Saturday 22 April 2017

'FNSI' for April... The Dodgy Disc Edition

I had every intention of joining Wendy & the ladies for some FNSI fun... but it just wasn't to be.
Yes, I need a sad-face emoji.
 
To start with, my dodgy back (or "compromised lumbar spine" as my specialist calls it) decided to play up... I have disc-bulge episodes episodes now & then; they cause tremendous pain but I'm well versed in management.
The pain was not too bad in the morning, & it wasn't enough to put me off going to Patchwork... but when I unpacked my cross stitch, I realised I didn't have the chart, so no stitching for me... another sad face!
As the day progressed, the pain increased considerably, so I went into Management Mode as soon as I got home.
It's feeling a lot better today, but still will be a few more days until feeling really good again... no sitting, sofa or chairs for me, for now... pain of any sort is such a beast... but that's how it rolls... I manage.

In place of stitching, I have at least been leafing through some of the gorgeous books I have on my shelf... god help me, they're giving me all sorts of inspiration & ideas... plus the ones that are already on my Wanna-Do List... plus the WIPs & UFOs...
Doesn't the mind play silly games when one is rendered immobile??!

Thank you Wendy for hosting us again... at least I have time now to go visit the other people who signed up! Pop over here to see the links.

15 comments:

Michelle Ridgway said...

So sorry you are having such awful pain and I hope you are soon up and about again. Chronic back pain is very debilitating. Take care Anthea xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Anthea i have had the same problem spent 3 1/2 days in bed,couldnt move or even stand strasight,hope you feel better soon x

marina said...

Hope you manage your back quick smart, lovely though to take some time out and absorb some new inspiration!

Karen's Korner said...

Look after your back and enjoy making that long list of future projects.

Lin said...

Oh poor you Anthea - hope you get over it soon. Hugs. Well, gentle hugs LOL xx

kiwikid said...

Oh Anthea, I hope it gets pain free soon for you!! But what a good opportunity for enforced rest and reading time!! Try not to start too many new projects once you are up and about again!! lol!!

Kate said...

Back pain is the worst. Take care and may you be pain free right quickly.

Jo said...

I feel your pain. Wishes for a speedy recovery.

Susan said...

Oh no, that is awful - and there is so little you can do if you are lying down...Hope you are on the mend by now and no recurrences for a long while.

sunny said...

I hope you're feeling better soon! So much pain is awful. And looking through al those mags and books can be dangerous!! Be careful.

Ondrea said...

I am sorry I didn't see this post earlier. YOu poor thing! So painful! Sending many angel healing hugs your way.

retdairyqueen said...

Hope you are feeling better real soon
Nice to browse for ideas even if they end up as Ufos when started

Wendyb said...

Oh Anthea, that's terrible news....hope you're feeling much better really soon. Wish our bodies stayed in tip top condition! Rest dear friend and get better xox big sugary 'gentle' hugs

Joy from Days Filled With Joy said...

oh you poor thing.... I hope it improves real soon and you can get back to doing lots and lots of things! xx

Justine said...

Hope your back is better soon Anthea, that sounds horrible.

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