Better Better

No coughing during the night and I slept well. I got up and got to the pool without a coughing fit and swam for an hour without having to stop for breath or coughing!!! I've had a couple of small attacks this morning but nothing I can't handle. I have one more day of prednisone so this all better be fixed by Sunday.

I did a lot of research about COPD Exacerbation last night and learned that they can happen as a result of a cold (like last I had last Summer) or out of nowhere - like now. And the key is to attack immediately. So. That's exactly what I will be doing from now on. If one of the two doctor's won't give me prednisone to keep on hand, I'll get some on my own and be ready. I know the signs now and will not be snuck up on again.

It did feel good to swim and stretch and not worry about breathing or having a giant, embarrassing coughing fit or four. It was fun to go back to using the time to plan stuff. Today's work was on the patchwork hoodie I'll be starting on today.

I have no other plans today. Just sewing and hanging out and not coughing. That's my agenda.

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• 09:03: This is today's project - patchwork tunic with pockets and a hood. I just love putting together and using… https://t.co/7m4R0GUBYS

Friday

Such a better day. My cough is better and my mood is better. I still get a little fit now and then but probably not nearly the constant painful onsets of the past two weeks. My abs are finally getting a rest. And so is my underwear. Whew.

I got a lot of great sewing done. Finished a top that I really love. and started the patchwork for a different one and put together a new pattern.

I made another poke bowl for lunch and this time I think I nailed it. The trick, I think, is to not over marinate and to edit. I cubed the rest of the fish and put it in the freezer. I'm sure it's not going to taste great but it might be acceptable. We shall see. Anyway the lunch poke was goooooood.

I ordered some yarn for a new cardigan and it arrived today so I'm starting a new sweater. Should be fun. No other big plans at all. The pool opens tomorrow at 7, Sunday at 8 and not at all on Monday. So I'll swim when I can and then fill in with this and that. Turns out I have done very well with my TV show stash. I haven't even touched The Crown yet or Black Mirror. So I'll have plenty to keep me occupied and amused.