A quiet Monday

I’ve had a quiet Monday - managed to sleep to 9.30am, which is a lie in by my body’s standards. My burnt foot was very painful upon waking. It was a bit stiff and weeping and there was another small blister. I think it’s mildly infected. It’s still incredibly tender but I expected it to be. It will take a while to heal, I’d imagine.

I’m feeling as low as ever again but have tried to have a quiet, positive day in spite of the extra challenge of my foot. I sent a few emails re life admin that needed sent.

I have been taking paracetamol every four hours and staying off my feet as much as possible. Doing my physio exercises have proved a sizeable challenge but I did my best. It was a dry, icy day this morning but I didn’t have the energy or the confidence in my foot to go for a walk.

I washed my burn wound carefully and smothered it in antiseptic spray and applied a burn wound friendly dressing (according to the packaging!) I rang 111 about 11am this morning but the recorded message, as I expected, said to expect a two hour wait on hold for an operator so I hung up and concentrated on keeping my eye on the wound.

I’m deliberating about a trip to A&E tomorrow morning which would entail two buses there and back but it’s my best bet at getting it looked at. 

I have friends who would drop me off but I don’t want to put them to trouble at this time of year. Everyone has such busy lives, it just feels better for me to retain my independence and take myself. It makes me feel stronger as a person and I am resilient and determined enough to take myself. I have trouble relying on people, thanks to my waste of space family. I’m lucky enough to have a disabled bus pass (which I fought for). I wouldn’t be surprised if they turned me away which is the primary reason for me stalling aside from the fact that I don’t know if I can muster the energy to sit for several hours only to be told there are more serious patients (which there undoubtedly will be). I just wonder if an antibiotic may be required if it’s indeed infected. 

According to Dr Google, it is showing signs of that although it looks healthier since I washed and dressed it. On the upside, I’m very patient and used to waiting. I could bring a book to A&E if I decide to go and can manage to keep my eyes open. I’m going to change the dressing before bed and see how it looks and decide in the morning.

I had homemade fish pie out of the freezer with some carrots for dinner tonight. I prefer peas - they need added to my list. I felt in need of comfort food and it hit the spot.

I’m hoping for an early night tonight as I am absolutely shattered. I hope you all have a relaxing evening. 

I’m going to find something to curl up in bed and watch before a (hopefully) very early night.

Thanks as always for all your stars, comments and hearts :) xx