November 19, 2008

I was able to make my way through a few more steps in Ebb Tide before I went to sleep this morning. The Scotch variation stitches were a major PITA, but I persevered and they are done. I also completed the row of bargello, the fan stitches, the metallic Jessicas, the cross stitches and double cross stitches, and the large crescent in the corner. I completed more than half of the bargello border (green) on the bottom before I went to sleep.

I woke up feeling groggy and the feeling just wouldn't leave me. When I got to dialysis I realized I'd gained a kilogram (2.2 lbs) in fluid since the end of Monday's treatment so that was lending to my grogginess. By the end of my treatment where I drank almost a half gallon of iced tea I'd gained another kilo. Uncle Wes said he could tell just by looking at me when I got home that I wasn't feeling well. It took a few hours, but I'm finally feeling better. The puffiness and lethargy have left.

I sat in my chair for a while and then decided to try to work on Ebb Tide again. I got almost to the end of the bottom border when I realized something wasn't right, and my first mistake was all the way back at the beginning. I had to frog the entire thing and re-stitch it all. But it's done now, as is the left side! Now I just have two more steps and I can call this one complete!