Think I should change my name to "LittleMissGrumpy"....😣🙎🏼‍♀️

I have the grumps. I am a little worried that things are conspiring against me - my stay on this Injury Couch is stretching out and getting a tad frustrating.

Last week I finally saw the consultant about my problematic foot and at last I felt I was on my way to getting sorted, with a MRI scheduled for today which would hopefully provide some answers and a course of action. But no..... Unfortunately COVID struck over the weekend and of course the MRI is a no-go for today. Understandably I can't schedule another scan until I have two negative tests.

Mr D-d had COVID last week and instead of spending the week in Amsterdam at a conference that has been planned for months, he was banished to our daughter's room whilst she is away at uni. This banishment was a futile attempt to keep the virus away from the rest of us 🙄. I have been working shifts as a record keeper at our local vaccination centre since last April. Catching COVID was inevitable at some point, but I didn't expect Mr D-d to catch it before me. He was a surprisingly patient patient, far more tolerant of being stuck within the four walls of his isolation room than I ever thought possible. Mind you, the room service was exceptional, of course.....

So as Mr D-d came out of isolation I have now gone into it, attempting again to keep our son safe. My husband has returned to work and our son, who is thankfully on his Easter hols so I don't need to worry about transporting him everywhere, is now on duty...... 😕 Hmmm - room service is definitely non-existent. I got my own breakfast this morning and fed the dog; a rather faffing procedure in a face mask, steamed up glasses and blue gloves 😷!

I could be in for an interesting few days....

Fingers crossed our son will stay safe - he had it in the autumn and we managed to stay clear then. At the moment I have a sore throat, feel chilly and achy and tired, but otherwise not too bad. I just have to let this thing run its course and I am well aware it could be worse. I have the unexpected gift of time so will stop feeling grumpy and catch up with posts on here, do some reading and sleep a bit.

I will also start thinking ahead and looking forward to getting back out for my walks soon and hopefully running too, if all is okay. I will definitely rerun C25k again as my way back in. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼.

Happy running to all who can, and hugs to those on the IC 🤗

Image - "Little Miss Grumpy" courtesy of the wonderful Roger Hargreaves

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10]

Sorry to hear you're not well. Leave any name change for a few weeks, you'll be Little Miss Sunshine by then (or will it be Little Miss Dotty? 😉)

[Hidden in reply to Yesletsgo]

😊🤣🤗I'm loving your name-change!

[Yesletsgo Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Old Lady Positivity 😂😂😂

[Timotea Graduate10]

Poor you! The C19 is going to get us all and nipped my C25K in the bud. They need a new soundtrack in my opinion… ‘Well here you are again! Welcome back to your latest attempt at C25K. ‘Hope your Covid is a mild case and you can get your MRI done. Have not even attempted a run yet. Trust the room service improves!

Xx

[Hidden in reply to Timotea]

Yes, I know what you mean about C19. We are busier than ever at our vaccination centre. I'm just about to "order" a coffee..... I'll let you know how it goes 🤣

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Ah I feel for you having tested positive myself on Saturday 😖. But doubly frustrating for you as you’ve had to put your scan off. I just hope you test negative soon and they can reschedule your scan quickly. So you are allowed to be a little bit grumpy! But sending you lots of happy vibes in the meantime 😊😊😊🌺🌺🌺.

[Hidden in reply to Frenc]

Ah Frenc, I saw your post and send best wishes in return. I hope you are not feeling too poorly with it? 😊🌸

[Frenc Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

Ah bless you (no didn’t actually sneeze there 🤣 for once!). Not so bad today, Hidden , but I don’t trust this naughty covid one little bit if I’m honest! I hope you’re feeling ok and taking care of yourself - Netflix research is quite a good pastime I’ve found 😃. All the best 😊.

[Beatlesforever Graduate10]

Oh no, so sorry to hear that. If your spell on the IC wasn't enough, now covid. Big hugs to you DD. Hope you test negative soon and can get that MRI done and back on your running feet where you belong 🤗

[PeggySusi]

Sorry to hear you’ve caught the bug, and how annoying that it’s set back your treatment. I do hope it is mild and has only short term effects for you. I’m thinking of changing my name to Robert the Bruce, or Try, Try and Try again, as I’ve started and restarted Couchto5k so many times - Covid being what foiled me on the one last autumn. I’m on week one again now, but not going to post anything just yet in case I jinx it!

I think you posted about having a Morton’s neuroma before.. my niece is 58 and had an op on one of those a few years ago.. she was back to running fairly quickly after it.. she’s also just had Covid and is back running around 6 to 8k every other day after a few weeks.. hope that’s encouraging and you will do the same..🤞

[Hidden in reply to PeggySusi]

Thanks PeggySusi. I’m glad your niece is back to running. Very encouraging to hear. The lump needs more investigation, so hopefully the MRI will determine what it is and how big it is. Fingers crossed 🤞🏼

[CBDB Graduate10]

Oh dear! Well! Take that COVID as an excuse to indulge in grumping! I did!

Which was not nice for my co-patient: I came down with it after 3 days of symptoms but testing negative, hubby was a day later with everything. So we gave up isolating, and rather helped each other out whilst going through different phases. It worked for us. Son caught it also, but was just continuing with his usual teen-age isolation in his bedroom.

Hope you manage to get out and about soon, but do take it slow. It is a strange virus, and I can do my 30min runs now, but when back home, taking shoes off, getting a glass of water and then just the climbing up the stairs afterwards gets my heart racing, which it never did before.

So take it slow and gentle on your way back! Sending you lots of get well ❤️‍🩹 wishes!

[Hidden in reply to CBDB]

Thank you CBDB. The tiredness is overwhelming. Having a bath and drying my hair took it out of me yesterday. I was completely done. I will heed your advice 😊

[dijep Graduate10]

It always seems wrong to click "like" on posts like this.I hope you soon start feeling better and that there's an improvement in your room service.

[Hidden in reply to dijep]

I always click “like” as means of support, so I’m very happy to take it! Room service appeared at lunchtime with sandwiches, fruit and apologies 🥰. He’s also brought coffee this afternoon 😊.

[Roxdog Graduate10]

Oh poor you - the stars are not aligning are they! I am not surprised you're grumpy! I hope your bout of covid isn't too bad. I sm hearing that people feel a little tired for a while after they test negative. It is sensible to be careful about not spreading it, despite the 'no rules' approach being taken now.Take care and hope it's good news about the foot soon!

[Hidden in reply to Roxdog]

I certainly feel that I have no energy at all. A shower and hair washing is exhausting! I’ve noticed I’m also really thirsty but think that’s to do with the throat….

[Roxdog Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Take it easy and do rest. I'm sorry you're feeling unwell. I am desperately trying not to get covid at the moment! Whilst it's mild for most people, any bout of illness is unwanted!

[Lizcanrun Graduate10]

That sounds like a trial! I guess it's a case of not trying to control the uncontrollable. Rest up and get well and then maybe you can start thinking about running again.

[Couchpotato2]

I am really sorry about the quality of the room service; it does sound like it leaves much to be desired indeed. Hope you don't feel too bad with the dreaded C. I'm just out of it myself so you have my sympathies... bleurgh. Take care x

[GailXrunning]

Oh, no, what rotten luck... and just as your IC-escape route was potentially coming into view. Sounds like there's a dire need for some professional training chez vous: no room service!! Get well, and dream of better things beyond those four walls.

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Morning room service was non-existent, lunch-time's room service was much improved and delivered to my door, the evening meal was an interesting PPEed kitted out quick cooking session until Mr D-d returned home from working away to take over for the last few days. Yesterday's test (day 8) was still very positive, but this morning my test showed just a very fine line. I'm going to repeat it later and hope it's gone . 🤞🏼

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10]

Oh BLIMEY!!!! This is not good!!! All going pear shaped or should that be Covid shaped!Rest... read.... sleep and plan.. yes you should plan.

You are not Miss Grumpy at all...it is Little Miss Patience, that you are.... waiting for the MRI.... and then not being able to go!

As long as you feel not too bad, there is lots you can think about...catching up with posts, planning new routes, how to train the room service staff better and what treats you deserve for not climbing the walls

There must be something Take care you xxx

[Hidden in reply to Oldfloss]

It's okay, I think I'm nearly there now. This morning's test (day 9) was a very weak line, so I'm going to repeat it this evening and hope for the best 🤞🏼. Then I can rebook my MRI.Xx

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Brilliant!!!!

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

Oh dear oh dear oh dear…… flipping Covid, it has that way of changing things doesn’t it? and gearing yourself up for MRI and then having to put it off would turn anyone into grump. Hope you are feeling well again soon and can get your negative tests

[Hidden in reply to SueAppleRun]

Flipping COVID indeed! Finally, a negative test this morning (day 10). 😃 Hope you’re doing okay xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Hidden]

That’s really good news, I stopped one of my pain pills because it makes me feel lousy and went for a run, think i’m on track for getting back to work xx