbags on the back wheels for heavy loads. The old truck was not always stable for hauling the bigger trailer fully loaded up and was sort of terrifying to pull with at times in mountain country.

    JFT

    Walk as much as possible today in order offset this serious case of DOMS since my Monday workout

    Protein, fiber/water

  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,070 Member

    @PackerFanInGB - Yes, I had my ablation and it seems to have restored my heart rhythm. The doc says the longer it holds, the less likely it is that the afib will return. I'm still on meds (except for the statins), but I'm feeling so much better. Now I'm hoping to get back to my normal activity level and get some exercise. I have an appointment with my GP today to discuss the results of a liver sonogram, but the notes in my chart indicate gall bladder and/or fatty liver as the likely culprit. I've got more bloodwork and an appointment with a gastroenterologist later this month. I'm really hoping a plant-forward Mediterranean diet and increased exercise can make a difference. I'm also looking forward to feeling less like a patient!

    @pridesabtch - You really seem to have it coming at you from all sides, and my heart goes out to you. I hope your FIL's surgery went well. It sounds like your mom needs help beyond what you can provide. Does your state allow for a 72-hour mental health crisis hold?

    @cschmitz110515 - I hope you get some relief from the wildfire smoke! We've had a few days of poor air quality from the drifting smoke here in NJ.

  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,070 Member

    Trying to get back on track this week, starting with logging. I also want to start working exercise back in.

    JFT Thursday, August 7:

    • Log
    • Hydrate
    • Healthy choices
    • Short walk
    • GP appt
    • Make gazpacho
    • Laundry
  • pridesabtch
    pridesabtch Posts: 2,803 Member

    Thanks all for the concern. We are doing the best we can. We do have FMLA for family medical leave, but it does not include in-laws. I spoke with HR though, and they are giving me the option to occasionally work remote. Unfortunately no wi-fi at the in-laws. I'll get a hot spot and figure it out. My mom's outburst are intermittent so time off isn't really possible to plan. With Tim's parents we set a schedule so that will help.

    As far as the 72-hour crisis hold, yes they do, but the local hospital system doesn't have a neurologist on staff. I need to take her to Marietta for that. An ambulance will only transport to the nearest hospital most of the time. I did call a local Westbrook care facility. They have a mental health crisis team, but don't usually deal with dementia.

    Mom's current PCP is a nurse practitioner and gave me a referral for neurology in Marietta, but the appt isn't until October. I am on a cancelation list though hoping to get in sooner.

  • more_freggies76
    more_freggies76 Posts: 3,837 Member

    Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm. Can still have my dose of metamusal.

  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,860 Member

    Yay! The Air Quality Alert has been lifted. Flip side, wind bringing hot & humid weather from the south. I'll take it.

    Recap 8/6 W ~ Still an AQ Alert to start the day, but winds are shifting from the south. Bringing heat & humidity, to replace the smokey haze. Not sure which I dislike more LOL.

    • A few snooze alarms since I didn't sleep the greatest but walked doggo around neighborhood for shade 3.12 mi 😀 happy dog & happy me / OT exercises 😁 3x
    • Leftovers for supper / healthy snacks ~ evening binge on veggie straws ack! / limit sweets ~ 4 mini pb cups / 64+ oz water / log all food / net calories zero 😣 -475
    • Pick tomatoes / put away clean dishes / rinse/refill bird baths / depoop backyard / move patio plants & doodads for hubby to mow / read / digital declutter / other? 😀 ta-da!
    • City band concert in park 7:00 ~ LL joined us for part 😀 / take canned goods for pantry at lot we use 😀 / take bug spray ~ had it, didn't need it yay

    JFT 8/7 R ~ Hot & humid, and after 4 straight days long walks with dog, planned rest day.

    • Min. 5000 steps / OT exercises
    • Teriyaki chicken bowl or ravioli for supper / healthy snacks / limit sweets / 64+ oz water / log all food / net calories zero
    • Traveling Sharpener ~ done / clean toilets (one of my least favorite chores) / read / digital declutter / other?

    WOTY 2025: Judicious ~ I just like the way the word sounds, and the meaning is right for me: having or showing reason and good judgement in making decisions. I can apply this word in so many ways!

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