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Suzi
15-11-19, 05:00 PM
They're so awesome! Just like you!

Mira
15-11-19, 06:57 PM
Thats so so sweet. Shows how much they care and love you. You are the best.

Paula
15-11-19, 07:57 PM
I’ve always known how strong, feisty and independent Jess is, and am so proud of her. But it’s only recently that she’s started showing me love and affection. It’s overwhelming in a very good way:)

Suzi
15-11-19, 08:25 PM
Then bask in it and enjoy every second of it!

Strugglingmum
15-11-19, 10:14 PM
Special. Xx

Paula
15-11-19, 10:24 PM
Then bask in it and enjoy every second of it!

Oh I am :)

I cooked dinner for her and me today and she didn’t complain!

Suzi
15-11-19, 10:35 PM
Poor thing! What did she do to deserve that torture... (rofl)(rofl)

Jaquaia
15-11-19, 10:36 PM
(giggle)

Paula
15-11-19, 10:38 PM
Poor thing! What did she do to deserve that torture... (rofl)(rofl)

Bless her, she’s got 2 more nights of my cooking until Si gets back ;)

Suzi
15-11-19, 10:43 PM
Darling, there's nothing wrong with saving her from that and just ordering in.....

Paula
15-11-19, 10:44 PM
(rofl)

Angie
15-11-19, 11:29 PM
(rofl)

Suzi
16-11-19, 10:43 AM
How's you this morning love? Did Jess survive the shock of your cooking?

Paula
16-11-19, 11:39 AM
lol yes, she even ate half of it (rofl).

Today I shall mainly be cross stitching (when I can be bothered to get dressed). Katies coming over this afternoon to walk the dog and staying to watch Strictly (Blackpool(party)) with me

Angie
16-11-19, 11:50 AM
(rofl)
Sounds like a good day is planned.

Suzi
16-11-19, 11:51 AM
I think it's a testament to how awesome you are that your girls are wanting to spend time with you! They aren't doing it because they feel they have to, but because they want to... That's huge.

I'm glad you're pacing today.

OldMike
16-11-19, 03:31 PM
I'm sure your cooking is spiffing Paula so less of the modesty :)

Paula
16-11-19, 06:07 PM
Hahaha Mike, no my cooking is not spiffing. I’m an absolutely appalling cook (rofl). Thankfully, I rarely get asked to do it now (in fact Katie took over duties tonight). I have actually burnt peas before ......

Jaquaia
16-11-19, 06:08 PM
My brother burnt fish fingers before...

That were still frozen on the inside...

Paula
16-11-19, 06:08 PM
I salute him!

Suzi
16-11-19, 06:46 PM
I may take the proverbial, but until Marc had his breakdown I was a horrific cook. One of the first birthday's Marc and I were together I decided that as we had no money, I'd combine his favourite things and make him dinner. So I knew he liked madras, but we couldn't afford chicken, so he had a fishfinger madras, then a chocolate button trifle for pudding! HE still talks about it now, around 20 years later.....

Well done though, it means you don't have to cook as often!

OldMike
17-11-19, 10:38 AM
*holds hand up* I've burnt peas before today I suppose I should say they were barbecued peas.

Suzi
17-11-19, 11:35 AM
Morning love, how are you today?

Paula
17-11-19, 02:48 PM
I’m ok. Jess took Polo out without being nagged, Si’s home tonight (party) and I’m binge watching The Crown

Angie
17-11-19, 03:13 PM
Sounds like a good day planned sweetie x

Suzi
17-11-19, 06:10 PM
Sounds awesome! :)

Paula
17-11-19, 08:58 PM
I’m jittery tonight. Katie and Jess are both driving (in two cars) to pick Si, Katie’s dad and their friend up from Gatwick. So both my babies are on their way round the M25, in the dark, with no real clue where they’re going. And Jess is in a Fiat 500 so basically a tin can. I’ve told them all that I thought it was a bad idea, just to be told I was overreacting. They got a taxi there, why the hell couldn’t they get a taxi back?

Paula
17-11-19, 09:57 PM
They’ve arrived at Gatwick and I’m stupidly in tears with relief

Mira
17-11-19, 10:05 PM
Thats not stupid at all. You are a living mum that cares about all of them greatly. So its not stupid (panda)

Suzi
17-11-19, 10:05 PM
You should have said! I'd have been a stop off point if they needed it, we're literally just inside the M25! Well done Girls. You've raised some strong independent women there! Definitely not stupid at all!

Angie
17-11-19, 10:10 PM
Well done to the girls, not stupid at all sweetie they are your babies you will naturally worry about them, as they drive to more places etc over time you will relax a bit xx

Suzi
18-11-19, 08:02 AM
Did Si have a good time? Is it good to have him home?

Paula
18-11-19, 12:51 PM
He had a lovely time. It’s so lovely to have him home :)

Angie
18-11-19, 04:47 PM
Glad he enjoyed it hunni xx

Suzi
18-11-19, 07:11 PM
Aww!! Glad he had a good time...

How's you today lovely? Are you reducing again this week?

Paula
18-11-19, 07:30 PM
No, I decided to delay it a week after not doing great last week. I do feel fine so I was toying with reducing today but decided my body probably needed a break

Mira
18-11-19, 08:23 PM
Sounds like a good idea. Give some time to adjust and level off a little bit.

It is great to hear you feel fine. I am going to keep my fingers crossed it will last.

OldMike
18-11-19, 10:26 PM
No, I decided to delay it a week after not doing great last week. I do feel fine so I was toying with reducing today but decided my body probably needed a break

That's probably sensible Paula (panda)

Suzi
19-11-19, 09:10 AM
No, I decided to delay it a week after not doing great last week. I do feel fine so I was toying with reducing today but decided my body probably needed a break

Blimey love - you listening to your body? That's about time....

Paula
19-11-19, 09:58 AM
(giggle) maybe ;)

Suzi
19-11-19, 02:27 PM
How has your day been? How are you feeling?

Paula
19-11-19, 03:53 PM
I’ve been cross stitching. I can see the final line ;). I’m ok, very tired and am dozing off if I do nothing for more than a couple of minutes, so I’m keeping busy

Mira
19-11-19, 06:06 PM
Is there a reason you do not want to have a small power nap?

Paula
19-11-19, 06:13 PM
Because one big symptom of my deteriorating mental health is me sleeping excessively during the day. So, unless I really do need it, I avoid power naps

Mira
19-11-19, 06:20 PM
Ok, I did not know that. If you mentioned it before I am, sorry I did not notice.

I do understand. I have the same. I can sleep and sleep. And most of the time its not a good idea for me either. But when I am feeling stressed or nervous Sometimes it helps to snooze.

Do you try to sleep on fixed times? I found that it helped me a great deal to have the same times for bed and waking up.

Paula
19-11-19, 06:23 PM
There’s no reason at all why you should know that ;)

I sleep well and deeply at night, so I have no need to sleep during the day. I just need to remind myself of that sometimes lol

OldMike
19-11-19, 07:14 PM
Sleeping during the day is a sign of old age so Paula that won't apply to you for many, many, many years :)

Suzi
19-11-19, 08:48 PM
You're amazing.

Paula
19-11-19, 09:25 PM
Sleeping during the day is a sign of old age so Paula that won't apply to you for many, many, many years :)

(rofl)

Mira
20-11-19, 10:22 AM
How are things today?

Paula
20-11-19, 10:42 AM
I’m good, thanks :)

Angie
20-11-19, 10:43 AM
Glad that your doing ok sweetie, have you anything planned for today ? xx

Suzi
20-11-19, 03:16 PM
What's on the plan for the rest of the week?

Paula
21-11-19, 12:13 PM
What's on the plan for the rest of the week?

Tomorrow is yoga and hair day :)

Today, the heating is broken again so I shall be mostly be waiting for British Gas and shivering ....


Oh, and Sunday we’re off to IOW (party)

magie06
21-11-19, 12:18 PM
You are so awesome. Enjoy your trip on Sunday. Are you cutting your hair, maybe putting a new colour in?? Pictures???

OldMike
21-11-19, 04:27 PM
Woo hoo Isle of Wight sounds brilliant (party)

Heating NBG that's terrible :(

Angie
21-11-19, 05:04 PM
Hope that the heating is sorted, yay for the trip to IOW. What have you had done to your hair? and hope yoga went well xx

Paula
21-11-19, 05:14 PM
You are so awesome. Enjoy your trip on Sunday. Are you cutting your hair, maybe putting a new colour in?? Pictures???

No pictures, I’m just having normal colour and cut done ;)

HEATING IS FIXED (party) but the boiler may need replacing soon :(

Angie
21-11-19, 05:17 PM
Awww hope the boiler lasts a bit longer for you sweetie its a pain when that happens x

Paula
21-11-19, 05:20 PM
Well, so far this month we’ve had to get the suspension fixed on Jess’s car, a new washing machine and the front door is being replaced next week. So we’re just relieved we didn’t need a new boiler today ....

Angie
21-11-19, 05:45 PM
Blimey xx

Paula
21-11-19, 05:48 PM
Yeah. I think Si is permanently hyperventilating ;)

Angie
21-11-19, 05:55 PM
Awww bless him, but its not anything that hasn't had to be done xx

Suzi
21-11-19, 07:52 PM
Poor Si! :) So glad it's fixed and you're off to see your parents! Hooray!!

Strugglingmum
21-11-19, 08:50 PM
Glad you got heat again!!!
So glad you're finally getting to IOM. Enjoy. X

Paula
21-11-19, 08:53 PM
Awww bless him, but its not anything that hasn't had to be done xx

Seriously eaten into my shoe fund mind you (giggle)

Suzi
21-11-19, 09:22 PM
(rofl)(rofl)(rofl) Your poor shoe fund...

Mira
23-11-19, 07:55 PM
How are things for you now?

Paula
23-11-19, 07:58 PM
Good thanks, hun. My house is warm, I have a washing machine and I’m off to see my parents tomorrow so, all in all, I can’t complain ;)

Suzi
23-11-19, 08:50 PM
That all sounds much better than it has been!

Paula
24-11-19, 08:32 PM
Well, we’re home! And had a lovely day. And, what was truly incredible and had me beaming from ear to ear was that, for the first time in over 7 years, I walked on a beach and paddled in the sea :)

https://i.ibb.co/2cgNwyQ/EE6-A6-FDC-2704-4749-A9-F7-724-F37637502.jpg (https://ibb.co/F8gV9KM)

Mira
24-11-19, 08:39 PM
Thats brilliant. I am so happy you had a lovely day. And you were at the beach. Great picture. How was it to have the sea water on your feet?

Paula
24-11-19, 08:42 PM
It was wonderful!

Jaquaia
24-11-19, 08:59 PM
And only a stick too!!! You're awesome!!!

Angie
24-11-19, 09:16 PM
Awww thats brilliant sweetie xxx

Strugglingmum
24-11-19, 10:24 PM
You are amazing. I'm so proud of how far you have come.

Suzi
24-11-19, 10:43 PM
OMG you've made me cry buckets! I'm properly weeping at the joy in that photo! I know how it made me feel when I did it with Eva, but look at you with just a stick! You are AMAZING! *sniff*

Paula
25-11-19, 08:06 AM
:) my mum took the photo and sent it to me with the caption ‘just loved seeing your joy!’

Suzi
25-11-19, 08:42 AM
It's such an amazing picture. Something I bet you didn't think you'd ever be doing again? Bath really has been fabulous for you.

How are you today?

Paula
25-11-19, 09:25 AM
Tired, sore, using the stairlift. But it was totally worth it. So, I’ve got the chores I need to do out of the way already and will spend the rest of the day chilling and cross stitching (I’m so near the end I can taste it, which always motivates me)

OldMike
25-11-19, 09:41 AM
Woo hoo must see this X stitch masterpiece, pics please :)

Edit:
Wow you must be brave paddling in the sea in this weather, glad you had a great time at the IOW (party)

magie06
25-11-19, 11:56 AM
Mike, I was thinking the exact same thing, paddling in the sea in November!!! You look amazing though and only a stick. I'm in the same camp as Suzi, my eyes leaked too.
I'm proud of you hunny!

Suzi
25-11-19, 01:33 PM
I'm so proud of you for doing amazing things and also knowing when to use the aids you have. That's incredible!

Paula
25-11-19, 01:52 PM
Actually, the sea wasn’t too cold!

Strugglingmum
25-11-19, 06:45 PM
I think that Photo would be fab printed and hung up somewhere to remind you how far you've come on days that are a bit tougher.

Suzi
25-11-19, 08:30 PM
I agree with SM!

Paula
25-11-19, 09:08 PM
Great minds! I’ve ordered it as a wallet photo :)

In other news, withdrawal-ly type symptoms have started. Including itching all over my body. Fun ....

Suzi
25-11-19, 10:01 PM
(panda) for the horrible symptoms... How many more drops do you have to go?

Paula
25-11-19, 10:45 PM
Today I’ve started on 20mg from 60mg daily. Which means 2 more drops!

Suzi
26-11-19, 07:37 AM
How you doing today love? You're amazing.

OldMike
26-11-19, 08:12 AM
(bear) (panda) Almost there, you're doing so well (bear) (panda)

Paula
26-11-19, 09:54 AM
I’m ok. Going to see Last Christmas with Katie tonight - can’t wait, even if I feel rubbish ;)

Mira
26-11-19, 10:00 AM
What a lovely thing to do. I do hope you will feel a bit better by then and that you Enjoy yourself. Sending a berenknuffel (bear)

Angie
26-11-19, 11:30 AM
Awww enjoy tonight sweetie xx

Suzi
26-11-19, 01:09 PM
Have a brilliant time!

magie06
26-11-19, 02:43 PM
Bring tissues, lots and lots and lots of tissues!!!

Paula
26-11-19, 11:00 PM
Bring tissues, lots and lots and lots of tissues!!!

Oh my word! You were so right, Katie and I both wept buckets!

Mira
27-11-19, 07:18 AM
Sounds like a good time. But I cry like crazy over movies do I might dit this one out.

Suzi
27-11-19, 09:16 AM
H wants to go and see it - I might have to take her so she cries too!

Paula
27-11-19, 11:28 AM
Eurgh, bad withdrawal day. Just going to have a duvet day, methinks

Mira
27-11-19, 11:53 AM
Oh that sounds rough. Let the duvet keep you warm and safe (panda)

Jaquaia
27-11-19, 12:05 PM
I'm glad you're listening to your body (panda)

Suzi
27-11-19, 12:37 PM
I'm proud of you for doing what your body needs. You're awesome.

magie06
27-11-19, 02:05 PM
Did you enjoy the movie, even though it made you cry? I loved it.
Enjoy snuggling with your duvet.

Strugglingmum
27-11-19, 05:53 PM
(panda)(panda)

Paula
27-11-19, 05:59 PM
Did you enjoy the movie, even though it made you cry? I loved it.
Enjoy snuggling with your duvet.

I loved it! I thought Emilia Clarke was brilliant and has such a lovely voice :)

Still feeling rough. This is the first time (at a third of the original dose) that I’ve noticed a significant increase in pain too, so that’s not helping

Suzi
27-11-19, 06:26 PM
(bear) Is the pain cope-able with?

Paula
27-11-19, 08:09 PM
It has to be. Today it’s a struggle but that’s coz I’m generally feeling crap. Hopefully it’ll get easier

Suzi
27-11-19, 09:21 PM
(bear) You know that you're amazing - but I want to know that you're taking special care of you right now too....

Mira
27-11-19, 10:03 PM
Sending some berenknuffels to you too. Be both deserved them today (bear)

Paula
27-11-19, 11:06 PM
I completely crashed today and spent it on the sofa. My mood is very low too. I’ve cancelled a catch up with my curate tomorrow and hope the rest will help

EJ
28-11-19, 07:50 AM
Sorry to hear this Paula. I hope today is better for you xx

Mira
28-11-19, 08:36 AM
I am hoping that you manage to sleep well. And that today is brighter for you (panda)

Strugglingmum
28-11-19, 08:46 AM
Hoping today is easier for you.(panda)

Suzi
28-11-19, 08:51 AM
How are you doing hunni?

Paula
28-11-19, 09:35 AM
Not great but not horrendous either

Mira
28-11-19, 10:36 AM
Is that a little better then yesterday?

Paula
28-11-19, 10:44 AM
My heads not as fuzzy but my whole body aches - like I’ve got flu

Mira
28-11-19, 10:48 AM
Thats good. That your head is not that fuzzy. But the rest sounds bad. Lets hope it clears faster then the flu.

Suzi
28-11-19, 12:22 PM
Hooray for any tiny improvement.... Hope you're taking care of yourself...

Paula
28-11-19, 01:47 PM
Hooray for any tiny improvement.... Hope you're taking care of yourself...

I am. I’ve figured out this is not something where pushing through helps. A few quiet days deals with it better than ignoring my body.

Mira
28-11-19, 01:59 PM
Thats very good to know. Then you can respond in the best way possible. Time for self care and love. You can do that!

Suzi
28-11-19, 02:44 PM
I'm so proud of you. You really are so brilliant for listening to your body.

magie06
28-11-19, 03:33 PM
I hope you are snoozing somewhere warm and cosy.

Strugglingmum
28-11-19, 06:23 PM
Hope your day has been quiet and cosy and restful. (panda)

OldMike
28-11-19, 07:15 PM
(bear) (panda)

Mira
29-11-19, 10:25 AM
How are you feeling today?

Suzi
29-11-19, 02:13 PM
Hey you, how's the new front door looking?

Paula
29-11-19, 02:51 PM
Oh it’s beautiful! And it’s not letting cold air in!

OldMike
29-11-19, 02:57 PM
Oh it’s beautiful! And it’s not letting cold air in!

Woo hoo, oop north if someone leaves a door open it is customary to shout "Hey you livin' in a barn put wood in t'hole" (giggle)

Mira
29-11-19, 03:50 PM
In holland the expression when you come in and leave a door open is: Where you born in a church?

No idea where it comes from though.

magie06
29-11-19, 04:12 PM
We say "were you born in a hospital with swinging doors?"

Paula
29-11-19, 05:27 PM
Soooo, I got locked out. For 20 minutes. It was fing cold out there in my slippers!

Suzi
29-11-19, 05:48 PM
We say "Were you born in a barn?"

So.... are they sparkly slippers? How did you get locked out in your slippers in the first place? I assumed you were popping out properly lol

OldMike
29-11-19, 06:26 PM
We say "Were you born in a barn?"

So.... are they sparkly slippers? How did you get locked out in your slippers in the first place? I assumed you were popping out properly lol

Of course they were sparkly slippers ;)

Getting locked out in this weather is no fun.

Paula
29-11-19, 07:14 PM
Lol, Suzi, I didn’t want to make you laugh too hard ;)

I was in sparkly slippers, of course. I’d popped out to take a picture of the door to send to my mum.....

Suzi
29-11-19, 07:24 PM
ROFL! So, you had your car keys and could hide in there? Or with a neighbour? Were you dressed or in pjs?

Paula
29-11-19, 07:27 PM
Hubby had the car, no neighbours (that I know) were in, I was dressed in a jumper and a skirt. It was frickin cold! Si rushed back from golf but I was out there 20 mins. I wouldn’t mind, but it wasn’t because I’d done something wrong (for a change)!

Suzi
29-11-19, 07:30 PM
Oh no! I'm sorry for laughing earlier now....

Paula
29-11-19, 07:31 PM
Don’t be - I did preface the information with ‘do you want a laugh’ ;)

Mira
29-11-19, 07:31 PM
I do hope you are nice and warm now. Just reading this made me feel cold.

Suzi
29-11-19, 07:39 PM
You did. Good. So I don't have to feel guilty!

Paula
29-11-19, 07:46 PM
I do hope you are nice and warm now. Just reading this made me feel cold.

I’ve been under a blanket for hours but,yes thank you, I’m warm now ;)


You did. Good. So I don't have to feel guilty!

Well...... (giggle)

Suzi
29-11-19, 07:50 PM
Pfft, no guilt at all....

magie06
29-11-19, 10:15 PM
As we say here it was Baltic out there today. It was okay when you were moving but just to stand would chill your bones. I'm glad you got warm again.

Suzi
30-11-19, 08:32 AM
Morning Princess, how's you today? No more locking yourself out today I hope..... ;)

Paula
30-11-19, 10:01 AM
I’m not stepping outside the door. Maybe never ;)

Suzi
30-11-19, 05:49 PM
So... How's your day been?

Paula
30-11-19, 06:31 PM
Katie’s been over (yay) to clear out her bedroom (boo). Otherwise, quiet. Tomorrow, however, is CHRISTMAS TREE DAY (party)

Mira
30-11-19, 06:39 PM
Is that a tradition in the UK? Getting the tree on the first of december? We here just go get one when we have time.

It must be a bit hard to have that room cleared out?

Paula
30-11-19, 06:56 PM
No, it’s just a tradition in our house ;)

Yes, it’s hard but I’m getting used to it

Suzi
30-11-19, 08:38 PM
YAY! Christmas Tree day in our home too! :)

OldMike
01-12-19, 10:18 AM
It's an Xmas tree free zone at Old Mike's Towers, They don't call me Lord Grinch for nothing ;)

May your tree stand erect and your balls not drop off and your lights twinkle like stars adorning a black velvet sky ;)

Suzi
01-12-19, 10:22 AM
Morning gorgeous, how's you today? Happy Christmas Tree Day!

Paula
01-12-19, 11:09 AM
Happy Christmas tree day to you too (party). I’m ok, have been watching the new War of the Worlds. It’s a different take but I’m liking it

Suzi
01-12-19, 03:09 PM
We need to cath upon it in a bit ;)

Mira
03-12-19, 02:45 PM
How have the past few days been for you?

Suzi
03-12-19, 03:33 PM
How are you doing lovely?

Paula
03-12-19, 05:57 PM
I’m fine, ta. Have been pottering doing chores today (and cross stitch - I’m sooo close to finishing it I can almost taste it). Tomorrow I’ve got an appt with the Neurologist - I’m hoping he’ll take me off the diuretics and discharge me but I doubt it as the eye doctor said my optic nerves are still a little swollen. Still, you never know

Suzi
03-12-19, 08:27 PM
OO good luck with that!
How close to finishing are you?

Paula
03-12-19, 09:32 PM
Not far, I’ve got just part of a small area left but it’s difficult to put a time frame on it as cross stitch is so labour intensive, as you know. But I believe that, if I could do a couple of solid hours every day, I should get it done in the next couple of weeks. But that’s unlikely to happen. I’m hoping I can get it done by Christmas

Suzi
03-12-19, 10:42 PM
It never ceases to amaze me how long it takes! - Or it does me!
Can you fit in an hour a day? Even in small parts?

Paula
03-12-19, 11:32 PM
I’m going to try

Suzi
04-12-19, 07:53 AM
Morning Sparkles, how are you today?

Paula
04-12-19, 09:50 AM
Day started well...... shopping g was delivered last night but I didn’t unpack it. My coffee wasn’t in it and I only realised this morning. NO COFFEE!!!!!!!!!!! I might just go back to bed ......

OldMike
04-12-19, 11:09 AM
Oh no, no coffee the world is due to end (giggle)

Paula
04-12-19, 12:12 PM
Mike, it’s a serious issue .... :P

Suzi
04-12-19, 12:40 PM
Oh no! No coffee!!! Hope you've managed to get some!

EJ
04-12-19, 04:54 PM
I have instant and fresh ground so I don’t run out.

Paula
04-12-19, 06:10 PM
I have instant and fresh ground so I don’t run out.

I’m a bit of a coffee snob and don’t drink instant anymore ;) I can only have 2 cups a day so prefer it to be fresh ground


Ok, so my neurology appointment didn’t go to plan. The dr decided to get an eye scan there and then and there’s increased swelling again. He’s going to talk to his colleague but said it’s likely I’ll have to increase my diuretic again.

Jaquaia
04-12-19, 06:55 PM
(panda)

Mira
04-12-19, 07:10 PM
Does increasing your diuretec effect more things? I never heard of it. And when will you hear about it?

Suzi
04-12-19, 08:42 PM
I'm sorry gorgeous. I know it isn't what you wanted - but it is good that you're being looked after....

Paula
04-12-19, 10:18 PM
Does increasing your diuretec effect more things? I never heard of it. And when will you hear about it?

It does but only because it increases the effects of another health problem I have. I’ll get a letter in the post soon.

Ok, I may have understated my feelings. I’m bitterly disappointed and emotional. The dr did tell me a long time ago that it’s a lifelong condition for most people but, as I’d lost all the weight and I went into remission so quickly, I was sure I’d beaten it. Now, I’m probably going to have constant eye clinic and neurology input, the DVLA will never let me have a permanent driving licence and I could still be looking at a shunt in my future. And yes I know I’m catastrophising but it’s just how I’m feeling tonight

Jaquaia
04-12-19, 10:21 PM
That's completely understandable. Have you spoken to Si about it? (panda)

Paula
04-12-19, 10:22 PM
Yeah, but there’s not much he, or anyone, can say. It is what it is

Suzi
04-12-19, 10:42 PM
It is what it is, but you're allowed to be upset, angry, frustrated about it....

Jaquaia
04-12-19, 10:46 PM
^^^wss

Paula
04-12-19, 10:49 PM
I don’t want to be, I want to be grown up and calm and measured about this. My asthmas been playing up since we didn’t have heating and I just wanted at least one part of my body to work without medical intervention .......

Jaquaia
04-12-19, 10:53 PM
Being grown up is overrated! Your hair grows ok, there's one. Your nails are fab, two. Heart ok? Kidneys? Spleen? Various assorted organs?

You're allowed to be disappointed and upset about this. I have no doubt that you being you, will pick yourself up and dust yourself down in a day or so. Until then, you're entitled to feel how you feel (panda)

OldMike
05-12-19, 08:48 AM
I'm still wonder what it would be like to be grown up (giggle)

Paula you've lots of bodily bits working correctly, I think we all wish our mental health was perfect and every bit of our bodies were perfect but this world is not like that, all you can do is make the best of what this world has dealt you.

Paula you're doing that supremely well, you've a formidable mental strength, stare adversity in the face and kick it in the nuts, you're a truly inspirational person.

And we all love and care for you (bear) (panda)

Paula
05-12-19, 08:53 AM
:P I can’t believe you’re using my own bolstering techniques against me ...... but (grumbles) you’re right and I’m just going to stop feeling sorry for myself and get on with it

Suzi
05-12-19, 09:13 AM
How are you doing now lovely?
You're fab... Feel upset, angry and frustrated and talk to us - you don't have to be OK about this today, let it sink in and give yourself time to process it properly...

Paula
05-12-19, 09:26 AM
The neurologist did make me chuckle, though, he was stunned at my improvement with walking and said that it gives hope to all doctors that miracles can happen. Him and Si went off at one point to get some paperwork and apparently that was all he wanted to talk about (giggle). He also said (which was sweet) that, if anyone was going to have such a positive outcome, he’s not surprised it was me as I’ve got a great attitude

I’m ok, really, and I’m seeing my best friend later (and a Labrador/spaniel puppy called Isla) - which will be much needed therapy

Suzi
05-12-19, 09:42 AM
Ahhh, puppy therapy - best therapy out there!
Glad you're doing something for self care today.

magie06
05-12-19, 10:24 AM
The others have put it very well. It's just being human that you're upset and angry about this diagnosis. But on the bright side, you're up, you're getting out and about and a cuddle with a puppy is just what this doctor ordered.

Paula
05-12-19, 10:37 AM
Thank you all :) I

Mira
06-12-19, 09:24 AM
I have been thinking of you and hope you are ok.

Paula
06-12-19, 09:34 AM
I’m ok, I fell asleep on the sofa last night so Si sent me to bed at 8.30..... I’m in pain today so I’ve cancelled yoga but I’m going to a Christmas concert at St Peter’s church in Winchester tonight where my friend’s singing - it’s sold out so she worked really hard to get an additional ticket at short notice so Si could accompany me, so I’m absolutely going.

Mira
06-12-19, 09:36 AM
Sad to hear you are in pain. I hope it will get better. And that you will be able to enjoy the concert tonight (panda)

Suzi
06-12-19, 12:13 PM
Sorry about the pain love. Enjoy that tonight! Sounds lovely!

Paula
06-12-19, 01:38 PM
I’m really looking forward to it :)

magie06
06-12-19, 01:52 PM
It sounds like a lovely way to pass an evening. One of the brass bands in Galway, are organizing a reading of a Christmas Carol on Sunday evening and providing the musical numbers. It right up my alley.

Suzi
06-12-19, 03:13 PM
That sounds lovely Magie!

OldMike
06-12-19, 03:48 PM
Enjoy the concert Paula (panda)

Jaquaia
06-12-19, 07:50 PM
Enjoy tonight!

Suzi
06-12-19, 09:15 PM
Hope you're having a brilliant evening!

Paula
06-12-19, 10:59 PM
It was fab! My friend is in the Winchester Fusion Choir and they do regular concerts for charity.

Paula
07-12-19, 06:06 PM
I’ve spent the day on my iPad doing Christmas shopping. The only presents I’ve got to source are Si and Jess’s. but I’ve no idea what to get them so I’ve asked Si (I hate doing that as I like surprising people). Coincidentally, my eyes are blurry .....

Suzi
07-12-19, 08:32 PM
We've got each other (although I might be buying Marc an internal door or a tin of paint) and Hazel's birthday present left to get ;) I *think* we know what we're going to get....

Paula
07-12-19, 10:05 PM
So, my leg has been in mini flare for a few days. It’s now in full throttle mode.

However! Strictly helped numb the pain :)

Suzi
07-12-19, 10:13 PM
Strictly was fabulous!

Sorry about your leg - doing too much?

Paula
08-12-19, 09:58 AM
I’m not sure but it’ll pass. I’ve not helped myself by not doing my yoga the past few days so that’ll be happening today

Jaquaia
08-12-19, 10:19 AM
How is your leg feeling today?

Suzi
08-12-19, 11:39 AM
How are you Princess?

Paula
08-12-19, 12:27 PM
I’m ok. I’ve done my exercises and my mindfulness (which I missed Friday and was very irritable). I’ve cleaned Katie’s carpet where she used it to wipe excess makeup of her brushes ...... but it’s come up ok, and Si’s taken her bed out of the room. I’ve ordered a few bits for Jess’s stocking - it feels weird not doing one for Katie this year. I’d better go and get dressed now lol

Mira
08-12-19, 02:02 PM
Taking it easy :) I like it. Taking your time to get dressed.

Suzi
08-12-19, 08:14 PM
What are you turning Katie's room into? Excess shoes and bags storage?

Paula
08-12-19, 08:46 PM
(rofl) no, into a tv/gaming room/spare bedroom. But Si has started talking about reworking the study into a dressing room :)

Suzi
08-12-19, 09:05 PM
OO that sounds fun! :)

Paula
08-12-19, 10:41 PM
I dropped a rather large hint a while ago - I have a beautiful dressing table but end up doing my make up on the window sill to get the best light. So, I said that it’d be really handy if the table was put under the window, but that could only happen if the wardrobes are moved into another room ...... that was about 6 weeks ago - I know my husband and he has to take time to mull these things over ;)

OldMike
09-12-19, 09:36 AM
(rofl) no, into a tv/gaming room/spare bedroom. But Si has started talking about reworking the study into a dressing room :)

What you haven't got a dressing room, every Princess MUST have a dressing room ;)


I dropped a rather large hint a while ago - I have a beautiful dressing table but end up doing my make up on the window sill to get the best light. So, I said that it’d be really handy if the table was put under the window, but that could only happen if the wardrobes are moved into another room ...... that was about 6 weeks ago - I know my husband and he has to take time to mull these things over ;)

6 weeks don't hold your breath there, just put Post It notes scattered round the house and Si might get the hint ;)

Suzi
09-12-19, 10:13 AM
Lol... subtle... (rofl)(rofl)(rofl)

How are you today?

Paula
09-12-19, 10:22 AM
I’m fine. And I might just be able to finish my cross stitch today (party)

Suzi
09-12-19, 10:31 AM
Woohoo!

Paula
09-12-19, 08:00 PM
I finished the cross stitch - just got to finish the backstitch ((which I hate doing but hey ho). It’s gorgeous:)

I’ve drooped another dose today which means that, for the first time, I’ll be going 24 hours between dose. This is the one I was most worried about...

Mira
09-12-19, 08:22 PM
Are we going to see the cross stitch?

Are you still worried? Or is it going well?

Suzi
09-12-19, 08:50 PM
Well done for finishing! Can't wait to see it!

How's the reduction going so far?

Paula
10-12-19, 08:08 AM
I’ll show you all when I’ve done the backstitch.

I was feeling really, really sick all evening and night and I’ve got a headache this morning. Still, today a decorator is coming to give us a quote to paint the new tv room and the downstairs shower room :) I’m chuffed, I didn’t want Si to decorate the rooms as that’s not really his forte, but I thought he’d baulk at spending the money on getting someone to do it ;)

Suzi
10-12-19, 09:14 AM
OO that sounds exciting!

How are you doing love? Do you have anti sickness meds? Peppermint or ginger biscuits are meant to help?

Paula
10-12-19, 01:55 PM
I can’t take anti sickness meds but I do have ginger tea. I’m ok, better than when I woke up - because I’ve had my morning dose of morphine I’m assuming

I’ve managed to push Si to agree to a quote for doing all the woodwork in our 3 halls too :)

Suzi
10-12-19, 02:27 PM
Poor Si!

Strugglingmum
10-12-19, 05:46 PM
(panda)(panda)
You're pretty amazing you know.

Paula
10-12-19, 05:50 PM
(panda)(panda)
You're pretty amazing you know.

Not really, just pretty stubborn ;)


Poor Si!

Ah well, he knew what he was marrying!

Suzi
10-12-19, 06:08 PM
"What?" Don't you mean "Who?" (rofl) You are a Princess and I believe you've always been a Princess and will always be a Princess... He should consider himself VERY lucky you chose him! (rofl)

Paula
10-12-19, 07:10 PM
By ‘what’ I mean my more, erm, challenging characteristics. Being tough means I’m not always the easiest to live with (rofl). If I’m a princess, I’m definitely the one who complained about the pea in her bed!

Suzi
10-12-19, 07:22 PM
(rofl)(rofl)(rofl)

Strugglingmum
10-12-19, 08:03 PM
(giggle)(giggle)

Paula
10-12-19, 09:13 PM
I wasn’t going to post this but I feel like crap. My head is thumping, I can barely keep my eyes open and my whole body is protesting

Jaquaia
10-12-19, 09:29 PM
Can you please rest as much as possible? (panda)

Strugglingmum
10-12-19, 09:52 PM
Is sleep possible(panda)

Paula
11-12-19, 07:26 AM
I slept, SM, thank you. My head still hurts but today I’m going to a Christmas communion service at the church. I also need to finish writing Christmas cards

Mira
11-12-19, 07:54 AM
I do hope today will be brighter for you. And that going to church gives you some Joy.

Suzi
11-12-19, 09:10 AM
I wasn’t going to post this but I feel like crap. My head is thumping, I can barely keep my eyes open and my whole body is protesting
Why would you not post this?

OK so Christmas carol service and that's it right? Rest please...

Paula
11-12-19, 02:01 PM
Because we all know why I feel crap and it’s boring ....

It was a lovely communion service - Book of Common Prayer (lots of thees and thous) and only 6 of us there - I was the youngest by about 3 decades ;). Just what I needed

Other than that, I shall be writing Christmas cards while watching tv and doing very little else

Mira
11-12-19, 02:09 PM
Well would you tell me its boring when I talk about how I feel the same way for days?

Whats going on with you is in no way boring. Its horrible you are feeling this way. But we do want to know about it. If only to send you a (panda). We care about you.

Jaquaia
11-12-19, 03:24 PM
^^he has a point ;)

EJ
11-12-19, 03:54 PM
If it was 1662 then I love it xx

Suzi
11-12-19, 05:36 PM
Mira has a very good point.............

Glad you enjoyed the service.

Paula
11-12-19, 06:07 PM
EJ yes it was 1662 - so peaceful :)

Mira, all of you - don’t you know I hate having my advice thrown back to me? (giggle). And, yes, you might have a point ....

Mira
11-12-19, 08:33 PM
I do know that :)

But what is there to do? You could stop giving advice (please dont). Or be happy we listen to you (inlove)

Suzi
11-12-19, 09:15 PM
(rofl) You've thrown enough of my own back at me over the years! (rofl)

Paula
11-12-19, 09:37 PM
True (rofl)

Suzi
12-12-19, 08:39 AM
Yo Sparkles! How are you today?

Paula
12-12-19, 09:35 AM
Well, I’ve been up since 5.20, have done some washing, cleared up the kitchen, watched diy sos and separated the coppers from the silver coin in our change pot as they kept falling out - which really annoyed me this morning.

In totally unrelated news, I’ve made myself a camomile tea ...

Suzi
12-12-19, 09:38 AM
Woah! Steady on, what's making you so hyper? Did you cry at DIY SOS?

Paula
12-12-19, 09:44 AM
No I didn’t cry :0

Yesterday, I stared at the tv most of the day as I had no motivation. Today ..,.,,, I’m putting it down to morphine but I am conscious of my erm need for mood stabilisers itms

Suzi
12-12-19, 11:50 AM
YOU didn't cry at Diy sos? That's not like you....
You not feeling so good gorgeous? Anything I can do to help?

Strugglingmum
12-12-19, 12:57 PM
(panda)(panda)


You make me feel lazy lol
I didn't make it up til 11.30.
Rest???

magie06
12-12-19, 01:35 PM
I cried at DIY SOS last night. I'm amazed that you didn't. Did you even sniffle?