MS Journey

Today was one of those days where everything seemed to happen all at once—appointments, duckies, and swimming class, all back to back. It was hectic, but the kids had a blast, especially with the duckies. We started off with an appointment, and then it was time for the kids to collect their duckies. They were so excited, and finally, my son managed to get the correct number. Unfortunately, by the time he did, all the prizes had already been claimed. It was a little disappointing, but he took it in stride, happy just to have participated. After a quick stop at home to drop off the kids, I headed to another appointment. Then, it was back home to pick up the kids again and head off to swimming class. The swimming class is always a highlight for them—they love the water and the chance to splash around. Of course, we couldn't end the day without our usual treat—ice cream! Ice cream days are always fun days, and today was no exception. It was the perfect way to wind down after such a bus...

Today was a typical Tuesday for me, which means appointments, a quick trip to the nail salon, and donuts. But this time, I decided to keep things simple. My kids stayed at home, so it was just me and Coco heading to the appointment. Coco, as always, behaved wonderfully—he's becoming quite the pro at these outings. At the appointment, I made a small mistake. Wanting to be nice, I tried to interact with some kids who were there with their mom, waiting for their turn. It didn't go quite as planned, but sometimes, being friendly doesn't always land the way you expect.  After the appointment, I decided to make a stop at the fitness center on the way home with Coco. I checked out some tennis classes, paddled a stationary bike for a bit, and took Coco for a walk around the area. He did a great job, enjoying the fresh air and the activity. The rest of the day was spent at home with the kids. It was a regular day, but what made it special was the cool weather. It’s been a while sinc...

Today began early at 2:30 AM when Chase woke me up with his nose. It turned out to be a good thing, as I had forgotten to take my heart, muscle relaxers, and nerve pain medications. My hands and legs had been cramping badly for the last couple of days, and I didn’t want the muscle spasticity to set in, which is ten times worse than a muscle spasm. The memory of the pain from the last episode, which lasted more than a week, is still fresh in my mind. I took my medications, including magnesium, and roamed around until I became sleepy again. A thunderstorm rolled in, and the dogs didn’t like the thunder. I let both of them onto the bed. However, Coco quickly changed his mind, probably because it was too hot for him, and went back to sleep in his bed. Chase stayed, and as usual, he climbed to the end of the bed whenever I fell asleep. A Pleasant Morning By 7 AM, I let the dogs out and was pleasantly surprised by the cool and non-humid weather. It felt like a relief to finally have comforta...