Chicago bound tomorrow...

[michelleric]

Just letting you all know I am leaving for 4 days to a course in Chicago.  I am going with my best friend(who has my old job), and we are sharing a hotel room. I am SO looking forward to this trip. I need a break from the reality of my life and have some "me" time.

I am really having lots of trouble with my leg and foot since Sunday. The front of my calf hurts and feels like water is running down it. I never had this sensation before. A member here mentioned using a cane at this point to help me walk around the city. I don't have a cane, and am hoping this will go away by tomorrow.

I am trying not to have expectations about the trip, and will do what I am able to do. I hope I don't feel like "Debby Downer" and not able to enjoy the trip. We will be in meetings all day, and having fun in the evening. I am also a bit "embarrassed" to see her. I haven't seen her in quite a long time, and she hasn't seen me since I became so limpy and off balanced. . I know she will be surprised, and I have given her fair warning, but it still hurts, guess I am vain, but I will have to get used to this "new" but not -improved me.

Just wanted to let u know I will be gone for a few days, and as long as the flight goes smoothly, I shall return on Monday. I still am having feelings of impending doom, but trying to keep the faith in things. Hopefully the pilot knows what he is doing and looks both ways when he is up in the sky, unlike my husband!

Warmly,
Michelle

[michelleric]

Thanks for all the support, as usual. Yes, I am very excited to go, just going over all the needs of the kids and the babysitter. That was a GOOD problem to have, finding a sitter. Thought hubby would be here to watch them all, but not since he got a job! It is a good feeling...

By the way, if I get a cane, which hand to I use it in. My trouble is my right leg. I know my friend on here told me what to do earlier today, but I am already confused what she said. She said if it is an orthopedic issue, hold it in the other hand? Neuro issue hold it in he same hand?

I think I will post a seperate post actually...
Thanks,
Michelle

[Erin0313]

Michelle,

  Great timing for this trip! You do need a break from your everyday life and a change of city and scenery will be a good thing.

  I agree with Quix. Your friend is still your friend and you are still you. If you don't make a big deal about the changes she won't either.

You ladies have some fun and tell us all about it when you return.

Hugs,
Erin :)

[Quixotic1]

I echo everyone else's words.  Pilots are great, the other shoe has already fallen and Chicago is a wonderful city to visit!

Cabs are everywhere.  Use them to get around.  Eat out.  Buy a cheap cane.

Have fun.  Your friend is still your friend.  You are still you.

Mama Quix

[steph74]

Have a great trip Michelle.  Where will you be staying?  I'm from Chicago (I live on the east cost now) and I miss it terribly!  It's a great city, very easy to get around.  And SOOO beautiful at this time of year!  Take a walk by the lake if your leg will let you.  If it won't take a horse drawn carriage ride around the gold coast!  :-)

Have fun!!!

Stephanie

[Fluffysmom]

This trip sounds like a wonderful thing, even with it's questions and concerns.  I'll bet that your friend will just be glad to see you, no matter what changes.  I had a friend that was away for several months.  I went to see him, and he must have gained 50 pounds, which was a shock compared to the skinny guy that he had been.  After a few minutes, I just saw him, my friend of many years.

As for a cane, I just saw some in a drug store, so if you end up feeling like having one could really help, you can pick one up for a relatively low price.

I've flown quite a bit in the past few years, and every time the pilot did an excellent job, even in poor weather.  I'm sure your pilot will remember to look both ways, and besides, there are those air traffic controllers that help them out!

Have lots of fun in the evenings!

See you when you get back!

Kathy