AFH: Active April

[Paula]

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It’s a whole new month - Active April. I’m struggling already with this month as my back is really sore, but I can, and will, commit to doing my physio exercises regularly.

[Suzi]

Sorry you're struggling with pain love. Apart from the physio is there anything that could help?

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Definitely not on my agenda today, it's a rest day for me!

[Paula]

Oh, my heat pad is about to collapse in an overused heap lol. My new chair is coming upstairs today so hopefully that’ll help

[Suzi]

OO has your chair made it upstairs yet? How is it?

[Paula]

It is wonderful, so comfy and supportive - and the riser practically takes me vertical!

[Suzi]

OO that sounds fabulous!

Day 3:

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[Paula]

Even when it’s protesting, it still manages to get me to work :)

[Suzi]

Day 4:

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Well, tonight we're having stir fry with lots of veg! Nom!

[Strugglingmum]

Hmmm. I m heading out for lunch with my sister, cant guarantee it will be healthy but I'll do the water

[Paula]

On it!

[Jaquaia]

We're having pizza for tea as the kids have been working hard in the garden today. Not healthy but they've earned it. Unfortunately, T was also working his mouth complaining about working in the garden, despite choosing this over a day out yesterday!

[Suzi]

Lol Pfft, he's a boy, they complain about everything!

In the end we had pizza too!

[Paula]

Omelette and baked beans for me….

[Suzi]

Was it nice?

[Paula]

Yeah, just boring

[Jaquaia]

We had eggs for breakfast. Yes they had flour, sugar, cocoa, chocolate chips and melted butter in them too but it counts, right? (giggle)

[Suzi]

Sorry it was boring...

Jaq - obviously that counts! All major food groups in that!

[Suzi]

Day 5:

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Todays agenda is blood test, blood pressure, and then shopping lol... Will play stupid games with Marc and H + F to help jolly things along a bit :)

[Paula]

Or, you could pretend the nurse is a vampire?

[Suzi]

Well I survived - and I only broke one of their blood pressure machines today! 4 vials, diabetic foot check all clear, blood pressure "normal" which I haven't had in years! Hooray for Tina as I'd never have managed on crutches. That and the lovely Marc who is sticking to me like glue atm

[Paula]

Glad it’s done, love. Rest now?

[Suzi]

Lol, no I went to ASDA with Marc and Hazel (Fern didn't feel able to go) to get a selection of "Noms" for Easter Sunday...
However I've just had a phonecall from 111 asking me about my blood test results and I now have to wait for the OOH service to call and tell me where to go to get a blood thinning medication as my DDimer test was "slightly elevated" - it's about the same level as it was when I was sent to A+E in December... It could mean an infection, a clot, or because I had covid + Fibro.... But he was lovely and so I'm waiting for that call now...

[Paula]

Ah ok, hope you get the call soon

[Suzi]

Day 6:

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I think I shall be doing these a lot today...

[Paula]

Did it help?

[Suzi]

It did, but the mindful breathing is something so helpful, I never realise how often I'm relying on it - especially through stressful and difficult things - like have my BP taken (I have white coat syndrome - as soon as someone tells me they are going to take it, it goes up so much :(

Day 7:

I love turning the lights down and closing things down for the night ;)

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[Paula]

It’s so lovely that it’s light and sunny today - we’re debating whether it’s warm enough to eat outside :)

[Jaquaia]

Went to the village shop so I have actually stepped outside of the house for a change!

[Suzi]

Day 8:

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Well, I've already made some of you smile/laugh with todays music choice...
I'm off out with H tonight to see Johannes Radebe's show, so I'm sure we'll have some laughs along the way! :)

Let me know what things make you smile and laugh today!

[Suzi]

Day 9:

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[Paula]

Housework??? What’s that?

[OldMike]

Housework??? What’s that?

Exactly what is housework, nope not in my vocabulary either.

[Paula]

(rofl)

[Suzi]

Housework what is that
Something that I need to practise lol

[Suzi]

Day 10:

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[Paula]

Doing assignment stuff, so not likely

[Suzi]

Me too...

[Jaquaia]

I need to do assignment stuff

[Suzi]

Day 11:

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[Paula]

Committed to my physio programme atm

[Suzi]

How's it going?

[Paula]

Better. I’ve been told to do one day on, one day off and it seems to be less triggering that way

[Jaquaia]

I've had a walk to the village shop this morning, but I think I need to restart my physio exercises too, so that is my aim.

[Suzi]

Well done peeps. I'm going to try to build in strengthening stuff too...

[Strugglingmum]

We walked up through the waterfalls today in the rainy glens of Antrim

[Suzi]

That sounds glorious!

[Suzi]

Day 12:

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[Jaquaia]

I'm doing the washing so there'll be movement when I hang it out!

[Suzi]

I'm hoping to take H+F out, with Marc's help. We're thinking of taking a tootle out to get chips from a street popup, pop across to have a look at ideas for a new sofa so we have space for me to order my new chair but that we can still get space for everyone else to sit...

[Strugglingmum]

Went for a swim and a very short walk

[Suzi]

YAY! Are you happier/more settled now you are getting more swimming/outdoors stuff?

[Strugglingmum]

It all helps. X

[Suzi]

Day 13:

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Definitely, something I need to prioritise..

[Paula]

I didn’t go to bed til 1am - and I’ve paid for it today. So this is very timely advice!

[Suzi]

Up doing something fun or insomnia?

[Paula]

I’m stuck into a series of books atm. I’m on the last of 6 and couldn’t put it down (blush)

[Jaquaia]

You never catch me doing things like that! (angel)

[Paula]

(giggle)

[Suzi]

(rofl) (rofl) (rofl)

[Suzi]

Day 14:

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[Suzi]

Day 15:

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[Paula]

I have the radio on most of the day and will happily sing along! It’s good for my mental health, but not sure about my family’s! ;)1

[Suzi]

(rofl) We do a LOT of singing in my house lol

[Suzi]

Day 16:

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I'm not planning on going out today. However, I intend to still work on things that I have simmering...

[Paula]

Day 27:

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Star jumps anyone?

[Strugglingmum]

I must confess if I'm not cleaning round the kitchen while the kettle boils I do squats

[Paula]

OMG really??

[Strugglingmum]

Yip I have fat thighs and I kid myself that a few squats will make up for the bickies I eat with my cuppa!! Lol

[Paula]

(rofl)

[Jaquaia]

When I complain about my thighs, J tells me thick thighs save lives! (rofl)

I don't drink hot drinks so does that give me a pass? (think)

[magie06]

(rofl)
This is nice. Just a tiny little bit of normality.

[Paula]

Day 28:

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This may be doable, depending on whether the sun comes out (if by friend I can ‘use’ my hubby and dogs)

[Jaquaia]

We're walking to the community cafe and meeting the vicar who is friendly. Does that count?

[Paula]

Absolutely!

[Strugglingmum]

I actually did this today. Went to meet up with a friend and we walked her dog before we settled down to a cuppa

[SJW180]

I met a friend and went to football. We walked and chatted between changes and from the station to the stadium. Not that much walking really but it got us both out of the house.

[Paula]

Day 29:

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[Strugglingmum]

Oh my goodness, Suzi rocked this every day!!

[Paula]

I know! It got me all emotional!

[Paula]

Day 30:

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Hmm careful stretching might be the only one I can aim for today

[SJW180]

Today I will be mostly sat in my armchair watching football. Totally shattered after yesterday. As for yesterdays challenge I’m not much of an activist but I will continue to stand up for what I believe in and have the backs of those I care about.