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10mg is the smallest they do. It’s going to hurt whenever I do this but I won’t be stupid - if I need to pause the process, I will
Tomorrow’s a rest day although Polo’s at the vets in the evening
How is the lovely Polo?
How are you love?
Have been curled up in a ball with an upset stomach all morning. Only realised half hour ago that I’d forgotten my meds this morning on top of the reduced morphine .......
OldMike
22-10-19, 02:33 PM
(bear) (panda)
Jaquaia
22-10-19, 04:37 PM
(panda)
Si’s just picked up my repeats. No pregabalin till Friday and I run out today. I’ve spoken to the surgery and they said that, as an electronic prescription, the chemist can release it into the cloud for another chemist to pick up. Si’s working from home and has already said he’ll run around for me, bless him. I’m in so much pain that I think tomorrow will be another rest day - I know it’s my own fault though.
It happens sweetie dont beat yourself up am glad that your going to be resting tomorrow aswell, let us know how Polo gets one xx
Polo’s ok, obviously he’s old and not well, but the vet thinks he’s managing
Strugglingmum
22-10-19, 07:57 PM
I'm so sorry you're feeling so rubbish. Glad you're resting. Xx
I'm glad he is doing ok sweetie xx
Good news about Polo, but hunni the fact you are in pain isn't a "fault" thing.
Have you now got your pregabalin?
No, I’ve got to deal with that tomorrow as I didn’t find out til after the chemist closed. I can’t do pregablin withdrawal on top of morphine withdrawal
Strugglingmum
22-10-19, 08:40 PM
No you definitely can't!!!
It's a horrible hiccup.
You're doing so well. (panda)
This makes me even more determined to come off morphine - I’m fed up of doing this
Is Si working at home today? Can he get your pregabalin for you?
Since they made it a control drug it's really messed everything up for me as it doesn't now come out with my normal prescription so I'm always out of sync and having to do a mad dash to the chemist as I've run out... I know it's been the same for a couple of other friends who are having similar issues...
Hope you get yours sorted today lovely.
Just an update on the farce. Pharmacy can’t release the prescription into the cloud as both CDs (morphine and Pregabalin) are on the same prescription and they’ve already part fulfilled that prescription. I’m waiting for a call back from my doctor in the hopes they’ll issue a new prescription that I can pick up today. I’ve not had my dose this morning. If that doesn’t work, my best friend has said she’ll lend me a strip (shh don’t tell anyone ;))
Edit, sorry Suzi, missed your comment - yes, Si is here to do any running around
Hope that you get it sorted sweetie xx
Jaquaia
23-10-19, 10:01 AM
That sounds ridiculous! Hope you get it sorted today lovely (panda)
I’m sorry you are going through this Paula. I’ve had similar restrictions put on my prescriptions. I’ve had to beg the doctors to release another prescription on time before I run out. I have decided in my case to split tablets or even take a lower dose so that the drug is still in my system. I don’t recommend any of this. Chasing them up just makes you angry and upset. If your friend is offering some of the pregabalin then I would take them.
I agree with Elizabeth...
FWIW I could lend you a strip if you ever get stuck and need them....
OldMike
23-10-19, 02:49 PM
Life is difficult enough without the pharmacy/docs throwing spanners in the works re getting your meds (panda)
Did you get it/something sorted?
Strugglingmum
23-10-19, 05:39 PM
Hope you've got sorted huni. If a pharmacy can't fulfil all your prescription they should really tell you before they part dispense it.... give you the option of taking it elsewhere.
So hope you get sorted. Xx
I’ve got it sorted, sort of
Glad you got it sorted but sort of ?
Sort of doesn't sound good....
They’ve given me the wrong morphine dosage. It’s not a problem, as I’m reducing the doctor has agreed to talk to me over the phone regularly to get the right doses sorted. I’m actually seeing someone tomorrow as they want to go through my DVLA details with me but it’s not the doctor who’s dealing with the morphine so I’ll deal with that separately.
I’m still feeling sick and ache everywhere but I’m better than yesterday.
(bear) oh sweetie hope its sorted properly for you tomorrow xx
I received my discharge letter from Bath today. No real surprises except I registered as being clinically depressed when we started the course, which I know shouldn’t be a surprise but I’ve gotten really good at faking those questionnaires over the years - for me to be even slightly on the radar means I was in a bad place without knowing it. The exit questionnaire was a lot better. A couple of people have said I look alive since I’ve got back, maybe that’s why
That made me smile as going even though it was tough has been such a positive for you xx
I'm so amazed by how you've taken on board everything you were told at Bath and you're really embracing the changes etc. You really are amazing.
Strugglingmum
24-10-19, 01:45 PM
Hope things are a bit easier today
Hope things are a bit easier today
Ermmmmm lol. Withdrawal meant a really awful nights ‘sleep’. I had an appointment with the doctor this morning, had to pop into the opticians, then went to a Christmas workshop at church. I was supposed to be staying for lunch but I gave up and came home. And spent the whole afternoon asleep - woke up an hour ago .....
Strugglingmum
24-10-19, 07:03 PM
Good for you sleeping. You are amazing at this whole balance thing.
But seriously hope you start to feel better with the proper meds and get your life back in rhythm. (panda)
I'm glad you listened to your body and rested....
My body was shouting at me ;)
Picking up my new car tomorrow (party) though my old car still feels new to me...... anyway, was getting paperwork sorted and realised DVLA have my driving licence. Oops. Gov.uk do a ‘view or share your driving licence information. I really hope that’s going to be good enough for the dealer. I never make things easy (giggle)
I'm sure it'll be fine ;) OO new car day eve! :)
New car how exciting. What are you having Paula ?
https://i.ibb.co/VQz8z7p/49-BCAA4-F-DEEC-4-B61-AF2-F-DB9988321-D04.jpg (https://ibb.co/z7BwByH)
Jaquaia
25-10-19, 12:45 PM
Oooh nice!!!
OldMike
25-10-19, 03:12 PM
That's lovely, hot wheels for our fave Princess :)
I’m in love (inlove). And it’s got every toy you could want, including a ‘track’ option ;) oh, and heated seats ...... Si asked if he could take it out to play golf, I almost growled at him!
I’ve been to yoga, which I enjoyed, but I’m doing the irritable bit of withdrawal. So everyone in my house needs to watch out,I think
Strugglingmum
25-10-19, 08:34 PM
Well done for making it To yoga despite the withdrawal and other meds hassle you've had this week. You're amazing and your new toy is lovely
Woohoo! So glad you love your new wheels!
It's amazing you made it to yoga. Are you still enjoying it?
I’m loving yoga - she started out today saying she thought I felt I wasn’t being pushed enough. I told her I never do feel I’m being pushed enough in anything and that to expect pain but I’d tell her when it’s too much for me ;)
Be careful you don't push yourself too hard - we all know what you're like lol.....
???? No idea what you mean ;)
On that note, I woke up at 8, had my breakfast and meds and fell asleep on the sofa til about half an hour ago.
At least you remembered your meds?! :)
:P well, Si’s watching Halloween 2018 so I’m sitting here trying very hard not to take any notice of what’s going on. How do people watch these things??
Lol, there are some I will and some I won't. I don't do anything with cl**ns or 8 legged things or dolls......
I'm the same as Suzi regarding cl**ns and sp***rs etc
OldMike
26-10-19, 08:00 PM
I'm not a lover of horror type movies, I've no problem with dolls even Chuckie ;) as far as 8 legged beasties I don't mind the short legged type it's those with long legs that creep me out.
Typical. We get an extra hour, I wake up at 5. Of course, I then doze til 9 but not enough that I actually feel I got enough sleep - just enough to be annoying
I sympathise! Hope you've been able to rest today...
I’m cross stitching. Feels like I haven’t done any for ages. And katies coming over later :)
Both things sound lovely!
Sounds like a good day planned x
OldMike
27-10-19, 06:45 PM
I’m cross stitching. Feels like I haven’t done any for ages. And katies coming over later :)
Woo hoo sounds like a plan.
Has it been a good day lovely?
It’s been ok, actually. And I went for a walk with Si and Polo, which was lovely :).
My sleep is still a little bit off but all other symptoms of withdrawal have disappeared so I get a week of respite before the next drop. BUT, as I pointed out to Si this morning I’m on 2/3 the dose I was on (party)
Wow! That's massive! So pleased for you lovely.
And you went out for a walk too? You using crutch?
Jaquaia
28-10-19, 10:11 AM
You're doing brilliantly!!!
OldMike
28-10-19, 04:42 PM
Walking stick ;)
That's brilliant, I hope the walking stick was blinged up as befits a princess ;)
Walking stick ;)
Hold on..... Before you went to Bath you were using an electric wheelchair, now you are using a walking stick? That's amazing!!!!
Just had a lovely evening with Katie watching Antiques Road Trip and Bake Off. I didn’t want to let her go mind you ;)
That sounds fabulous! How long is she staying for?
Lol, she’s already gone ;(
Oh no! Sure she won't be long before she's back ;)
They’re staying here Friday night at least as we’ve got an early start going to IOW Saturday morning :)
Woohoo! Are you going for the day or staying longer?
For the day. With Katie’s boyfriend for the first time
Wow, that sounds serious...
Well, I think in 5 weeks she’s only spent one night at home - and Dom stayed too ....
Do "we" like Dom or do we need to beat him up for going anywhere near Katie? I'm happy to help........
How are you doing love?
Si wants to beat him up. But that’s just a dad response. I really like Dom, he’s chatting and engages, he’s actively asking Katie to meet family as he wants to know who’s important in her life. He’s got a clear career path and has worked really hard to get to where he is (he’ll be a Field Sales Manager 1 December) even though he left school with no GCSEs. He’s also a trained chef. He’s left home and rents (he’s 22) and really seems to be switched on. He does suffer with anxiety, but Katie knows how to handle that, and he’s a little clingy - but his last girlfriend really screwed him over so ..... His mum’s a highly functioning alcoholic but he seems to deal with that really well and doesn’t let it impact his life. Katie said last night that they never argue, despite working and living together.
I’m good apart from a little bunged up and tinnitus. I got a cheque in the post from Motability for £600 as a bonus for my old car going back in excellent condition - which more than pays for the advance payment I made to get my new car :) I’ve had a surveyor round today as we’re getting a new front door - the old one is so ill fitting you can see daylight round the edges
He sounds lovely! I don't think that qualifications make much of a difference - it's whether someone is intelligent enough for a good conversation! :) Sounds like you approve?
Yay for the payment! We have a new to us front door we are going to fit, but got to wait till we've sorted the bathroom and decorated the hall, stairs and landing.. It makes all the difference doesn't it?
Little bit of a flare up tonight. I’ve not been 100% today but went out to see my friend (she’s a teacher so half terms and school holidays are the only chance I get to see her). I cancelled housegroup as my whole body aches and, even though Si’s been awesome and doing everything - despite spending the day driving for a one hour grievance meeting with someone who’s claiming she’s been racially discriminated against - my knee is now protesting so much I couldn’t walk and had to send Si to get my crutch.
Jaquaia
30-10-19, 09:18 PM
I hope tomorrow is a rest day?
Sort of. I’ve got to pay that cheque in but that won’t take long. I’m then having my nails done and my hair cut and coloured. So, not doing nothing but at least being pampered. And I just realised I sound like such a suburban housewife (giggle)
Jaquaia
30-10-19, 09:22 PM
(giggle)
Pampering is good!!!
Pampering is definately good try and rest after though sweetie xx
Sounds fab!
I dyed my hair today, banished the horrific greyness! Please try to get some rest today lovely...
It’s definitely a crutch and stair lift kind of day. I’m not going to stress about it and just use the tools I have
Wow! That feels like a really grown up thing to say ;)
I'm glad that your using the tools you have and at times need sweetie x
You know as well as I do that it takes a huge amount of strength to actually accept help - whether that's from another person or the tools you have or pacing......
OldMike
31-10-19, 10:54 AM
It’s definitely a crutch and stair lift kind of day. I’m not going to stress about it and just use the tools I have
Wow! That feels like a really grown up thing to say ;)
Definitely use your stair lift that way you're saving spoons to use on more interesting stuff.
Jaquaia
31-10-19, 01:59 PM
I am so proud of you
Not a great afternoon. It all sounds ridiculous but.
Mum rang to say that there were going to be winds of 50mph on Saturday which means we probably can’t go and see them as the ferry crossing will be horrible. Then Si rang to say that there’s signal failures at Basingstoke station so his train is going back to Woking and could I pick him up from there. I panicked because a) I get light halos which makes driving at night exhausting, b) morphine reduction is making my eyes blurry today and c) I’ve never been to Woking and I was terrified of driving there on my own at night. So, I suggested he call Katie who at least would have Dom with her. Next thing I get a call from Jess to say she was going, it was ok cos she had her sat nav and she’d see me in a couple of hours. (Apparently Katie was out with friends). So my 18 yo is going off in her shoe of a car (Fiat 500) with no idea where she’s going, to do what I didn’t have the guts to do
Ok deep breaths sweetie, its not a case of not having the guts, you have guts in spades, I know you will be worried about Jess but sweetie she should be ok she is a sensible girl x
Jaquaia
31-10-19, 06:50 PM
It doesn't sound like you suggested he ask Katie purely because you were scared so I'm not convinced guts really comes into it. Don't be so hard on yourself
You have more guts than so many I know..... Woking is near me! I'd have gone to get him and if needs be driven him down to you!
We kinda attached to you too you daft h'apeth
Strugglingmum
31-10-19, 07:33 PM
(panda)
Jaquaia
31-10-19, 07:40 PM
You're not too bad yourself (Kiss)
All home now, it was a bit of a saga as Jess run down the battery keeping warm while waiting for Si, so the car wouldn’t start. But they’re home, I’ve managed to get to my hair appt and everybody's, well, grumpy lol
Opps but she got there sweetie and they are home safe x
All of this has not been helped as it’s a year today since we lost Luna, so we’re all a bit on edge.
Sorry, I feel like I’m being a real misery
Jaquaia
31-10-19, 10:33 PM
Don't be daft you narna! Of course the anniversary is going to bother you all, she was family! (panda)
So sorry, I hadn't clocked the date and the anniversary.... (bear)(bear)(bear) No wonder you struggled a bit....
Oh sweetie I didn't click the date either xx
Thank you.
I’ve spoken to the ferry company who have said that, as the ferry is big, the crossing tomorrow shouldn’t be too bad. So I’m hoping Si and the girls will agree to go. I think we all need to have some family time
OldMike
01-11-19, 09:45 AM
Not a great afternoon. It all sounds ridiculous but.
Mum rang to say that there were going to be winds of 50mph on Saturday which means we probably can’t go and see them as the ferry crossing will be horrible. Then Si rang to say that there’s signal failures at Basingstoke station so his train is going back to Woking and could I pick him up from there. I panicked because a) I get light halos which makes driving at night exhausting, b) morphine reduction is making my eyes blurry today and c) I’ve never been to Woking and I was terrified of driving there on my own at night. So, I suggested he call Katie who at least would have Dom with her. Next thing I get a call from Jess to say she was going, it was ok cos she had her sat nav and she’d see me in a couple of hours. (Apparently Katie was out with friends). So my 18 yo is going off in her shoe of a car (Fiat 500) with no idea where she’s going, to do what I didn’t have the guts to do
Guts have nothing to do with it if you suffer from halos caused by lights in the night going out unless absolutely necessary is only sensible, my dad had trouble driving at night because of the lights of oncoming traffic. Nothing wrong with Fiat 500's, props for Jess that girl is made of stern stuff as befits the daughter of a princess.
We kinda attached to you too you daft h'apeth
That's the sort of reet gradely expression we use oop north are you sure Suzi you're not a northerner in disguise (giggle)
So, we’re not going to IOW. I’m gutted but there’ll be another time
Jaquaia
01-11-19, 10:42 AM
(panda)
No Mike - it's also a down south thing ;) It used to be one of my Dad's sayings...
Paula - I'm sorry you aren't going, but you have to be safe rather than sorry love....
Doesn't stop you from being gutted about it though... Can you do something different but still nice? Go for dinner and a movie or something?
We’re still having family movie night and pizza (though Si and Jess are still insisting on The Ring *shudders*. I’m hoping that we’ll watch Twitches first then Si will fall asleep ;)
Lol regardless of what you watch enjoy your night sweetie xx
I haven't seen Twitches or The ring.....
Strugglingmum
01-11-19, 05:47 PM
Enjoy your family time. X
Here's hoping you're having a wonderful time with mum and dad!(bear)
Ah no, Flo, we had to cancel because of the weather - no one fancied being on a ferry in 50mph winds .....
I know I’ve said it before, but my Jess is awesome! We watched Twitches then Si put the Ring on. After 10 minutes, Jess commented that she ‘didn’t want to watch a film where nothing happened except teenage girls being scared and screaming. That she much preferred Twitches where girls got together and kicked the evil’s ass’!
Ah, damnit. My heatings not working. And, although I’m on the ‘vulnerable’ list, they can’t prioritise us because the hot water is working. So no ones coming out til Friday .....
Jaquaia
02-11-19, 05:40 PM
Well that's a bit (swear)(swear)(swear)(swear)!!! I always thought you could be prioritised for either? The council prioritised my mum even though we had an alternative source of hot water.
It’s not the council, it’s the energy company. I don’t know if that makes a difference
Jaquaia
02-11-19, 06:48 PM
I assumed it would be the same everywhere but I must be wrong
Are they providing you with alternative heating?
We were allowed up to £50 to get a heater. Good job we had a couple already - but they cost so much to run, and it’s a big house to heat
Lol, see I'd take to their FB page too ;) Amazingly how quickly things happen if it's splashed all over FB + Twitter lol
We can’t, it’s British Gas aka a sister company of Hive, who Si works for ......
OldMike
03-11-19, 12:38 PM
Hive control your heating from your phone as the advert says and they can't get it sorted until Friday and you're a priority customer, arghhhhh that is so NOT right. I feel your pain or rather your cold, not surprised you're a bit miffed. (bear) (panda)
Oh that makes things a bit more awkward.....
Today has been the first day of another morphine reduction. So, would you all please remind me, over the next week, that there’s a good reason why I’m struggling ...... ftr, I’m taking 30mg as of today - I started at 60mg :)
Jaquaia
04-11-19, 08:33 PM
You're amazing!
OldMike
04-11-19, 08:38 PM
That's brilliant Paula, you've halved the morphine dose, you may be struggling with the reduction but you're a fighter and are slowly getting there. (panda)
Not feeling it right now ......
Jaquaia
04-11-19, 08:40 PM
You won't. Opioid reduction is hard. But I am so proud of you
Strugglingmum
04-11-19, 09:37 PM
(panda)
That's a huge drop in such a short space of time. I know you want to get off it, but are you being a bit harsh?
I’m doing exactly what I agreed with my GP, 10mg every 2 weeks. 10mg is the lowest dose Zomorph comes in
Fair enough.... I think you're some kind of superwoman though ;)
How are you feeling today lovely?
Jaquaia
05-11-19, 09:43 AM
My mums was a 10mg drop every 2 weeks now I think about it. But the 2 weeks isn't rigid lovely, take longer if you need to.
My mums was a 10mg drop every 2 weeks now I think about it. But the 2 weeks isn't rigid lovely, take longer if you need to.
I will, I promised my GP I would. The pattern so far has been the first week is rough but Symptoms are minimal the second week so I’ll keep doing it on that time frame as long as that stays the pattern. Though this morning I feel ok
I can't believe you've been out from Bath long enough to have dropped it by half already!
You are an inspiration!
Strugglingmum
05-11-19, 05:56 PM
Youre doing fab. X
You are an inspiration!
No, I’m not, I’m just trying my best to make life better
Jaquaia
05-11-19, 06:16 PM
Yeah you are so suck it up buttercup
I have to agree with Suzi on this one. I can only say what I think and to me you are truly an inspiration.
I'm another that agrees xx
OldMike
06-11-19, 08:58 AM
Gotta agree our very own Princess is inspirational (panda)
Tired, I didn’t wake up til 10 and have been dozing ever since. Si’s working from home so he’s suggested a walk later on. My eyes are really blurry too but i’m definitely loads better than I was after the previous drop
Glad you're dozing and you are managing to do things still...
Si’s birthday tomorrow (49) so I’m waiting til I’m sure he’s asleep so I can put the decorations up ;)
Thats so sweet. He will love it :)
Happy birthday to Si, hope he and you all have a great day sweetie x
Jaquaia
07-11-19, 08:20 AM
Happy birthday Mr Paula!!! (party)
Happy birthday Mr Princess Sparkles! :)
OldMike
07-11-19, 09:37 AM
Princess Sparkles say Happy B'Day to Prince Sparkles from me (party)
Jess is taking us out for a curry for lunch and tomorrow evening we’re off to Las Iguanas with Jess, Katie and Dom (party). He loved his presents too so all is good with the world!
That sounds lovely! Lots of noms! :)
Awesome! Gives me a smile all the way here in Holland :)
Happy Birthday to Si. He’s a lot younger than Mr H xx
Happy Birthday Si!!!......blimey, I wish I was only 49!!!!(wasntme)
He’s had a lovely day, I think. Lunch was scrummy, Katie came over for a few hours after work, we had cake and a glass of bubbly :)
We still don’t have heating - engineers out tomorrow afternoon, which means I have to miss yoga.
Strugglingmum
07-11-19, 09:32 PM
Sorry about yoga, I know you enjoy it, but hurray for heating engineers.
Hope the engineers are in and out quickly (ooo er!) and get it sorted fast.
OldMike
08-11-19, 09:22 AM
Hope the engineers are in and out quickly (ooo er!) and get it sorted fast.
*snickers like a little schoolboy*
Hope the heating is soon sorted :)
Absolutely (swear)(swear)(swear)(swear)ing furious! As if coming off morphine wasnt tough enough! Asked for a triage call from my GP this morning as I’d been told to check in every couple of weeks to update them on how I was doing. It wasn’t my GP who called me back and, when I explained what I was doing and then, sensibly I thought, asked for a prescription at the same time (as I’m only getting them every fortnight atm), told me off for ‘wasting his time asking for repeats over the phone’! I was mortified :@
Rightly so. What a horrible way to talk to someone. Even worse when you are doing the exact thing they wanted you to do. Is this something you could bring up with your GP?
I would be ringing back and speaking to the practice manager, he has no right to speak to you like that
Jaquaia
08-11-19, 01:21 PM
I would report them! How dare they!!!
I was going to but then realised it’s much better for me not to hold on to my anger. I just will make sure I don’t talk to him next time
What a horrible thing for you to have to go through! Not exactly making things easier for you then? Git! What did Si say when you told him?
He was cross lol
Still no sign of the heating engineer
I would be chasing them up now sweetie xx
magie06
08-11-19, 03:55 PM
Have you heat yet?
Si got a call at 4pm to say they weren’t coming as they’d had too many emergencies. They tried to make an appointment for next week so he kicked up a fuss and said we were supposed to be a priority - and they’re coming tomorrow. I realised this afternoon that having the dusty electric fire on (we never use it) is playing my asthma up.
Still, we went out (in town, 2 for 1 cocktails!) for a meal with the girls and the boyfriend. Katie and Dom paid - we’re loving having grown up kids who pay for us ;). Katie’s coming on Sunday to get the rest of her stuff and her chest of drawers.
WE HAVE HEATING !!!!!!!!!! (party)
OldMike
09-11-19, 11:35 AM
Si got a call at 4pm to say they weren’t coming as they’d had too many emergencies. They tried to make an appointment for next week so he kicked up a fuss and said we were supposed to be a priority - and they’re coming tomorrow. I realised this afternoon that having the dusty electric fire on (we never use it) is playing my asthma up.
Still, we went out (in town, 2 for 1 cocktails!) for a meal with the girls and the boyfriend. Katie and Dom paid - we’re loving having grown up kids who pay for us ;). Katie’s coming on Sunday to get the rest of her stuff and her chest of drawers.
Aren't you an emergency it's nearly a week without heating what can be more than an emergency than that (apart from a gas leak)
Update:
Whoop you now have heating (party)
Woohoo for heating! And for 2 for 1 cocktails!
Is having the heating back helping?
How awesome is it that the heating is back. I hope it was something minor and not a huge repair on costs. But with how cold it is its great to have the heat back :)
I blame you Princess Sparkles my heating isn't working. The first day we've tried to put it on and we have none :( Currently waiting for someone to call us back lol.....
Oh no, Suzi :(
Mike - apparently I’m not a priority because my hot water was working
Mira - we have a service contract and it covered the repairs
Suzi- still a bit breathless but better
Yeah. I’m listening to the beautiful south and going to read Andrew Ridgeley’s autobiography
Glad that the heating is working sweetie xx
Sounds like a lovely way to spend some time!
I’ve read the whole book today. It covers from the day he met George up to the end of Wham! and a chapter on George’s death. I’m in absolute bits :(. It’s a fantastic book, though
Aww that sounds so emotional....
So, we ordered a sofa bed for Katie’s room yesterday. She really has left home ;(
magie06
11-11-19, 01:04 PM
Hugs baby. It's so difficult, but if we didn't do our job properly, they wouldn't become independent enough to even consider it. You've done a great job there! (bear)(bear)
Aww (bear)(bear)(bear) You've done such a great job raising her into a strong and independent woman. You're epic.
Not feeling very well, listless, sore throat, headache ......
OldMike
11-11-19, 07:35 PM
Paula hope you're feeling better soon. (bear) (panda)
Thats to bad. Is there something nice you can do for yourself? I am with Mike. I hope you feel better soon.
(bear) please pace sweetie.
No matter where Katie lives she will always be your baby, you have brought up a wonderful young women x
Not feeling very well, listless, sore throat, headache ......
Could that partly be because Katie's moved out? Are you drinking enough? Could your body be catching up with the Morphine reduction? Hope you feel better soon lovely.
I think I’ve got a bug. I’m drinking loads. I’ll live
(bear) Take care and rest.....
I ache. Everywhere ...... trying to get the motivation to have a shower
Jaquaia
12-11-19, 11:05 AM
Sounds like you need a lot of rest!
Sounds like it yes. And I hope you manage a shower. Thats a nice treat when you feel this way. Sending a big hug your way (panda)
I agree, sounds like you need to rest....
Managed a shower. Have eaten and had meds. And that’s it for today
Sweetheart don't blame you at all there, please just rest the for the rest of the day xx
I'm so glad you're putting self care as important today.
I guess the post you made on my thread is just as important for you and many others here. You are loved by your family. By the people here. So self love is next :)
Pretty rubbish. I’ve just had a hot chocolate and will be off to bed soon
Jaquaia
12-11-19, 10:53 PM
Bed sounds like the best place for you (panda)
How are you today Sparkles?
Good morning sweetie, how are you feeling today? xx
OldMike
13-11-19, 10:27 AM
(bear) (panda)
Not great. Suzi, Si agrees with you that it’s withdrawal - which doesn’t make sense as I last dropped dose the beginning of last week. But the full body ache does feel like it. I was supposed to meet my friend today but I’ve cancelled. Si is off for a golf holiday tomorrow through to Sunday so I hope I recover quickly
But if its withdrawal then there is nothing you can do about it?
Thing is withdrawal doesn't only hit you as you do it, but the effects can come like waves after - think about it. You've been taking morphine for a while, although it's an instant thing it does stay in your system a while too....
Thing is withdrawal doesn't only hit you as you do it, but the effects can come like waves after - think about it. You've been taking morphine for a while, although it's an instant thing it does stay in your system a while too....
I’m starting to get that now. I feel a bit better this afternoon so hopefully things will be better tomorrow
But if its withdrawal then there is nothing you can do about it?
Not a thing - just rest
I do hope that it will be a bit better tomorrow. For you ofcourse. But I guess Si is not happy going away when you feel this way?
Is Si still going away? Have you been resting?
Yes, he’s going away - I’ll be fine. Yes, I’ve been resting and am feeling better. And I’ve decided to delay my next reduction for another week
I know that's a tough decision to make, but I think it sounds like the most sensible one for now... I'm proud of you.
What'cha up to today?
Seeing a friend (and her puppy) later. I’m feeling better than I have, thankfully ;)
OldMike
14-11-19, 08:51 AM
Yes, he’s going away - I’ll be fine. Yes, I’ve been resting and am feeling better. And I’ve decided to delay my next reduction for another week
That sounds sensible. (bear) (panda)
Have fun with your friend and her puppy :)
So glad you're feeling at least a tiny bit better! Enjoy time with your friend and puppy love!
Lets hope it keeps getting better and better. Have a good time today.
I’m exhausted. But it was a lovely afternoon.
Glad that you have had a good time and are feeling that bit better sweetie, please plan some rest time x
Being exhausted can be fixed with a break :) do take it easy tonight. I am happy your afternoon was lovely. You deserved it.
Jaquaia
14-11-19, 05:40 PM
Glad it was a lovely afternoon. Rest now (panda)
Jess took one look at me and went out for McDonald’s (and paid!). And katie came over. So a nice evening but I am struggling. I’ve got yoga tomorrow but I’m going to ask her to be gentle with me - I want to got as I think the relaxation will help me
They both are awesome. How nice of them.
That is a good idea. Going to do yoga but doing it gentle. Its a great way of selfcare. I hope you will wake up feeling better as well.
You've done a good job raising your babies..How kind of them to be looking after you!
Hope today is a rest day.
Hope yoga goes well and that you rest today aswell xx
I’m doing stuff today, but at a pace I can cope with. I’m taking time to listen to all the videos posted recently as music soothes my soul :) See - self care ;)
I'm glad that your pacing sweetie xx
Music is awesome. Glad you're pacing love.
Had yoga session, and we took it gently - all either on the chair or on the floor. Now it’s coffee time and Pudsey Bargain Hunt ;)
Well done for taking it gently. Pudsey BH made me smile!
I’m all emotional. Just had a call from Katie - Jess texted her to say that she had a work thing after work today so could Katie pop over as Jess didn’t want me on my own all day ...... :)
Awwww bless Jess, you have two wonderful young women x
Jaquaia
15-11-19, 04:27 PM
Not surprising they're so awesome with you as their mum!
OldMike
15-11-19, 04:53 PM
That's so nice of Jess, Paula you seem to have cracked this pacing thing. (panda)
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