Heart Test- good news

I am supposed to stay calm for the next 72 hours and not doing anything to make my groin start bleeding so I knit this hat from the first skein of my home spun. The little blue one was for my friend but somehow the teddy bears came out very distorted.This is a practice one..

Well -I am back from this heart catherization. The worst part was before knowing it is a dangerous test. Of course - you wait forever once you get there.But, the nurses were very kind and thoughtful which helped a lot. Once I was on that operating table I had several people working on my at once. It was surreal. One shaving my groin area, another putting in IV's and another doing blood pressure.They were about 7 different people running around me. Scary thoughts of death were crossing my mind.. Once the nurse told me they were giving me meds that would make me feel like I had a drink all was well.... I felt the doctor putting the gadget he uses to put thru my artery and he was reeling it in and out but I couldn't see because of some xray machine above me. I tried to look at the tv but couldn't see clearly.
Anyways I made it through and it appears my heart is fine. Next week is the MRI- not good with my caustaphobia( spell check not helping) but at least it is not dangerous.

Heart Catherization

I have to have this heart test tomorrow.http://www.montefiore.org/services/coe/heart/cardiology/
This is a bit scary for me as this test is messing with my heart and arteries. It is routine but a health proxy form had to be filled out where I put my health decisions in my husband's hands. If all goes well- I will come home tomorrow night .If they need to put a stent in I will have to stay in the hospital over night.The following day I have to stay flat in bed to prevent bleeding from the artery they cut. I will be happy when this is over.

Tuesday -My first skein and "Stinky"

My daughter was home this weekend and started calling the kitten "Stinky" .

Somehow it stuck. Stinky meets the pug, Peek-A-Boo ( Peeky)


Molly was helping me spin this wool.



This is my first skein where I plied and used a Niddy Noddy and washed it. It is a bit rough .Seems more like wool for a purse - something not next to the skin .
It came from Ebay:
Medium grey Jacob sheep roving with accents of medium brown subtle in the grey. This is easy to spin and makes a nice worsted weight yarn. This roving was made from my own sheep (Thank you, Cherie and Chartre) and was processed in a small mill where the owner is particular about not using harsh chemicals as cleaners. There is some vegetable matter. This auction includes a one pound bag of this beautiful fiber. Let me know if you need more.
Thank you for looking and have a nice day!