It’s the little things.....

[Paula]

(rofl)

This is my knee.....

https://i.ibb.co/K6YxgZW/C0-C780-B4-65-D2-4-F31-B2-CD-C66388922-C97.jpg (https://ibb.co/2qw3r2d)

[Strugglingmum]

Ouch!!

[Flo]

Owwww!! looks painful!!

[Suzi]

That looks nasty!
Did you make it to bed? How is it today?

[Paula]

Yeah I made it to bed lol. The lump is a little smaller, but a gorgeous bruise is developing from my knee, down my shin and even the top of my foot!

[Strugglingmum]

So foot up today? Are you studying?

[Stella180]

Pretty sure it’s not supposed to be that shape.

[Jaquaia]

Ouch!!!

[Suzi]

Isn't that your CRPS leg too? Has the fall set off a flare?

[Paula]

Pretty sure it’s not supposed to be that shape.

Nope. It’s fascinating the things my body can do (rofl)


Isn't that your CRPS leg too? Has the fall set off a flare?

Yes and yes. It’s a stair lift kinda day


Oh, and SM, I might do a bit of reading but no more than that

[Suzi]

Sorry you're flaring love. Reading for study purposes or fiction?

[Paula]

Study, but I’ll only do what I can cope with

[Suzi]

Maybe a little less so you don't hit that wall and break yourself?

[Paula]

Don’t know what you’re talking about ;)

[Suzi]

(rofl) Of course not.....

[Paula]

So, I got my results.

95% (party)

[Jaquaia]

And you were flapping to get it all done!

[Paula]

Yeah, and? That’s my exam default ;)

[OldMike]

So, I got my results.

95% (party)

Woo hoo BRILLIANT (party)

[Paula]

Thanks, Mike

[Jaquaia]

Yeah, and? That’s my exam default ;)

(giggle) brilliant result

[Paula]

Thank you :)

[Stella180]

Not bad I suppose :P

[Strugglingmum]

Congratulations

[Suzi]

That's brilliant! Congratulations!

[Paula]

Thanks everyone :)

[Suzi]

How are you today love?

[Paula]

Ok, still sore and struggling with stairs. And I’ve booked a triage appt with my surgery as apparently excessive bruising can be caused by my new meds.....

But I managed to do a few hours study and I’m making weightwatchers chocolate muffins :)

[Stella180]

Wait, you’re baking? Who are you and what have you done with Paula?

[Paula]

Well, I assisted Si, and there wasn’t much baking ;)

[Suzi]

Are they good?
I'm glad you're going to speak to someone.

[Paula]

They’re not muffins, that’s for sure. They’re banana chocolate ‘cakes’. Si loved them, I’m not so sure lol

[Suzi]

Lol.... I hate it when things aren't as you hope...

[Flo]

Brilliant exam result! Sorry I'm a bit late congratulating you.(clap)

[Suzi]

Hey Sparkles, how are you today? What's on your agenda?

[Paula]

Work zoom meeting, study and house group tonight. Lots of time staring at a screen basically ;)

[Suzi]

Can you pace a bit?

[Paula]

I finished studying a couple of hours ago and gave myself a pedicure. That counts, yes?

[Suzi]

OO get you! :)

[Stella180]

DIY pedi? Not the same as someone else looking after you though is it?

[Paula]

Nope, but it’ll do ;)

[Stella180]

It’s still a bit of pampering and if it makes you feel good it is absolutely worth it.

[Suzi]

I agree!

[Flo]

Me too!

[Suzi]

How are you today Princess?

[Paula]

Tired, didn’t have a good night with CPAP. I can’t believe what a difference it makes to my energy levels. So, I’ve been taking it easy this morning and this afternoon I’ll do a bit of reading on biblical prophets, maybe some chair gym, but definitely pacing

[Stella180]

Quality sleep really makes a huge difference. Try to prioritise the tasks on your list and don’t push yourself too hard.

[Suzi]

I'm glad you're pacing. Sorry you had a crappy night love. Why didn't it work for you last night?

[Paula]

I think I took my mask off in the night so only got 4 hours on it.

Still, I’ve got my covid jab this Sunday!

[Suzi]

Hooray for your covid jab!

[OldMike]

That's good you're in line for your jab :)

[Paula]

Doctor is happy with my recent clotting blood tests so isn’t worried about my bruising :)

Today, I’ve been on the phone to a good percentage of the people who mean the most to me in the world. It’s been a loverly day!

[Strugglingmum]

Sounds a great day

[Stella180]

So what did the quack say about your excessive bruising?

[Paula]

Only to worry if it happened when I DIDNT fall over.....

[Stella180]

Probably best not to fall over again for a while too. As pretty as the bruising is, it’s not a good look on you.

[Suzi]

(rofl) So glad he was happy with everything lovely. That's really good news. All good to go for the covid jab then? Isn't that tomorrow?

[Paula]

Probably best not to fall over again for a while too. As pretty as the bruising is, it’s not a good look on you.

Hey! According to Katie, I’m a watercolour (rofl)

Jab is on Sunday, so I’m planning to study tomorrow just in case my arm hurts......

[Suzi]

(rofl)

Pace tomorrow lovely...

[Strugglingmum]

I love watercolours but I'm not sure that skin is the best canvas!

[Stella180]

I tend to agree with you SM. Of course you are a bit of an expert on falling over and bruising yourself lol

[Suzi]

Hi love, how are you?

[Paula]

Fine, mainly studying today :).

[Suzi]

Pacing I hope though...

[Paula]

Bigger, bugger, bugger. It looks like my legs got infected...,,,, gave in and waiting for a 111 nurse to call me back. If I’m right, I won’t be getting my covid jab tomorrow

[Suzi]

Oh no! Did you cut it?

[Strugglingmum]

Oh no. Is it from the fall? That's a bugger

[Stella180]

How is it infected? Why will that stop your jab?

[Paula]

No, I didn’t cut it but the area of bruising on my shin is very swollen, red and tender. But 111 have seen photos and they believe it’s fluid build up from ‘severe bruising’ and reduced mobility. I’ve to keep it elevated and, if it’s no better by Monday, call the GP. Which also means I can have my jab

[Paula]

I am so fed up atm. The last 8 months feels like I’ve stumbled from one health issue to another. And to be in this one through my own stupidity and inability to stay upright is really pissing me off. I know it’ll heal and I’ll live blah blah blah, but I’ve really had enough.....

[Jaquaia]

You're allowed to be fed up and we all have accidents from time to time. Don't be so hard on yourself (panda)

[Flo]

What Jaq said....you're entitled to be pissed off love, it all gets a bit much at times doesn't it? (bear)

[Stella180]

I’m sorry for taking the piss. I can take things a bit far and didn’t stop to think how you must be feeling. You didn’t do this deliberately. It was an accident. Maybe if you turned on a light you’d have seen them, if Si hadn’t forgotten to put them away it wouldn’t have happened. There is no point in blaming yourselves, it happened, lesson learned, move on. Yeah it’s frustrating but I’m just glad it nothing more serious than a nasty bruise to your leg and your ego.

[Strugglingmum]

To quote someone awesome (you)
Your feelings are valid, it's ok to express them.
It has been a crap few months and lockdown isn't helping.
So glad you can get your jab.
Elevate, elevate elevate and ice pack if you can.

[Paula]

Stella, don’t be daft, it’s not your fault I’m lacking perspective atm. And will the lot of you stop quoting me!!!

Anyway, it’s still swollen but we don’t think it’s any worse this morning

[Suzi]

Jab still on for today?

Re the health crises, I hear you. I understand the one to the next to the next. It's what I said to the nurse who I spoke to about getting my coil changed - I said that there's so much going wrong with me, I have to be able to fix the one thing that I know I can then move to the next..... I know it sucks, I know it'll get better, but it doesn't mean you aren't allowed to find it frustrating, for it to get you down and for it to be really unfair....

[Paula]

Jab is still on. Thank you

[Suzi]

Good!

[Jaquaia]

Oh and about quoting you... you do it to us so you're fair game!

[Stella180]

What time are being stuck with the needle?

[Paula]

What time are being stuck with the needle?

5.55pm

[Suzi]

How are you doing love? Honestly?

[Strugglingmum]

Hope all goes well.

[Paula]

Honestly? The swelling is reducing, as long as I’m permanently elevated. The bruises really look awful today but I’m assured they’ll pass and I’ll live (Katie and mum really enjoyed taking the mickey this morning). I’m, still hacked off

[Suzi]

I can see why love. Are you talking about it?

[OldMike]

Probably swollen because of the bruising rather than an infection, definitely feet up and let Si look after you is on the cards today (panda)

[Suzi]

Have you had your vaccine? You OK?

[Stella180]

Yeah did they stick you good? Repeat in 2 wks.

[Paula]

All done, and they stuck Si too, as my carer. Didn’t even feel it go in, though Si thinks that makes me weird rather than brave lol. No firemen but there were army :).

[Stella180]

Ooooh uniforms! It would be a bit weird you having a thing for firemen.

[Paula]

Well, I did spend my childhood around them ;)

[Stella180]

Yes, including YOUR FATHER!!!

[Suzi]

Poor Si! Was he expecting to be vaccinated tonight? Which one did you have?

[Paula]

No he didn’t, but it makes sense. Especially as I only just got out of the car and tripped (he caught me thankfully) (blush)

The Oxford one - not that I minded either way.

[Stella180]

Oh ffs. I’m going to ban you from being on your feet at this rate.

[Paula]

(rofl)

[Suzi]

You tripped? Hunni, are you OK? Do you think you should speak to your Dr about this falling?

[Paula]

I caught my shoe on a step is all ;)

[Suzi]

Heels I presume?

Morning Sparkles, how are you?

[Paula]

Nope, sensible, rubber soled shoes......

I’m good today - more study to be done :)

[Strugglingmum]

Glad you're good today. Enjoy your studying

[OldMike]

Can't beat sensible shoes, Paula have a studilicious day :)

[Suzi]

Hope you enjoy your studying! What are you studying this week?

[Paula]

2 Kings today (wars and assassinations)

Actually, I’ve managed to finish all the units now,so it’s just revision :)

[Suzi]

Woohoo! Well done love! That's awesome!

How are you feeling after your vaccination?

[Stella180]

How’s your arm?

[Paula]

Fine, no side effects so far, either of us :)

[Suzi]

That's really good. My Mum struggled for the day after with the pfizer one...

[Paula]

Si’s fluey. I’m still fine - but then I’m full of painkillers already so..... ;)

[Suzi]

Silver lining and all that...

[OldMike]

Majority of people have little or no side effects for the Astra-Zeneca /OU jab myself included.

[Paula]

In the interests of full disclosure, my arm has been hurting today. I can’t lift it very far. And I’m very on edge. But given Si’s been fluey, I’ll take a sore arm and the grumps....

So, unless things go horribly wrong, Katie will be moving next Wednesday.
And the decorator is coming to us next Tuesday to paint the living room :)

[Stella180]

My sister had a headache and a sore arm after her jab but that was it. What is it that you are on edge about?

[Paula]

Not a clue

[Suzi]

Sorry you're on edge. Are you resting and pacing and taking good self care?

[Paula]

I am watching an extremely tense disaster movie - at least I’ve got a reason for being on edge ;)

[Suzi]

OO what'cha watching?

[Paula]

Greenland (Gerard Butler, yum). It was good :)

[Suzi]

Will add it to my to watch list....

[Paula]

Second exam of the term done *tick*
Result received *tick*

96% OMFG!!!

[Stella180]

You’re a genius! Congrats!

[Paula]

Not really, I just work f*ing hard at exams ;)

Thank you

[Knowle]

What are you studying for Paula?

[Paula]

I’m doing a theology course

[Suzi]

96%? Go you! That's amazing! Well done love! Celebrating tonight?

[Paula]

Might have a sneaky gin ;)

[Suzi]

Just the one?

[Paula]

We’ll see lol

I am currently having a total clear out of drawers and cupboards in the living room before it’s painted, while Si removes wallpaper. Wow, we do collate junk over the years.....

[Suzi]

We do too! I hate those jobs!

[Jaquaia]

Go you! Brilliant result!

[Paula]

I seem to have completely forgotten to tell you all. Katie exchanged contracts yesterday and is moving in on 22nd (party)

[Stella180]

Your baby is all grown up now. Congrats. Next step wedding following by baby.

[Paula]

She’s promised me at least an engagement before baby - not that I can talk ;)

[Stella180]

Gotta get Dom to pop the question for at. Maybe you need to give him a nudge.

[Flo]

(party) Great news!

[Paula]

Today is 20 years since Si and I got engaged. I was heavily pregnant and had got home that day from a few days in hospital after worries I was going into premature labour. I was in pain, exhausted and really fed up (and grumpy). Yet he still wanted to marry me!

[Stella180]

A valentines proposal, how romantic. You could t have been that grumpy cos you said yes.

[OldMike]

Yay you're so gorgeous Si had to propose ;)

[Suzi]

Congrats to Katie!

Happy engagementversary Paula! Why wouldn't he have proposed? You're amazing!

[Paula]

To be fair, I had previously pointed out I wanted to be married to at least one of my kids’ dads so he knew what I expected (rofl)

[Stella180]

How long after did you tie the knot?

[Paula]

August the same year, Jess was 3 months old. When Si realised we could change my name on her birth certificate to my new married name if we married in that time frame, he couldn’t wait ;)

[Stella180]

Yeah I could imagine that would be a deal for him. No one would want another mans name featuring on his child’s birth certificate.

[Paula]

Particularly not his best friend’s ;)

[Suzi]

Aww such a love story!

[Flo]

How lovely!

[Suzi]

Morning love, how are you?

[Paula]

Annoyed. I need to book a van for Katie and Dom’s move. We’re paying for it and Si is driving because Dom is only 23 and not all companies will cover him, those that do charge a lot more. So, I ask Si for his driving licence. He’s lost it. I’ve spent all morning trying to find it and trying to get quotes for Dom to drive. Finally, I found out that some will accept gov.uk ‘share driving licence’ information so it’s sorted. But what a waste of a morning :@

[Suzi]

Oh bugger! I hate it when things like that happen

[OldMike]

So annoying when you lose stuff I always blame an evil gremlin for hiding stuff ;)

[Paula]

In this case, I blame Si’s habit of never putting things back where they belong.....

[Suzi]

(rofl) I know others with a similar habit...

[Paula]

Yay! I actually got out for a dog walk (party)

In other news, the living room is a mess as the decorators coming tomorrow. Wallpaper’s been stripped, there’s boxes everywhere in the house and the floorings up. Si doesn’t get it but I’m very stressed with the whole thing.....

[Stella180]

I loved your flooring.

[Suzi]

Hooray for getting out! Did you stay upright?

Think of the bigger picture love, mess now for perfection later ;)

[Paula]

I loved your flooring.

Yeah, well it was 10 years old and was looking the worse for wear. And I want carpet again


Hooray for getting out! Did you stay upright?

Think of the bigger picture love, mess now for perfection later ;)

Of course I stayed upright!!! ;)

[Suzi]

Well done love! :)

[OldMike]

Having decorators in is always stressful can't move without falling over stuff.

[Stella180]

Oh Mike. Your choice of words there made me snigger.

[Suzi]

How are things going love?

[Paula]

I think the decorators ok. Me? Aaarrrrrggggggghhhhhh. And Jax isn’t much happier with it all.....

Otherwise, carpet people have been to measure up and we’ve chosen our carpet. But it’s going to be 4 weeks before it can be fitted. We’re also getting flooring for Jess’s bathroom laid that’s been in the garage for a while. I don’t often talk about money but, it’s going to be around £1000 in total :o. It’d better last as well as he said it does......

[Stella180]

A grand just for the carpet and Jess’ flooring or is that with the decorators and furniture too?

[Paula]

Just carpet and flooring. Decorators about £800 and furniture (when we get it) will be c £2000

[Stella180]

Ouch!!! Best part of 4k to decorate a room. I’m so tight expect the whole house tarted up for that!

[Suzi]

As long as it makes things better for you love!

[Paula]

End of day 2

https://i.ibb.co/PWnCJ0D/D10-E7671-DDC4-4-FD0-A32-E-ECF9-C2-DD49-C2.jpg (https://ibb.co/rpSyqNd)
https://i.ibb.co/crPq81y/148-E62-E3-B8-E6-4-F2-E-AF0-F-5-D5-A515877-B4.jpg (https://ibb.co/3CwKF7T)

[Stella180]

I like that. Very classy.

[Suzi]

Very smart! Are all the walls going that colour? How are you coping with the state of things atm?

[Paula]

The other walls have been painted a very pale grey, and the carpet will be a light grey. Curtains are navy and cushions etc a combo of navy, grey and ochre :)

I’m not coping very well tbh but it’ll be finished tomorrow....

[Suzi]

OO I like the grey with the navy.

In accordance with today's "Friendly February" challenge, I'd like to tell you that I appreciate so much about you. You are kind, patient, fierce, thoughtful, intelligent, an epic friend and so sparkly! :)

[Paula]

Awww thank you *crying? Not crying* (Kiss)

[Stella180]

I have something here for you. I just need to get to the post office some how and send it to you.

[Paula]

Oooo :)

[Paula]

So this weekend has been tough. Si tells me I’ve been irritable and shouting at him for no reason, and he also tried to send me to bed at 8pm because I’m so exhausted (I had to stay awake for my meds). I do not like feeling like this - every nerve in my body feels like it’s on edge itms

[Jaquaia]

(panda)

[Flo]

I know exactly what you mean.....been feeling the same lately. Maybe it's being cooped up for so long and not being able to do anything about it.(hi)

[Suzi]

Have you had a blood test recently?

[Paula]

A few weeks ago, all was normal

[Stella180]

Well there’s you’re problem. Even I know you are anything but normal lol

[Paula]

The cheek!

[Stella180]

We wouldn’t be friends if you were normal. Normal people are more sensible in who they let into there lives ;)

[Flo]

Who wants 'normal' anyway?? It's so overrated! It's far more interesting to be 'unusual'!

[Paula]

We wouldn’t be friends if you were normal. Normal people are more sensible in who they let into there lives ;)

(rofl)

In other news, KATIES IN HER NEWHOME!

[Stella180]

Woohoo, that’s great news. Is she nearby? I’m sure you did say where she moved to but I can’t remember.

[OldMike]

(rofl)

In other news, KATIES IN HER NEWHOME!

Woo hoo all you need now is for restrictions to end and infections to fall and you can visit Katie and Dom in their new home :)

[Suzi]

Hooray! Now the hard work comes of getting it how she wants it!


How are you love?

[Strugglingmum]

I'm glad she's safely in. How exciting for her. Hopefully it wont be too long till you can visit

[Paula]

I think she’ll be painting it tomorrow, lol. It’s all beige and she’s not really a beige kind of girl ;). But she’s over the moon, they both are! It was tough not being able to help them move in.....

I’m ok, Suzi

[Suzi]

Only "OK"?

I'm not a fan of beige either! Is she currently working from home/furlough? In which case hoorah for the extra time for painting!

[Paula]

She’s working from home but has got this week off. I’ve had the tour over FaceTime - it’s a lovely house and OMG her fitted wardrobes are massive! She’s got shoe drawers and eyeshadow drawers!!!

I didn’t really like not being able to help her move in, which upset me a bit. I’m still a bit temperamental, not helped by running out of paracetamol....

[Suzi]

Eyeshadow drawers? Who needs eyeshadow drawers? Shoe drawers? Wow, now she needs to buy more shoes to fill them!

I'm sorry you didn't get to help them love, but think of how much it's going to be amazing to go and see her house when you get there and you can see it as her home, rather than a house itms?
Have you got more paracetamol now? (panda)

How are you today love?

[Paula]

My Katie knows how my mind works. She sent a text to the 3 of us last night saying, thanks for helping us move - and thanks, mum for sorting so much out for us :). As for eyeshadow drawers, she has literally got so many make up drawers that she has one specifically for her eyeshadow! And, she has a lot of eyeshadow ;)

I have paracetamol. I’m ok, had another ft call with Katie so she could show me her garden and talk over what she’s planning on doing with the house

[Suzi]

Aww that's so sweet! Lol, that's so cool! There are much worse things she could have a lot of....
Glad you've got the paracetamol.
How big's the house/garden?

[Paula]

2 beds, 1 bathroom, great sized lounge, smallish kitchen. And the garden is a good size for a 2 bed, including a brand new shed

[Suzi]

Nice! I assume she's focussing on home interior designing with your help? OO and a spare room for you to go and stay in ;)

[Paula]

Well, I’ve had 4 FaceTime calls with Katie today - every time she’s done something (eg filling in holes in the walls) she’s ft me (rofl).

I’ve had a relaxing day doing some cross stitch - it’s the first time in a while I’ve spent a lot of time doing that. My eyes hurt but it was lovely :). Also finished watching Its a Sin - it was heartbreaking how badly those boys were treated

[Suzi]

It's a Sin is on my watch list.

Yay for the cross stitch and that's fabulous about Katie!

[OldMike]

Well, I’ve had 4 FaceTime calls with Katie today - every time she’s done something (eg filling in holes in the walls) she’s ft me (rofl).

I’ve had a relaxing day doing some cross stitch - it’s the first time in a while I’ve spent a lot of time doing that. My eyes hurt but it was lovely :). Also finished watching Its a Sin - it was heartbreaking how badly those boys were treated

(rofl) Awww that is so sweet of her, look mum I've filled in another hole (rofl)

Paula you've a couple of lovely daughters and I'm sure you're rightly proud of them, they are a credit to you.

Woo hoo cross stitch do you use one of those big magnifiers?

[Paula]

No, I tried the magnifiers but I didn’t like it (can’t watch tv!). I do think my prescription is out of date so I’m off to the opticians on Sunday

[Suzi]

How are you love?

[Paula]

I’m ok. Not quite sure what to do today (have things to do but don’t know what to choose lol). Planning a FaceTime with my best friend later though :)

[Suzi]

So what have you done?

[Paula]

Cross stitch, and have just finished doing some exercises, for the first time in a couple of weeks :)

[Suzi]

How did the exercises go?

[Paula]

Fine, really. They’re about core balance so I was a wee bit wobbly lol

[Suzi]

Are you still using your exercise chair? Or was this yoga?

[Paula]

Using the chair gym.

In other news, now she’s moved into my local area I GET TO HAVE A WALK WITH MY BABY TODAY!!!

[Suzi]

I'm so pleased for you! Have a wonderful walk!

[Butterfly]

A walk sounds lovely, Paula! Hope you enjoyed your walk (nod)

[Paula]

Thank you, hunni. It was just so lovely to see my little girl

[Stella180]

Your big girl technically speaking but year always good to spend time with your offspring

[Paula]

In age, yes. In size, not so much ;)

[Stella180]

Of course I meant age. I was just trying to me respectful to my elders (I mean you of course lol)

[Suzi]

So glad you had a good time with her lovely.

[Paula]

I’ve just been to the opticians. I need new glasses BUT the big news is my scan shows my optic nerves are showing a significant reduction in swelling. I don’t know if it’s the new meds or the CPAP, I don’t care. Somethings working (party)

[Suzi]

That's f*cking amazing news!!!

[Stella180]

That must be a huge relief. About time you got some positive news regarding your health.

[Paula]

It’s such a relief!

[Strugglingmum]

Fantastic news

[Butterfly]

That's great news, Paula! Happy for you xx

[Paula]

Thank you :)

[Flo]

That's great news Paula. x

[Paula]

Damnit. Forgot to take my 6pm meds, inc pregabalin. By 9pm I felt sick, massive headache and my pain is ramped up.

[Jaquaia]

How are you feeling today? (panda)

[Paula]

Better, still sore though

[Suzi]

Sorry about the mix up with meds love, are you OK? What's on your agenda today?

[Paula]

Some study today :)

[Suzi]

Make sure you enjoy it and don't overdo it love...

[Flo]

It's almost lunchtime Paula...have your aches and pains subsided enough for you to enjoy the rest of your day? Fingers crossed they have.

[Paula]

Still a bit achy - as well as the pregabalin being late, it also meant I had one less dose of paracetamol. It’s amazing the impact a drug you can get over the counter has....

Anyway, starting my study now. And, yes Suzi, I’m doing it when I want to, not because I have to ;)

[OldMike]

Still a bit achy - as well as the pregabalin being late, it also meant I had one less dose of paracetamol. It’s amazing the impact a drug you can get over the counter has....

Anyway, starting my study now. And, yes Suzi, I’m doing it when I want to, not because I have to ;)

That's the way to go, you have a hunger for learning that is only satisfied by study, respect :)

[Suzi]

Still a bit achy - as well as the pregabalin being late, it also meant I had one less dose of paracetamol. It’s amazing the impact a drug you can get over the counter has....
It really is. Pregabalin is an amazing drug until you're late with it.... I notice when I'm due but also know when I'm late...


Anyway, starting my study now. And, yes Suzi, I’m doing it when I want to, not because I have to ;)
Good! :)

[Paula]

24 hours later and I’m still feeling a bit sick......

Si and I have talked about me lowering my pregabalin dose but he very wisely said that I should wait until lockdowns over and other things are sorted.....

[Suzi]

I agree with Si... Sweetheart a step too far right now?

[Flo]

I agree with Si too....don't alter anything until after lockdown and you're back on an even keel. Glad you're enjoying your studies, it's a great little holiday for the mind!

[OldMike]

24 hours later and I’m still feeling a bit sick......

Si and I have talked about me lowering my pregabalin dose but he very wisely said that I should wait until lockdowns over and other things are sorted.....

Si is a wise old bird definitely leave lowering the pregabalin until lockdown is over and things have settled down to some sort of normality.

[Suzi]

How are you love?

[Paula]

Ok, I slept til nearly 10, obviously needed it

[Stella180]

Nothing wrong with a lie in. Do you feel better for it?

[Paula]

Yeah, actually, I do :)

[Stella180]

Good, I’m glad to hear it. Any plans for today?

[Suzi]

What are the plans you've been making?
Glad you slept in love, you've had a lot going on. Sometimes our bodies need longer to heal and to restore and recharge.

[Paula]

Ive been on the phone to my bestie and Katie most of the afternoon :). Finished watching Wandavision and now going to do some knitting :)

When we’ve got freedom, I’m going to stay with mum and dad for a few days. And I’m going to drive myself there.....

[Suzi]

Wow! That sounds cool. It's a longer drive than you're used to. Are you going to be able to break it up along the way?

[Stella180]

I should imagine she’ll get a rest from driving on the ferry lol

[Paula]

I haven’t driven for more than 30 mins in a very long time, and have been too scared to drive since my eyesight got worse, so it is a very big, very scary deal for me. But, it’s 40 mins to Southampton, then an hour on the ferry, then 45 mins to mums. So I’m going to work myself up to it step by step

[Suzi]

That's cool, you can do that. Just build yourself up slowly and you'll be absolutely fine. I keep forgetting you're so close to Southampton ;)

[Paula]

Just wanted to comment....... I've bought some jeans!!!!!!!!!!! (party)

[Stella180]

Slumming it? Lol. Those are proper heavy duty leg coverings.

[Paula]

the first time in 8 years I've been able to wear them!