Day +16: Sunday 3/23/08

Well...it seems that the Ambien worked. I only remember waking up twice versus twenty. It was really hard to shake the funk off however, but if that's what I have to deal with for now, no problem! Doesn't change the fact that I still have to sleep sitting straight up.
Clinic was fast. Labs, antibiotics, then release. I had to talk the doctor into sending me with magnesium pills instead of running it thru a 3 hr IV. Anytime you can get it thru food you save yourself many hours of being hooked up to IV supplements. Here is how I have to play the numbers game when my electrolytes get low:
Potassium-bananas, baked potatoes
Magnesium-eggs, greens
Phosphorus-(believe it or not) dark sodas (my preference is Cheerwine!)
Long story short-today I am able to emotionally deal with my daughter and life again. I wrote "Heather's Daily To Do List" to strike up my motivation again:

• Phyisical exercises
• Breathing exercises
• Drink at least 64oz fluids
• Eat small meals throughout day
• Get outside for at least 15 minutes
• Bathe
• Practice at least 15 minutes of PacMan (see earlier post about guided imagery)
• List 3 good things about today

I now actually remember about the tough days from last time and I again have to find my way thru them before falling deeper. This is the point where little notes will start popping up throughout the apt to remind me what I need to take care of...me!