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😅Funny story. My parents sold my first car back in the day. About two weeks after the car was parked in front of our house. The police showed up looking for the driver since the car was used to rob a liquor store. Thank God my dad was smart enough to write up a note signed by the new owner and himself stating he was no longer the owner. Needless to say, I still have paperwork for cars I’ve sold throughout the years “just in case!”

@SimpleLife365

4 ай бұрын

AhHa!! I Knew there would be a reason! 😬😂

@williamwarren9448

4 ай бұрын

I got a parking ticket from California on a car I sold in Arizona where I have lived since 2019 … ?? What I don’t own that car and sold it two years ago ? I had to get to dmv in California they told me cities sometimes ? Don’t bother to do checks ( state of California had it was in arizona) … the city was hoping I would pay a parking ticket ? I had to show proof of sale ( on line vroom helped me out ) all fixed ! What a pain !

@Larissa-iw5wy

4 ай бұрын

This is so strange to me! 😂 We have to go and do an official title transfer when buying/selling cars as part of the process. Glad your dad had that signed note

@sharonoldham4374

4 ай бұрын

Clever dad!

@mariaaviles3380

4 ай бұрын

@@Larissa-iw5wy He did the transfer but this happened within a week of selling it. I think they knew their intentions and didn’t follow through with DMV.

When my granddaughter was little, she stayed with my husband & me for an extended time. At 3 years old she would help me load & unload the dish washer and process the laundry! Then she would help fold smal towels and washcloths. They're never too young to learn.

From my mom, the “one touch” rule: If it’s in your hand and it has to go somewhere, put it there now. Don’t lay it down so you have to pick it up (touch it) later. That way, no clutter accumulates. Except from kids who haven’t learned that yet. But they will! Kudos for raising kids who do what they’re told without giving you any guff. They will be SO much more pleasant to be around for the rest of their lives. ❤

@smoothtruth

4 ай бұрын

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@Muchacha2024

4 ай бұрын

I try to do things like this, but my ADHD kicks in...

@bettedavis9261

3 ай бұрын

I struggle with this, and have to tell myself out loud to just put whatever it is away.

Ah, you state teaching kids to help with household tasks makes YOUR life easier - yet, for the record - you are also making THEIR life easier in the future! When parents do everything for the kiddos, the kids grow up to be inept household managers. Like, uh, me. 😢. Doing laundry, tidying up, paying bills - these need to be taught! LOVE your attitude 👍🏻 (My niece caught a fellow college dorm resident cleaning his laundry with fabric softener! How sad!)

When I've hurt myself and had nerve damage, it took a looooong time to recover, longer than I expected. I believe the extremities take longest to recover and heal. I know you don't want to hear this, but I'd bet on 2 years. I also believe that if biking-vibrations hurt your finger, most other sports you like may as well. Christine--it may be time to find something else, even for just a season. This could be the start of a brand-new adventure for you! ❤

@julejustjule

4 ай бұрын

What about a stationary bike? Maybe splurge on the screen that makes it look like you are biking anywhere in the world.

@Lifetalk849

4 ай бұрын

Hey friend, B vitamins are SUPER nervous system/nerve healers. Check them out...! Best wishes for good healing 🎉

@vickihoughton1123

4 ай бұрын

I think any pressure will hurt for a long time. You will have phantom pain and when you get your blood pumping it will hurt. My son had his finger smashed under a tree a few years ago and he had numbness and pain for many months.

@wallashakalla

3 ай бұрын

B vitamins help. I was told that it could be a year before I had feeling back to my arm. (Shattered elbow) imagine my surprise when I hit my funny bone and it hurt.

@9:29 "I don't do it all myself" CHRISTINE, PLEASE DO AN AN ENTIRE VIDEO ABOUT FAMILY HELPING!!!

The best idea that I've ever come up with to help the closet clutter is to keep a separate hamper/basket under my hanging clothes. Whenever I get dressed and decide I don't like how it looks or feels, right into the basket it goes. If I don't like it today, I'm not going to magically like it tomorrow or next year. As for the finger, my husband got a piece of wood "shiskabobbed" (the hand surgeon's words) through the tendon in his finger while rebuilding the deck. It took probably a year or so before he got feeling back, I believed the pain went away sooner. I hope it heals quickly!

I decided, after years of struggling to keep up with the house, this was the year to get my act together. I am constantly decluttering and I do a quick tidy morning and night and two loads of laundry daily. I’ve also learned to ask for help and delegate tasks. It’s just so nice to be able to clean without spending an hour tidying.

Last weekend I just helped my two teenager boys get rid of 2 trash bags of stuff out of their room. It was great!

Have your family help! This is my saving grace. I have 4 kids also 12-18. I have a weekly chore chart that rotates all the daily chores(dishes, vacuuming, wiping counter and kitchen floor) and weely chores (mopping, upstairs vacuum, and 2 bathrooms) I work outside the home and about 8 years ago decided I would no longer spend my weekend cleaning. Best thing ever!

The pain thing will take awhile and the numbness 😢 rub it with caster oil. The oil is beneficial and the rubbing greatly helps the circulation and healing process! I sliced and diced my thumb a few years ago and it's healed well but is not 100% and won't be. The slight numbness is weird. Good luck!

@katherinerichardson1767

4 ай бұрын

The caster oil will help, and, if you don't have any at present, massage "gently" the area below the damaged area so the fluid inside of your hand can circulate the blood to your finger. Be patient and the finger will heal.

Hypnosis help for the pain. Even selfhypnosis, there are courses. I can do a remote theta healing session for free. (I offered it to Hope from Over the median too, she broke her shoulder.) It's a meditation. For some health cases it can come to instant healing. I suggest to go to the seaside this year. The cleanest water that you can find. Salt water or saline heal everything. Or hot springs with minerals in the water. Time to go on that boat, Christine! 😃You will find best deals and have new tips for us. ⛵🚤

I have adopted the mindset of "what can Present Amanda do for Future Amanda?" so I just put the thing away when I'm holding it instead of setting it down to put away "later". It's so helpful.

About 3 years ago I cut my thumb and nearly lost the tip. Hurt like a sucker for over a year and I still have some numbness in it (nerves grow back very slow!). I just took things one day at a time. I’d say test out biking about once a week and see how it goes. It’ll get better! Massage vitamin E oil on the scar, it’ll help soften it and reduce the appearance. Castor oil may help as well.

I follow the "If it takes less than 5 minutes, do it now" rule. I also do a daily tidy of high traffic areas before going to bed.

My mom had us doing household chores from an early age. Whenever she thought we were intentionally cutting corners she always made us do it again until we got it right: her mantra was ‘if you have time to do something twice you have time to do it right the first time.’

When my husband worked as a machinist over a hundred years ago, he severely cut his finger-tendon and nerve damage. He did have surgery-yes, the scar tissue was very painful. He actually had physical therapy, where his hand was dipped in a mixture of melted paraffin and mineral oil, then it would be wrapped up. After a while, the wrapping would come off, and his finger would be stretched and stretched. (very painful). I don't know if your injury was comparable to his, but it took maybe a month for the pain to subside. Bonus-with the paraffin and mineral oil, his hand was very soft! Here's hoping for a complete recovery.

Praying for your finger to heal quickly. I got nothing on what you should do, but definitely praying.

My son in law writes o the white boards chores for my grandchildren. Each day he switches the names up. I’m glad he keeps track.

My town billed me for a car I junked over a year later. Glad I kept that receipt. But now, if it is important like that, I take a picture.

I am SO WITH YOU on wanting to do anything but clean/declutter! And maybe that is why I cook so dang much! Some of these are tips my mom used to tell me, and I just gotta DO THEM! Your videos are always right on time, thank you so much! Now I have 8 months to declutter/maintain before baby #3 comes! 🎉

“Follow me for more cooking safety tips” 😂 oh, Christine, so glad you can laugh 🥺 ❤ from Iowa

To reduce your finger pain, check out chatter gloves on your next bike ride. They're often used by folks who use chain saws. They're a bit heavy, but I used to lose feeling in my hands when I was working with my small electric saw, and chatter gloves extended the time I could safely work. On the scar tissue, try unscented bag balm. Great moisturizer, mild analgesic. Great video!

All solid advice, especially teaching children how to help out. One thing I am working on is "Don't put down-Put away" and practicing this motto is helping me to be more organized and less clutter

My son broke his pinky last year, right before the NICA season started. He rode the trainer indoors for a while and then roads (like you said you were trying). He thought it was about 7 or 8 weeks until he was back on the mountain. With you actually cutting through nerves, you might feel issues from that for at least a year since nerves can take 12 months or longer to fully heal. Maybe just cancel only the first race, not all of them yet, and see how you feel closer to the next one. Good luck!

When I shop, declutter or make food I think of how I can gift it to friends and family if I realize don't need it. I often give gift boxes to loved ones on holidays and often they contain things like candles, body lotions, candy, etc. that I don't use myself anymore for some reason. Some family members are unfortunate experts in giving me gifts I don't need and don't like. I usually save them and give them to someone I know will enjoy them more them me.

Omg😂I love your story about your mom lol my dad is the same way. My mom recently passed away and my dad is disabled and so my daughter and I help him out on a daily basis. We wanted to make his place easy to clean up and get rid of alot of necessary junk. He has a large collection of plastic shoe boxes in the basement filled to the brim with old utility bill statements, instructions for appliances etc. Let me tell ya it was a struggle to get him to part with these things. Finally I convinced him there is no need to save these things unless he planned on returning a fridge he's owned for 20 plus years 😂 Parents! LOl

@karenmclean2375

4 ай бұрын

I helped my aunt. She hD tax statements back to 1998, 10 years + of bank statements, etc.😅

I am a sleepy girl who is married to a night owl.. we have been talking about getting a helix once our mattress needs to be replaced. Also my rule for our home is "if it's overwhelming, we have too much stuff and if doesn't have a home it has to go" life changing!

Deep decluttering is so valuable in avoiding future spending mistakes!

We do a purge four times a year. Plus have a list of when we need to clear certain things.

Just subscribed today. My goal is to declutter in 2024. Just watching this video gave me some great ideas.

Christine so very sorry. Prayers for your complete healing. I had the tip of my index finger pulled off in 2009. Surgery and skin graph etc. It still hurts and cramps to this day. 5 months to actually heal from the inside out. Finger is creepy dead feeling at the tip. But on the positive note I was 64 not 24. It was my left hand and I am right handed. I am still married to my husband who accidentally slammed the truck door on my hand. Winter or cold weather makes my finger ache so bad. What does work is massage lightly by griping and twisting with the opposite hand. Common sense no bike riding. Oh and wear the dorky plastic or metal finger protector the hospital sold you. (it will really save you a lot of embarrassment when you accidentally hit your finger in a public place) Good video. Have a great week.

@katherinerichardson1767

4 ай бұрын

Great advice, and the massaging does help a LOT.

@susettetaylor1600

4 ай бұрын

Finger~ Nerve pain may always be there ( not as severe & triggers of weather, over worked, hot or cold exposure will create the pain). Massage and PT. Massage can be as simple as a coconut oil, or essential oils (peppermint/frankincense/lavendar) or OTC Nervine. Massage deep long strokes over finger and tip. Can use warm pack to soften fascia & muscles). The paraffin wax dip also helps. Doing hand stretches and grasping of small objects in a box of dried pinto beans or rice. And lastly vibration exercise....a vibration tool with levels that are placed around the area to stimulate nerves(physical therapist use them, actually patients do it themselves to control vibration and stimulation. Give yourself atleast 10-12 months to heal. No biking 😢 Hiking? Running? Swimming? Good luck ❤

I de cluttered about 2yrs ago, now going room to room and taking time to DEEP de clutter. It's taking time with my daily life, however when I do the daily quick pick up clean, the rooms that I have already deep clutter, take 2 minutes! Can totally see the light at the end of my tunnel. Also major eye opener on spending and sale items!!! We have a donation bag right outside the garage door too, so helpful. You hit everything 100%, I am struggling with help from family... work in progress.

Declutter more. 😜 I need to hear that. Teaching your kids how to do things also builds confidence.

I have never hurt my finger but there are massages to break up scar tissue which I never knew for my back surgery and my scar was always itchy. I had it done in pt after shoulder surgery and it is life changing. It is not painless for sure but I have had my scar tissue on my back worked on and it feels so much better. The time for the pain to go away is a tough one based on your tolerance for pain and what sets off the pain like heat or cold or movement. You might find you can support it in some way and the vibrations hurt less. I hope you find the answers that work for you but good pt or massage therapist would be my first step.

@Larissa-iw5wy

4 ай бұрын

Yes, i had scar tissue near/in my armpit and movements were getting more restrictive and sore due to skin tightness (does that make sense?) My friend is a chiro and used a metal scraping tool on it to break up some of those scar tissue fibers and oh wow! It was intense but worked! Been years and it hasn’t re-occurred

Decluttering never ends. You were ahead of me three years ago! It's like exercise. You can't be a world-class weightlifter overnight. You start little but work consistently and keep working your way up. My goal has been to declutter so I have less to do not so I can get more done. Thank you for your channel!!! ❤

Scar tissue experience, keep it hydrated and very gentle massage as much you can stand it to keep it from getting too stiff.

I love this video, so realistic and yes to decluttering! As a minimalist I'm still amazed every time I declutter how much I can get rid of 😂

In my experiences, you'll need about 6 months minimum to one year for healing. Make your son's last year special by visiting all the trails and parks in your area for runs and hikes, with photos and videos to remember the fun, adventure, and lovely sites! Maybe mountain biking will still be part of 2024 but later in the year. If biking works out, plan a special trek together and include him in the planning for all of the adventuring and exploring! Happy Healing!!!!

I too suffered a finger injury, however not my finger tip. It was back in October. My fav crockpot had a crack on the side and my stupid self picked it up by the cracked side while it was fully full. Well a ceramic shard went through my left pinky. I ended up with 6 stitches in it. It's closer to the palm of my hand but to this day it still hurts to overextend it. So I'd say it'll be at least 6 months before the pain goes away, possibly longer

For your finger: accupuncture. It can often do amazing, healing things with nerve-related issues. I know it did for me. Best.

6 months to a year to rid of the nerve and scar tissue that was my experience for my fingers I cut now I’m too scared to use knives 🤣 love your videos !

You can work on desensitizing your nerves by rubbing your finger tip around in a bowl of rice. It may hurt but over time the nerves will become less sensitive. Hope this helps ❤️. Love your videos!!

Grew up in a family with 14 kids and my mom implemented monthly jobs to each kid. As a mom myself I have switched to that system too, and it frees up so much brain space! My kids keep track of the new month and then ask what their new jobs are. I never have to check a schedule, And after a month of doing the same job they become really efficient at it.

You could put up a floating shelf above your bed

I so understand! I cut off the end of my pinky on a mandolin. I was cutting onions. I nicked the bone. I had to have the tip sewn back on. They weren’t sure it would take but it did. It was so hyper sensitive even after it healed over. The slightest bump would send pain throughout my hand. Yes it does get better but it took a good year for the pain to subside. It happened about 6 years ago. The scarring is so much better now. It is barely noticeable. I hope your healing goes quickly. ❤

@FrugalFitMom

4 ай бұрын

That’s great to hear that you barely notice it now!

Amen we are kindred spirits !!! I need to declutter more ! 😂glenda. Scar tissue …. Massage ??? Ortho RN here 6/12 months ? Keep searching your already seeing someone with good knowledge and specialty ! As long as you trust them follow the course .. ask those hard questions and of course prayers 🙏alternatives are an excellent plan !

Christine, a knife safety/skills video would be helpful if you are ever ready. My injuries have never been as severe as yours, but I have had some doozy injuries. Yes, I keep my knives sharpened. Someone always accuses me of using a dull knife. Not true. Sometimes, meal prep at my house involves screaming in pain and swearing.

My husband cut his finger badly... he was in therapy 3x a week for 6 months. It took longer than that to actually heal. He did a lot of therapy every day at home also. He has some nerve damage but has use of his finger! Definitely do therapy if you need to. If biking is too bumpy then running will be also. Get a stationary bike with the app thing that lets you ride actual routes (against other actual people) . Sorry this happened to you but definitely let yourself heal

Regarding your finger - I think your doctor would want you to keep your activities- like MTBing- as long as it's not damaging your finger further. Tape the finger and take some Advil - do a test run and see if this works for the pain management - it could be that it's just the extra blood flow to the finger while exercising is what's causing the pain. I had a frozen shoulder for a year and I do a lot of cycling. My doc said no MTB because of the twists and turns and many bumps but said yes to road cycling and indoor cycling, he also recommended Advil or Tylenol to help with the pain. he said the benefits of the cycling outweighed the pain and perhaps slightly delayed healing of my shoulder.

Love this! Thank you!

This is great!

I absolutely LOVE your coffee table, Christine! Totally my style, unfortunately not my husband's so guess who won that one? lol

Prayers for a full recovery🙏

@jodea2017

4 ай бұрын

Amen❤

Have kids help you clean! Even when they’re little and it makes it take longer to get the job done they build an appreciation for it and will not make as big of messes. It may not seem like it but I have seen it in a home where The children were not helping and then started helping, and the messes were reduced along with the parents feeling more supported as the kids learned how to help them with the actual cleaning.

If the finger is healed, no openings. Castor oil dip it into it, like a soak for your finger. Then, put a finger cot on and do massage using 2 fingers, called cross fiber massage. It will Desensitize the finger. I would say 6 months to feel better not 100% but close. I am Massage therapist. I hope it heals fast.

This was awesome! Thank you.

should also see if some of that "clutter" can be resold on ebay, donations are great! But if people are on a tight budget, you'll be surprised at what people are willing to spend on your clutter! I personally don't like resllers, but to me selling my own stuff that I actually used and don't anymore, i don't see an issue with it.

Thanks for sharing!

Great reminders! Thank you for helping me keep myself accountable ❤

Love this!!

Yes!

I have just moved, I mean, like yesterday! I am definitely decluttering because having to move all of our "stuff" has been a nightmare 😢 I noticed that you don't have anything on your walls. Is that part of your decluttering?

I keep a box with each of my kids' clothes so that whenever we're putting them away I can put them in there if they're too small! I recommend for anyone with kids!

Thank you !

Great video.

Great podcast.

My tip for paper clutter is to get a box and write "BURN" on it. Toss all mail, coupons and receipts that you don't know what to do with in there. File your birth certificates, car titles, and important stuff and put everything else in the burn box. It takes me 3-6 months to fill the burn box. When it's full get another box and start over. If you need anything out of your burn box then you can always go dig it back out. When ever we decide to light the firepit out back, I use the burn box as my fire starter.

Wow! This was soooo good! And you're hilarious 😂 I love your channel ❤ thanks

almost cut my finger this week, it was insanely close and I scared me . I thought about you ! Thank God I was concentrated on what I was doing, which I have to admit is not always the case ..

Not a doctor, but a baker who's had surgery on both her wrists, one elbow, and touched quite a few really very hot trays - the best thing to do for pain on scar tissue is to touch it as much as possible. I used jojoba oil to moisturise (another important thing), and gently massaged the scars. If that's too painful right now, touch a pillow, or a blanket, or whatever the softest and fluffiest thing you have in your house. I never had to deal with nerve damage but I can imagine it's a lot harder than planned surgery so just do it as much as you can. After my last surgery (wrist and elbow), the doctors were impressed of how fast I healed and the amount of pressure on the scars I could handle. Good luck healing!

Everyone heals differently so I would recommend checking in with yourself by trying an activity and see how you feel at the end. I would recommend cutting out biking for about two months and try it again. So sorry for all the pain that you have experienced.

Thank you. You have truly helped so many people and I appreciate you.

From 8 yrs old on, I did all of the housekeeping except ironing and cooking. Mom did those. It was a bit much, but it didn't kill me and our house was finally clean.

Please let it heal completely

Give your finger a year! Also, get some pure cocoa butter and rub/massage several times a day. Will be uncomfortable but really helps break up scar tissue. Maybe ask for OT consult.

I love your channel. You challenge me as a mom and an athlete. Love this. I am so jealous my husband is such a clutter bug. if there is free space on the cabinet he fills it. everything gets piled on the fridge. I need to take a little bit of time each day and start a slow declutter. I also have 2 small children. 2 and 4 years old so I don't get alot of time. but Im turning 40 next year time to jumpstart the decluttered house.

I cut my middle finger at the top joint over a year ago. Once the wound itself was healed, I had lingering nerve pain for about 4 - 5 months. However, the overall constant pain subsided within about 30 days of complete healing. Now, I do have minor nerve numbness to this day when I actively press against it but don't notice it with general use.

I have to battle with my fantasy self lol but have gotten better at recognizing that it’s my fantasy self that wants to keep all the things. If I am real with myself, I realize that it’s ok to let it go. Life is much easier.

We had a dining room table in our living room that we never ate at. It just accumulated clutter and things that didn't have a home. We got rid of the table! More space, less clutter, problem solved!

Your videos are so useful and motivating!

Only works if you aren't hand washing dishes for family six at home all day. That totals up to 1-2 hours of my life every day!

I wouldn't give up mountain biking- try some "red-light" therapy. You can buy one for a small price and use multi times a day. Because it is just your finger it would be cheaper than a full body red light bed. Can't hurt and may just help with the healing. It will take time, have patience if you do red-light

Thank you!! Love watching your videos I learn so much from them! Keep it up, God bless!!

Infrared light will help break down the scar tissue and it will help with the pain. It will burn as the scar tissue is breaking down but I can say my knarly scar is now pain free and I have all my feeling back!

What about desensitizing your finger to vibrations? As an occupational therapist, I’m thinking to start by placing your hand without the finger touching on a vehicle’s armrest for slight vibrations. Then progress to resting that finger on the armrest. Then progress to riding without that finger during road biking, followed by using that finger while road biking, etc. Do you have a hand therapist? This is a great question for one, as that person can work with you to tolerate more sensations.

So sorry you are going through this with your finger! Prayers!

So I had the tip of my middle finger crushed and nearly ripped off in a car door when I was 17. I’m now 48. I still have sensitivity issues with that finger. I feel your pain! I was too young to have the sense of time, but I feel the healing process took a bit of time. That happened 6 weeks before my high school graduation, I didn’t have a need to do much till 9 months later, when I started college. I would heal at your own pace, test a run, see how it feels. Keep testing the bike, see how it feels. Don’t feel pressured to do something you’re not ready for.

Yes

💫Great video, Christine! My sons mountain bike too here in Arizona. They are on 2 teams as well: one is mountain & second is endro. Not sure which state you are in but we could bump into each other if you travel around to various bike parks. I cycle as well; no mountain only gravel. Hope you recover! TTFN

I shortened my ring finger about a quarter of an inch last May in a woodworking accident. It's still numb, doc told me it would take a while for nerves to heal. He said to tap it and massage to stimulate nerve growth. I do see improvement. I hope you get well soon, we just have to be patient.

The only thing I would add to your excellent list, is maybe just an additional donation bag or two. When you have younger children, it’s easiest to keep a bag in their closet and chuck stuff in when you do a quick tidy of their spaces. I usually go into their rooms once a week and I always need at least one trash bag and one donation bag. It’s amazing how quickly new stuff comes into a house with lots of people! I’m glad your finger is healing. Thank you for the quick update. I pray for your finger whenever I think on it.

Paper clutter - wow... I know EXACTLY what you mean - I scan everything in to a folder on my computer and dispose of the paper. that's it.. Done! Got rid of filing cabinets full of documents, photos, certificates, greetings cards.... now I'm starting on my sheet music books and normal books so they are always safe, I can read them anywhere and I don't have 40 boxes to carry if I ever move home!

Love your shirt! We went to Kauai last summer. SO amazing!! ❤⛱️🏝

One way to keep bathroom clean, make this a house rule, if u get it out put it back and every time u go in the bathroom and wash hands take the hand towel and wipe the counter down. Keeps the water wiped up. U will have to wash hand towels more but it works. My bathrooms always r neat.

I tried to post earlier but got an error. Hopefully this works- focus on scar massage and use sheets if youre too painful (I've tried many and like nuvadermis sheets the best from amazon). Focus on desensitizing. have your kiddos bring you weird shit to lightly graze your finger tips across. assume it's the whole hand, not just your finger. trash/found objects work. crumpled up packing materials. your husband has short hair, hang out on the couch and graze your fingers against the grain of the back of his neck/head. stay away from heat. take lions mane, I like fresh cap because they only use fruiting bodies. it helps restore the myelin sheath (nerves). these are the things that worked for me so far. I broke my dominant hand this summer. had open reduction/internal fixation surgery, multiple screws in my hand, and internal and external sutures. Im currently rehabbing my entire hand (my incision is about 3" and runs from the tip of my middle finger down). also, use your injured hand to apply delicate things like skincare on your face. #1 priority is desensitizing and waking up the nerves. keep moving your hand, but if you do it too much, you could make scar tissue worse. based on what ive seen in your other videos, we have almost the exact same measurements. I'm taller by 2". but your structure is clearly petite this means you might be dealing with some traumatic arthritis eventually because of your delicate structure. I also have a goal of resuming my favorite outdoor activities (kayaking!) I think if you give yourself a good 3 months of intensive scar massage and desensitizing with nerve support, you'll be good to bike! the silicone sheets will also make your injury more comfortable because they distribute pressure evenly across the skin. good luck!

When I bring the mail in, I go through it before I go back into the house. Most of the junk mail goes straight into the recycling bin. It helps, because paper clutter is MY nemesis, too!

My husband, who had finger tip amputation, said for what you want to do regarding the biking, you will most likely have nerve pain for about 12 months. He had a very successful surgery with the top hand surgeon in the US and it took him about 12 months to be able to do the things he had done in the past without pain.

I deserve it. Love that!