Things Are Looking Better in May!

So I am really, really, really glad April is finally over!

I went to the doctor Monday for a follow-up, and I am now waiting on an authorization from my insurance company to get an MRI of my knee.  Since the pain keeps returning every time I try to amp up my workouts, there is concern that there is more going on than what was originally thought.  I wouldn't be surprised since I have had problems with this knee basically my entire life. 

Last week I went through an episode of depression because I was still hurting.  I planned to go into physical therapy on Monday and tell everyone it was my last day b/c I was so frustrated that I am not better.  However, every time I even thought of uttering the words, I would start to tear up... and I didn't want to break down in front of everyone in the clinic.  So I half-assed my entire workout, went home and emailed my PT to let him know that I was frustrated that I was still in pain because I thought about why I really wanted to quit and read on the internet that it is extremely common for people to become depressed during rehab.  My PT said he would do a re-evaluation and forward it to my doc, and he said I shouldn't let myself get so down.  So I wrote back and told him that I knew I pushed too hard, that it was my fault for being impatient, etc., etc.  He responded, saying that I shouldn't worry about it, that he does the same thing.  For some reason, it was comforting hearing that my PT is impatient, too.  So I quit feeling down about the lack of recovery and I'm waiting to see what happens with this MRI. 

When I went back to PT this Monday with a sinus headache and lingering shoulder/neck pain from an old snowboarding accident, my PT stopped me after three exercises, worked on my knee and my shoulder and neck, put ice on my knee and my neck and told me to go home and relax when I was done.  THAT is what I pay that man for right there!

Raul will be running the half marathon in my place.  He has happily stepped in.  I think it was the new running shoes that sealed the deal.  He claims his new Saucony's are the best shoes he has ever owned.  :-)  He has also been taking Jonah running with him, and Aidan goes along for the ride in the jogging stroller.  So they get exercise and I get a break!  We all win!

And I need to make out an itinerary for the week my sister and her husband will be here.  There are so many things I would like to do, places I'd like to take them.  I'm going to try to fit in as much as possible!