No Koigu. Not the boys’ fault – they’re a shipping marvel. So no starting Cromarty this weekend (which starts tomorrow, Tuesday morning, when I drive Home).
No Imitrex. I was a very good girl and dropped the Rx off on Friday. My pharmacy is open all day and most of every night, so I was confident that I’d either pick it up before the next migraine or at the onset of one. This is the onset. And they lost the damn prescription. When they found it (twenty bright-light minutes later), there was no strength written on it. So they have to wait until tomorrow to contact my doctor to fill it. I can pick it up before I leave, yes. But the base-of-the-skull pain is building and this thing’s gonna be full-blown by midnight.
And I have cramps. (Yes, I see the migraine PMS connection. And I don’t like it.)
I want two things: A glass of wine. And a good cry. Both would only make the migraine worse, so I’ll settle for a bath and a cup of Sleepytime tea instead. And this rant, which helps a little.
The only positive thing is that I bought a cone of Classic Elite Lush in a discontinued lavender color and it arrived today. Maybe I’ll start Rogue this weekend instead. And I get to see the little mama tomorrow and Mariko on Wednesday. Things will look better in the morning, I know. They always do. But for now I need the lights out. Kay?
A kiss and a growl to you. Just like Digit (who’s worrying me by not coming when called tonight). See what he’s doing with this catnip Mousie?
Let’s all get our frustration out like that. Kill a catnip mouse or two. (Although yesterday he brought a really big-ass rat from outside. Oy. That makes my head hurt more to think about. G’night.)
** Addendum: An hour and a half later of being stupid and Not Going to Bed Where I Belong, I give up. Digit finally came in, so that’s one worry resolved. But Rogue’s last 5 pages aren’t printing. I give up. I’m knitting socks all weekend. Screw it. Bed. NOW.
Nice and quiet and dark. SShhhh. There, there.
Poor dear Rachael. I hope you wake in the morning with no pain in your head. I was reading along and thought, ‘Oh no! Don’t drink the wine!’ It sounds good, but is poison for a migraine. Hope the RX gets straightened out fast. Maybe next time, be armed with Imitrex before cramps strike. I get those dreadful headaches, too. Have you tried a flax seed eye pillow? Maybe it is bunk, but they say the weight of it on the pressure points around the eyes helps. It has a “fluid” feel to it and is, if nothing else, comforting. I’ll make you one and send it to ya if you want. Doesn’t hurt to try.
Sonja
Migraines are the pits, I hope you feel better soon. I snapped up some of the discontinued color of Classic Elite Lush on the cone too. Waiting for mine to arrive.
Sending healing thoughts to you and your head. Poor baby girl!
I am SO GLAD you are going to do the Rogue. I have just about committed myself and am filled with glee at the prospect. Any idea what yarn you are using? I am going to start online browsing today- thinking about ordering something from the boys. It will be my first purchase from these sweeties!
Have a great weekend and let the little mama know that I’m sending prayers from Philly!
I hope you are feeling better this morning! Travel safely and enjoy the sock knitting therapy…:)
Nothing more frustrating than wanting things NOW and having to wait. I hope your head feels better and you have a safe trip Home. Give Mariko a big hug from me, ok? And hey–call if you need to, k?
I’m sending you a big hug right now
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There is nothing worse than the dreaded PMS/migraine combination. I am right there with you, unfortunately. The only thing that works for me is bed and sleep.
Take it easy, easy, easy…
poor Rachael! pat, pat, pat (very gently – as too much is not good for the headache) I get migraines too – ouch. Here’s my “I hope I can make this go away before it blows my head open” suggestion: A nice quiet semi-dark bath with an entire container (yes!) of salt and just a drop of lavender oil. Sometimes it works…but then sometimes Coke (which I never drink otherwise) works, too – or the generic sinus/allergy otc meds. Anything to disrupt the overreacting blood vessels. Lush is lushess tho – you’ll enjoy every stitch – where is Rogue? A Link! I must have a Link! Have fun on your trip! m
oh. dear. rachael. shhhhhhh, lower case letters are quieter, no? A pox on that pharmacy….but really dear you should have this on hand always for such eventualities…..hugs to little mama and to you and to mariko….and when you feel better? Where are you scoring lush on CONES?
THAT BLOWS! If that was your regular pharmacy and they have been filling the Imitrex for you on a regular basis, they should have just forward you the meds. Where do you get your scrips filled RITE AID? Well if you do, stop! I worked in the pharmacy of a little local owned store, and then Satan’s pharmacy took over and everything changed, beside they are rated one of the worst companys to work for if you are gay, and I can say, they ARE! Rachel, love I want to save your soul from hells fire, and your head from migraines, I suggest that if you use Satans pharmacy to STOP! Find a little mom and pop (or pop and pop or mom and mom)pharmacy that still beleives in the honor system, and their patrons, and fill your prescriptions there. Okay, enough said….Except be careful when mixing meds, you’d be surprised what “harmless” meds can do when combined. Okay, now I am really done…Take care -Nina
Digit looks like my late cat, Denali. Please kiss him on his little pink nose for me….
I always feel weird making my first comment, especially when I’ve been reading your blog for a while. It’s almost like I’ve been peeking in your window for a few months and then show up in your living room one night and start jabbering like you know who the hell I am. I just read an interesting post on Knitknacks, and it made me think of your blog and how much I enjoy reading it. My favorite blogs are those that are just personal enough to give you an idea of who that person is, without posting daily pics of their belly button lint. I think blogging is a great outlet for interesting and creative people, and every good blog has led me to at least one other. And it’s always fun to find a new blog that links to one I already enjoy. (Six degrees of Rachael?) Thanks, by the way, cuz I really enjoy reading about Bethany’s adventures.
To wrap it up, that was my rambling way of introducing myself, exposing my own belly button lint. I’m glad that you’re feeling better and hope that you have a safe trip and that the little mama is doing well. As always, looking forward to the next post!
I vote for the small local pharmacy too. I get lots better service at my little local shop than I ever did at the big places. Your pharmacy sounds only half competant. Find a new one!