This morning after I dropped Grace off at school, I came back and put on the tv. As I sat here I paid bills, and then started planning my day. Mid thought i fell asleep, i didn't awake until after 1. I hadn't even realized I was so tired but being out for 7 hours yesterday really did me in I guess. 

I had lunch with my mother before we headed into Boston to meet with an orthopedist about my hip. Basically he said that a hip replacement could be in my future. I have osteo-necrosis, bone death, due to high steroid use. I go back back in 6 months this for an xray and follow up. He said if my body tries to heal the dead bone slowly I'm good, but if it tries to heal it too fast then I could end up with the joint collapsing, thus needing surgery.  He said if the pain gets bad to come in sooner. He offered a shot of cortisol into the hip, but I opted to wait. I can live and function with the pain now, figured I'd hold out until the pain got worse before doing that. 

The lupus is still iffy right now. Counts are through the roof, wish they could find something to keep this in check.

I haven't been to school pickup since the start of the school year and I miss my friends down there. I love when we get together and talk and have fun while the kids play. I'm gonna make more effort to be there, no matter how lousy I feel.

A friend and neighbor who has a boy in Graces class (they've shared more teachers than not so far) has an older sister who had outgrown a whole bunch of clothes that she bright over for Grace. Beautiful clothes and 2 pairs of boots! We are so lucky, especially cause my child keeps growing so quickly! Someone slow her down! Can I give her coffee? She's gonna be taller than I am soon!

Be well all