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Bilateral THR Aug.18 - a success!

Hi HHH!! just peeking in to say hello and I will try to catch up over the weekend. Hope all is well!
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! I agree that playing around with pictures on the computer is fun. It's a great way to share things with family and friends. :)
WOOT about your sweater coming along! This is going to sound like a goofy question, but what shade of purple is it? Very deep like aubergine or something lighter? I love color. It's exciting to me.
Way to go on working outdoors and knowing when to say, "Enough". I like your saying, "there's always tomorrow". Very true! :)
 
Hi @Hipster Girl, You were right, it is a pullover. It's a vintage pattern that has a few buttons at the top. I think it's called a jewel neck. They're just small buttons with crocheted button holes.

I really overdid it at the gym. I need to learn my lesson. This isn't the first time. I do feel like the enthusiasm and energy of the young hunks is contagious. I used to be that way as a dancer. I think I need to scale way back, and just do a few things. I really like the jacuzzi and sauna. I may even start swimming again...I just am not wild about the chlorine in my hair. It holds the henna better when I stay out of the pool. I haven't seen that commercial you described. It sounds funny. Sometimes I think I should not renew my membership. But, I love the hydro therapy, and I'm hoping I will be able to do some weights at some point. But, it may just be something I shouldn't do anymore. We'll see. This one expires in July, I think.

Hi @CricketHip, Good to see you! Congratulations on all the work. I'm so happy for you. That's fantastic.

Hi @DeepBreath, It's like an amethyst color, I'd say. It's deep, but in the sunlight it sparkles. People seem to love it. I've shown it to several knitters while working on it. I finished the weed whacking in the backyard today. There's plenty of yard work to be done right now. I think that is good physical therapy, as long as I keep it at about an hour. I hope your hips are feeling better, and that you've recovered.

I took my bike to the bike shop and had my front tire replaced. There was a cute little basket behind the desk. I commented on it, and he gave it to me! It's so sweet. I'd love to put a flowering potted plant in there. I have a light green beach cruiser. It's really cute. I took it for a short bike ride on the bike paths after having it fixed. I replaced the handlebar grips, and I'm going to polish it today. It feels so good to repair things. I get agitated when my possessions are broken or missing parts. I feel so happy now that my bike is back in commission. I got it used at the Salvation Army. I'm going to take the dogs for a short run on the Walkydog. Such glorious weather!
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! oooh, I love the color of amethyst! I'll bet it's just beautiful. It sounds like it will be amazing with your hair color. :)
Yaay about the bike being back in commission! I am the same way about broken items. It makes me feel stressed. How nice of the gentleman to give you the basket. It sounds adorable.
I'm sorry to hear about the overdoing it at the gym. It's just so easy to do, isn't it? I'm hoping you're feeling back to yourself in no time.
Have a terrific weekend and enjoy that lovely weather, friend! :SUNsmile:
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! your vintage pattern amethyst sweater with the jewel neck and buttons sounds absolutely beautiful! I am so impressed with your knitting skills. :yes: Gosh, I have a cute pink hoodie that my son had picked up for me as a souvenir on a trip last summer and the string to the hood came out in the wash and I can't even figure out how to put that back in. :snork: I have read online about taking a needle and kind of working it through the opening but I got very frustrated and just gave up on it. I am soooo not good at things like sewing or knitting.:nah:

Your bike sounds so cute with the little basket! I bet it feels great to go out on bike rides enjoying the beautiful weather. This could be a nice alternative on days you don't want to go to the gym or if you don't renew your membership. That's interesting about the weights because the weight machines are actually the one thing that I feel is the most beneficial for me. I always feel great when I do them...it's the cardio machines I'm not quite there yet.

As far as the chlorine in the swimming pool, can you get a swim cap to cover your hair? That way the chlorine won't dry out or damage your hair. It sounds like you really enjoy the Jacuzzi and sauna. It might be worth it to maintain your membership for that alone?
 
Hi @DeepBreath, I'm almost done with the back of the sweater. Tomorrow I will start on the sleeves. They're short. I rested and iced yesterday, and feel back to normal. What a relief. I hope you're feeling better, too. I'm going to do the basic PT exercises and then go jacuzzi and sauna at the gym. I rode the bike with the dogs this morning. It was fantastic! It's so nice to be able to be a cyclist again. The weather is gorgeous. I love seeing all of the flowers in bloom.

@Hipster Girl, Thank you. I love knitting. It just comes very naturally to me. This is a vintage pattern that I bought on EBay. I've used it a few times. For this version, I changed the stitch, and it's looking just the way I imagined. I tried it on, and it fits! It's nice and snug, the way I wanted. (silk stretches!)

Yes, you're right. I could buy a bathing cap. I hated them as a kid, but maybe mine was too small. I need a Large. I agree that it might be worth it to keep the gym membership. I think the jacuzzi and sauna really help with healing and reducing pain. I notice it when I don't use them. Plus I like the social aspect. I've met so many nice people there.

I'm so glad you're going to try threading your drawstring back in with a large safety pin. It's really easy, and it works so well.
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! you're really coming along on your sweater! May I ask, what exactly is blocking a sweater? I've heard that term before, but realized when you mentioned it that I don't really know what that means.
I'm so glad you're feeling better after your gym foray. I'm doing okay. I'm just continuing to do my basics along with my normal household stuff and so far, so good. :)
Enjoy the lovely weather! I love spring! :flwrysmile:
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! that sounds lovely riding your bike with the dogs and seeing all the beautiful flowers blooming! Could you even have imagined that a year ago? That's got to be such a wonderful feeling - like a new lease on life! :flwrysmile:

I know what you mean about the swim caps - I remember I didn't care for them as a kid either because they were so hard to get off but maybe they've improved them since then, I don't know. I used to like the chlorine when I was younger because it would lighten my hair when I would go swimming. Of course it would also dry out the hair too though.

I'm happy for you about your sweater...woo hoo that you tried it on and it fits! I bet you are excited to finish it and wear it to your knitting group this week.

I just realized this is your last week before you start your new job next Monday. How are you feeling? Does the boy you will be watching live fairly close by to you?
 
Hi @DeepBreath, Thanks. I just finished the back. The sleeves should be easy. I may try designing a crocheted sleeve, so it looks like lace. I love the look of the combination of the two. Blocking is when you soak the finished item in a sink or tub full of cold water. The stitches absorb the water, and "bloom", or expand. It makes the item look more professional. You gently squeeze out the water, then roll the wet sweater in a towel and walk on it, to remove the water. You lay it flat to dry. I have what's called a spinner. It pulls out all of the water. (like the spin cycle on a washing machine, but much faster.) That way, my hand knits dry very quickly. I love it. I did the basic PT and chores yesterday, too. Today, I don't even feel my hips. I'm glad you're doing better. This feels right. All of that extra exercising was not working.

@Hipster Girl, I was thinking the same thing on my bike. It used to hurt to mount, dismount, and lean forward to press the walk signal. Now all of that is easy and pain free. I don't have to tip my bike anymore.

Yes, next week he stays with his grandparents. It's about 20 miles from my house. I feel good about trying it, but also prepared that he might cancel. I think he wants to be there for the talent show try out. He was saying that he might not have to work. I've decided to let it go, and do my best. There's still plenty to do at home. I think I'll plant some giant sunflowers around the perimeter of my house. It looks cute to see a small cottage with big flowers. Soon the hollyhocks will be blooming. They are my favorites!
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! Thank you for the explanation. The process is very interesting. I have sewed things like draperies, throw pillows, etc, but have no idea about knitting or crocheting. It would have to feel so amazing to wear a garment in which you've invested so much of your skill. I love the sound of the lacy looking sleeves! Gorgeous!
I'm glad your hips are feeling so good. I agree that the basics are good exercise wise.
Sending good thoughts for the child care position. It sounds like you have a great attitude about it. :)
 
Thanks @DeepBreath. I just LOVE your new avatar! It's so pretty. I just uploaded one, too. I finally figured out how to get around the phone photo thing. I uploaded the photo to Facebook, and then downloaded it. When I uploaded it here, it was no longer too large. This is the front of my cottage. Looks like we were on the same wavelength for Spring! Pink!
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! - I assume you figured out how to post that pic of your flowers for your avatar!? So absolutely bee-yoo-tee-full! Made me smile!

I'm glad the gorgeous sweater is really coming along. Liked reading about what blocking was. I'd heard the expression before but never really knew what it meant. The sweater sounds exquisite.

That little basket for your bike must be so cute. I can't wait to bike again. I got a new (used) bike just prior to my THR's. I loved riding it but getting on and off was such a painful ordeal that I finally gave up on it. To be continued! - when these hips have healed enough. I can't wait!

Glad your hips are feeling better. I had a new painful sensation this morning in the front and on the side of my hipbone. So I am icing and resting a lot today. I wonder if I pushed the PT too much yesterday. I'm hoping it eases up.

Your cottage sounds like it should be in a magazine! :yes: Have a wonderful week and I hope whatever happens with the childcare job turns out for the very best!
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! That pic is gorgeous! I was going to ask if it was a picture of your cottage. I love it...so pretty!! How lucky you are you get to see that every day. It looks like it is right in front of a window - is that your kitchen window?

The lace looking crochet sounds lovely!
 
Hi @Readysetgo, Yes, I finally figured out what to do. It's fun to post photos as an avatar. My next goal is to figure out how to take photos and upload them with my mini ipad. It's good to learn new things.

My bike is used, too. I got it at the Salvation Army. I think once your hips have healed, you'll find it's much easier to get on and off of your bike. It's such a relief when you don't have that pain. I had to stop riding mine, too. It's really exciting once you can do it again.

It sounds like the PT might be the culprit for your pain. I know in my case, whenever I've had problems after this surgery, I can trace it to new exercises. Resting and icing really seem to work, though. I hope your hip feels better.

Thank you, I love my little cottage. It was an eyesore when I bought it, but I could see that it had potential. It's been really fun to fix up and decorate. I wish I'd taken before and after photos.
 
Hi @Hipster Girl, I love your avatar, too. Is that a personal photo? It's just beautiful.

This photo is my front porch. That window is my bedroom. I sit out there and knit each morning. It has a nice potager garden and a hummingbird feeder. The flowers really make a difference. I love them. I hung the baskets in memory of my mom last Mother's Day. She had a real talent for the home, and encouraged me with all of the fixing up I did here. She told me that she would like to live here. That always struck me, because she and my dad had a impressive old home in the Bay Area. It's large and grand.

Last night I decided to use one of the small heart shaped soaps that I made. The little ones looked like they had cured. Most of the bars are a regular size, but the four small ones are guest soaps. I washed my face with it, and WOW! It is so luxurious! I was really pleased with the amount of lather. I normally don't use soap on my face, because it's drying. With this olive oil and coconut oil soap, my skin felt so soft. I'm hooked. I can't wait to make another batch. I'm going to send some to my dad for Easter. It's perfect for shaving. Such fun! So now I'm a soapmaker...Am thinking of buying some chickens and selling my eggs and soaps.

I hope everyone is doing well and healing. Off for another bike ride with the dogs...
 
@Hip Hip Hooray! Awesome about figuring out the picture thing!
That's the front of your cottage? How beautiful is that? I LOVE the color. Your flowers are so pretty too.
There's something about getting your home all spruced up for spring that's rejuvenating. Flowers are a huge part of that! :flwrysmile:
 
Hi @Hip Hip Hooray! oh gosh no, I only WISH my avatar was a personal photo! It's just a beautiful pic I found online and looks like the perfect relaxing vacation spot. I can literally feel my heart rate decrease when I look at beautiful and peaceful scenery like that.

Your cottage is so pretty with the pink paint. That must be so serene to go out there and knit every morning. That is a great compliment from your mom. I agree it would be so nice for you if you had before and after photos. It's hard to believe it was ever an eyesore. That just goes to show what some TLC can do. You have turned it into such a cozy home.

I'm glad your soap came out so well. It does sound very luxurious. What an awesome idea to buy some chickens and sell eggs too, along with your soaps. That would be a great way to earn some income. I bet your dad is going to LOVE the soaps that you are going to send him for Easter. It sounds like they will be good for shaving since they lather up well.
I hope you enjoyed your bike ride today. :flwrysmile:
 
Hi @DeepBreath, Yes, I love flowers, too. We get very hot summers, so Spring is a really special time of year. Last year I wasn't able to plant and garden because of my hips. It's such a gift to be able to work in the yard again. I really enjoy being outside. It's good exercise, too. I hope all is well with you.
 
Hi @Hipster Girl, Thank you. I love the fairy tale cottages in Carmel. I always try to emulate them here. The gardens make such a difference. We had a lot of rain this year, which has really helped us. The drought we experienced the past several years had really parched the soil. Now, with the straw mulch and rain it is healthy and rich.

Riding the bike each day has been great. It seems to be the perfect fit for exercising the dogs and the hips. I think I may take the bike on the bus to knitting today. There are some beautiful bike paths near Panera. I love the bike paths that have no cars. It makes riding very peaceful.

I did some easy yoga last night, and it felt good. Maybe I will take your advice and purchase a swim cap. I think the swimming would be a good addition. I know it really helped me before the surgery. Have a great day!
 
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@Hip Hip Hooray! color me happy that you are able to enjoy working outside again and that the recent rain has helped your garden and orchard. I agree, spring is a wonderful time of year. :)
I'm doing good. I am back to where I was pretty much before the bursa issue started and am s l o w l y building back up to my full basic exercise routine. I had eliminated some to see what effect they have and am now adding some back, one by one.
Enjoy your day, friend! :)
 
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