Good morning, all, I had a great night sleep getting 8hrs & 30mins and my BGL was 6.5, the temp is 15c or 59f although it is supposed to warm up.
My 11am it was nice and warm with the temp being 25c or 77f.
I had a good day felt like I got some things done like cleaning off my dressing table and the top of the chest of drawers and dusting and rearranging them.
Steps: 5,252= 2.6k’s or 1.6miles
Had a productive morning but a lazy afternoon, but that happens a lot.
Hello Monday, I had a good night, getting around 9hrs sleep been up since 4.30am it is 17c or 62f my BGL was 6.5 and it is going to be another hot day.
I have done the usual housework and yeah it left me exhausted.
I have had a good day; it has been a warm day but not hot.
Steps: 3,596 = 1.8k’s or 1.1miles.
Up early again 4.35am I was awake after 8hrs of sleep, so I got up it is 16c or 62f my BGL was 6.9
It is a nice warm day, when I was having my nap but after 50 minutes in was woken by the doorbell and then my phone going off. I found a parcel at the front door and the text was Tim asking who was at the door.
I have done a lot of little things today.
Steps: 7,882 = 4k’s or 2.6 miles
Another good night, no change that it was a great night, and I have woken up feeling awesome.
I have done the housework and I’m now waiting for Sue we are going shopping.
By the time I got home I was exhausted as per usual.
I spent some time sorting out the granddaughter’s money boxes, I bought new much larger tins for Sydney & Summer. Tim said it would take years to fill them, I said that’s fine not planning to give them to the girls for another 4 or 5 years.
Steps: 5,545 = 2.3k’s or 1.4 miles
I slept well but was awake at 3.30am, got up at 4am, I had 7hrs & 40mins od sleep, I had a shower after Tim left at 5.30am.
At 4.30am it was 19c or 66f, my BGL was 6.0
It is a nice day, I feel good but around 11am I started to not feel good, so I went and had an hour-long nap.
Around 5.30pm I went downhill fast couldn’t concentrate and felt very tired I will be in bed by 7pm.
Steps: 4,692= 2.3k’s or 1.4miles
I slept through the night waking at 4.15am feeling awake so got up, it is 19c or 66f, I had 9hrs of sleep.
Tim left around 12.30pm for work and I went for a nap at 1pm.
It has been a warm day with the temp around 25c or 77f.
Saw Blain he came just to check on me and later in the day I saw Sam and Bailey.
Here we are at the start of March and Autumn; I slept well getting just under 7hrs. It is a wet morning I hope it doesn’t rain all day.
Did the usual housework and cleaned off Tim’s bed side table and packed away the Cpap machine I knew he wouldn’t use.
It has been a cool dry day, saw Blain when he came to see his mum, looks like he may be moving home while they look for somewhere else to live.
This afternoon has been lovely and warm.
Steps:6,637=3.3k’s or 2 miles
Good morning, all, I slept well till 3.20am after that I was in pain and hot and tossing and turning till 4.20am when I had enough and got up.
My BGL was 5.5 and the temp at 4.30am was 22c or 71f. At 11am it was 27c or 80f.
Tasha came down and asked if they could store some of Blain’s stuff here as she doesn’t have enough room at her place.
By 2pm it was 30c or 86f and I had to turn the air con on. Thankfully I only need it on for an hour.
Steps: 7,028 = 3.5k’s or 2.1 miles
Good morning anyone reading this, I have been up since 4am but I was in bed early last night and had a good 9hrs &30minutes of sleep.
My BGL was 5.5 and it was 21c or 69f, by 6am it started raining, also had T (Blain’s gf) come down looking for milk which I gave her.
What a morning Tasha had a skip bin delivered this morning and when he got home from work Tim started taking stuff up and tossing it into the bin, in helped by placing items on the walker and taking them to the bin. I decided to remove items allowing me to get out an old cupboard I then opened the front wooden door.
The mess behind the cupboard and door was awful so I cleaned that up it all took over an hour to do it. I cleaned the front of the wooden door but as I am short, I couldn’t reach the top of the door, I will see if Sam will come and finish it for me.
It is 5pm and I am feeling really unwell, I am very tired and really just not with it.
No steps as my watch died, it will not charge.
Been up since 4.10am, I am feeling much better this morning, I had a around 7.5hrs of sleep. My BGL was 5.8 and it is currently 22c or 70f.
Jess came over when she got home and asked if I could wash her work shirts as she has OT for the next two nights.
At midday I had to turn the air con as it was 30c or 86f.
By 4pm I was ratshit and felt like crap due to tiredness I am now going to bed and it is only 6.30pm
Another early start and damn my body is moving a lot this morning and my let knee is crackling.
Tim has called in sick for work he hopes he will be ok by lunch time to do his arvo shift.
I went shopping with Sue and in was ratshit all morning, I left the house wearing a long skirt and shoes and I had to remove the skirt yes, I had shorts on under it and also took my shoes off.
I had an hour-long nap between 12 & 1pm, also Dawson came over for a visit he was here are 45 minutes.
Tim isn’t working at all today even though he started feeling ok by 10am.
This afternoon I wasn’t the best but I ate something and started to feel much better.
Steps:5,509= 3.7k’s
Up far to early for my liking 4.10am as I wasn’t able to get comfortable in bed with my left arm hurting and my right hip hurting.
It is 21c or 70f, but we are looking at a top temp of 30c. I got around 6hrs of sleep and my BGL was 6.6.
Went shopping with Sue after her doctor’s appointment, I was not the best, I think it was due to the heat and my swollen feet.
I had a one-hour nap and have been great for the rest of the day.
I emptied the money boxes I have been putting money in since 2021 which I will use as spending money on our cruise next month. Total amount $300.
Steps: 5,426 = 3.5k’s
Good morning, another damn early start I was up at 4.15 and had a shower before starting my day. It is 21c or 69f my BGL is 6.6 and I had around 7hrs of sleep.
I went back to bed at 7am for an hour, I feel ok after that nap. At 9.45am I was watching TV and started to fall asleep and my back was aching. Then my hearing aid battery died so got up and changed seats.
After having another nap between 11 & 12 I am feeling great.
Tim is working tonight.
A late night for me it has just gone 9pm and I’m to bed, fingers crossed I sleep better.
I slept well, managed 7hrs of sleep, woke at 4.50am at 5.30 after Tim left for work I had a shower and shave before getting breakfast. My BGL was 6.4 the temp was 19c or 66f and it is raining.
It is now midday and it’s still raining the temp is 20c of 68f. Tim got home around 11.30am.
It stopped raining around 2pm so around 4pm Tim was able to go out the back and do whatever.
Steps:6,521 = 3.3k’s or 1.9miles
Had a good 7hrs sleep with some really strange dreams that mum and dad were part of mum was with me shopping and dad was at the doctors with a bleeding hand.
It is another wet day, and we are off to my appointment with Dr Babu my neurologist in Sydney a 2hr drive from here.
My appointment went well; she has increased the Sifrol to double it is now and has degreased the Madopar I take for tablets a day two of them have been degreased in strength to see if that helps with the dyskinesia.
We arrived home around 3pm
Steps: 6,663 = 3.3k’s or 2 miles
I am up way earlier then I would like to be but from 2.30am I was restless and unable to find a comfortable position to lay in so at 4.20am I got up and started my day. I may need a nap during the day we will see.
The temp this morning was 17c or 62.6f so somewhat nippy. My BGL was 6.6 so a bit high.
By 5am I had cleaned the kitchen, emptied the dishwasher, swept the kitchen floor and vacuumed the lounge and hallway, emptied the bins and had a wash and moisturised my body and of course got dressed for the day.
I tossed then towels into wash but after a while the machine made a noise and when I went to check the error code it was unable to drain. When Tim got up, he spent a couple of hours checking the drainage hose which was ok not blocked now when he gets home from work, he is going to take the pump filter out and check it.
I have asked Tasha to take the towels to hers and wash them for me she still hasn’t done it at 2pm. So, I asked Jess and Sam came down and took them back to her house to wash them for me.
Tim arrived home around 5pm and hour later than expected.
Steps: 5,446 = 2.7k’s or 1.6 miles
Another early start I got up at 4.20am due to a bad headache and feeling unwell. I had a good 8hrs of sleep.
At 5am my BGL was 6.5 and the temp a cool 17c or 62f, I have taken my morning meds and hopefully the headache will ease soon, I am having my morning egg flip which is helping with the unwell feeling.
I am going with Sue while she gets and Xray on her knee and then we will go to the post office as I need stamps and want to see about the concession stamps now that I am on a pension again.
Got the stamps no problem, went to Coles and then Sue went to pick up the scripts while I waited on a seat outside Coles, only to have Sue ring and say there was a problem she was being told that I owed $121 instead of $15. I went down brought up the app where it showed I’d paid, they then said it was ok all sorted.
Tasha was supposed to help go to bed only to be helping damn Benny again.
Steps: 6,153 = 3.11k’s or 1.9 miles
Had a good night sleep getting over 10hrs of sleep, I was up at 4.30am and had a shower and cleaned the kitchen before my 5am alarm went off.
I am going shopping with Sue and looking forward to it as per usual.
It is going to be another hot day. I am feeling so tired by midday.
Tim cooked lunch crumb chicken with baked spuds and carrots and peas, with cheesecake for dessert.
This afternoon Jess came over to get something, and Tim asked her if she was talking to him and she said no and left. This was the start of an argument between me and Tim as he acted like he didn’t understand why she would be like that. I told him she is supporting her child and doesn’t like the way he is treating Sam. This went on for 2hrs, at one point I said he was acting like he didn’t trust me and he said he didn’t, that hurt when I asked why he avoided the question and starter going on about Sam is Leo and Leo is a boy.
So, all in all a distressing afternoon.
Steps:8,026 = 4k’s or 2.2 miles
I had a rough night; I slept well till 1.30am after that I had trouble settling tossing and turning finding it difficult to lay on my left side due to the pain in my shoulder. I managed to get some sleep laying on my back but after a while that also started to hurt. I ended up coming out to the lounge room and sleeping for a bit in my armchair. All in all, I got around 6hrs of sleep.
This morning my BGL was 7.1 and it was 19c or 66f.
I was surprised to see Sue turn up she just came to check on me.
Steps: 7,750 = 3.9k’s or 2.2 miles
I slept well last night getting 7hrs of sleep my BGL was 5.9 the temp this morning is 17c or 62f.
This morning Tim and I went to Aldi as they had advertised office chairs for $60 but of course, they had none in stock. So, I spent some time looking online for one but then my internet started playing up so I got the shits and packed it in.
After going to Aldi Tim wanted to go to his favourite butcher which we did, and he got the meat he wanted.
It has been another hot day with a temp of 30c or 86f in my house without the air con going.
Around 6pm Jessica came down and showed me some clips she found funny and reminded her of me, it was funny.
It was then I was informed that her and Tim had a long talk and things are much better between them.
Tasha arrived at 7.15pm to help me get ready for bed.
Good morning, all, I hope all is well with everyone.
Sunday has arrived after good night’s sleep for me with 9hrs & 23 minutes, the app says I was awake for 41 minutes during the night. This may be due to Tim waking me at midnight saying he didn’t have his restless legs medication and had me get out of bed to look for it, turns out he doesn’t have any. I checked the chemist app and that says there is no script on file, he is going to go and speak to them at 9am when they open.
My BGL this morning was 7.1 and the temp at 6am was 19C or 66F.
It started raining around 8.30am and the temp was 21C or 69F but it didn’t last long. It turned out to be a nice warm day. We had a top temp of 25C or 77F.
Steps:10,609 = 5.3klm’s or 3.2miles
Good morning, everyone, I hope all are well this Monday morning, I had a good night got 9hrs & 30mins of sleep was awake for 30mins during the night that would be when I went to the loo. It is a cool 18C or 64F my BGL is 5.9.
My Chrisco arrived today, I had forgotten that I ordered and ice cream hamper and had to get Sue to come and help me unpack it. The freezer is now choke ablock can’t get another thing in it.
Everything I tried to eat today ended up a mess, I had a caramel tart and got it all over my hands, then when I had lunch, I got mayo all over my hands. Then I had some yogurt and got that also all over my hands.
Steps: 9,960 = 5klm’s or 3mile
Hi all, I slept well, got up at 4.50 before the alarm, washed dressed and did the housework, including washing the sheets. It is going to be another hot day at 5.30 it waws 19C or 66F my BGL was 6.9.
Sue drove Sam and Jess to Sam’s doctor’s appointment as Jess didn’t want to wor4ry about finding a parking spot.
By midday it was 31C or 87F so I turned the air con on.
This afternoon Tasha and Blain came over to see me, which I liked, later Sam and Bailey came over. Then just after they left things went bad. I saw Jess coming over and she was crying their pet bunny called Opei died, Sam had just found him dead they had him for a long time as in like 10yrs.
Oddly Jess’s next door neighbour’s pet dog had died also around the same time.
I have arranged with Blain to take the Christmas gifts I have for my niece Kelli and her children to his dad’s place so they can be passed on at Christmas time.
Steps: 10,859 = 5.5klm’s or 3.5 miles
Had a good night was up at 4.30am as I was awake it is supposed to be another stinking hot day at 5.30am it was 23C or 73.4F and windy, the breeze was a little on the warm side, my BGL was 6.9.
While having breakie I knocked the plate of the table breaking it and spilling my scones on the floor, which I picked up and fed to the birds.
I got a phone call from Tim about the information we need from Youi for my DSP claim with Centrelink, he received an email with information and after a lot of hassle I have managed to find what I think we need and will scan them into my computer and upload to the claim.
It is now 9am and it is 30C or 86F, I have turned the air con on and shut the house up to keep the heat out.
Tasha came and wrapped the presents for Kelli and her kids.
At 3pm it was 32C or 89.6F
By 7.30pm it had dropped to 28C or 82.4F
Steps: 11,449 = 5.8klm’s or 3.6 miles
Good morning, everyone it is Thursday the 27th I hope all my friends, and readers in the USA have a good Thanksgiving.
I had a good night’s sleep got around 10hrs & 29min of sleep woke up with the alarm, it is a cool morning, but we are in for another stinking hot day at the moment the temp is 20C or 68F my BGL was 6.8.
Sue and I went shopping as it is her payday, we went early so we could get it all done and be home before the centre got too crowded and the day got too hot.
It reached a top of 33C or 91.4F today I didn’t do much after returning home from shopping, read some blog posts, sorted out my mail and wrote todays blog post.
Blain came down to see me again today I have seen a fair bit of him this last week and have to say I love it.
Steps: 7, 994 = 4klm’s or 2.4 miles
I am up and running make that walking from 4.30am, I woke to pee and since I was awake decided to just stay up. I have cleaned the kitchen and will make breakie after Tim leaves, I will also need to vacuum after he leaves. I am waiting for him to get up before I go and get dressed.
It is 18C or 64.4F at 5am and we are headed for a top of 30C or 86F, so another hot day.
I had to use the walker when I emptied the recycle boxes into the outside bin.
I had the air con on for 3hrs but turned it off at 1.30pm as even though it was 28C or 82F there was a nice breeze outside and with the doors open and the fans going it was ok.
Saw Blain again he came down twice once just to say hi the second time to get me to print up his resume.
Steps:5,502 = 2.6klm’s or 1.6miles
I slept straight through the night waking when the alarm went off, I was getting dressed in the bathroom and decided I needed to wash my hair, so I had a shower.
It is 19C or 66F at 6am and we are looking at a top temp of 31C again. At the moment it is nice with the doors open.
I am very unsteady on my feet this morning needing the walker to get around the house as I feel like I am going to fall.
My BGL this morning is 7.2
Tim has his works Christmas party today he will catch a ride to the pickup point with our neighbour Gary, and I guess that’s how he will get home again. Actually, it is Gary’s dad driving them to the station there is a bus leaving the station at 10am to take them to the party.
By 10 am it is 28C or 82.4F
At 5pm my legs came good, I could walk normally, and my feet no longer felt like lead weights.
Even though I don’t have an alarm set for Sunday I was still up at 5am this morning, it is a nice 19C or 66F, my BGL was 6.8 at 6am.
The first birthday message I received was from Kelli, then I got one from Jonathon, then Sue, Sandy and Jeannie.
It is starting to get hot and at midday it is 29C or 84F. Kathy came over to see me; she bought me a bible.
Tim cooked me a piece of rump steak with chips and gravy for lunch it was really nice.
By 3pm it was 31C or 87.8F
I have had a nice day, I did bugga all just wrote letters, watched YouTube and vacuumed once.
Steps: 4,691 = 2.3lm’s
Good morning, everyone in blog land.
I had a good night’s sleep getting 8hrs and 57mins last night, I know I didn’t wake till 4.10am to pee, then up at 5am.
It is 17C at 5.30am, my BGL was 6.8
After taking Sam to Tafe, Sue and I went to Big W and she bought me the cushion I wanted for my computer chair. However, when I sat on the computer chair it went down and wouldn’t go up again, damn the struts are gone. I had to get the old black chair I am glad I still have it.
It’s been a warm day with a top temp of 25C or 77F
Steps:14,703 = 7.5Klm’s or 4.6miles
How is everyone this morning
LEIGH’S BIRTHDAY
I had a good night with around 7hrs 33mins of sleep, I have nothing on today and it is currently 12C at 5.30am.
My groceries will be delivered between 12 & 1 today that is late. After they arrived, I turn the air con on.
Tim has an appointment to get his Xray’s, and scans done. He is convinced they will show something bad but that is his negative attitude. He has thought things like this before and was wrong.
I started to sort through photos and add them to albums well I filled one album and sort the rest of the photos, tossing out a lot of duplicates. Still have a lot more to do and still can’t find my photo albums which is so annoying.
Steps: 12,075 = 6.1klms or 3.7miles.
Good morning everyone reading this, I hope life is treating you well.
After a rough start to the night, I ended up sleeping well and had around 6hrs and 30mins of sleep, this morning it is 15C or 50F at 5.30am but we are supposed to have a stinking hot day with a top temp of 30C.
I tossed a load of clothes in to wash and hung them out to dry and took the clothes hoists outside.
Sue and Sam came and helped me with the Christmas decorations; I am happier now.
At 1.30pm it is 29C or 84F, so I turned the A/C on.
It is 4pm and I am really starting to feel tired but I don’t have to do anything so I will stick it out till 7.30pm when I will go to bed.
Steps: 11,833 = 6klm’s or 3.9 miles.
Good morning everyone, hope you are all feeling good today.
I had a good night slept straight through getting around 9hrs sleep, even though my watch says I only got 7hrs & 42mins.
This morning it is a nice 17C or 62F, we are headed towards a top of 28C or 82F.
My BGL this morning was 6.5 at 5.30am before breakfast.
I started to feel unwell around 11am the hotter it got the worse in felt and had no energy. However, after a small bowl of ice cream and a 20m minute nap I felt better.
I had a phone call from Centrelink about my DSP claim they want more information about Tim’s compo claim after his accident.
We had some rain this afternoon, nothing heavy but we did have some thunder as well.
Steps: 7,142 = 3.8klm’s or 2.3miles
Hello everyone, it is the last day of the working week and it’s going to be a cool day here with showers throughout the day according to the weather app.
Another Friday has arrived, and it is going to be a much cooler day then Thursday was, we are looking at a top temp of only 21C or 69F. At 5.30 it is 19C or 66F. My BGL was 7.1 at 5.30am.
I had 8hrs and 51mins of sleep last night and was awake for 24 mins according to my watch.
I had to change out of shorts into 3/4 pants as my legs were cold. I also closed the front door.
By 5.30pm it was raining not heavy but steady and was still raining as I get ready for bed at 8pm.
Jessica gave Tim a present gardening tools, not for any special occasion but just because she loves her dad. She saw them and thought dad will like those, so she bought them for him.
Steps: 6,785 = 3.4klms or 2miles
Hello everyone, I all have a good day, here we are at Saturday, it is still cool the temp at 5.30am is 19C or 66F, there is no rain at the moment and my BGL was 6.4
At 9.30 Tim and went and picked our granddaughter Sydney up from her dad’s and drove her to her mum’s this we did so we could say goodbye to them as they are leaving tomorrow for a holiday in Bali.
This afternoon Tim sent an email off to Youi about his motorbike accident as Centrelink wants information he can’t find. This has stressed him out and he started yelling at me. He went on about why does Centrelink want to know all this stuff, I said I have no idea.
Tim also planned our week away in December and booked accommodation we are only going to Dubbo, Orange and Cowra but it will be nice to get away.
I woke at 6am up washed and dressed it is supposed to be another warm day, I slept well got 7hrs 16mins of sleep. The temp this morning is 18C or 64F.
Tim and I went shopping and by the time we were done I was so exhausted, it showed so Tim told me to not walk so fast and to take it easy.
Today’s top temp was 25C or 77F and I have felt sticky most of the day.
By 7.30pm it’s 20C and I am so exhausted I am going to bed.
Steps:12, 710 = 6klm’s or 3.8 miles
BGL: 6.5
Up at 5am as per usual and waiting for Tim to leave for work till I have a shower, speaking of Tim he looks exhausted I asked how he slept only got a mumble reply, he said something about heat stroke but that’s not what’s wrong with him but what do I know. We are in for another very warm to hot day. At the moment it is 18C or 64F.
Sue’s Dr’s appointment was stressful as the doctor she saw went on about her weight, smoking and did she need her anxiety medication. Sue has her regular GP and only saw this woman because her GP was booked out. Her toe is healing well.
By midday the temp here is 28C or 82F and I had to turn the air con on.
BGL:6.0
Steps: 16,600 =n 8.5klm’s or 8 miles
It is 1.30am and I have had no sleep due to dyskinesia, and I am so tired but every time I lay down the jerking movements will not let me settle, I have been up and down for hours, and I am so frustrated.
At 3.15am I decided to come and sit in my recliner should had done that earlier as I fell asleep quick there.
I was still up at 5.45am dressed and reading blogs while I wait for the groceries to be delivered after that I will go back to bed for a little while. I had around 2hrs sleep.
I had a 1.5hr nap at 9am.
It has been a warm day.
BGL 6.0
Steps 7,307 = 3.6klm’s or 2 miles
I slept really well, got 9hrs & 54mins, didn’t wake at all. Sue took me to the doctors then we went to Woolies before coming home.
I have been referred to have a cortisone injection in my right hip area, as I do have bursitis.
It is a nice 22C today, well it was till around 1pm when it went up 25C or 77F.
I am feeling sad this afternoon, I don’t know why I just do.
Steps: 8,882 = 4.5klm’s or 2.8miles
BGL:6.1
I slept well had a good 8hrs sleep didn’t wake at all. It is 13C or 55.4F here this morning it is supposed to be 25C today.
I have had a busy morning, vacuumed twice, swept the kitchen floor, unpacked the dishwasher, did a load of laundry hung it up and took the clothes hoists outside to dry. Emptied a couple of bins and Sam took the bags outside to the black bin. Cleaned the skirting boards in the hallway. Checked emails and read some blogs.
Yes, Sam came over for food she made herself a toasted ham & cheese sandwich.
It has been a warm day with a top temp of 25C or 77F.
It has felt like a long day.
BGL @ 5.30am 6.1
Steps: 13,868 = 7klm’s or 4.2 miles
I didn’t have a good night I was unable to settle and at 12.40am I got up and checked emails, then I sat in my recliner and went to sleep, I only stayed there 50 minutes then I went back to bed and fell asleep pretty fast.
I got up at 5.30 after Tim left and had a shower, after getting dressed I came out opened the house up, tidy the kitchen and vacuumed out. Yes, I am still tired and yes, I could have stayed in bed longer, but this is my best part of the day, and I can have a nap later.
Last night when I was unable to sleep, I emailed the Xray place about an appointment and they rang at 9.30 to let me know that they have one next Wednesday at 10.20am.
I went and had a nap at 11am, I slept till 12.20 and didn’t move at all during that time.
The temp at 5.30 is 15C or 59F
The temp at 12.30 is 25C or 77F
The temp at 4pm is 29C of 84F
BGL @ 6.30 is 7.0
BGL @ 9.30 is 7.7
BGL @ 4pm is 8.1
Steps: 7,851 = 4klm’s or 2.5 miles
I slept well I was in bed by 6.40pm as I was so tired and slept through till 4.40am when I got up to pee. When the alarm went, I laid there for 20 minutes before getting up. No milkshake this morning as I took the blender apart and put it in the dishwasher which hasn’t been on yet. I might just have a glass of Milo instead.
Tim and I went shopping and it took a lot out of me and Tim started to fill unwell, so cut it short and came home.
It has been a sticky day, and I had to turn the air con on around midday, the wind is a hot one.
I am feeling exhausted and will be in bed early again.
Ok I am pretty sure everyone knows that a baby is able to see as soon as it’s born and you may know that vision isn’t fully developed but continues to develop gradually over the next few months.
Before birth as early as 22 days of conception two shallow dips develop in the embryo, as the pregnancy progresses the eyes will form as the sight of these dips.
The progression is controlled by a series of genes, if any of these genes are abnormal, they eyes may not develop properly. There are conflicting thoughts about what other things may cause the eyes to not develop things like the mother being exposed to viruses, insecticides, radiation and environment pollution may cause deformed eyes, very small eyes or not having eyes at all.
At birth the structures are fully formed but the nerves that carry signals from the eye to the brain are not, light enters the eye so the baby can see but cannot make sense of what it sees.
A newborn can detect bright colours and big patterns and can focus on things 20-30cm’s away. Within a week they can distinguish their mother’s face.
By the time they are 3 months old they are able to focus on things around them and follow things with both eyes. They now blink when something is pushed towards their face, and their colour awareness has increased. Also, at this time their hand/eye coordination is starting to develop and will reach for things that attracts their attention.
By the age of 6 months most babies are starting to see as adults see, they can spot small objects and can accurately track movements up and down, side to side, backwards and forward. Their colour vision is fully developed.
By the time they are 1yr old the sense of sight is fully developed.
It is important to check a baby’s sight is developing properly as the sooner a problem is detected the sooner is can be tended to. The first check should be at birth then at 6mths of age, the doctor is checking that both eyes are working together and that the baby isn’t near or far sighted.
I slept well, woke at 5am got up took my meds and went back to bed for an hour, I had 8hrs & 45, ins of sleep and don’t remember waking at all during the night.
It is 16C or 60F at 6.30am and we are in for another hot day but right now it is lovely with the front and back sliding doors open.
I went with Tim to Kmart he wants a pedestal fan; however, they didn’t have any, so we went to the Reject shop, but they also didn’t have any.
By midday the temperature was 29C or 84F, Tim made me a chicken schnitzel bread roll for my lunch.
By 2pm it was 32C or 89F and my lower back/hip area is very painful with back spasms.
At around 4pm Tasha came down looking for food, Tim brought up how she is getting the careers allowance for me but is doing bugga all. Voices got raised and I felt stuck in the middle. Tasha pointed out that at this time I prefer having Sue’s company.
By 6pm the temperature had dropped to 24C or 75F and by bedtime it was a nice 21C
BGL: 7.0
Steps: 9,354 = 4.7klm’s or 2.8 miles
I slept well, woke at 5am feeling ok and with it although as I was taking my meds I ran out of water in my water bottle and they started to melt, what a horrible taste I spat them out went and found more water and tried again.
It is a nice 14C or 5F here this morning not suppose to be as hot today.
I had 9hrs and 15 mins of sleep and didn’t wake at all during the night.
By 11am it was 21C or 69F my back was very sore and I have applied a heat patch.
At around 5pm I started to feel unwell, headache, stinging eyes and very tired. It is now 18C or 64F.
BGL: 7.1
Steps: 6,717 = 3.4klm’s
SANDRA’S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 48 TODAY
I had a shocking night between the dyskinesia and the spasms in my right hip I didn’t get much sleep, only had 5hrs& 35 mins. I woke at 4.50 and got up to pee, I took my meds and decided to go back to bed till Tim left, I then got up and had a shower.
I have decided to use the walker instead of the cane to see if that helps with the hip pain.
I managed to do a load of washing and hang it out to dry.
I went to lunch with my sisters at Warners at the Bay, it was great we laughed a lot, and Sandy liked her birthday present from me.
Then I had my physio appointment, and the therapist was pleased with my progress. My next appointment is on the 11 November at 13.30. I took the walker when I went out.
My hip started to give me a lot of pain around 5pm.
BGL: 6.9
Steps: 11,238 = 5.7klm’s or 3.5 miles’
I had a good night’s sleep, woke only when the alarm went off this morning so got around 9hrs & 31 mins of sleep.
Just after I got out of bed my phone started ringing, it was Jess she was at the front door and couldn’t get it as she couldn’t find her key and needed her work shirt.
It is a cool 14C at 6am and it’s not suppose to be as hot today, we will see.
Tasha rang Officeworks about my new laptop it should be in by 5pm.
I received a text letting me know my laptop is in this was at 2pm, Tasha said she will get it in the morning.
At 11am it was 24C and I turned the air con.
I have bad dyskinesia this afternoon which made my sweating worse, at 7pm it is 23C.
Steps: 13,799 = 7klm’s or 4.3 miles
DAD’S BIRTHDAY & MY NIECE ISSY’S AS WELL SHE IS TURNING 21
What a horrible night I had an interrupted night waking 3 times to pee. I went to bed at 8pm but at 10pm while trying to roll onto my left side I had a great deal of pain and was in distress, Tim came in and helped me get up and he rubbed deep heat into my hip and told me three times I need to see a doctor but I feel what’s the point it isn’t like anything can be done for the hip other then what I am already doing.
My watch says I had 5hrs & 31 mins of sleep which sounds about right to me. I felt part of the problem last night was that I was stiff, this morning the pain is still there but I am moving about and it’s not so bad.
It is 16C at 6am we are in for a hot day with the top being 31C, for all those not in my part of the world I will remind you we are still in spring.
We went shopping with Sue, then we went to the cemetery and left a birthday card for dad. When I got home, I was that exhausted that Tasha and Sue made me have a nap, after which I felt much better.
I have set the new laptop up and all is good.
The temperature at bedtime is 22C or 71F
Steps:10,812 = 5.5klm’s or 3.3 miles
I slept well got 8hrs and 38 mins sleep woke only once to pee, still have pain in my hip but applied Deep Heat and it’s not too bad.
I had no problem connecting the printer.
At 5.30an it was 23C or 73F, going to be another hot day.
By midday it was 28C or 82F but increased to 31C or 87F.
Around 7pm we had a small storm with strong winds, but it didn’t last long.
I went to bed at 7.30pm but found I had restless body and after an hour tossing and turning I got up and used the powerfit before going back to bed.
The temperature dropped to around 23C thankfully.
Steps: 11,526 = 5.9klm’s or 3.7 miles
After using the powerfit last night I settled down ok and had a good night’s sleep getting 7hrs and 39mins of sleep.
When the alarm went off, I wasn’t sure I wanted to get up but had to pee, so I did and decided to have a shower and shave my legs.
It is a pleasant 18C as I write this at 6.30am.
Tim and I went down to the shops but since we went early some of stuff, I wanted from the bakery wasn’t available.
Spoke to Kathy each Saturday when we talk she has such interesting stuff about our family ancestors to tell me I am loving it.
I had a nap at midday; it has been a nice day warm but not hot.
Today we are looking at falling over, something that can happen to some people more as they age or if the develop a medical conditioned affecting someone’s balance and coordination. Falling is something I have done a few times in the last 4 years, thankfully I haven’t broken any bones but have had concussion a couple of times and have needed stitches after a couple of falls.
In fact, people fall for a variety of reasons, including environmental factors, physical and cognitive conditions, and even medication side effects. Common causes range from tripping hazards and poor lighting to muscle weakness, balance problems, and vision impairments.
Medications, especially those causing dizziness or drowsiness, and certain health conditions like diabetes or Parkinson’s disease can also contribute to falls.
Environmental Factors are things like wet floors, icy patches, or uneven pavement can easily cause a slip or trip.
Insufficient lighting can make it difficult to see hazards and navigate obstacles like furniture, cords, or other items safely.
Lack of support can make it difficult to maintain balance, especially on stairs or in the bathroom.
Physical and Cognitive Conditions include things like weak leg and core muscles can reduce stability and make it harder to recover from a stumble. Difficulty with balance, walking patterns, or coordination can increase the risk of falls.
Then we have impaired vision, or hearing which, can make it harder to identify hazards and react appropriately. Then we have conditions like dementia can affect judgment and awareness of surroundings, increasing fall risk.
Low blood pressure can be an issue especially when rising from a seated or lying position, low blood pressure can cause dizziness and falls.
Conditions like arthritis, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and heart disease can all impact mobility and balance.
Certain medications, especially those affecting the nervous system, can cause dizziness, drowsiness, or confusion. Taking multiple medications, particularly those with overlapping side effects, can increase fall risk.
The fear of falling can lead to reduced activity, which can further weaken muscles and increase the risk of falls.
Had a better night last night slept 8hrs 19mins was awake for only 9mins. I got up at 4.40am because I read the time wrong thought it said 4.57 but it was 4.37 silly me.
Tim cooked lunch both Tasha and Jess came, Sam came down but didn’t stay as Tim didn’t cook enough as he cooked crumbed lamb cutlets and I am not A fan of them, I only had a couple of bites and Tasha had the rest.
I am feeling a bit sad this afternoon, not sure well.
BGL:6.6
Steps:8,028=4.06Klm’s
Had a good night slept for 9hrs and 48mins and I was awake for 34mins.
Sue arrived at 7.20am to drive Sam to Tafe and it was 8am before they left as Sam was taking so long to get ready. After they left, I rang Centrelink about if I should apply for a disability support pension or some other payment I will start that tomorrow.
Jess asked is I could wash towels for her as she was already doing a load of clothes, so I did that washed them and tossed them in the dryer.
This afternoon Jess asked if I could do her a casserole in the slow cooker tomorrow so it will be ready when she gets home from work, I said I would.
BGL:6.6
Steps:6,424=3.29klm’s
Had a good night slept for 9hrs and 28mins and I was awake for 39mins.
It is only 7C this morning. I had a moment around 10am when I was so cold thankfully it only lasted about an hour.
Blain came down to say Hi as he was spending the day with his mum, if fact it was the happiest, I have seen Tasha in a long time.
I did the casserole for Jess and was surprised that Tim had two servings of it when he got home from work before Jess took the slower cooker to her house. Jess sent me a text thanking me for making it and saying it was beautiful.
BGL:6.1
Steps:8,150=4.13klm’s
Another good night slept straight through the night didn’t wake at all got 7hrs 50mins of sleep.
Another cold morning only 6C when I got up.
I was watching tv this morning when I suddenly started to feel really cold and had to get up and turn the heater on for about half an hour.
I received two packages from Temu this morning a lot of stuff for me to sort through and label as a good part of it is Christmas or birthday gifts.
This arvo I am feeling very emotional and overwhelmed with life had a bit of a cry which gave me a headache. While waiting for Sam this arvo I started t feel stiff and had to stand and move around a bit also it was bloody cold.
I hope tomorrow I feel better than I do now.
BGL:6.1
Steps: 6,737=3.44klm’s
I had a wonderful sleep woke up feeling great more with it and with some motivation. I had 9hrs & 16mins sleep and didn’t wake at all.
It is 11C and wet outside, thankfully it wasn’t raining when I went with Sam to wait for transport to arrive.
After Sam went to school I got changed and went to the shops with my sister Sue.
Jess sent me a text letting me know that I didn’t need to meet Sam as she is staying at the school to see her boyfriend Bailey’s play and Bailey’s mum will bring her home, she should be home around 8pm tonight.
I rang Sam to see if she was on her way home, she said she would come over and see me when she got home.
Tim got pissed about be referring to Sam as she, say he is a male not a female. I said nothing couldn’t see the point.
BGL:5.9
Steps:8,140=4.13 klm’s
I had a pretty damn good sleep, except for a dream about Tim not loving me anymore, I have these dreams from time to time. I know it is just a dream and have no doubt about how much Tim loves me.
I slept for 9hrs 32mins and was awake for 32mns
Anyway, it is a cold 11C but not too cold so that’s good.
I sorted out the boxes of photos in frames that came off the walls when the house was painted. So instead of having them spread over 4 storage containers they are in 1. I also found a few photos I want to rehang.
Sam said that she will have a new transport driver from Monday, if the new driver doesn’t contact Jess over the weekend, I will have to meet the driver on Monday and let them know that Sam doesn’t’’ require transport on Monday’s as she has Tafe on Monday’s. Jess should be contacted though.
This evening, I started the online0 application for the disability support pension. I will finish it over the weekend.
Tim home late at 8.15 and he is now working Sunday morning.
BGL: 6.1
Steps:5,967=3.10klms
I had another good night had 9hr25mins sleep was awake for 19mins. 10C this morning.
Jess bought me Macca’s for breakfast, but the muffin was so burnt I was unable to eat it.
Jess also said she would send her other work shirt over with Sam a bit latter, well I rang her at 2pm asking for the shirt so I could do the washing.
It has been cold on and off all day.
I fell over while putting the work shirts in the dryer, no damage done.
Jo-AnneRamplings 