Tuesday, October 19, 2010

40 Winks

Think I have had about 100 but who's counting? I'm certainly not. My body has never required so much rest and sleep, it has actually taken me by surprise.

I thought last night after going to bed at about 7:30pm and leaving hubby with the kids that I would have a decent night's sleep and I did up until 11pm. And then I kept waking up crying. Not just a little boohoo kind of cry, but a full on wail. I can't even remember what I was dreaming about to make me cry like that, the only thing I remember is waking up and being all chocked up and my face was wet with tears. This happened about 4 times and it would take me a a while to get back to sleep and then the process would begin all over again.

But when I finally got up this morning I surprisingly felt refreshed. My eyes didn't have that burning feeling anymore and I was feeling slightly back to my usual self. So I took full advantage of what energy I had and did the usual morning routine with the family, did the grocery shopping and then came straight home and rested some more.

The couch and I have had a close relationship over the last day and it's not often we spend quality time together - so it was nice to snuggle and just be at one with another whilst the kids were at school. Once again I found myself dozing in and out of blissful sleep and making the most of this recovery process. I must have really needed it.

So as I write this post I find myself feeling sleepy again and know that I should really get a set of fasting bloods done tomorrow. A good set of baseline bloods will pick up any deviations in blood chemistry, and it will help me in the future should I start to feel fatigued again. I need to pay close attention to my body inside and out.

Tomorrow is also my first Track Session with TopNotch. Should be interesting to say the least. I am afraid that Chris will have his work cut out for him. It will be like trying to teach a giraffe to run like a gazelle - never going to happen. But maybe this giraffe could get close.....

I also want to give a shout out to one of my blogger buddies Dawn at Puzzle Pieces, her postings always put a smile on my face. She has such a unique way of viewing the world and life in general and as such pieces it together beautiful in the written form as well as visually through her pictures. Jump on over and enjoy her blog.

5 comments:

  1. Awww. Thanks for the words, Barbie!!

    SO glad you are hanging out with your couch a bit more:)
    Every time I read what you do- you make me wish I could come over there and train with you!!!! I am completely training on my own. Think we could make a good team:)

    Cannot wait to hear how tomorrow goes....

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  2. Blood baseline? You are becoming quite the pro!

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  3. ....pretty scary...take it easy...and recover!!
    Your body is requesting it to you!!

    Cheers from Hong Kong...on my way back to Barcelona...pretty soon!

    "XTB" Xavi.

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  4. Dawn: You are so welcome. I think we would make a great team too. Can you imagine the antics we would get up too.

    Kovas: Hahaha, not sure about that. I tend to neglect myself alot so this is one time I will not.

    Xavi: Will do thankyou. Feeling so much better this morning. Will be nice for you to get back home.

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  5. I'm sorry you have been so tired and not feeling very well! Try to get some good sleep and I hope you feel better soon!

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