View Full Version : Learning lessons and taking it forward
A new thread for the next phase in my recovery. The focus at the 3 month follow up yesterday was definitely on how to learn from what went right and what went wrong over the last 3 months, and how to use those lessons in the next phase of recovery, and beyond. I’ve still got a lot of work to do ;)
You may still have work to do but you have already made mahoooooosive inroads already babe xx
I completely agree! You really are amazing and so determined.
OldMike
21-12-19, 10:31 AM
You have a massive strength I can only aspire to you're so inspirational, go girl onwards and upwards (panda)
Dear Paula I can’t seem to keep up with you. I wish you a very happy Christmas to you and your family xxx
Yes there is still a lot of work to do. But look at what you have already done. I have such huge amount of respect for you and how you are doing.
Thank you all (and Happy Christmas EJ). I always told my parents stubbornness would get me everywhere ;)
Got back from the in laws to a very cold house. I’m currently under a heavy throw watching Michael McIntyre. I’m very tired, it was a long day
When is the boiler person coming out?
Strugglingmum
21-12-19, 11:28 PM
oh no. boiler again??
Hope you get sorted hun. Cold is no good for pain.x
Boiler man is coming tomorrow. We do, however, have a definite diagnosis - it needs a new gas valve, the boiler is fine but the gas is not always getting through to the boiler. So, hopefully, tomorrow it’ll be properly sorted.
And, no SM, cold is not good for pain ....... aaaarrrrrrggggghhhhh. Si is sure there’s enough hot water for me to have a shower this morning - he’s going to have one at the golf club ;)
Hoorah for a diagnosis. Sorry it's not until tomorrow though lovely! Enjoy that hot shower. Lots of hot drinks to help warm you up hunni x
I’ve been brave this morning - I’ve asked about membership of a local pool and I’ve signed up for a taster session at a rock choir!
Oh wow! That's awesome on both counts!
Jaquaia
22-12-19, 01:59 PM
That's awesome!!!
OldMike
22-12-19, 02:23 PM
A rock choir that sounds awesome.
Strugglingmum
22-12-19, 03:12 PM
A rock choir sounds amazing!!!
And how is today treating you?
Hopefully warmly, once the engineer comes ;)
It would be great if that could be sorted today. And that it will last a long time after. So you can be warm a bit longer this time.
Keeping fingers crossed (in thought as I actually can't keep them crossed lol) that you get heat back today!
Strugglingmum
23-12-19, 05:00 PM
Hope you are feeling toasty!!
Has the boiler person arrived? Fixed it?
Nope. He definitely said monday morning but when Si checked the app they’d changed it to tomorrow. Still, it’s working at the moment, long may that last
I sound like a broken record but ....... it’s boiler day today (hopefully) :)
YAY for boiler person day!!!!
I am keeping my fingers crossed.
We have heat and hot water! Now Christmas can commence (party)
Hooray for heating and hot water!!!
Strugglingmum
24-12-19, 12:19 PM
Hurrah hurrah! !
How are you doing? Apart from enjoying the heat :)
I’m great, thank you Mira. Looking forward to lunch with my family :)
Hope you've been spoilt rotten love!
You're the third person in the last week I know that has had trouble with their boiler!!! Thank goodness for hot water!
What a treat! I’ve had a letter from the Jobcentre asking me to go for an interview with proof of who I am, income etc on 17 Jan owing to ‘changes’ in benefits. Except I’m not on income related benefits .....
Could it be that you have a right to benefits? I had this with health care support. I was not entitled to it I learned after 2 years. And I did contact the tax office about that over 5 times and they told me it was ok. In the end I needed to pay back over 2000 euro.
Hmm, call them and double check?
Hmm, call them and double check?
I rang but the office isn’t open til the 7th. I’ve diarised to call them then
Could it be that you have a right to benefits? I had this with health care support. I was not entitled to it I learned after 2 years. And I did contact the tax office about that over 5 times and they told me it was ok. In the end I needed to pay back over 2000 euro.
I’m pretty certain I do, but it will be one of the questions I ask
I sympathise. It's horrible having that hanging over your head....
Si and I are off to a friend’s for dinner tonight - though I feel sorry for him and my friend’s husband as we’ve been friends for over 35 years and they don’t get a look in ;)
Sounds like loads of fun! :) Enjoy!!
Enjoy. You deserve a good time.
Jaquaia
28-12-19, 07:25 PM
Have fun!!!
We had a lovely time, great food and a few glasses of wine ;). I am also the cat whisperer. Her 2 were literally queueing up for cuddles with me !
That sounds lovely. I’m glad you had a good time xx
So glad you had a good time oh cat whisperer! :)
So, first day sans morphine done ;)
Jaquaia
29-12-19, 08:21 PM
You're awesome! How are you feeling?
Nauseous, very irritated. Si is treading on eggshells lol
Jaquaia
29-12-19, 09:04 PM
Lots of rest while your body adjusts?
Strugglingmum
29-12-19, 09:14 PM
You're amazing(panda)
I don’t feel amazing, I just feel like every nerve is on edge. Thankfully, I know it will pass. Just hoping no one decides to (swear)(swear)(swear)(swear) me off ...
Going into the new year without it huh? Please be gentle with yourself love..... And breathe and count to 10 before you shout at Si ;)
We don’t do New Year, really. It’s Katie’s birthday and we’re going out for lunch. We’ll possibly sit up to watch the fireworks from London but that’s it so that doesn’t bother me. But, yes, I’ll be gentle - and will try to be nice on Si ;)
No, I meant starting 2020 without morphine.....
We don't tend to do NYE either really.. Same as you, watch the fireworks and then head to bed!
Oh ok, that makes more sense ;) and, stupidly, I hadn’t thought of it like that!!
(rofl) How's it going lovely?
Aching, upset stomach, nausea. Same as lol. I’ll get through.
Ooo I’m sitting on my new sofa in my downstairs lounge (how posh does that sound ;)). Just got to get it decorated now. It’s so nice having a loo on the same floor as I am! (Especially today ....)
OOOO that does sound posh! Are there pictures?
A new sofa. Thats nice. What does it look like?
Jaquaia
30-12-19, 06:02 PM
Assuming Suzi means the sofa and not the loo... (giggle)
Haha I hope so. Maybe its her thing? Seeing other peoples toilets :)
I have one on every floor. A loo I mean. Only have one sofa.....
(rofl) I’ll post pictures when it’s all done
Definitely only meant the sofa lol
So, it was going to happen. Went for a walk and Jess and Si did their normal ganging up on me. I know they were only teasing but I got home and completely blew up at Si. I’ve felt crap all day and it would have been nice to not have that to deal with too ...... still, I get productive when I’m angry :/
Jaquaia
30-12-19, 09:31 PM
(panda)
I have this too with D and N. I feel your pain Paula. Don’t let it get you down xx
Oh love, you know it's the morphine removal, the pain and the stress that's causing it.... You should hear the comments I've been getting about hopping or removing crutches.... I've found it's better to tell them when I'm heading towards "enough".....
OldMike
31-12-19, 07:53 AM
Paula & Suzi if the opposition gang up on you just thwack 'em on the shins with one of your crutches "oops sorry must've slipped" ;) (giggle)
(rofl)(rofl)(rofl) I can't tell you how many times I've threatened that one lol
How are you today gorgeous?
I haven’t any crutches and am frequently ganged up on. I do hold my ground x
Honestly? I’ve had to hold it together because it’s Katie’s birthday but, on the way home from our lunch with her, with me driving, I lost it with the 2 of them. At one point, as I was singing along to the radio, Jess said ‘God, just kill me now!’
But Katie had a lovely time, and loved her pressie, so that’s the main thing
Jaquaia
31-12-19, 05:42 PM
(panda)
Oh hunni (panda)(bear)(bear)
What did you get her?
It’s gorgeous and goes perfectly next to the ring Dom got her for Christmas :)
Last night was a struggle - upset tum, nausea, headache, palpitations etc .... but we saw in the new year :)
How lovely!
Well done lovely, well done. Hope you're feeling brighter this morning....
OldMike
01-01-20, 10:57 AM
I had to Google Swarovski and they make some beautiful stuff so giving Katie a Swarovski ring was a beautiful choice.
Hope you are feeling better. And what a lovely gift. It will not be long and you are getting some gifts too :)
Oh I’ve had my birthday present ;)
What was that ?
Edit to say I love swarovski and use their beads making my jewellery x
What???? Tell us everything!
Lol, we all had a £50 limit on Christmas pressies but mine was coming from America, apparently, and didn’t arrive on time. So Si gave me my birthday present - my new iPad. I think, as it was expensive, he’s going to sell the one from America to Jess to give to me (rofl)
(rofl)(rofl)(rofl) Nice ;)
OldMike
01-01-20, 06:10 PM
Did I miss your birthday Paula you got your birthday present for Xmas and your Xmas present for your birthday!? Eeps so complicated is the life of a Princess ;)
You did not miss her birthday. That is 5 days from now. So no worries on that front.
Nope, Mike, mines on epiphany ;)
It’s been a rough evening, I’m really not coping well with this withdrawal. It’ll pass, but it’s rubbish while it’s here. Tomorrow is a very quiet day, methinks
Allalone
01-01-20, 09:32 PM
(panda)
Sorry to hear you had a rough evening. Sending my best wishes and good thoughts your way (panda)
Awww sweetie, but you have done it come off them and it is rough but you will get through it your one of the strongest people I know, please be kind to yourself xx
Oh hunni, you can get through this love. I know you can.
I know I can too. It’s just been a tough few days of it. I’ll live ;)
Pfft, you'll do more than that, you'll sparkle and shine (now that song's gonna be stuck in your head too) your way through it. You're awesome.
So.... How's stuff?
A bit brighter this morning. I’m hoping the worst is over. Who knew coming off morphine was hard (giggle)? Today is going to be finished my cross stitch (hopefully - but don’t hold me to that timescale ;))
Glad you're a bit brighter! Morphine withdrawal is horrible. I'm so glad you're turning the last corners of it....
OldMike
02-01-20, 02:07 PM
Re morphine withdrawal hopefully the worst is past (bear)
No rush with the cross stitch, as they say more haste less speed so it is steady as you go (panda)
Good to hear. And what timescale? You will be finished when its finished and that is the correct timescale :)
Good to hear. And what timescale? You will be finished when its finished and that is the correct timescale :)
So true
I’ve been back stitching all day ..... grrrr. I’ve spent the last hour trying to figure out where to put the yellow back stitch on the yellow cross stitch but, as I can’t see them and they don’t seem to be making any difference, I’ve made an executive decision to forget that bit. Not far to go now but I’ve stopped for the day.
Health wise, I’m feeling better today :)
Jaquaia
02-01-20, 08:13 PM
Good!
Looking forward to seeing a photo of the finished product
Hoorah for feeling better! :)
Yay! Mum and dad coming for lunch for our belated Christmas Day :)
Sounds lovely Paula I hope you enjoy being with your family xx
Jaquaia
04-01-20, 08:03 AM
Have fun!
Awww brilliant. Have lots of fun sweetie xx
Happy belated Christmas Day with your parents! :)
Hope today has been a good day sweetie xx
Hope your day is going great (Kiss)
It’s been lovely and mum and dad wanted me to open my birthday present (which is gorgeous) with them there. My card made me cry! It says, if people could pick their daughters, each and every one would pick a daughter just like you (inlove)
Awwww that is lovely, am glad you have had a good day and what is the present?
A gorgeous necklace and bracelet they found in Majorca (dad found it!)
Awww sounds lovely pics please?
Jaquaia
04-01-20, 07:42 PM
That's so sweet! Sounds like you've had a wonderful day
Strugglingmum
04-01-20, 08:02 PM
Sounds wonderful
Mum took this today, you can see the necklace in it :)
https://i.ibb.co/ystDnFf/5138304-E-85-B0-4-CED-A29-F-46406-FD1-D427.jpg (https://ibb.co/1213fGv)
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Thanks for sharing the foto. What a great looking necklace. And two lovely ladies.
Jaquaia
04-01-20, 08:20 PM
Beautiful
Strugglingmum
04-01-20, 08:23 PM
You both look stunning and the necklace is gorgeous
You can see where you get your beauty from! Your Mum is stunningly beautiful! That photo is awesome! So much love and happiness and smiles! The necklace is really pretty!
Mum is beautiful. We were looking through old (very old some of them) photos of my mums family and my Nan was stunningly beautiful - obvs I knew her older and she smoked like a chimney which takes its toll on skin - and my mum is the spitting image of her :).
magie06
04-01-20, 09:00 PM
And I think you are the image of your mum.
I have a very old photo of my gran (taken when she was about 15 - 16) and I allowed Ais to bring it to school last year, when they were doing their family tree. A lot of people saw a very good resemblance between the two of them. And I think Ais is like her dad's side.
Your mum is beautiful and so are you, the necklace is gorgeous x
I’m tired today. We watched the 2nd episode of the new Dracula BBC series last night. Each episode was 1 1/2 hours long (and 3 in the series) but once we’d watched the 2nd, we had to watch the 3rd. We didn’t finish until 12:45am! It was epic! Proper old school horror with huge twists :)
ooo the first episode of that made me a bit squeamish! It was the bit as he tried the convent itms? Is the rest less grim?
A little, yes. He went through a ‘journey’
Hope today is a day of pacing and taking it easy x
Thanks for the pointer! I'll have to watch it then ;)
Hope today is a bright one for you love.
My hands been flaring today but I wanted to do my cross stitch. So I did, but rested lots
Does doing cross stitch make it worse? And good that you took rest.
It does, but it doesn’t really. By that I mean it’s neurological and can be triggered by a slight breeze - so I might as well do what I want anyway itms
I see, yes then if it is possible its good to do something. If the pain is not to bad. What are your plans for tomorrow?
Good for you! :) Glad you're resting whilst doing what you want to do...
I’m going out for dinner tomorrow evening with my family. Other than that I don’t know - Si and Jess have both got the day off but I don’t know if either of them have got anything planned
So, Si’s taking me to see Little Women *squeeeeaals* in Winchester to a cinema that has sofas for seats, and a bar (party)
Jaquaia
06-01-20, 11:27 AM
Sounds brilliant!!!
Hope you are enjoying your afternoon!!
The film was great, the cinema was amazing (gin for lunch and a sundae brought, by a waiter, to my sofa in the screen!). And we had a lovely meal tonight :)
Glad that you had a good time sweetie x
So glad you had a good day x
How are you today?
I’m good. I had a few drinks so my darling family were convinced I was going to be a little worse for wear today - but I’m good ;). At least I was until I weighed myself - diet starts today! Other than that, it’s a cross stitch day - the rest of the week is quite busy so I’m taking advantage of nothing in the diary today.
Glad your feeling ok sweetie, rest day sounds good x
The film was great, the cinema was amazing (gin for lunch and a sundae brought, by a waiter, to my sofa in the screen!). And we had a lovely meal tonight :)
Sounds like ‘Everyman’ glad you enjoyed it xx
My closet cinema is an Everyman. It's cool!
Hope the cross stitch day is going well hunni x
Today’s been busy :). After checking my tax details to confirm I had full NI credits, I spoke to the Jobcentre about the income appointment they sent through. She was really helpful - it looks like the tax office have finally flagged (several years later) a tax return I completed when my pension provider medically retired me and sent me a small payout. She can’t see it being a problem but is going to do a telephone interview with me instead of me going in where I can talk the details of the payment through.
I’ve also arranged to start back at my voluntary work on 20th Jan - and said not yet when my boss asked me if I wanted to rejoin the Readers Group (reviewing all the patient information leaflets the hospital produces)
And I’ve finished all the stitching on my cross stitch - just got to attach some beads to it (I loathe doing french knots so almost always use seed beads instead)
I’ve ordered the shopping, arranged with mum for her to join me to see Anton & Erin at my local theatre (Katie’s birthday present to me), and got the house back together after Christmas and birthdays
It’s good to be back to normal :)
Wow! That's all so amazing!
The readers group sounds good ;)
Lol, it’s not really, quite dull ;) but I know she likes me doing it as I’ll actually give constructive feedback rather than some of the others who’ll reply ‘looks ok’ to everything
It's a good way back in though... And you'll make a real difference.
Strugglingmum
07-01-20, 06:06 PM
Overvthe moon for you to be getting back. Xx
It's a good way back in though... And you'll make a real difference.
Not too many things at a time though - I’m going to the rock choir next week, starting weekly shifts at the hospital and want to get swimming ;)
That's a lot of things to me! :)
magie06
07-01-20, 10:24 PM
I agree about the French knots!!! I hate trying to do them. I use beads too.
I've never thought of using beads and have always struggled with the knots!
How are you today?
I’m good. Walking over to see my bf, then my curate is coming this afternoon :)
Wow, I'm still so amazed that you're walking etc...
I forget sometimes, I did ask Si if I could have the car, then realised it was walkable ;)
Still it shows how far you have come sweetie, xx
That's just so amazing! Have you had a lovely day?
It has been a lovely day :)
Carpenters here tomorrow - yay!
Glad you have had a good day sweetie xx
Today has been less good. The carpenters done a good job, I’ve had a mani and pedi and the cleaners been so I should be grateful that I am so blessed but ....... I woke up (bolt upright) yelling in pain last night - it felt like I’d been whacked across the knee with a baseball bat. And it’s sooooo sore today, I can’t get warm and I’m feeling very miserable today.
Whine over
Strugglingmum
09-01-20, 05:30 PM
(panda) I'm sorry huni. X
Oh hunni! I'm sorry you've had a crappy day.
Oh, I’ll be ok. Got to get on with it tomorrow - having my hair done, got yoga and got friends coming for dinner ;)
Just before our guests arrive ;) I had a new colour today
https://i.ibb.co/0Q8Cd8q/0-C04221-C-CCAB-4903-92-CB-0-C0934181212.jpg (https://ibb.co/8XTrSTM)
Strugglingmum
10-01-20, 07:46 PM
Gorgeous!!!
We had a great evening! Food was lovely, company was lovely. It was just a really chilled evening
OldMike
11-01-20, 02:11 PM
Lovely lady with a lovely hairstyle but where's the tiara ;)
I'm so glad you had a great time.
Strugglingmum
11-01-20, 02:39 PM
We had a great evening! Food was lovely, company was lovely. It was just a really chilled evening
Sounds perfect
Glad you had a good time lovely xx
Glad you enjoyed yourself sweetie x
Morning Princess, how are you today?
Hey! ;). I’m ok, though struggling to do anything today. I am doing stuff, it’s just a wading through treacle day. Still, Si made mutterings about going to see 1917, which I’m looking forward to :)
OOOO I wanna see that movie - let me know what it's like?
Si didn't get tickets in time so they were sold out. I don’t know if it’s me or him atm but he’s irritating the hell out of me this weekend. Probably me.
Decorators coming tomorrow so we’ve been emptying the tv room and bathroom instead ....
That sounds fun :( Can you do it another day?
Is it "just" Si?
Mainly, yeah. He really upset me by something he said on Friday and, though I’m trying to get on with it, I’m struggling
Want to share what it was he said?
I feel ridiculous and like I overreacted but ...
We were talking about Polo and I said that, given his age and all his deteriorating health problems, he’s got months left at best. Si was adamant he would have to beat Luna’s age (just short of 14) which is unlikely given he’s not 13 yet. Si got really p!ssed and told me that he was an optimist whereas I was a pessimist, that I always saw the bad side of things and that it means I always get the worst of it by anticipating bad things happening and actually experiencing those things - a double whammy. He wouldn’t have it that I’m just realistic and preparing for these things helps me cope better when they do happens. We had a bit of an argument
He went out with Polo and I was so upset - so text him:
“I’m texting this cos I might cry if I say it to you. I can’t believe you think I’m a pessimist - if I was, I wouldn’t have gone to Bath as I’d have believed it wouldn’t help, I wouldn’t have taken on board any of what they taught me or changed everything I do in the hope I could change my life for the better. I think, given everything that’s happened to me over the years, I’ve remained more optimistic than most people could have expected to be“
His response? I didn’t mean it, but if you attack my best friend (Polo) I’m going to react.
I'm not sure you over reacted, but as you know it can be hard dealing with health issues with your pets especially when they get older aswell, and it can be hard to face that and I wonder if Si is refusing to face it may not be that long am sorry sweetie as I know it is so hard for you aswell. It sounds like you both deal with that in different ways. xx
You’re absolutely right, he’s refusing to face it which worries me as I don’t want Polo to suffer. And it leaves me with the responsibility and the fight, when the time comes
OldMike
13-01-20, 02:14 PM
Making the decision to have a pet put sleep is heartbreaking, there comes a point when the quality of life of the pet is so low it is the kindest option, Si should be supporting you not causing you more anguish.
FYI I certainly don't regard you as a pessimist, you get out there and do stuff. when you could no longer do cross stitch with both hands you found a way round it, Paula you're a strong fighter.
(bear) (panda)
Thank you, Mike. Though to be fair to Si he is usually amazingly supportive. I know he’s just really, really struggling with the thought that Polo hasn’t got much time left. And, as we all do when we’re in pain, he’s lashing out. So I know I shouldn’t really be hurt, but I am. So there you go :/
Oh sweetie, as the saying goes "you take it out on the one you love the most" he should not be lashing out at you though. But you are strong and your a strong couple and you will work it out, Si isn't going to want Polo to suffer though and he is sensible.
I get it.... I have to think and prepare myself, Marc not so much so. I really feel for you love.
Have you talked it through yet and cleared the air?
Oh and you are very far from pessimistic to me!
Rock choir tonight!!! (rock):o
I’m all for that. Well done xx
Good for you! Report back after!
Apart from being excited about rock choir, how are you?
A bit nervous about my phone interview with the Jobcentre tomorrow. Just trying to get all my pension paperwork together.
Oooo have fun tonight, and it can be a bit nerve wrackign with the jobcentre
Strugglingmum
16-01-20, 12:03 PM
Enjoy Rock Choir. Sounds like great fun
You'll be fine with the jobcentre - Is Si going to be at home with you?
OldMike
16-01-20, 03:50 PM
I'm sure you'll be okay (bear) (panda)
I hadn’t asked him....
Why hadn't you asked him? You're concerned which will f*ck with your anxiety and mood etc etc when you're already dealing with withdrawal etc and you think you can do this on your own? Ask him. You're a team. If not, I'll be on the phone for you if you want/need?
Yes, he’s here and will be on hand
So, Rock Choir was pretty awesome. Nothing like I expected - to start with there was 150 people! It’s very organised, very professional, with a musical director and incredible arrangements. Because it was so huge, I didn’t feel self conscious. Everyone I spoke to was lovely but I didn’t have everyone’s attention because of my disability itms. I just sang :). And it’s the first day of the term so we were all in the same boat with learning the first piece (which was Super Trouper btw - I was so in my element!). Next week we start learning John Legend All of Me
Hooray for Si!
AWESOME about rock choir! So proud of you for going!
OldMike
17-01-20, 10:13 AM
That's awesome glad you enjoyed the rock choir (I knew you would).
Just had to post this, I love these rock choir videos
Rock Choir - Something Inside So Strong (Live at Wembley Arena).
https://youtu.be/eYgMkFk8V78
Well done you Princess S!(bear)
Jobcentre interview went fine - the monies they were querying was a pension lump sum which doesn’t affect my ESA.
YAY! That's fabulous news!
Strugglingmum
17-01-20, 01:32 PM
Rock Choir sounds amazing. Great news about your ESA
Glad it went well with the jobcentre sweetheart, hope your going to relax and rest now as it can be stressful even if we don't think we are stressed at the time we can realise after x
I was shaking a bit, Angie, though Si couldn’t understand it because he said what I did last night was more nerve wracking ;)
I’ve sounded up to be a member of the Rock Choir now!
I was on FaceTime with my parents earlier. I thought Si was up the golf course. I was talking about our row the other day over Polo - when I got off the call, I realised he was still home. I don’t know if he heard but I hope not. I didn’t say anything horrible because there wasn’t anything horrible to say, just that we’re seeing the vet tonight and I’m concerned about our different views.....
I can understand the shaking, it will be stress and anxiety, I'm sure Si would say something if he heard hunni but you haven't been horrible, hope things go ok with the vet tonight
Well done for signing upto the choir x
Shaking is totally understandable!
Hope tonight goes OK.
Polo’s ok, just need to up his meds a bit (sounds familiar..... ;)). Now Si is busy cooking a sausage and onion plait that’s under 400 calories, allegedly, I’m sitting here with a (lower than other alcoholic drinks) gin and chilling lol
Jaquaia
17-01-20, 07:04 PM
That sounds positive
It does sound positive xx
Anybody here who knows me will understand my excitement at this news ........
ROCK CHOIR DOES FLASH MOBS!!!!!
You've got to get the ones you're in recorded! I LOVE a good flashmob!
I had to look it up. Well done x
I’m not having a good day, shaky. I’ve had a long bath which didn’t really help. It’s my nephew’s birthday so we’ve been invited over for birthday cake but I’ve told Si I can’t go. We’d also talked about going swimming this afternoon but Sunday is going to be busy and I can’t face people today.
I know it’s cos I’ve pushing myself so today is a self care today, especially as I’ve got my first shift at the hospital tomorrow afternoon
Anything I can do? Don't underestimate how much you have been doing and the stress with the jobcentre etc....
Definitely a self care day or two might be in order?
I’ve had a quiet day. Tomorrow, I start my voluntary work again
Strugglingmum
19-01-20, 07:08 PM
All the best wishes in the world for tomorrow. (bear)
So, it’s taken me a while but I’ve figured out what’s up today. It’s 7 years since I had my fall and, despite being so much more positive about the future, it’s thrown me still
It will do babe take it easy on youirself xx
7 years? Wow.... Look at the journey you've been on. You're amazing.
Hope your first shift goes well later love.
7 years! Driving Si to the station today, I commented that ‘this time 7 years ago, we were trying to decide if I needed to go to hospital’ ....... I’m so glad I did lol
I remember you posting after you'd hurt it...
I remember you posting after you'd hurt it...
Yep, I made sure it was after I stopped swearing like a sailor!
First shift back at my voluntary work today and it went really well. It felt like I was there yesterday :)
But the big news is ....... today I swam properly, without a float even, for the first time since I hurt my leg! I’m not winning medals for my technique but I did it (party)
That is amazing! I hope you're resting tomorrow?
Ish ..... Si, Jess and I are going to watch 1917 :)
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