Activity as tolerated....

.....Well, kind of. Today I got permission to walk down the hall 1-2 times per day!!! I was going to post after my first walk, but honestly I had to lay down and rest a bit. Using my excellent PT ability to estimate distances, I figure it is about 200 feet to the window and back. Although it was tiring, it really felt good to be on my feet, and the increased time upright has helped my swollen, fat face go down a little. I do appreciate all of you that had come by and said I looked good, but I do have a mirror in my room and the fact that my eyes scrunched completely closed when I smiled did not go unnoticed by me. Dr A said I am probably his most compliant patient because I ask him for very specific instructions on what I am allowed to do in terms of activity. I guess that is part of being a PT and being used to getting specific orders from physicians on when it is ok to increase activity. So far I allowed my walks, 2 wheelchair rides, and sitting up to eat meals. I am supposed to gradually increase this as I am able. It is a little scary but even with the walks today my monitoring looked good. I remember when just going to and from the potty caused me to get out of breath, so I was glad walking didn't make me huff and puff too bad! Jace and Stuart came for my second walk, and I didn't realize how much I had missed walking and holding on to my little man's hand. It was great! Oh, and one of the very best things about being able to get up, is I can give real hugs! I don't have to do the awkward side hug while laying down where I need to turn my head just right so I don't end up smooshing my face into someone's boobs.
Ok PT friends, you'll like this! You know all those patients that think it is hilarious to pretend to lose their balance while walking??? Well, I became the dork that thought this was the funniest thing ever. I did it to my nurse yesterday and almost gave her a heart attack. After all the patients that have done it to me, it was kind of fun to do it to someone else.
I decided today's project would be to catch up on my magazine reading. So after a 4 hour magazine marathon, I now know how to 1) dress just like Leighton Meester (though I don't know who that is), 2) decorate my bedroom in pretty pastel rose theme but that might lead to me not having a husband to share my room with, 3) resist my craving for sweets just like Mariska Harigitay, but then on the way to put that magazine away the chocolate beat out Mariska, 4) do a yoga move standing on my head although I think that may not be within my activity allowance, and 5) I could have learned why Nancy Pelosi is the most hated woman in America, but I am pretty sure Stuart has already told me that at some pint in his political rants, so I skipped that article, but did learn how to handle menopause. Overall, I feel much more educated!!

Oh, I didn't post yesterday about our good ultrasound report. Both boys have great fluid, better levels than they have had in a long time. They are both still head down and hanging out more on my right side. I can already hear it "mom, he's touching me!".

On another side note, Jace is becoming quite the dancer. His favorite song in Beyonce's Single Ladies. It's hilarious to watch him try and mimic the moves on the video, a little scary but funny none the less! He is such a sweet little guy, saying I love you while giving hugs and kisses. I hope these boys won't turn his life upside down too much.