Bathroom window view
Yep, I’m still hospitalized with severe shingles. The great news is that the rash is finally starting to improve! Unfortunately, the nerve pain just won’t quit. Being is isolation is […]
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gabriana
Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
Tiny steps in the right direction
Unfortunately I’m still hospitalized, but my shingles finally stopped getting worse! Hooray!!! The rash even looks a tiny bit better in some parts of my neck. A nurse admitted to […]
My sweet hospital companions
Severe shingles has me hospitalized for the time being. I’m relieved to finally get proper treatment, even if I’m still not improving. Despite the physical misery, I’m also massively disappointed […]
Virtual Mama hugs
I’m still in the hospital–in isolation. For severe shingles on my neck and head. It is utter misery. Mama Jude is a trooper and comes to visit every day, decked […]
Finally being taken seriously
For the last five days I’ve been fighting off shingles and it has only got worse each day. Thankfully my primary care doctor was back in the office today. She […]
A DIY Website roadmap
This morning I joined an informative webinar about how to create a website storefront. The virtual event was hosted by a new friend from Craftcation, Rebecca Inkrote. Having this website […]
Funny kitchen towel
This week is still awful health-wise. So I’m trying to distract myself from the pain. This funny kitchen towel brought a smile to my face and seemed quite appropriate. Today’s […]
The good stuff from a good friend
The culture confirmed it; I’ve got shingles. Apparently, it is a common side effect of immunosuppressive treatment (which I’ve been on for years for Crohn’s). I’m “lucky” to have caught […]
Thankful for Benadryl
My Monday started off at Urgent Care for what I thought was a serious spider bite reaction on my neck. Turns out a bite would have been preferable. The doctor […]
A delicious, relaxed Mother’s Day
Mama and I spent the day together, enjoying delicious food that was prepared by other people. We started with Village Bakery pastries and frothy coffee at home. Mama’s almond croissant […]
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