I’m so mad!!! Am I the only one that didn’t know that UV protective clothing existed??? With all the research I do, how could I now know??? Arg! In preparation for my upcoming trip to Wisconsin Dells this weekend I was researching some information on the Internet when I came across these websites:
All four have UV protective clothing for babies, children & adults. They have hats, swimsuits, clothing, even socks!!! Sadly, it was too late for me to order anything and have it shipped by tomorrow L but I will definitely be ordering something in the future. If you know of any other websites please let me know in the comment section below!
My one question is why do they not advertise this stuff like crazy?!?!? Heck they would have a repeat customer in me and probably my whole family – which brings me back to my original question – am I the only one who didn’t know about this??? I know that I would love if they would have a store like this somewhere! I’m a bit leery buying things off of the Internet simply because things fit so differently, I’d rather be able to try it on first and eliminate the hassle of returning it. Although shopping without having to leave your house is pretty hassle-free too.
As I mentioned above, Ed & I leave for Wisconsin Dells tomorrow morning our four-day mini-cation. We have been looking forward to this trip all Summer – it will be our first together so it’s a pretty big deal J In addition, neither of us has been on any type of vacation in years! A few days away together will be good for the both of us and I’m looking forward to all of the fun activities we have planned. We plan on going to Noah’s Ark Waterpark, Mt. Olympus, Pirate’s Cove (mini-golfing), going on a Ducks tour boat ride and trying out some train thing. We plan on eating at Moosejaw Pizza and Paul Bunyan’s restaurant – we’re definitely packing it all in! I’m a bit nervous about being outside all day but I’ve packed enough sun gear which I hope is going to do the job. Ed has been very careful to schedule in rest and nap time for me which is very sweet of him J
The thing I’m looking forward to most is just getting away – I’ve needed it so badly. This summer has been crazy busy and I feel like I’ve been going non-stop since May. I’m running out of gas so this is just what the doctor ordered. I’m hoping when I return I will be refreshed and ready to take on another semester at school.
On another note, I began my Physical Therapy last week for my nerve issues. The goal is to loosen up my muscles in my neck, chest and back so that they stop compressing my nerves. The sessions so far have been mostly good – my PT Diana is awesome but some of the therapies have been painful and uncomfortable. It’s a small price to pay and I will take that over surgery and more medication any day. The whole process has been very eye opening in just how incredible the human body is. As a nursing student, learning more about the workings of the human body continues to amaze, confuse & frustrate the heck out of me but I’m learning so much! Next week is my BIG appointment (the one I’ve been waiting to go to for three months!) with my new Rheumy. I have so many questions and issues to go over with her so I’m nervous, anxious and a bit relieved for Tuesday. We will be coming from the Dells so it will be an interesting appointment (maybe)…
All in all, things with me health wise have been pretty uneventful. I haven’t been having any new symptoms (Wahoo!) and I’ve been adjusting to the insomnia, nerve pain, joint pain and fatigue the best way I know how – some days are good, some days are bad but my whole “Day by Day” motto seems to be going well. I’ve been really concentrating hard on “picking my battles” in terms of allowing things to stress me out. I’ve been trying to adapt a “go with the flow” mentality - which for those of you who know me will laugh - it is a daily struggle but I’m getting better at it. I came across the following post in one of the Lupus groups I’m in and it’s very indicative of my personal journey of as late (Thanks Carrie!)
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You Welcome...enjoying Lupie state of mind!!!
No you are not the only one and there are so many people who can benefit from clothing with greater UV protection!
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