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I’ve just had some horrible news. My best friends sister has been diagnosed with leukaemia. She went to the doctors with a sore throat ;(
OldMike
17-09-18, 10:04 PM
I'm so sorry Paula (bear) (panda)
(bear) so sorry to hear this hunni x
So sorry love... (panda)(bear)
I’m off out this morning to the church’s coffee shop quiz.... so will be mainly channelling Mike ;)
Jaquaia
18-09-18, 11:38 AM
Complete with cheesy jokes? ;) (sorry Mike!)
Oh and (panda)
Hope you bring back the trophy!
My team were joint winners (party). One of the rounds was one of those tests foreign nationals have to take to get British nationality. Thankfully, we got all but one question wrong so can say we’re british, with pride (whew).
I stayed to the end but had a ‘moment’ halfway through and had to go outside to calm down. But I did it ....
OldMike
18-09-18, 03:14 PM
Woo hoo (party) joint winners! (don't smoke that joint all at once (smoke) (rofl) ) but what about a real test the latest DWD quiz ;)
Glad you had a good time Paula :)
Jaquaia
18-09-18, 03:21 PM
Of course you did it! You're awesome! (panda)
Do you know why you had a "moment"? Was it anxiety or something else? Could you maybe, just possibly need to pace a bit???
(rofl)(rofl) pacing??
there were 3 tables of contestants and I only knew one person properly so I was just struggling with that, really.
Being clever takes an awful lot out of you doesn't it?! I can empathise!!(rofl)..well done you anyway.
magie06
18-09-18, 06:44 PM
Well done on winning the quiz. How are you feeling now? Have you rested for the evening? I'm sending you all my prayers for your friend. I hope whatever treatment will suit her and she will be back to full health in the quickest time possible. I'm going to keep you in my prayers too.
Well done on winning the quiz. How are you feeling now? Have you rested for the evening? I'm sending you all my prayers for your friend. I hope whatever treatment will suit her and she will be back to full health in the quickest time possible. I'm going to keep you in my prayers too.
Thank you
(rofl)(rofl) pacing??
there were 3 tables of contestants and I only knew one person properly so I was just struggling with that, really.
That's really huge! Well done for going and dealing with people!
Yes, pacing....
So, this week I’ve been chatting to my friend who is the manager of the hospitals health information point. I’m going to volunteer there - one shift to start. My role will be slightly different than the others as I can’t physically deal with the stock, but she needs someone anyway to deal with some projects - so I’ll be doing that as well as helping the clients :) I worked there about 10 years ago and it was the best job I ever had!
So what kind of thing will you be doing?
https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/health-information-point-(hip).aspx
This probably explains it best :)
It really is. I always thought I couldn’t go back because of the physical side but we’ve been chatting and have worked a way around.
OldMike
19-09-18, 04:57 PM
That looks great Paula.
Sounds great Paula! I'm sure you'll love it and also a great asset!
I got back from Housegroup an hour ago and have been talking to K (my best friend). Her sister’s treatment has already started and she’s in an isolation room - it’s going to be aggressive ...... I wish I could do more to help, it’s times like this I feel useless. But I can be K’s shoulder, so that’s what I’ll be doing, whenever she needs me
Hold your loved ones tight, people, you don’t know what’s round the corner
i remember the aggressive treatment my bil had.. It was so hard not only on him, but on everyone around him too... (panda) Let us be your shoulder too..
OldMike
20-09-18, 11:03 AM
(bear) (panda)
K has been here today, she’s in a bad way :(. They’ve had some positive news - her sister’s white blood cell count is responding to treatment already but I think K has spent all week holding everyone else up so she fell apart on me. Of course, I’ve told her that that’s what I’m here for and she’d do the same for me but she’s feeling guilty about that too :/
Jaquaia
21-09-18, 04:13 PM
(panda)
There aren't words to make it better, but you had better know that whilst you hold her up we will be here to hold you up. You aren't alone...
OldMike
21-09-18, 07:30 PM
(bear) (panda)
There aren't words to make it better, but you had better know that whilst you hold her up we will be here to hold you up. You aren't alone...
I know, thank you
magie06
22-09-18, 04:56 PM
Hey lovely, how are you doing today? I hope you are resting and taking things easy. Thinking of you and sending all my love.
OldMike
22-09-18, 04:59 PM
(panda) (panda) (panda)
Hi all! We went across the waters to visit my parents yesterday. It was lovely - Katie’s boyfriend came with us and I think he survived (giggle). It was a long day Mind you - 13 hours door to door. So today is a resting day as much as possible
OldMike
24-09-18, 11:17 AM
The main thing is you had fun, I don't blame you for taking a rest day :)
So glad you had a lovely day! Definitely rest! x
Ooh! did you go to the Isle of Wijit??....I used to go there a lot when I lived in Gosport. Lovely place. Definitely a rest day. It's a long old haul isn't it?xx
Yes, the Isle of Wight. It’s beautiful and I’m so grateful they’re closer to home now. But I am wiped out ... hey ho
Tomorrow, katie and I are meeting someone at the hotel we’re probably going to use for her 21st party. She didn’t have an 18th for various reasons so promised her a 21st. But *gulp* - the dogs took this year’s holiday fund, this party’s going to take next years (rofl)
OldMike
24-09-18, 07:54 PM
I went to the Isle of Wight with my parents many moons ago and it was a delightful place.
Oooo 21st parties sounds like fun, I didn't get a party just a card.
My 21st was in my local! It was amazing! When is her birthday?
Are you resting today?
My 21st was at my mums house (and the overriding memories for everyone is my attempt at cleaning the red wine stain on the carpet - by pouring a bottle of white wine over it (rofl)). I never had an 18th as i was recovering from having my tonsils out! Her birthdays New Year’s Eve but we’re having the party on 28 December, for obvious reasons.
Ive been agitated recently. At first I thought I was having too much caffeine except I’ve had one coffee today and I’m still struggling. Tbh, I only have two coffees a day and maybe one can of Pepsi max. I have no idea what’s going on
Maybe you need to take a bit of time out for resting? You've been pushing hard recently..
I’ll be ok, though driving to and from the hotel was tough going today
Well, the hotel would be perfect but even Katie’s having kittens about how much it’d cost (more than my wedding!). Si couldn’t make the meeting so I’ll talk to him tonight.
OldMike
25-09-18, 07:34 PM
Re coffee switch to decaff unless you're already on decaff in which case I've run out of ideas. It could be as Suzi said you've been pushing too hard and just need some pacing and resting.
Well I'd never have thought of using white wine to remove a red wine stain, well you live and learn (giggle)
When was the last time you had a pacing or recharging day?
Maybe you need a couple together? What's on your agenda today?
No plans except trying to sort out Katie’s birthday. I’m chewing the skin around my nails - always a huge red flag for me
Jaquaia
26-09-18, 09:33 AM
Is there anything we can do? (panda)
Do you need to see your Dr?
Thank you, lovely, but I don’t know what’s wrong so don’t know what needs doing itms
Sorry, cross posted Suzi. At the moment, there’s no point. I’m not bad enough to see the psychiatrist and there’s nothing the GP can do except give me Diazepam - which I’m not going to do. I’ll see how it goes
Morning my lovelies! Well, I’m feeling brighter than I have done for a few days :) except from the headache and stomach cramps - but that I can deal with
OldMike
27-09-18, 10:03 AM
Glad you're feeling brighter Paula :) stomach cramps and headaches are no fun are they (panda)
Glad you're feeling even a little brighter love.
Jaquaia
27-09-18, 02:21 PM
Chocolate and a hot water bottle! (panda)
I’m feeling a lot better today and Si and I have decided to go for a spur of the moment meal out this evening :). Polo hurt his paw on his walk yesterday - he’s limping very badly however he is the biggest drama queen so we’re just going to keep an eye on it for now and see how he goes.
Ryder Cup started today and already I’m fed up with it! I need to reclaim the TV, soon, before the remote gets thrown at it (or at its user ;))
OldMike
28-09-18, 09:11 AM
Poor Polo give him my love (panda)
I don't have Sky so no Ryder cup here *bounces off the walls with glee*
Hide the remote, claim the TV back and declare NO golf in here (giggle)
Oh no! Poor Polo! Hope he's OK lovely..
Where are you going for dinner? Somewhere awesome I hope!
Groan! Can't stand golf!...poor old Polo!...hope it clears up soon. Don't forget to order the most expensive thing on the menu washed down with a Drambuie shandy!(giggle)
https://thepurefoyarms.co.uk - we went for our anniversary in August and it’s lovely :)
It looks lovely Paula...the food looks amazing! Yum!
OMG, that place looks amazing and they have a vegan menu! I'm in love with it!
It’s even more amazing than it looks! Nom nom nom
Hope you've had a lovely time!
It was really good. I’m absolutely stuffed and we talked about everything under the sun :)
OldMike
29-09-18, 12:00 PM
It was really good. I’m absolutely stuffed and we talked about everything under the sun :)
Oooo sounds like you had a fantastic time (party)
So glad! Are you having a lovely day today?
I’m having a quiet day today, in preparation for Strictly!
OMG I'm loving strictly!
I loved it last night! Such a high standard already :)
My poor Polo is not very well. He hurt his paw on Thursday and it’s not getting better - he’s so stressed, bless him. If he’s not any better by tomorrow I’m going to have to take him to the vets. Thankfully Katie’s got the day off and can help me.
We were supposed to have our ground floor flooring laid this week. It’s a 3 day job and we need to have screed put down which means staying off the floor for at least 4 hours. So Si was supposed to be taking Monday to Wednesday off work to keep the dogs out of the way. Except he told me yesterday morning that he’s too busy at work. The floor is now not being done until the end of October, which also means the stairlift can’t be fitted until November.......
Oh no for Polo and for the stair lift! That's so frustrating!
Frustrating ..... that’s the word I threw at Si (giggle)
Yes, I'm quite sure that's the word.... lol
OldMike
30-09-18, 11:07 AM
Poor Polo, that's so annoying that you can't have the floor done for another month.
Yesterday was a challenge. Jess was supposed to be in college at 8.50am and didn’t leave til 11.20am. She then rang me from the bus stop to say her bus hadn’t turned up, expecting me to give her a lift. I refused - she can’t leave the house 3 hours late and expect others to pick up the pieces. I’d previously promised that I’d leave her alone if she was late - she’s 17 and needs to take responsibility itms. Anyway, she didn’t take that well. Then, in the afternoon, I’d got a call from her Politics teacher to say she’d misses the last 5 lessons and her attendance for Politics was down to 54% - and the lesson she missed yesterday was planning for an essay that’s part of her exam, which is being done under exam conditions tomorrow. I negotiated with her teacher and he’s going to do planning with her when the others are doing the essay, and then she’ll do the essay in a study period. Of course, when I tried to talk to her, she got defensive and angry, and it was all my fault.
I’d really hoped things had got easier between us. I’m tired of constantly battling
I'm so sorry lovely...
Is it just politics she's not turning up to?
Yeah, History is 100%, Sociology 84% (probably just one lesson this early on in the term).: She loves politics so I don’t understand the problem, and she isn’t talking.
And I have to take Polo to the vets this afternoon. He’s been limping since Thursday and we hoped he’d just pulled a muscle and rest would sort it out. But it hasn’t ......
Deep joy, this week just keeps getting better. I’ve been to the vets with Polo - his arthritis is bad in his 2 front legs. But the issue is he’s got an infected graze on his elbow so the vet thinks he might have sprained it - and he’s knuckling his paw so he’s concerned there’s nerve damage. Adding to the pain meds he’s already on, he’s on antibiotics and Gabapentin for the nerve problems.
Jaquaia
02-10-18, 04:57 PM
Poor Polo! And (panda) for you
OldMike
02-10-18, 05:41 PM
Poor Polo he is in the wars isn't he (panda)
Crikey Paula you've really had a bellyful of it this week haven't you? Poor polo. Poor you having to deal with all that domestic upheaval! I don't envy you sweetheart...hope it all simmers down soon.(panda)
Poor Polo!
Have you managed to do anything which is at least a bit positive for you?
I’m cross stitching today and it’s housegroup tonight - I’m hoping that’s as dramatic as the day goes!
OldMike
03-10-18, 11:00 AM
Cross stitching sounds a nice way to spend the day, hope you don't have any dramas with Jess and she gets herself off to college without any hassles (bear)
Have a good housegroup.
Sounds like a lovely way to spend the day!
Morning! Housegroup was great last night - we are studying Deuteronomy which is one of my favourite books in the Bible. Polo managed to go outside without me putting a lead on him this morning so I’m hoping that means he’s in less pain.
Tomorrow is my trial shift at my new job at the hospital - I’m really excited about it so am hoping we can work round my limitations for me to be an asset to the team :)
So glad you had a good housegroup!
You're going to be such an asset to the hospital!
I was being so virtuous by snacking on Metcalfe skinny popcorn (77 cal per pack), then my family had a text discussion and decided on Wagamamas takeaway for dinner - oops!
So, I’ve done my first shift at the hospital and absolutely loved it! We now know what I can and can’t do and my role description is being adjusted accordingly lol, including adding in additional duties. Usually, no one can start until they’ve gone through the induction but as the local training day won’t be until the new year, and given I’ve done this job before, they’re going to try to get me in as soon as my DBS clearance is through.
Knackered now though, but it’s a good knackered ;)
Jaquaia
05-10-18, 03:01 PM
That's brilliant! They're lucky to have you!
OldMike
05-10-18, 05:00 PM
I always thought DBS was Direct Broadcast Satellite system you can tell I'm electronically biased.
Congrats Paula glad all went well on your first shift (party)
Lol Mike ;). DBS is the Disclosure and Barring Service, it’s checks made by the Government to ensure people working with vulnerable people don’t have any history that precludes them for those jobs.
The powers that be have agreed that, as long as I do the induction within 6 months of starting, I can start once my DBS check and references come through. So, the plan is I start on 26th October
Jaquaia
05-10-18, 05:46 PM
Didn't the DBS check replace the CRB check?
That's fantastic! I'm so thrilled for you!
Had a great day at the hospital yesterday, Polo is improving and it’s movie night on Strictly tonight! Definitely feeling a bit more positive today than I have in a while :)
OldMike
06-10-18, 11:42 AM
Polo is getting better that's really good news, enjoy Strictly this evening Paula (party)
I'm really pleased that Polo is feeling better. Animals give us so many grey hairs don't they!(giggle)Glad you're feeling better too love...yay! strictly!
So glad things are looking up!
New Doctor Who followed by Strictly! I’m not moving for anything or anyone for the next couple of hours! :)
OMG I so loved both!!!!!!
Jaquaia
07-10-18, 08:58 PM
Not seen Dr Who! Need to catch up with Smith and Capaldi as dickhead wouldn't let me watch it so no spoilers!
OMG I so loved both!!!!!!
She was AWESOME!
She really was. I love her anyway, but OMG she was awesome!
Lol so my family are wondering what prize money they’re entitled to. So I’ve told them 10% of what I get (giggle)
I had a moment earlier - thinking about Suzi asking for any posts for Mental Health Day got me thinking I could look back at my posts on my fb page for any ‘words of wisdom’ I might have written before. There weren’t any ;) but looking back over this year, it was a lot more stressful than I’d remembered. I had a few tears, tbh
OldMike
08-10-18, 07:29 PM
Paula you've had a very difficult time this year but you've battle through it and come out on top that shows how awesome you are (panda)
PS. You're a multiple quiz winner too (party)
You've had a really tough few years love. It's not seemed to take much of a break since your accident... I'm sorry for inadvertently making you cry.....
I think you're amazing. Such a strong and powerful wonderful woman.
My back and neck are you in spasm, have been building up to it for a few days, so I’ve cancelled meeting my friend and plan to spend the day hooked up to my heated ‘cushion’ - hey ho
OldMike
10-10-18, 10:15 AM
(bear) (panda)
(panda) Hope the heat cushion helps lovely.
I’ve now cancelled my manicure, pedicure and hair appointment. Says a lot I think ;)
(panda) But I'm glad you're being sensible and pacing.
Jaquaia
10-10-18, 05:25 PM
Now if you can just teach Suzi how to pace... ;)
I've got a heat cushion too Paula for a groin problem that starts in my right buttock and works it's way down to the groin. Hope yours eases the pain love...another Panda from me!(panda)
Now if you can just teach Suzi how to pace... ;)
The cheek! I am trying...... If schools would stop doing stupid meetings in the evenings then my life would be easier....
Hope you're having a lovely evening gorgeous x
Well, Jess has been home all day with a tummy upset and Katie came home from work in a right state as her boss is off sick, potentially long term, and she’s having to run the place on her own. So I’ve been doing the mum thing while moving very, very gingerly .....
WOW! Katie put this on her Instagram page today. Queue floods of tears from a proud mummy :)
“Today is a very important day for everyone to recognise and acknowledge the struggles too many people face daily. Everybody has either experienced mental health or knows somebody who suffers/has suffered. My ‘somebody’, who is especially amazing, is my mum, who has struggled with her mental health for almost three decades.
My mum’s first ‘crisis’ (as she calls it) was when she was 16-years-old, however she continued to live undiagnosed until she broke down 11 years later, aged 27. Before this point she believed the way she felt was just the norm, little did she know how serious her illness was.
15 years on from her diagnosis, she still struggles with the same issues, having her good days and bad days like anyone else who suffers the same. Except now she has so much more support from friends, family and doctors.
I admire my mum completely for the way she’s dealt with her mental illness, always being very open with us about everything she’s going through - not to worry us, but to teach us that it’s okay to talk about your problems no matter what.
I encourage any and every person who is suffering, young or old, to talk to someone about how they feel. My mum is so open with talking about her mental health and does so much volunteering work to help others with the same problems she’s dealing with, which is just amazing. It’s never too late to change things.
Fall in love with taking care of yourself #worldmentalhealthday“
OMG I'm in tears! That's amazing!
Jaquaia
11-10-18, 10:07 AM
She's an absolute credit to you (panda)
Yes Paula, your daughter is a credit to you. I'm happy to say that Zoe too is exactly the same as your Katie.We're all lucky to have such empathetic kids. And it's down to educating our loved ones and friends about it without frightening them. No knowledge = no understanding, no help and awareness. It's pretty logical really isn't it?(panda)
OldMike
11-10-18, 01:26 PM
Yup Katie sounds awesome just like her mum :)
So, another day of cancelled appointments because of my back and Si had to cancel meetings to be able to take Polo to the vets this morning. Vet says Polo is 80% better but his leg is still infected and he still needs gabapentin for the nerve issue - in fact he’ll need gabapentin indefinitely.
I’m struggling anyway but then I get post from DVLA to let me know they’re withdrawing my driving licence and reissuing a ‘medical’ licence which means it’ll be reviewed again in a years time. Feels like a kick in the teeth
OldMike
12-10-18, 11:59 AM
It's good that Polo is improving, just watch some videos and chill, if the weather down your place is like it is oop north then it doesn't inspire you to leave the house. (panda)
Oh why are they revoking your license? Does that mean that you can or can't drive?
Poor Polo!
Your mood sounds really flat love, you OK?
Jaquaia
12-10-18, 04:07 PM
Sending you huge hugs lovely (panda)
Oh why are they revoking your license? Does that mean that you can or can't drive?
Poor Polo!
Your mood sounds really flat love, you OK?
They’ve been assessing me for a year, my OT told me I’d have to inform them of the problems with my hand. That, coupled with my MH, my medication and my IIH seems to have spooked them. I can drive, but I have to have a temporary licence and they’ll send me review assessment papers in 9 months - so we do it all over again. I need to call my insurance company and I don’t know what impact it’ll have on that (though you’d hope a Motability sourced insurance company would not have an issue). I could appeal the decision but, tbh, if I was in their shoes, I’d probably agree.
I’m just fed up. Part of that is because I’ve been laid up all week with my back but also I can’t imagine not being able to drive - I was raised around cars (I met both my husbands at a car dealership). I know I can drive now but the whole process is a nightmare I don’t want to keep going through
Oh sweetheart (panda)(panda)(panda)
I can't see why a Motability Insurance Co that deals specifically with disability would hammer you! Just sorry that you're going through it!xx(panda)
Well, the insurance company were ok, thankfully. My back is no better so another quiet day ahead. I’m reading a trilogy atm that’s really good so at least I can do that, and I’ve watched a lot of tv, but my concentration is non existent so anything else is impossible.
Jaquaia
13-10-18, 11:54 AM
What trilogy??? My to read pile only has 20 books on it at the moment so I'm running low (giggle)
(rofl). It’s the All Souls Trilogy - the tv series has just been released called A Discovery of Witches. I’m reading the books first because, well, that’s the correct way to do it ;)
Jaquaia
13-10-18, 12:01 PM
Oooh! I've been eyeing them up on amazon!
If this back isn’t sorted by Monday, I’m making an appointment with the chiropractor. It’s really getting to me now .....
Jaquaia
13-10-18, 10:25 PM
(panda)
If this back isn’t sorted by Monday, I’m making an appointment with the chiropractor. It’s really getting to me now .....
Make that appointment! Get it seen to.(bear)
OldMike
14-10-18, 11:34 AM
^^^wss (bear) (panda)
I’ve booked an appointment online but the earliest (for the therapist I see) is 23rd.
OldMike
14-10-18, 03:17 PM
23rd Oct that's a long time if you're in pain and struggling (panda)
I could get an earlier appointment at one of the other clinics, but they’re harder for me to get to, or with one of the other therapists but I trust this one and he knows about my CRPS, so I’ll have to wait. And sulk .....
Can you call tomorrow and explain the situation? Maybe there's a standby appointment or a cancellation?
Jaquaia
14-10-18, 09:57 PM
How are you feeling tonight? (panda)
Can you call tomorrow and explain the situation? Maybe there's a standby appointment or a cancellation?
Yeah, I might do that
How are you feeling tonight? (panda)
Sore :/
Hope your back is feeling better and you're feeling a bit brighter this morning lovely...
OldMike
15-10-18, 10:09 AM
(panda) (panda) (panda)
I can’t wear a bra today, it’s too sore. But I’ll muddle through. I’ve just booked tickets for Si and I to watch War of the Worlds at Bournemouth International Centre. It’s a birthday present for him - it’s the 40th anniversary of the show and we both love it! Even better, he has no idea what we’re doing other than the date. Surprising him is sooo tough :)
Jaquaia
15-10-18, 11:45 AM
That sounds like an amazing present!
That's AWESOME! I love the BIC! It's a brilliant venue!
Strugglingmum
15-10-18, 09:33 PM
What a lovely treat. X
How is your back? Any chance of an earlier appt?
No chance I’m afraid, not with the person I want to see (as he does acupuncture too and I need a gentle approach). I’ll manage, thank you hunni
A day of resting? Pacing? Have you called to check on standby/emergency/cancellation appointments?
It’s worse than ever today so am resting though that doesn’t seem to have helped so far. I can’t just keep cancelling everything, apart from anything else I’m bored! So tomorrow I’m reclaiming my life ;)
Did you call them and ask about the cancellations?
Damn it, I thought you’d miss that non answer ..... no I haven’t, but only because he only works at that clinic once a week - on Tuesdays - so there’s no point.
Jaquaia
16-10-18, 06:28 PM
C'mon Paula! This is Suzi!!! She misses nothing! (giggle)
Today IS Tuesday you narna. You could have called today and you might have had a cancellation or could have slotted you in......
You are a narna... but I loves ya ;)
How are you today lovely?
OldMike
17-10-18, 09:22 AM
Hope your back is a little less troublesome today Paula (panda)
No better but I just have to adjust and get on with life, rest is not working so I’ve got to stop being a wuss. My friend is coming over this afternoon and it’s housegroup (and Deuteronomy) tonight.
I’ve got to make an appointment at the vets for Luna - she’s very suddenly developed a large lump just above her ribs. It’s probably just a lipoma or cyst but needs checking out. With the pair of them we seem to be constantly at the vets :(
You aren't being a wuss. You've never been a wuss.
Hope you're having a better time not resting... I think..
Enjoy housegroup tonight!
Poor Luna!
Somethings obviously got through from you lot. I saw my friend, then realised that was enough today and cancelled Housegroup ;)
Jaquaia
17-10-18, 07:21 PM
:o
Resting tonight then? Are you less bored at least for having seen your friend?
Glad you decided to rest hun am sorry about Luna but best to get her checked
Sorry you had to cancel tonight, but I'm glad you listened to your body...
Jaquaia
18-10-18, 07:00 PM
How are you feeling today lovely?
Sore but getting on with it.
Jaquaia
18-10-18, 07:33 PM
Any better at all?
Sorry you're out of sorts love. Sorry too about Luna. Our Fang went to the vet a few months ago with a small lump on the back. Vet thinks it's a fatty lump. But it's got a lot bigger so she's going back. Probably only a bigger fatty lump! Doesn't seem to be bothering her though..she still goes mental through the house! I'm sure Luna's will be quite benign.(bear)
When are you taking Luna?
Strugglingmum
18-10-18, 10:25 PM
How are you today? Back any easier?
We’re taking Luna Saturday morning. Every time I take her I’m prepared for it to be the last but that’s just me being the worry wart I am.
My back still aches but I’ll live
(hugs) lovely. Hope it's a bit easier today lovely...
I’m fine ;). My friend has been round this afternoon - she’s such a lovely person and always makes me feel better. I’ve agreed to go to the cinema this evening with Si and the kids - we have lazyboy seats in our local so hopefully my back will cope :)
Jaquaia
19-10-18, 04:45 PM
Fine?
My back hurts but I refuse to let it get me down. I wallowed last week and am not doing that any more.
Jaquaia
19-10-18, 05:06 PM
I don't think I've ever really known you to wallow!
OldMike
19-10-18, 05:17 PM
Paula I've never known you to wallow (bear) (panda)
Speaking of wallowing this Flanders and Swann hippopotamus song came to mind with the lines :-
So follow me follow, down to the hollow,
And there let us wallow in glorious mud!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjnOj9O16_I
You don't wallow! If you were wallowing I'd have kicked your ass!
Hope the cinema trip was a good one?
Love the Hippo Song! We went to see First Man - it was brilliant, really intense. My back protested but it was worth it ;)
How are you today lovely?
OldMike
20-10-18, 11:35 AM
I'll leave these here for you Paula (bear) (panda)
How are you today lovely?
Ok. Took Luna to the vet, they think it’s just a fatty lump but she’s having a needle biopsy on Monday just to make sure. Katie, bless her, is changing her rota so she can help me take her :)
My stairlift installation is happening on 8th November - not long to go (party)
Woohoo for the stairlift!
Glad they don't think it's anything sinister for Luna - glad that Katie is coming with you x
OMG I completely forgot! I’m out with my best friend tonight to see Paul Young! Sooooooooooo excited!
Jaquaia
21-10-18, 02:37 PM
Have a great time!!!
OldMike
21-10-18, 03:01 PM
Woohoo have a great time (party)
I’ve been to the vets with Luna this morning for her needle biopsy. Only blood came out which means it’s either a haematoma or a tumour. And the vet thinks it’s a tumour. She gave us the option of surgery to make sure but we’ve decided Luna’s too old and it wouldn’t be fair on her. So we bring her home and take each day as it comes. We knew this was coming but it doesn’t make it any easier ;(
OldMike
22-10-18, 04:56 PM
;( (panda)
Jaquaia
22-10-18, 04:59 PM
(panda)(panda)(panda)
Whatever happens, she knows she is loved. You've given her a wonderful life so far, the rest of her time won't be any different (panda)
Thank you guys.
Tomorrow I’m seeing the bone cruncher. I’m not looking forward to it except that he’s super charming and makes me blush and giggle like a girl - believe me, it takes a lot to make me blush (giggle)
Hope that it helps tomorrow lovely...
Jaquaia
23-10-18, 08:27 AM
What times your appointment today?
11, so I’ll be leaving soon
OldMike
23-10-18, 11:34 AM
(bear) (panda)
Hope it's helped gorgeous lady!
It will, but owwwwwwwwwww. He’s such a lovely man (and quite pretty too ;)) but he can be mean lol. Acupuncture and joint cracking were the order of the day!
Ouch! Hope it relieves it for you love x
OldMike
23-10-18, 03:20 PM
Hope all goes well with the chiropractor Paula (bear) (panda)
Oh!....how did you get on with the chiro. Paula?...Zoe has to go and get re-aligned every so often! Hope it worked out well....(bear)
He’s actually an osteopath (I can never figure out which is which - except the last chiropractor I tried wouldn’t treat me as she deals with stiff joints and I have hypermobility ;)). Anyway, he is not the type to insist on a course of treatments - he just says to go away and, if it still hurts in a week or two, call him.
My hips are so sore they hurt when I moved onto my side - I didn’t even know they were hurting before that.
Off to dinner out with friends - I suspect I’m going to need a glass of something to get through it ;)
Jaquaia
23-10-18, 07:26 PM
Have fun lovely
Hope you have a lovely time out and that you feel much less pain in the morning lovely
We had a lovely evening. I did what I rarely do anymore and had 3 large glasses of wine. I’m a little tipsy but it meant I could get through a special meal with my friend so it was worth it :)
Woohoo! Glad you had a good evening!
How are you this morning?
Gets worse before better, right? ;)
Sounds like a lovely evening! The only thing that deadens Ian's arthritic ankle is red wine!..so he drinks quite a bit of it!...and why not?
Gets worse before better, right? ;)
(panda)(panda)(panda)
OldMike
24-10-18, 02:48 PM
(bear) x 10 (panda) x 10
Strugglingmum
24-10-18, 10:17 PM
Gets worse before better, right? ;)
Hope the pain eases soon. Xx
Backs better than yesterday. I’m feeling really on edge, but I don’t know why ....
OldMike
25-10-18, 09:52 AM
Glad your back is improving :) I often feel anxious for no good reason, isn't life strange. (panda)
Jaquaia
25-10-18, 10:25 AM
(panda)
You have been through so much - issues with your back, J, Polo and Luna and with the stairlift happening soon - it doesn't surprise me you're on edge!
But that’s all just life! I just wish I could cope with life better ......
Jaquaia
25-10-18, 05:45 PM
You're coping just fine with life! Especially considering everything that's been thrown at you (panda)
Strugglingmum
25-10-18, 08:56 PM
I think you are amazing with how you keep going through everything. Xx
You cope brilliantly hunni x
But that’s all just life! I just wish I could cope with life better ......
You are joking right? Your back, your disabilities, your pain, your mental health - that's more than most people cope with in a whole lifetime and you do it daily. You are amazing.
OldMike
26-10-18, 08:18 AM
Paula you deal with life in a totally awesome manner, luv ya babe (panda)
Thank you, guys!
First proper shift back at work and I had a great time :) I’m tired but it’s definitely a good tired
Jaquaia
26-10-18, 07:22 PM
So glad to hear that! Easy weekend planned?
Lol yep, as I’m doing the Monday morning shift!
Glad that it's a good tired lovely!
Glad that its gone so well hunni xx
OldMike
27-10-18, 12:00 PM
Glad all went well at your first shift at work :)
How are you today lovely?
Ok, my back is definitely on the mend. Luna’s isn’t eating as much as normal, she’s looking a bit thin. Day at a time ....
I'm pleased you're feeling better love! You're right...as far as Luna is concerned it's a day at a time. But at least she's eating something.
Day at a time with Luna love. It's all you can do.
Morning! An extra hour and I was up at 6:45, grrrrr...... anyway, today is a pacing day as I’m at work tomorrow and we’re having our new ground floor flooring fitted from Wednesday to Friday. But, Si’s got the next couple of weeks off :)
OldMike
28-10-18, 09:38 AM
Haha I didn't get up till 9 this morning.
Hope your flooring goes down smoothly, you could do with going out for the day and leaving them to it.
Glad it's a pacing day, sounds like you need it.
I’ve been doing cross stitch for the first time for a while (it’s not a fun hobby when your back hurts lol). I missed it :)
Jaquaia
28-10-18, 04:07 PM
I found mine!!! I put it behind some boxes!!!
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