Takin' it easy...

I had a fantastic day today.  You'd never know it from the horrible headache I've had all day, but it was spectacular.  I took fifty high school students across town today so that we could have lunch at El Fuego, a delicious Mexican restaurant here in Milwaukee.  They were so well-behaved and respectful -- I was so proud!  I also took some time to visit at each table and talk to them about my decision to leave MSL to go back to school myself.  They were so supportive, giving me high-fives and wishing me luck.  Totally made my day.  Alright, who am I kidding?  It made my year!

Tonight I'm taking it easy.  I have two doctor appointments tomorrow -- one for IVF mid-morning, and then I meet with the orthopedic specialist regarding my shoulder in the afternoon.  So, I will not be at work.  For those of you who think - ooh, I'd stay up late and do something fun - I really wish I could.  But, my body is telling me what it needs is sleep so that's what it will get.  The headache that has been plaguing me all day seems to be partially related to stress (yes, it was a little stressful at the beginning of the field trip - making sure the buses were there on time, making sure the restaurant was prepared for us, making sure I didn't take an stragglers along on the bus or leave anyone behind), and partially related to my shoulder injury.

Some people look at me a little strange when I say things like I just did.  How could your shoulder injury cause a headache?  I don't have the answers, I just know that the shoulder has been aching just as bad as my head.  And the ache seems to travel right up my neck and settle right at the base of the neck/head.  It's physically draining for sure to just be in pain.  I took some tylenol, but that hasn't touched it so far.  I'm trying really hard to stay away from the naproxen (which is usually what works for me) because I want to get used to not taking it since I won't be able to do that pregnant.

That's all I've got tonight.  Off to the land of sweet dreams!