I've been feeling almost invisible, lately; increased backpain continues; brief general update

I've been feeling almost invisible, lately. ( Maybe not whiny, but certainly a little long... )

In other news, the increased back pain continues. It's been at this new, constant midgrade-to-high level steadily for the last two or three weeks, which seems to indicate a trend. Dev and I have taken to treating it nightly with my (super amazing) hotpad and his (super intense) back massager, as well as realignment (he pops my back almost every day), which helps. But it has me worried ... ( Maybe a little whiny, and again a little long. )

Other personal update notes: Despite getting out more often, despite wonderful (and very long) walks, depression continues. Anxiety somewhat alleviated. Just got sick again (about five days ago, finishing up recovery now). The lesson here is: depression and being mostly housebound will lower your resistances, kids. Reading a bit, not writing much. So it goes.

Boy is here. Girl is going.