Hard week on the hands due to doing more chores, lifting, scrubbing, moving and folding. And while it’s been great to be able to do them, afterwards has been a painful affair, forcing days off to rest.

First I had knocked this CMC bone in the unoperated hand, and though a tiny bruise it really hurt. The joint is getting even more hyper extended too.

Looking forward to seeing the surgeon next week, and finding out how long the wait list is etc. I’m hoping for Jan, but it might be more like Feb or March if I’m being realistic.

Even scrubbing hurt my good operated hand, made the joint swell and stiffen up, but I guess it’s to be expected. First real scrubbing heavy load cleaning, and after a good day off, and wearing compression gloves it soon settled.

However thankfully I had batched cooked 5 days worth of teas, so this helped me rest the hands more. I could not imagine cleaning and cooking same day, not at this level. I find it far better to spread the chores out over the week.

I’m trying to keep my hands warm as the cold makes them feel a million times worse. Roll on Spring 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣