Thursday, February 16, 2023

My sleep apnea test kit came yesterday so before heading to bed last night Pat got all the bits and bobs connected and I attempted to have a “normal” sleep. The equipment wasn’t at all cumbersome but I was certainly aware of it all night. They said they need five hours of data for the test but they didn’t say whether it had to be five hours of continuous sleep. If that is the case I already know I failed because the most they got at a stretch was about three. The courier picked the equipment up this afternoon to return it to Courtenay; I don’t know how long it will be before I get any results.

Over the last couple of days I’ve had enough energy to try a bit of stitching. I did some work on my cross stitch project but found, with my numb fingers, I was rather clumsy at threading the needle and dropped it several times. But I will keep at it.

I’ve done some knitting as well. I made a hat that I hoped would fit me a bit tighter than the ones I have (they were made while I still had hair) but the new one is too small. I’ve decided I’ll manage with the hats I have; Spring is coming and the scarves I have will soon be warm enough. I started a scarf pattern (for donation) this afternoon just to use up the remainder of the yarn I had in that particular bin.

I also tried some sewing – not much but enough to know that the numbness affects that as well. I made one small block that involved some cutting; I still have all my fingers so I guess it was a success. I’ve planned a sewing day with Stacia and Deloise at the end of the month and they are both concerned about me cutting fabric. I never finished the project I worked on the last time we sewed together so I’ll be finishing that and almost all the cutting is already done.

Time now to switch some laundry and have a rest.