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Paula
10-05-19, 02:27 PM
Time for a new thread as my old one was getting a bit long - it also seems timely as I’ve come out of a rough patch. It feels like I’ve escaped the Slough of Despond recently and I’d be grateful not to have to do that bit of my journey again ;)

Suzi
10-05-19, 03:37 PM
I hope you don't have to too! Lovely new thread, all sparkly and glittery of course!

Strugglingmum
10-05-19, 03:56 PM
Loving the new thread. Making me feel I should be thinking about it too.
Super happy you feel you have escaped. Xxx

Paula
10-05-19, 07:31 PM
We’ve just found out my FIL has an aortic aneurysm. They’re monitoring atm :(

EJ
10-05-19, 07:39 PM
Is that the same as an AAA ?

Paula
10-05-19, 08:11 PM
Yes it is .....

Suzi
10-05-19, 09:26 PM
Oh hunni, that must be a worry. Is it a big one? What is the plan? How is Si taking it?

Paula
10-05-19, 09:39 PM
It’s not big enough for surgery, whatever that means. Though I know surgery outcomes aren’t great anyway. No outcomes are great tbh. They’re just going to keep scanning him - he’s got an appointment Thursday so they'll know more then hopefully. What makes me angry is he was told this by a letter! AAA’s are rarely survivable and they tell him he has this by letter??? Si is ok, I think. We’ve know there was something seriously wrong for a while now so neither of us are surprised, i don’t think.

Apparently my FIL is low, which isn’t a surprise. He doesn’t want to talk about it. Although I’m normally one to want to talk it out, I don’t blame him. What’s there to talk about? It is what it is

Suzi
10-05-19, 09:45 PM
That's disgusting! I'd be putting in a strong complaint!
That's a horrible diagnosis. To have that in letter - I'd like to say I'm surprised, but I'm not. Not after the diagnosis my friend got by letter too....

(panda)

OldMike
10-05-19, 09:49 PM
That's terrible to get a severe diagnosis by letter :(

(bear) (panda)

Mira
10-05-19, 11:37 PM
That does not feel like the normal way to convey something as huge as this. And we all react different to news like this. Maybe when it sinks in a bit he will talk about it (panda)

Suzi
11-05-19, 10:11 AM
How are you all doing?

Paula
11-05-19, 11:39 AM
Not sure about the girls (Katies on holiday and Jess hasn’t come out of her room yet - she’s feeling miserable as she’s just had braces put in). I’m sad. Si’s not talking

EJ
11-05-19, 01:31 PM
I’m really sorry to hear this.

Suzi
11-05-19, 03:11 PM
Oh hunni... I'm sure you'll know more after his appointment...

Mira
11-05-19, 05:16 PM
This is not easy on any of you. I hope things will be clearer soon (panda)

Strugglingmum
11-05-19, 10:41 PM
(panda)(panda)

Paula
12-05-19, 08:53 PM
Well, what a lovely day we had on the Isle of Wight :) the weather was glorious, the Solent was a millpond and the company was lovely. Polo had his first trip on a ferry - he loathed it ...... he had a great time on the beach though and happily sniffed a lot of butts ;)

Jaquaia
12-05-19, 08:58 PM
Sounds like a brilliant day!

Suzi
12-05-19, 09:10 PM
Sounds like lots of fun!

Strugglingmum
14-05-19, 12:01 PM
Sounds like a lovely day Paula. Just what you needed. Xx

Suzi
14-05-19, 01:06 PM
How are you lovely?

OldMike
14-05-19, 02:42 PM
*waves to Paula* (panda)

Paula
14-05-19, 02:54 PM
Hi! I’m good. I’ve spent a long time on the phone to my best friend today - the one who’s sister is ill. I wish I could help her more ....... other than that, this week is definitely quieter

Flo
14-05-19, 08:13 PM
Nothing better than a good natter with a best friend.

Suzi
14-05-19, 08:50 PM
Glad the week is quieter for you lovely. Hope you've been resting.

Paula
15-05-19, 06:27 PM
I’ve spent most of the day cross stitching today :) and I’ve got Housegroup tonight. I’m trying very hard not to nag Jess to revise for A levels but it’s up to her ultimately. Katies home tomorrow (party)

Strugglingmum
15-05-19, 07:40 PM
Sounds lovely.
I have 1 doing A levels and 1 doing AS....... and I am nagging a little(giggle)

Suzi
15-05-19, 08:28 PM
1 doing A's here too.... :(

Bet you can't wait to see Katie!

Paula
15-05-19, 10:59 PM
Is it wrong to say I’ve missed katie soooooo much? I don’t want her ever to leave home - I feel outnumbered right now ;)

Suzi
16-05-19, 10:05 AM
Happy Katie's-coming-home day!

Paula
17-05-19, 06:48 PM
It was so lovely to wake up to katie being home :) obviously, I woke her up - she wasn’t impressed as she didn’t get in til 3am *giggles*. I also spent the day with mum - she was up for a pre op assessment so we had lunch

Si’s dad saw the cardiologist yesterday. As well as the AAA (which they’re not doing anything with other than monitoring) he’s also got 2 areas of his heart with muscle wastage. He’s got meds, has to go to the hospital gym regularly and has been ordered to put on weight.....

We’re off to the in-laws tomorrow

Suzi
17-05-19, 09:37 PM
I wish I was told to put on weight......
Glad you got to spend time with your Mum hunni. Hope her pre op went ok.
Good luck at the inlaws tomorrow!

OldMike
18-05-19, 10:08 AM
I was ordered to put on weight couple of years ago hence all the puddings, cakes and biscuits I didn't need telling twice ;)

Suzi
18-05-19, 11:05 AM
How are you love?

Paula
18-05-19, 07:12 PM
How are you love?

Exhausted! But we had a good time at the in-laws. What Si forgot to tell me and Katie, mind you, was that it was a birthday party for Jess and most of the family was there ....... Still, I was in MILs good books today (no idea why) and ended up being given some gorgeous amber earrings she’d bought but never wore :)

Suzi
18-05-19, 09:10 PM
Glad it was a lovely day. Hope you're resting...

Strugglingmum
18-05-19, 10:00 PM
Sounds like a wonderful day. Feet up. Xx

Paula
18-05-19, 10:39 PM
I’ve been feeling a bit bleurgh (and I only had 2 small glasses of wine, I didn’t even have any fizz!) since we got home - headachy and a bit nauseous. So I’m off to bed in a bit in the hope I sleep it off

Suzi
19-05-19, 10:33 AM
How are you today love?

Paula
19-05-19, 11:00 AM
Tired, headachy. I slept in this morning and am just planning a quiet day

OldMike
19-05-19, 03:11 PM
An easy day definitely called for (you're getting good at this 'ere pacing ;) ) (bear) (panda)

Strugglingmum
19-05-19, 03:28 PM
Relax and feet up. Hope you feel better soon.

Suzi
19-05-19, 06:08 PM
Hope your day is going well and you are resting!

Paula
19-05-19, 08:21 PM
I’ve been good and done exactly what i said - cross stitch and nothing else. But I’m struggling a bit tonight. It’s probably tiredness, mind you

Suzi
19-05-19, 10:03 PM
I'm glad you've been resting. What's on the agenda for tomorrow? In what way are you struggling? Mood? Physical?

Strugglingmum
19-05-19, 10:06 PM
(panda)
Hope tomorrow is easier. X

Paula
20-05-19, 10:50 AM
I'm glad you've been resting. What's on the agenda for tomorrow? In what way are you struggling? Mood? Physical?

Cats going to the vets today. She may not come home......

I think I’m struggling because I’m trying hard not to let Si have to deal with any additional stress. He may be awesome but he’s only human. And of course Jess starts exams tomorrow and she’s twitchy

OldMike
20-05-19, 11:13 AM
Poor kitty ;( I'll send you some huge (((hugs))) Paula (bear) (panda) (bear)

Mira
20-05-19, 12:07 PM
From here I am sending you lots of berenknuffels. Its not easy looking after everything. But do look after yourself too (bear)

magie06
20-05-19, 01:32 PM
Tell Jess that I've lit a candle for her. She'll be fine as everyone knows that candles lit for exams are magic.
Hugs for poor kitty. And massive hugs for you and Si too.

Suzi
20-05-19, 03:27 PM
How'd it go with your cat?

What's Jess's exam tomorrow? Ben has a 3 hour 7 mins (+ extra time) History Tudor exam tomorrow afternoon. Hope hers goes well.

Are you resting at all?

Strugglingmum
20-05-19, 07:29 PM
So sorry about your cat(panda)
It's a very stressful time of the year. Today we had chemistry, economics and classical civilisation. Geography tomorrow.

Paula
20-05-19, 07:32 PM
Jess has history too but I think it’s the crusades. She’s being a nightmare tonight ....

Nala has several things wrong including arthritis in her spine and hips but the biggest thing is she has a bad heart murmur which is muffled on one side which suggests fluid on her lungs. So she’s having a chest X-ray tomorrow under general and bloods done. It’s unlikely to be anything good ....

Jaquaia
20-05-19, 07:33 PM
(panda)

Suzi
20-05-19, 08:05 PM
Sorry about Nala...

Hope you are more popular than I am with B as I've just told him he has to do revision..........

Suzi
21-05-19, 05:27 PM
How are you? Nala? How did the Crusades go for Jess?

Mira
21-05-19, 05:37 PM
(bear)

Jaquaia
21-05-19, 08:52 PM
(panda)(panda)(panda)

Allalone
21-05-19, 09:06 PM
(bear)(panda)

Paula
21-05-19, 09:08 PM
So, we got asked to go to the vets for a double appt to discuss the xrays. Long story short - Nala has kidney failure, an enlarged heart, fluid on her lungs, bone spurs on her vertebrae and severe arthritis. There was no way we could in all conscience take her home so we had her PTS this evening. We’re all a bit of a mess

Allalone
21-05-19, 09:13 PM
I’m so sorry to hear that Paula. Sending hugs to all of you.(bear)
(panda)

Suzi
21-05-19, 09:44 PM
So sad lovely. I'm so sorry...

Jaquaia
21-05-19, 09:59 PM
So sorry (panda)

Strugglingmum
21-05-19, 11:25 PM
Oh huni. I'm so sorry(panda)xx

Suzi
22-05-19, 08:36 AM
How are you all today lovely? Are you going to be resting?

OldMike
22-05-19, 09:20 AM
;( there are no words I'll just send you big hugs (bear) (panda)

Paula
22-05-19, 10:26 AM
How are you all today lovely? Are you going to be resting?

Well, poor Jess has an exam this morning ...... Si and Katie are at work and, yes, I’ll be resting. We’re all a bit shell shocked tbh - we knew there was something wrong but not that much. She must have been in so much pain. But she isn’t now .....

Jaquaia
22-05-19, 10:28 AM
(panda)

magie06
22-05-19, 11:58 AM
(panda)

Mira
22-05-19, 01:21 PM
This must have been a huge blow for all of you. (panda)

Paula
22-05-19, 01:59 PM
This must have been a huge blow for all of you. (panda)

Yeah, especially as she was the second of our pets we’ve lost in just 7 months

Suzi
22-05-19, 02:13 PM
They're not pets though, they're part of the family and you have to be able to grieve... You've really had a run of hideousness, I really hope this is the last hideous thing you face...

Paula
22-05-19, 07:01 PM
We adopted her as a tiny black ball of fluff that fitted into Si’s hand when Jess was just a baby. She was feisty and grumpy but, yeah she was family. And, yeah I know we’re grieving. Tbh, I don’t think I’d finished grieving for Luna so it’s all too much for me today

Suzi
22-05-19, 08:47 PM
I'm not surprised. You take all the time you need and heal little by little...

Paula
23-05-19, 06:30 PM
Mum had her foot surgery today - they found 2 neuroma’s on her foot. She’s ok but sore ..... and has to wear an ugly boot for six weeks!

I realised today that this is the first time in my entire life I’ve not had a cat. It’s definitely weird

Mira
23-05-19, 07:06 PM
If that boot is the only thing and after wearing it there is no more problem its worth it. Good news of getting through the surgery ok.

That must be weird yes. It is a great loss.

Suzi
23-05-19, 09:27 PM
Glad the surgery went ok. Those boots are horrible! But you can sparkle them up with glitter and sparkly stickers!

Jaquaia
24-05-19, 11:02 AM
How are you doing today lovely?

Suzi
24-05-19, 02:02 PM
Are you pacing?

OldMike
24-05-19, 04:45 PM
(bear) (panda)

Paula
24-05-19, 04:52 PM
I was ok then got the statement in the post from the vets ...... but I’ll live. More cross stitch today though I’ve been doing a bit more round the house now the morphines helping

I know I’ve had a few rough months but I’m really disappointed in myself as I’ve put on 5lbs

Suzi
24-05-19, 04:52 PM
You ignoring us?

ETA We cross posted!

Do not be disappointed in you. You're doing so well love... (panda)

Paula
24-05-19, 04:52 PM
You ignoring us?

No cross posted lol ;)

Suzi
24-05-19, 04:53 PM
Lol just edited to add to my post! lol

Paula
24-05-19, 09:17 PM
I’ve had some great news. My best friends sister, with leukaemia and had a stem cell treatment? She’s in remission! She’s currently got an infection and her kidneys aren’t great atm so she’s still in hospital but - woohoo (party)(party) !!

Jaquaia
24-05-19, 09:28 PM
That's great news!!!

Suzi
24-05-19, 09:58 PM
That's fantastic news! So pleased for you all!

OldMike
24-05-19, 10:23 PM
Great news Paula :)

Flo
25-05-19, 09:06 AM
Aww...that's wonderful news! Long may her remission continue!

Suzi
25-05-19, 12:07 PM
Hi lovely, how are you all doing?

Paula
25-05-19, 08:56 PM
Hi lovely, how are you all doing?

Ok, I think, though I slept all afternoon - I think everything got to me

Si’s been digging up the garden today - now that we no longer have Luna (who loved digging lol) we’ve decided to put some planting in

Suzi
25-05-19, 10:39 PM
OO I've been filling in Moiya's holes.... :( Digging up bricks etc....

Glad you slept though lovely... You obviously needed it.

SA89
25-05-19, 10:53 PM
That's great news that you're friends sister is recovering. My mum's friend recently had a stem cell for her cancer. The treatment had an effect on her heart but she needed it. I've been chattin to someone who's had a kidney infection recently & the symptoms are not pleasant but she's recovering. My mum's also had kidney issues due to her Lupus. It's good you've had some rest though I hope it doesn't affect ur sleep pattern. Sleeping is the only escape I get from my depression. I love dreaming as it's a state of pure bliss. Even nightmares are blissful compared to my existence lol (blush).

Suzi
26-05-19, 09:41 AM
Morning love, how are you?

Paula
26-05-19, 11:38 AM
Fine thanks though wishing I hadn’t posted what I did on the fb page - the responses are getting me emotional .....

Suzi
26-05-19, 12:46 PM
It is an amazing thread with so much love! (panda)

Jaquaia
26-05-19, 03:15 PM
I saw the post but only a couple of replies. What you wrote was so lovely (panda)

Paula
26-05-19, 03:20 PM
I’m stunned at how many lovely responses I’ve had :)

OldMike
26-05-19, 03:23 PM
Just checked out fb it was an amazing post Paula (panda)

Paula
27-05-19, 05:37 PM
A real family day today ;). All four of us treked to the garden centre for plants, had lunch then came home to plant up (at least they did, I was only allowed to de stone the lawn ;)). I’m knackered now but it was a good day :)

OldMike
27-05-19, 08:44 PM
A real family day today ;). All four of us treked to the garden centre for plants, had lunch then came home to plant up (at least they did, I was only allowed to de stone the lawn ;)). I’m knackered now but it was a good day :)

De-stone the lawn!? You mean you had a few gins and snoozed on the grass (smoke) (snooze) (giggle)

Strugglingmum
27-05-19, 09:27 PM
Sounds like a lovely day. Too much weed in the lawn???? (giggle)

Suzi
27-05-19, 09:47 PM
Sounds like a lovely and much needed day.

Paula
28-05-19, 10:52 AM
De-stone the lawn!? You mean you had a few gins and snoozed on the grass (smoke) (snooze) (giggle)

The cheek! We have very, very chalky ground around here so Si dug up a ton of flint and chalk when he was digging the flowerbed and getting parts of the lawn ready for grass seed. It was my job to pick it up - apparently it’s the one gardening job I couldn’t mess up (giggle)

Suzi
28-05-19, 01:50 PM
Lol! What's your agenda for today?

Paula
28-05-19, 07:02 PM
I’ve been cross stitching - as that was the only group of muscles that didn’t hurt lol. It’s been a week already since we lost Nala so I’m a touch low but I’ll live

Jaquaia
28-05-19, 07:03 PM
(panda)

Suzi
28-05-19, 07:33 PM
(panda)(bear)(panda)(bear)

Allalone
28-05-19, 07:35 PM
(bear)(panda)

OldMike
28-05-19, 09:09 PM
(bear) (panda)

Strugglingmum
29-05-19, 01:14 PM
(panda)

Suzi
29-05-19, 03:16 PM
Hey you! How you doin'? (Said in my very best Joey impersonation which I admit is shockingly bad!)

Paula
29-05-19, 07:03 PM
I’m ok. A bit bored tbh and snappy so I’m hoping Si keeps out of my way ;)

Suzi
29-05-19, 10:07 PM
Why are you snappy?

Paula
30-05-19, 10:46 AM
I don’t know - I was really agitated last night, so much so that Si went upstairs to stay away from me ;)

Suzi
30-05-19, 11:58 AM
How are you feeling today?

Paula
30-05-19, 07:32 PM
I’m ok, now I’ve done the thing that was making me agitated. I’ve been busy though, cleaned a bathroom, hoovered the middle floor, watered the garden, cleaned poo from the garden ;), made some phone calls and did some cross stitch ....

Paula
30-05-19, 09:16 PM
Is it wrong to be so excited over pre-ordering this (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Potter-Journey-Through-Defence-ebook/dp/B07S63ZS4H/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=harry+potter+a+journey+through +charms&qid=1558687516&s=gateway&sr=8-1) and the other 3 ebooks coming soon?!

Jaquaia
30-05-19, 09:19 PM
Never!!!

Suzi
30-05-19, 10:45 PM
Definitely not!

Flo
31-05-19, 09:12 AM
Morning Paula...how are you feeling today love? Got anything on today?....don't mean clothes!! I mean going out anywhere?(rofl)

Suzi
31-05-19, 11:04 AM
Morning love! How's you?

Paula
31-05-19, 12:01 PM
Oh Flo, really exciting day today! Need to go to the vets to pick up Polo’s tramadol and need to go to the GP to drop a wee sample off (rofl). Otherwise, depending on weather, I might pick up stones from my garden. I live such an amazing life (giggle)

Still, this morning I got my assessment appointment at Bath - 12 July so not too far off

Suzi
31-05-19, 01:35 PM
OO that's not too long to wait!

Paula
31-05-19, 06:16 PM
I know you’re all quivering in anticipation but I have to let you down - I decided not to pick up stones ......

Jaquaia
31-05-19, 06:21 PM
I don't know how you live with the excitement! (giggle)

Paula
31-05-19, 08:06 PM
I know!!!! ;)

Paula
31-05-19, 09:02 PM
Well, I’ve just read through the questionnaire I need to complete for Bath. It’s going to be ...... difficult to complete :(

OldMike
31-05-19, 09:15 PM
I know you’re all quivering in anticipation but I have to let you down - I decided not to pick up stones ......

Picking up stones sounds really tedious, I suggest you delegate and get someone whose name begins with "S" (wonder who) to do it ;)

Strugglingmum
31-05-19, 09:47 PM
(panda)
I hate form filling at the best of times. X

Suzi
31-05-19, 10:54 PM
So.. how bad is the questionnaire? As bad as the pip form?

Paula
01-06-19, 10:37 AM
So.. how bad is the questionnaire? As bad as the pip form?

In a different way, yes. There’s not the endless essays but it’s page after page after page of triggering questions like this

https://i.ibb.co/2dHTmqY/1-B898-CEC-C3-AE-4-CFE-A8-D7-9344-F9-EE88-E8.jpg

OldMike
01-06-19, 11:22 AM
I can see what you mean and that is just page 14 :(

I'll just leave these here for you (bear) (panda)

Suzi
01-06-19, 12:32 PM
Wow, that is harsh..... What are you hoping that they do? Is it different pain killers?

Paula
01-06-19, 01:48 PM
I’ve given this a lot of thought. Although the morphine is helping, I don’t want to spend the rest of my life hopping from one opioid to another, as I get used to each one. I want to have a more holistic pain management routine in place that gives me greater control over the pain itms?

Suzi
01-06-19, 08:32 PM
Makes perfect sense to me. What kind of things are there that they can put into place?

Paula
02-06-19, 11:59 AM
Makes perfect sense to me. What kind of things are there that they can put into place?

Ive found this this morning http://www.rnhrd.nhs.uk/uploads/files/1035/A4inpatientbookletbooklets%20-%20CRPS%20August%2015.pdf

OldMike
02-06-19, 12:19 PM
Very informative, I'm surprised they didn't send you that leaflet, with the questionaire (spelling)/form.

Paula
02-06-19, 01:06 PM
I suspect I’ll be given it at the assessment appointment. I just like to be well informed going into any meeting ;)

Socialising today - off for Pizza Express in a bit, then doing a pub quiz with my ex in-laws tonight !

Suzi
02-06-19, 01:34 PM
That leaflet is really informative. Sounds intensive...

Paula
02-06-19, 04:22 PM
I’m not kidding myself - it’s going to be tough, if I get in .......

Back from lunch. My legs on fire and Si wanted me to cancel tonight. I’ve refused, I’m not doing anything tomorrow so I can rest then

Suzi
02-06-19, 05:37 PM
As long as you're going to promise to rest....

Paula
02-06-19, 06:24 PM
Promise, mum ;)

Suzi
02-06-19, 07:47 PM
Good!

Paula
02-06-19, 10:25 PM
Erm, I may have overdone it - 3 social events in a weekend really is a bit more than I can cope with. But the quiz was fun :)

Jaquaia
02-06-19, 10:57 PM
Rest tomorrow??

Paula
02-06-19, 11:17 PM
Yes..

Suzi
03-06-19, 08:31 AM
Hope you're resting!

Paula
03-06-19, 11:53 AM
I’ve been doing paperwork today - but I’m just going to cross stitch for the rest of the day, I’m creamed

Suzi
03-06-19, 01:08 PM
Good, just slowly slowly and be kind to you...

Paula
04-06-19, 10:03 PM
My meds have been mucked up again so it’s now been over 24 hours since my last pregabalin ;(

Jaquaia
04-06-19, 11:10 PM
(panda) I hope they've been sorted for tomorrow. Rest as much as you can lovely, I know how rough I feel after missing just 1

Strugglingmum
04-06-19, 11:11 PM
Oh no!!! (panda)

Suzi
05-06-19, 08:46 AM
OMG you must be climbing the walls! I really hope it's sorted today for you x

OldMike
05-06-19, 09:08 AM
(bear) (panda)

Paula
05-06-19, 01:51 PM
I picked them up at 10.30, just starting to feel a bit more human now. Does anyone else find that sugar helps?

Mira
05-06-19, 01:55 PM
For me it only helps a little after I take it. Then I tend to crash a little.

Jaquaia
05-06-19, 01:56 PM
I haven't but then I find that if I forget to take them, it's usually my bedtime one.

Suzi
05-06-19, 04:34 PM
Yes both Marc and I crave sugar when we've messed our meds up....

Paula
06-06-19, 09:38 AM
My cleaner took one look at me and said ‘are you sick?’ ;). So today’s a be kind to me Day, me thinks lol

OldMike
06-06-19, 10:29 AM
Who needs a doctor when a cleaner can give a quick diagnosis (giggle) so Princess it's a feet up day doing sweet FA ;)

Suzi
06-06-19, 11:52 AM
Overdone it again Mrs?

Paula
06-06-19, 04:15 PM
I just think it’s taking a bit longer to get over the meds mix up. All I’ve done today is have my nails done but I’m exhausted

Jaquaia
06-06-19, 04:33 PM
You need to rest then ;)

Paula
06-06-19, 06:34 PM
I keep dozing off- I’m trying to watch Lucifer but even Tom Ellis can’t keep me awake ;)

EJ
06-06-19, 06:58 PM
(panda)(panda)(panda)

Suzi
06-06-19, 08:46 PM
Have you managed to rest?

Paula
06-06-19, 08:54 PM
Yeah, I’m fine. I’ve just been dozing off and on. things will be better tomorrow

Suzi
06-06-19, 08:57 PM
Make sure you rest love...

Paula
08-06-19, 09:28 AM
Eurgh :( I’ve had a24 hour sticky bug., from last evening and am absolutely drained/exhausted.

Jaquaia
08-06-19, 09:32 AM
Rest, rest, rest and more rest. Hope you feel better soon lovely (panda)

OldMike
08-06-19, 09:38 AM
Eurgh :( I’ve had a24 hour sticky bug., from last evening and am absolutely drained/exhausted.

I feel your pain having suffered from one of those a week ago, rest and drink water to stop yourself getting dehydrated, get better soon (panda)

Suzi
08-06-19, 09:49 AM
Eurgh :( I’ve had a24 hour sticky bug., from last evening and am absolutely drained/exhausted.
I'm sorry, but the typo made me smile - although I wish you hadn't had any bug at all....
Rest and fluids today please and be really kind to yourself as it mucks up medication too...

Paula
08-06-19, 11:07 AM
;) but I am resting. I’m very dizzy ...

Suzi
08-06-19, 02:39 PM
That's not good. Do you need to see a Dr?

Paula
08-06-19, 06:58 PM
No, it’s just a bug - it’ll pass

Suzi
08-06-19, 09:58 PM
(panda) lovely. Make sure you rest, rest and fluids lovely...

OldMike
08-06-19, 09:58 PM
(bear) (panda)

Paula
10-06-19, 10:28 AM
Starting to feel a bit more human today - the nausea has gone (geez am I hungry!) and I’m less woozy. Still very tired (tho I was awake at 5.30 this morning). I’m taking it easy today in the hopes the last dregs of this bug will disappear ....

Suzi
10-06-19, 12:35 PM
Glad you're feeling brighter love. Hope you're still resting though.....

OldMike
10-06-19, 04:12 PM
Glad you're feeling a little better Paula looks like the worst is past (panda)

Mira
11-06-19, 02:32 PM
I hate it when any of the lovely people here feel under the weather. So i hope you are over the weather as soon as possible (bear)

Paula
11-06-19, 04:58 PM
Arrrggghh I feel like I’ve gone backwards! Every time I stand up the room spins and I haven’t been able to do a single thing today. I have eaten a bit more, spread over the day but it’s not helping.

Allalone
11-06-19, 05:00 PM
Sending love and hugs.
(panda)(bear)

Suzi
11-06-19, 05:36 PM
Could that be as when you've been poorly you've not had your proper quota of meds?
Are you sure you don't need to speak to a Dr?

Paula
12-06-19, 09:05 AM
Could that be as when you've been poorly you've not had your proper quota of meds?
Are you sure you don't need to speak to a Dr?

Except I haven’t been sick since Friday night so it doesn’t make sense to me. I’m wondering if it’s not a tummy bug. Anyway, I’m seeing a doctor at 12.05

Suzi
12-06-19, 09:16 AM
I'm glad you are.

magie06
12-06-19, 02:59 PM
How did you get on?

Suzi
12-06-19, 05:22 PM
I was wondering the same thing!

Paula
12-06-19, 05:32 PM
I’ve got viral labyrinthitis, which makes more sense to me. I’ve got some anti sickness meds but otherwise just have to ride it out - probably for a couple of weeks

OldMike
12-06-19, 06:02 PM
No wonder you're feeling dizzy and sick, hope it gets better sooner than a couple of weeks (panda)

Suzi
12-06-19, 09:22 PM
OOO that's horrible! Make sure you rest, rest, rest and rest...... PLEASE?

Allalone
13-06-19, 09:24 AM
Aww Paula, I really do feel for you. I’ve had it before and it knocked me for six, please take it easy and rest.xx
(bear)(panda)

EJ
13-06-19, 11:34 AM
I hope you feel better soon Paula xx

magie06
13-06-19, 01:34 PM
I had that before and was so sick with it. The best thing to do is rest and get waited on hand and foot.

Paula
13-06-19, 08:20 PM
I’m so bored already .....

Mira
13-06-19, 08:38 PM
I did have to google what that was. But that sucks. Is there nothing you can do to help pass the time?

Suzi
13-06-19, 09:29 PM
What helps? TV boxsets? Music?

Strugglingmum
13-06-19, 10:10 PM
Hope you feel a bit better soon. (bear)

OldMike
14-06-19, 08:43 AM
I’m so bored already .....

OH NO have you no box sets to watch or maybe listen to some of your favourite music (bear) (panda)

Suzi
14-06-19, 09:07 AM
How are you doing lovely?

Paula
14-06-19, 12:27 PM
Si says it looks like I’ve hurt my neck as I’m keeping it so still ;). All I can do is watch tv but I can’t focus too well so it has to be tv I’ve watched a thousand times before. And I’ve adjusted to the meds side effects so I’m not sleeping through it anymore. My family were laughing at me cos I’m getting motion sickness from my stairlift (giggle)

I’ll be ok, I’ve just got to be patient

Suzi
14-06-19, 04:11 PM
Motion sickness from your stair lift? That's a real pita!
Hope it gets better bit by bit and day by day...

Strugglingmum
14-06-19, 10:22 PM
(panda) sending hugs...... unless of course they make you sick. X

Suzi
15-06-19, 11:24 AM
How's it going gorgeous lady?

Paula
15-06-19, 11:38 AM
Feeling a bit better today :)

Suzi
15-06-19, 02:14 PM
Awesome! So rest a bit more please?

OldMike
15-06-19, 02:16 PM
Good, Doc Mike recommends more rest :)

Paula
15-06-19, 02:26 PM
Yep, going to see if I can do some cross stitch

Mira
15-06-19, 04:24 PM
That sounds like a good plan. I hope it worked.

Suzi
15-06-19, 05:18 PM
Whatch'a stitching now?

Paula
15-06-19, 07:02 PM
Still my dimension dancers. About 75% done now I think :)

Suzi
15-06-19, 08:16 PM
OO awesome! Well done love! Can't wait to see it when it's finished!

Paula
17-06-19, 09:29 PM
Soooo excited! We’ve just been looking at cottages for our holiday and I am waiting for someone to get back to us re one particular one in the Cotswolds :) it’s perfect, it’s single storey which is better for me and Polo, has a huge walk in shower which makes things easier for me and is just gorgeous!

Jaquaia
17-06-19, 09:35 PM
Sounds lovely!!!

Suzi
17-06-19, 10:03 PM
Hooray! That sounds lovely!

Strugglingmum
17-06-19, 11:06 PM
Sounds amazing. Xx

Suzi
18-06-19, 07:58 AM
How you doing love?

OldMike
18-06-19, 09:20 AM
The cottage sounds delightful :)

Paula
18-06-19, 10:15 AM
How you doing love?

Lots better, only the occasional loss of balance now. And excited to be booking a holiday!

magie06
18-06-19, 11:45 AM
When are you going?

Paula
18-06-19, 12:21 PM
5 August, I’ve just confirmed booking. This is it :) https://www.petspyjamas.com/travel/location/tractor-shed-great-tew-ox7-4ab

magie06
18-06-19, 12:59 PM
It looks fabulous. The 5thvof August is only 6 weeks away.

Suzi
18-06-19, 01:29 PM
That's a beautiful place to stay!

OldMike
18-06-19, 04:22 PM
The Tractor Shed sounds a mechanic's dream ;) being serious now it looks lovely, I'm sure you Si and Polo will have a great time.

Paula
18-06-19, 06:07 PM
It’ll be only the second time we’ve been on hols without the kids - if Polo doesn’t count as a kid ;)

Suzi
18-06-19, 07:56 PM
It'll be fabulous just to have time for the two of you and Polo!

Mira
18-06-19, 08:46 PM
I looked at it this afternoon and wow. Looks like an amazing place to share together. I am sure it will be great. You all deserve it.

Suzi
19-06-19, 07:48 AM
Morning love, how are you?

Paula
19-06-19, 09:46 AM
Good ta, waiting for the insurance company to come to make a decision on some water damage. I’ve been a bit sore the last few days. I’m assuming it’s a flare after being ill but knowing why doesn’t stop it hurting:/

Jaquaia
19-06-19, 09:52 AM
Can you rest today?

Paula
19-06-19, 10:35 AM
Mainly. I’ve got an insurance assessor here at the moment to look at our water damaged ceiling - I forgot he was coming so had to throw yesterday’s clothes on (blush) - but other than that I’m taking it easy. Good news, though. I’ve been thinking recently that we needed to redecorate our all, stairs and landings - always a big job as it’s 3 floors. But because of where the damage is, they’re going to redecorate the ceiling and walls :)

Jaquaia
19-06-19, 10:39 AM
Sorted!

Suzi
19-06-19, 12:26 PM
Oh nice! Saves a massive job!

Paula
19-06-19, 09:28 PM
Saves a massive, expensive job. Last time we had it done (7 years ago) it cost close to £500 to get done. The hardest part is going to choose colours ;) but I’m happy it’s being done, since having all the pretty flooring put down, it’s shown up the dated, scuffed paintwork

Today has been my first day without any balance, sicky symptoms and I haven’t had tinnitus for 3 days - the first time that’s happened in about 6 weeks. Life is feeling good :)

Jaquaia
19-06-19, 09:37 PM
Brilliant!!! Does Si get involved in picking colours or does he delegate? ;)

Suzi
19-06-19, 10:07 PM
So glad it's going to be easy.... Ideas on colours? Neons? (rofl)(rofl)(rofl)

Paula
19-06-19, 11:29 PM
Brilliant!!! Does Si get involved in picking colours or does he delegate? ;)

Are you serious??? The man has no clue! No, he isn’t allowed to make the decision, he sometimes doesn’t even get to see the colours beforehand ;)

The flooring on the ground floor is grey and the stairs and landings carpets are dark grey with a slight blue tinge. So ive ordered testers in a range of grey, purple (which we have already so would mean no new curtains) and blue. This is my happy place, I absolutely love choosing colour schemes and decorating rooms (happy)

Suzi
20-06-19, 08:22 AM
Sounds like fun! :)

How are you feeling today?

Paula
20-06-19, 08:55 AM
I’m ok, it’s beautifully sunny here so that’s put a smile on my face this morning :)

OldMike
20-06-19, 10:04 AM
I’m ok, it’s beautifully sunny here so that’s put a smile on my face this morning :)

Brilliant Paula I'm not jealous said he looking at the rain on the window pane ;)

Jaquaia
20-06-19, 11:03 AM
It started off really sunny here and absolutely (swear)(swear)(swear)(swear)ed it down just as I finished my lesson!

Suzi
20-06-19, 11:49 AM
It was really sunny here, but has become very overcast again!

magie06
20-06-19, 12:55 PM
I think it's a sunny day here. I can see blue sky from my bed, but the trees outside my window are really blowing.

Mira
20-06-19, 01:24 PM
Thats the same as we have here. A lovely sum but fierce winds. I hope you are feeling ok.

Paula
23-06-19, 04:29 PM
OMG, we’ve just been out to lunch - just the four of us - to The Queen down the road. I have never seen such huge portions! My stomach looks like a football has been put under my top!

We also paid a visit to my sister’s grave. She was stillborn 41 years ago today.

https://i.ibb.co/jT7ThqN/281-F2-D66-A2-EA-49-D7-BDC4-032-BC7-AE48-A4.jpg (https://ibb.co/MsqsnKv)

Jaquaia
23-06-19, 04:58 PM
(panda)

EJ
23-06-19, 05:18 PM
Thinking of you all today x

Suzi
23-06-19, 06:53 PM
Happy birthday to your sister... Massive hugs to you all and to your lovely Mum and Dad... (panda)