Kickas.org Forums Ankylosing Spondylitis General Discussion #1 AS Web Support Group Shared diagnosis-same treatment

Well, hubby liked the plants so much, that he wanted more. So 2 days later, we went back to Lowes for more flowers and potting soil. This was only supposed to be for the pots we already had, but he said he wanted some hydrangeas, too. Told him our pots wouldn't hold those, but he said he wanted them in the ground in front of the porch. I told him it was going to be enough to just get the pots planted and he POUTED. Said he would help (with one arm in a sling!!!). I told him he'd have to wait for the bushes, that I was not going to do them. And that I was just going to unload the stuff and plant it the next day when I was more rested (still sore from the day before planting activities).

He accused me of 'putting off till tomorrow....', a favorite jibe of his directed at me. Grrrr. So he was all pissy (almost childish) and I was borderline mad because of it. I'm doing all the work and he's complaining. I planted it all that evening after pulling weeds out of the pots and adding new potting soil, then watered it all, hosed off the porch and retired to the back room and my book. Didn't sleep well for 2 days afterwards from doing all the extra physical work. Have to pace myself and I didn't do it this week too well with him being laid up and me having to do all the extra stuff. It helped being off work for 4 days, but this week will be harder. I'll have to do 40 hrs plus the extra stuff he can't do. No planting anything this coming weekend....for sure.

LOL He sounds like me!! Actually I don't ask but I always wish for more than I can plant.

Take care of yourself, friend.

He had his first dose of Humira this morning (Saturday). Hope he feels better tomorrow. He's 3 weeks out from rotator cuff surgery and doing great. Had first PT visit and doesn't have to come back till it's time to add something besides passive movements. His ROM is great. PT lady was amazed. Lucky guy....lots of prayers.

I am glad he got it and hope it helps him a lot. I am so thankful things are going well for him....means things are better for you too.

Aren't we blessed to have praying friends.

Hoping the Humira reduces his inflammation. If it does, as it should, it should also help the rotator cuff heal up faster, I would imagine.

I sure hope both you and hubby are feeling better!

Pain is such a harsh teacher..

He's had 2 injections and is doing better on Humira. Yea! His PT is coming along great after his rotator cuff surgery. He's feeling a little stronger each day (and is probably doing more than he should. Now I'm eagerly awaiting my next shot tomorrow, although my WBC is still low, along with the Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC). Afraid that's going to get me pulled off the Humira in September. I haven't been sick as a result of the low counts, though. So far.....