Feeling better, well emotionally at least

I was pretty down after the diagnosis. Then the occupational therapy was shocking. Then the results of the MRI (erosions confirmed) was just the last straw. On top of everything, I was still not on any treatment. I felt like I was in limbo.

Yesterday, though, I started methotrexate. I am on half the maximum dose for 2 weeks then I bump up to the max (20mg). This is taken once a week, so I decided Monday night would be my dose, then all day Tuesday I can rest.

I finally picked up my knitting last night. I hadn't knitted since Thursday's knit night. I am working on a short sleeve tee. I can't wait to wear it. I used Elizabeth Zimmerman's percentage raglan as the main pattern, but I adapted the shape using the techniques in Big Girl Knits. Waist shaping and bust darts along with lower rounded neckline. (not too low though!)

Therapy update

I saw the occupational therapist yesterday. He is very thorough. I cannot say enough about OSFs therapist's professionalism and knowledge. I had a bad experience at Methodist's physical therapy so I am very glad that this will be a good one.

The only thing is... Occupational therapy was so depressing. They gave me a foam tube for me to put my silverware in to hold it while I eat. " don't grasp anything between your index finger and thumb. uh... how am I going to knit?

I know that being worried about knitting, of all things, sounds very trivial, but knitting is a huge part of my life. It is my therapy, social outlet and my passion. It makes me happy.

My goal with RA is... what ever I need to do to keep knitting.

I have a wonderful friend who told me that she would duct tape the needles to my hands and hold my hands and we will knit together. I am not a tearful person, but that about did me in :)

Thank God it's Thursday!

Tonight is knit night. It is better than therapy. Socialization, creativity, conversation, beauty and friends.

tonight's theme (for me) is finishing! I must finish at least one of the "almost done" things I have. I have a basket of unfinished objects (UFOs). I call it my basket of shame!

My Wool Room

I took a break from painting, but I got back to it today. by 7:30am I had primed my closet doors. by noon they were painted. They still need a 2nd coat, but I will do that tomorrow. It looks beautiful!

I finished my socks

On the train to Chicago last weekend, I started a pair of socks. I finished one on the train ride up. I expected to finish the mate on the way back. It was too hot on the train home. (no air conditioning on our car & it was over 95 degrees!)

I have been working on it a little at a time though, and it is done!