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Paula
17-08-22, 12:00 PM
It’s my wedding anniversary today and, not only are we going out out, we’re actually doubling up! Bullet Train at the cinema, then out to a Caribbean restaurant! (party)

Stella180
17-08-22, 01:06 PM
Sounds like a great way to spend the day. Happy Anniversary to you both.

Flo
17-08-22, 03:29 PM
Happy Anniversary Paula......have a wonderful time both of you. xx

magie06
17-08-22, 05:21 PM
Happy wedding anniversary Paula and Mr Paula. You are married the same length of time as Mr Magie and me. We got married on 02/06/01.

Suzi
17-08-22, 07:39 PM
That sounds like a wonderful way to spend today! There's a great Caribbean restaurant near us - Turtle Bay and it's awesome!

Happy anniversary to you both xx

Paula
17-08-22, 11:15 PM
Yep it was Turtle bay in Winchester :). Really yummy, and it was 241 cocktails - honestly I only asked for one, but they gave me two anyway….. and Brat Pitt - oops, I mean the film, was fab!

Suzi
18-08-22, 07:31 AM
I love Turtle Bay! So glad you loved it! 241 cocktails are awesome, happy hour is also awesome ;)

Glad "the film" was fab too! :)

Paula
19-08-22, 11:21 PM
It’s been a busy week. Lunch with my bf yesterday, and out to dinner with my oldest friend, and our hubbies) tonight. Diet’s out of the window and I’m sore, but it’s been fun

Strugglingmum
20-08-22, 06:52 AM
So glad you've had fun.....that's as important as diet!!

Suzi
20-08-22, 10:45 AM
So glad you've had such a good week!

What's your plans for this weekend?

Paula
20-08-22, 02:25 PM
Sleep mainly, I’m exhausted

Suzi
20-08-22, 05:03 PM
Good plan....

Suzi
24-08-22, 07:49 PM
Hey you, you've been quiet.... You OK?

Paula
24-08-22, 10:02 PM
Yeah, not much to talk about really

Suzi
24-08-22, 10:20 PM
That doesn't sound like you're ok to me....

Paula
24-08-22, 10:32 PM
Im still sore, and bored because I can’t do what I want to do, but I’m ok

Suzi
25-08-22, 10:13 AM
What is it that you want to do? What are your plans for today?

Paula
25-08-22, 10:33 AM
Revising for my theology study. I’m just whinging - I went out 3 days in a row last week and was exhausted so I know my limits. It’d just be nice to get out of the house. Although I can’t today, Si has taken my car to work - he didn’t fancy the MX in the rain ;)

Suzi
25-08-22, 10:50 AM
Lol, such a wuss! It's bucketing it down...

Can you do little bits of study with resting and pacing in the middle?

Paula
25-08-22, 01:04 PM
I can. But will I? Lol

Suzi
26-08-22, 01:02 PM
Lol, how are you today?

Paula
26-08-22, 02:34 PM
Im fine, still sore but just getting on with it

Suzi
26-08-22, 05:27 PM
I'm sorry you are still sore lovely... Are you able to do any study or is it getting in the way of that?
How is everyone else? All doing well?

Paula
26-08-22, 08:27 PM
I’m studying, it’s a good distraction. My mob are good, yeah :) Jess is being lovely atm

Suzi
26-08-22, 08:28 PM
So glad!

Glad the study is helping!

Paula
27-08-22, 05:27 PM
Ermm, we’ve got to get it confirmed but it seems like we’ve bought a can of dog food that wins us £10,000 in a prize draw…..

Suzi
27-08-22, 05:30 PM
Really? OMG that's amazing!!!!

Asking for a friend, what's the food and your code? (rofl) (rofl) (rofl)

Paula
27-08-22, 05:34 PM
(rofl)

And, this is now done….

https://i.ibb.co/3kcqtD1/CEBE0864-3-EE5-4732-9347-E76222020-D98.jpg (https://ibb.co/R7cmLx2)

Jaquaia
27-08-22, 06:23 PM
Oh wow! That's stunning!!!!

Paula
27-08-22, 06:37 PM
Thank you

magie06
27-08-22, 09:32 PM
That is beautiful.

Paula
27-08-22, 09:55 PM
Awww thanks

Suzi
28-08-22, 07:43 AM
Wow! That's amazing! It's truly fabulous!

Paula
28-08-22, 10:48 AM
(blush)

magie06
28-08-22, 12:04 PM
You are very talented.

Suzi
29-08-22, 10:13 AM
How are you doing love?

Paula
29-08-22, 01:51 PM
Ok. We’ve been doing our dressing room (mainly we’re not having a wardrobe, just a rail) which has been a bigger headache than we thought but oh so much cheaper than a new wardrobe…… and I’m revising

Suzi
29-08-22, 08:20 PM
Why a bigger headache?

Paula
29-08-22, 09:02 PM
The first attempt fell off the wall just as I was putting the last clothes on it…..

In other news, I’ve just done a utilities calculator for when the prices shoot up in October. It estimated we’ll be paying £500 per month!

Suzi
29-08-22, 09:09 PM
Oh no! What a palaver!

The utility bills are ridiculous... We're feeling it already, let alone with the next rise.

Paula
31-08-22, 07:43 PM
My dressing room is finished. I now have a whole room dedicated to my clothes, make up, hair etc :). (And yes I know I’m very lucky….) (and yes there is a small corner for Si….) ;). My bedroom looks huge now!

We’re out down the pub shortly, but neither Si nor I are planning to drink - what a waste. Middle age has really set in

Strugglingmum
31-08-22, 09:53 PM
Sounds wonderful. Enjoy being teetotal!!

Suzi
31-08-22, 10:01 PM
So glad it's all sorted! :)

Hope you have a good night tonight lovely x

Suzi
01-09-22, 10:01 PM
How are you doing love?

Paula
01-09-22, 11:24 PM
I’ve been a wee bit grumpy the past couple of days. But I’ve just had an email from the kennels where we got our dogs from to say that Butcher’s have told them about their bit of our prize - 10;000 meals for the greyhounds in their care. For a small charity, that’s a huge contribution so I’m absolutely chuffed to bits we could do that for them

Suzi
02-09-22, 10:30 AM
Why the grumpiness? Want to talk?

Aww I didn't know you were passing it forward to the kennels. That's so amazing! It will change so much for them! That's awesome.

Paula
02-09-22, 02:33 PM
Just sore and wanting answers…..

I went to see a friend this morning. It was lovely - and she’s an incredible baker so I’m now full of cake ;)

magie06
02-09-22, 03:48 PM
Everything is better after cake!

Suzi
02-09-22, 07:22 PM
Any news of any updates?

Cake is magic...

Paula
02-09-22, 08:14 PM
Waiting to see the advanced physio on 13th

FIL has had a fall and is back in hospital

Suzi
02-09-22, 09:13 PM
Oh no! How's Si coping with it? How are you coping?

It must feel like forever to get to the 13th...

Paula
03-09-22, 09:01 AM
We’re ok. He’s where he needs to be atm.

Suzi
03-09-22, 10:34 AM
Huge hugs lovely, it's far from an easy time. Are you going to be able to work through your options for self care for a little while? Resting? Pacing?

Paula
03-09-22, 11:17 AM
It’s going to be too chaotic here for a while. The decorators in Monday for 3 weeks, doing a large chunk of the house, so I’ll need to manage my MH as well as dealing with the dog’s stress. I’ll try to look after myself

Suzi
03-09-22, 01:48 PM
You seem quiet, I'm wondering if I should be concerned about you?

Paula
03-09-22, 04:50 PM
No, im fine, mentally anyway (ask me in a couple of days when the decorators in lol). I’m just struggling with the pain

Suzi
03-09-22, 08:19 PM
OK, thank you for letting me know x

Paula
09-09-22, 12:13 PM
Ok…. I’ve just agreed to film myself talking about how I look after my mental health for the hospital (World Mental Health Day)

Suzi
09-09-22, 05:39 PM
Wow! That's awesome! Can we share it to on the FB page?

Paula
09-09-22, 05:43 PM
I don’t know whether the hospital claims it itms?

Suzi
09-09-22, 05:46 PM
Fair enough!!! I'm really proud of you for being such a great ambassador and smashing down those barriers!

Paula
11-09-22, 09:00 PM
I am so happy we were able to help the kennels out. They’re a really small charity and this is going to make a huge difference

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Mnh5sEwP8GXrhAVsyhT4h1 HVWrsqtLw9Dpqa3TxZgS4oXpKHoxURHLPpZtsVkv5rl&id=140115126025085

Suzi
12-09-22, 11:09 AM
That's a huge amount! So pleased you could do that!

Paula
13-09-22, 09:05 AM
Seen the physio. It’s not crps! Two facet joints at the bottom of my spine have shifted and all the muscles around them have clenched. She said my nervous system is hypersensitive due to crps which is making it worse. She’s referring me urgently to chiropractor for treatment and, if that doesn’t work, she’ll refer me to Pain Consultant for injections x

Suzi
13-09-22, 03:26 PM
Oh wow! That's great news that it's not CRPS. Hooray for a diagnosis with treatment plans! How are you feeling?

Strugglingmum
13-09-22, 03:51 PM
Pleased for a diagnosis!! Hopefully you'll get seen soon and get that pain under control

Paula
13-09-22, 04:35 PM
Very, very, very relieved!

Suzi
13-09-22, 05:47 PM
That is so much better than the CRPS spreading. I'm so relieved for you. Are you being kind to yourself today and tomorrow so as to allow the stress to lift a bit and the anxiety leave you whilst you digest the news?

Paula
13-09-22, 05:53 PM
I’ve plonked myself on the sofa with a heat pad all day as she was a bit rough with me this morning. Tomorrow morning I’m part of a walkaround of the local maternity unit to assess how fit for,purpose it is for people with disabilities of all types, but shall probably need to rest afterwards

Suzi
13-09-22, 08:31 PM
I'm glad you're planning on some rest... Please be kind to you.

Paula
14-09-22, 02:07 PM
So, that hurt….. still, I’ve already gotten a telephone appointment with the back people for next Thursday :)

Suzi
14-09-22, 04:42 PM
Wow, that's quick to have come through. I'm so pleased for you!

Resting and pacing?

Paula
14-09-22, 05:15 PM
Yeah..

Suzi
14-09-22, 06:39 PM
Or not then?

How did it go around the maternity dept today?

Paula
14-09-22, 08:44 PM
It went very well. There’s a lot of issues but part of the reason we were doing it was to maybe make a case for some grants. But it broke me.

Suzi
14-09-22, 09:05 PM
Have you been able to rest properly? Can you schedule in some serious self care tomorrow?

Paula
14-09-22, 09:38 PM
I’ve already cancelled coffee with a friend tomorrow. It’s hard to do much self care with the decorator in, but I’ll try

Suzi
15-09-22, 09:38 AM
How much longer are they in for?

Paula
15-09-22, 10:05 AM
I don’t know, possibly up to another couple of weeks. He’s had a lot of repair work to do and he’s only just starting painting - and then he’s got to do our bedroom, en-suite, downstairs bathroom and utility

Suzi
15-09-22, 10:54 AM
Oh that sounds like you're going to have him in there for a while. I'm concerned that you aren't able to get in self care etc for that long - especially when you're in pain already...

Paula
15-09-22, 10:59 AM
I have just done 15 mins yoga (she told me Tuesday nothing I did would make it worse). It’s not the same with all the noise going on but it was something

Suzi
15-09-22, 03:09 PM
Did it help?

Paula
15-09-22, 05:47 PM
Not really. Que sera

Suzi
15-09-22, 10:35 PM
Oh love. What have you got planned for tomorrow? Are you due to see your curate soon? You're sounding a bit flat, I know with everything going on it's tough, but should I be worried?

Paula
15-09-22, 11:22 PM
I was due to see my curate tomorrow but I cancelled as, with my back hurting so much, and the house being like a bomb site, I just couldn’t face it.

I’m ok, not great but no need to worry. Tomorrow I need to write up and send my notes on the maternity walkabout

Suzi
16-09-22, 10:20 AM
I will worry, it's something I do!

What do you have planned for your self care and recharge day?

Strugglingmum
16-09-22, 10:29 AM
(panda)

Paula
16-09-22, 10:58 AM
My back is back to pre physio levels, so still sore but I don’t want to cry……. I’m writing up my notes this morning and not sure what I’ll do this afternoon

Jaquaia
16-09-22, 11:51 AM
By the sounds of it, it needs to be something nice and gentle that you love (panda)

Suzi
16-09-22, 12:52 PM
She's not wrong you know ;)

Paula
16-09-22, 01:51 PM
I’m watching (finally) the new Downton Abbey movie does that count?

Oh, and WEVE GOT OUR PRIZE MONEY!!

Jaquaia
16-09-22, 02:02 PM
That most definitely counts!

Ooh! Going to treat yourselves?

Suzi
16-09-22, 02:12 PM
OO I'm glad you're resting!

What plans have you got for the money?

Paula
16-09-22, 02:26 PM
We’ve been able to be a bit more relaxed about the house renovations. I’m having some long overdue work done on my teeth. And the rest were going to put in our savings

Jaquaia
16-09-22, 02:33 PM
I hope there's going to be cake at the very least!!!

Suzi
16-09-22, 09:26 PM
Definitely cake and prosecco and gin!

Paula
17-09-22, 04:14 PM
I’ve had the copy letter from the physio to my GP, confirming ‘facet degeneration’. But it really tickled me when she commented I had an ‘analgic gait’ which, Dr Google tells me, is a gait that’s taken on to avoid pain. No shit Sherlock (giggle)

Suzi
17-09-22, 07:06 PM
(rofl) it's always amusing how they phrase things...

Paula
20-09-22, 10:07 PM
Sooooo, this happened. I may have ‘accidently’ enrolled on this course ;)

https://www.bcot.ac.uk/subject-areas/education-and-training/mdfl116/

Jaquaia
20-09-22, 10:10 PM
Accidentally (giggle)

Paula
20-09-22, 10:11 PM
(blush)

Suzi
20-09-22, 10:16 PM
Go you! :)

Paula
22-09-22, 11:26 AM
I’ve had a call from the back specialist. I’ve got a face to face appointment tomorrow at 4.30. (It’s a busy day, I’ve got a call from the college re my course, I’m seeing my bf for lunch, then this. Todays a resting day..)

Suzi
22-09-22, 12:22 PM
So glad you've had that call!

Paula
23-09-22, 09:49 AM
Eeeeekkkkkkk I’m officially enrolled on the 9 Month level 3 Understanding Mental Health course!

Suzi
23-09-22, 10:12 AM
Woohoo! That's fantastic!

Jaquaia
23-09-22, 10:06 PM
Not bad for an accident;)

Paula
23-09-22, 10:49 PM
Not bad at all lol

I’m hurting tonight after seeing a chiropractor. And he’s warning me it’ll get worse over the next few days (he likened it to how I’d feel after a long run - not sure I’ve ever known that experience…). I intend to sit in front of the tele and sulk this weekend

Suzi
24-09-22, 12:04 PM
I'm sorry it's painful, but glad you're sitting and pacing...

Paula
24-09-22, 01:07 PM
He reckons it’s not the facet joints that are causing the problem, but bursitis in my hip. He touched a particular point and I became somewhat intimate with the ceiling…. We’re going to work on very gentle stretches to try to release the adductor muscles (he said I was ‘unusual’ with the combination of CRPS and Hypermobility lol) to release the tension on my hip

Suzi
24-09-22, 09:48 PM
Ouch! Definitely slow and gentle with those love... Lol... unusual? lol... Surely the term is "unique" or as I like to be referred to as "medically interesting"....

Paula
24-09-22, 09:59 PM
(giggle)

Suzi
25-09-22, 10:28 AM
How are you doing today lovely? How's the pain? Mood?

Paula
25-09-22, 10:45 AM
Pain - bleurgh, mood. - ok

Suzi
25-09-22, 01:37 PM
Are you resting and pacing?

Paula
25-09-22, 01:48 PM
Yes, but I’m bored!

Suzi
25-09-22, 08:15 PM
Bored? No cross stitch project?

Paula
25-09-22, 08:46 PM
I have, but didn’t fancy it today. But I did manage to get most of my pictures back up on the wall

Suzi
25-09-22, 08:51 PM
Well done for getting the pictures back up. How much longer have you got works going on in your house?

Paula
25-09-22, 09:01 PM
About another week for the painting, we think. Carpets are coming 17 October

Suzi
26-09-22, 08:49 AM
So, the end is in sight?

Paula
26-09-22, 09:03 AM
It is. The end to chaos, mess and catching my feet and dress on gripper rods…..

Suzi
26-09-22, 09:43 AM
OO gripper rods are lethal! Hope you haven't hurt yourself or your dresses!

Paula
26-09-22, 02:04 PM
I have got a hole in my toe lol

Suzi
26-09-22, 08:46 PM
OO ouchy! I hope you've had it cleaned and checked and dressed if needed?

Paula
26-09-22, 10:09 PM
Yes, it’s fine, mum (giggle)

Suzi
27-09-22, 08:53 AM
Lol..

How are you today love?

Paula
27-09-22, 10:14 AM
I’m ok. Backs a little easier, hip is worse. Si has to do my exercises for me as per chiropractors instructions. I don’t know why, but Si’s lucky I didn’t thump him last night lol

Suzi
27-09-22, 02:38 PM
Oh love, that's horrible..

magie06
27-09-22, 04:35 PM
I hate when other people get you to do the exercises that you're supposed to be doing yourself. My physio sent G the exercises she wants me to do. So I'm being picked on every day. (blush)

Suzi
27-09-22, 09:09 PM
(rofl) (rofl) Marc enjoys torturing me with them - especially when he has to do circles to make my knee move...

Paula
28-09-22, 12:08 PM
We went to the theatre last night to watch our niece in Kinky Boots. For those who know the story, she played Lauren. It was brilliant! We had such a good time, though Si was very uncomfortable with his niece’s first line containing the word w@nker, and with her kissing someone (rofl)

Suzi
28-09-22, 12:41 PM
(rofl) (rofl) That's so awesome!

magie06
28-09-22, 02:06 PM
(rofl) Men. They are always little girls to them and need to be protective of them.

Paula
28-09-22, 06:32 PM
He actually told her that she was ‘still my little 12 year old niece’. Poor love ……

Suzi
28-09-22, 09:51 PM
(rofl) (rofl) (rofl)

Paula
30-09-22, 10:26 PM
Look at my gas-juss new bathroom light! (inlove)

https://i.ibb.co/txkT1W3/0-FA19-CDA-DADB-4-DD7-B12-C-C7-B56-FEA8-B37.jpg (https://ibb.co/xfPtrR3)

Suzi
01-10-22, 11:11 AM
That's awesome! :)


How's your pain today love? Has it settled at all?

Paula
01-10-22, 09:43 PM
Yes, it’s settled to pre *when they started to muck about with it* levels, so I’ve been able to push myself a bit more today. We’ve been pushing my exercises a bit more too - I’m supposed to feel my adductor muscles stretch but, because of HMS, I’m not. So the stretch needs to be deeper, but that hurts my hip so it’s a catch 22 situation….

Suzi
02-10-22, 12:21 PM
That is really tough. I wish it was easier for you and you weren't in pain..

Mattypompy
03-10-22, 09:22 PM
Look at my gas-juss new bathroom light! (inlove)

https://i.ibb.co/txkT1W3/0-FA19-CDA-DADB-4-DD7-B12-C-C7-B56-FEA8-B37.jpg (https://ibb.co/xfPtrR3)

Stylish light there Paula.

Paula
03-10-22, 09:38 PM
Thanks, Matt

Went for my flu jab today, the flu clinic was in a tent in the surgery car park and the queue was 25 minutes long. I know that’s not too bad (my parents’ was 3 hours!) but standing for that length of time was difficult, especially after 3 hours in the car yesterday, and I’m feeling it tonight :(

In better news, we’ve been able to bring the carpet appt forward to next Monday (party)

Suzi
04-10-22, 08:50 AM
Standing that long is so hard - I can't stand still I have to do some odd kind of shuffling from one foot to the other or just ask for a chair.... Are you resting today?
YAY for carpets!

Paula
04-10-22, 09:14 AM
I’ve got the house completely to myself today (first time in weeks) so will be resting with studying. I didn’t manage any yesterday as I was too sore so I’m looking forward to it

Suzi
04-10-22, 06:11 PM
Have you had a lovely, restful day?

Paula
04-10-22, 06:30 PM
It was very peaceful :)

Suzi
04-10-22, 09:19 PM
Did you do things that are good for the soul?

Paula
04-10-22, 11:12 PM
I studied, watched a bit of tv, did some Spanish. So yes :)

Suzi
05-10-22, 09:09 AM
Go you!

What's on your agenda for today?

Paula
05-10-22, 09:19 AM
Eye clinic this morning and housegroup tonight

Paula
05-10-22, 02:17 PM
I’m so relieved. With my weight gain this year, I was worried the pressure would have gone up but they did a full work up including scans and there’s been no change since April :)

Suzi
05-10-22, 05:16 PM
Woohoo! That's awesome!

Paula
10-10-22, 12:50 PM
Today was day 2 with the chiropractor. He was concerned that I was in so much pain after our last session and when doing the exercises, so he used a massage gun on me, which was lovely, and ha asked me to get one and use it every other day ;)

Carpet day today! My dresses will par-teeeeee (party)

Suzi
10-10-22, 09:32 PM
Yay for carpet day! How did it go?
Which massage gun did he recommend?

Paula
10-10-22, 10:15 PM
Be said, not the most expensive, try and find the ones on Amazon that are heavily discounted. Other than that he left it up to me lol. I will report back ;)

Suzi
11-10-22, 09:11 AM
Thank you!
How are you today? How's your pain? Sleep?

Paula
11-10-22, 05:32 PM
Its come but im not allowed to try it til tomorrow. Ill let you know

Im ok. Did possibly too much for FIL today and im sore, but he needed the help. Sleep’s ok (yay)

Suzi
12-10-22, 09:13 AM
Thank you.
How are you today? Do you have any plans? Pain levels? What's your mood like?

Paula
12-10-22, 10:01 AM
Dentist this morning for ‘remedial work’
Other than that I need to finish off minutes from a Monday meeting and prep for another meeting tomorrow. And do some studying

Suzi
12-10-22, 11:29 AM
Can you rest and pace in between?

Paula
12-10-22, 12:25 PM
Am doing, just been meditating

Suzi
12-10-22, 03:32 PM
Good! Are you finding it helpful?

Paula
12-10-22, 03:53 PM
Yep, even tried to do some when the dentist was filing my teeth ;)

Paula
12-10-22, 04:22 PM
Ok, I can barely see straight so am officially putting the metaphorical books away

Suzi
12-10-22, 04:43 PM
Oh love... (panda) (bear)

Paula
12-10-22, 05:59 PM
Im ok, just tired. Its been a long week

Suzi
12-10-22, 07:05 PM
I second that one..

Paula
13-10-22, 03:16 PM
So, ive bitten the bullet and got a doctors appointment (face to face no less) next Friday as I'm so tired all the time. I actually fell asleep eating my lunch today. If its anything, its probably my thyroid but I can’t remember the last time I saw my GP and thought I’d better get a check up

magie06
13-10-22, 08:02 PM
That's a good idea. Please pace for the next few days.

Suzi
13-10-22, 10:19 PM
Well done! Also seriously impressed you got a face to face appointment!

Paula
14-10-22, 06:44 AM
I know! And not too long a wait!

Suzi
14-10-22, 08:36 AM
How are you today love?

Paula
14-10-22, 09:35 AM
Tired but off to get a mani pedi :)

Suzi
14-10-22, 09:35 AM
Enjoy being pampered!

Paula
18-10-22, 09:21 AM
So yesterday, I had the first post I’ve had for several days (though it came mid afternoon, rather than the mid morning were used to). In it was an appointment card to see my psychiatrist. TODAY.

Suzi
18-10-22, 09:23 AM
Wow, that's a lot of notice... Are you going on your own? How do you feel about that?

Paula
18-10-22, 01:47 PM
Si went with me. I was pleased, actually, as I wanted to talk about coming off the vortioxetine. Thankfully, he was on the same page so it’s half dose for 6 weeks, then I see him again and, if all ok, I stop completely (party)

Suzi
18-10-22, 09:58 PM
That's awesome! So glad it went well!!

Jaquaia
20-10-22, 09:18 AM
Brilliant!

Suzi
20-10-22, 09:30 AM
Morning love, how are you today?

Paula
20-10-22, 09:51 AM
A bit nauseous, got a bit of a headache, but otherwise managing. Got to get on with my assessment today though I managed to complete my induction training yesterday (for a job I’ve been doing for a decade lol) so I can focus 100% on the assessment now

Suzi
20-10-22, 02:33 PM
Well done! Make sure you are pacing and eating and drinking properly too please?

Paula
20-10-22, 06:04 PM
Of course ;)

Paula
20-10-22, 10:59 PM
I do not feel well. Ironically, I’ve got a GP face to face appointment tomorrow to talk about why I’m so tired so i shall be seeing him while feeling very sick for a completely different reason lol. My family rallied around me today - katie came over to paint my nails and Si and Jess looked after all the jobs I normally do. And Si introduced me to Ted Lasso :)

Suzi
21-10-22, 09:43 AM
Oh love, I'm sorry to hear that. Is it more mental or physical not feeling well?
I'm glad that everyone is there to help support you.

Paula
21-10-22, 10:37 AM
Nausea and headache. Classic discontinuation symptoms so ive just got to go with it

Jaquaia
21-10-22, 10:54 AM
(panda)

Could be a good excuse for ginger biscuits! I find ginger helps me with nausea.

Paula
21-10-22, 01:48 PM
Ok. Im behind on my assessments and, because its government funded, I can only have a couple of days leeway. So, regardless of how im feeling, I have to crack on and get it done…

Jaquaia
21-10-22, 02:03 PM
You can do it. (panda)

Suzi
21-10-22, 09:43 PM
You will be able to do it love, just maybe little and often rather than a long stint? Ginger is meant to be good as Jaq has said, worth a go?

Paula
22-10-22, 09:04 AM
The nausea isn’t too bad this morning (yay) but my headache was mind blowing last night - easier today so hopefully that’s the worst over (yeah right lol). We’ve got friends for dinner tonight so some housework needs to be done, and then is back to the assessment this afternoon. I know I can do it, it’s to what quality itms?

Suzi
22-10-22, 10:08 AM
I understand that, but you are your harshest critic and you are never going to be happy with what you submit....

Re the headache - is it easier today?

Paula
22-10-22, 10:10 AM
No, you’re right about that.

Headaches is better, but I’ve developed the shakes. Withdrawal - the gift that keeps on giving ;)

Suzi
22-10-22, 10:33 PM
I hate withdrawal... I wish I could make it easier for you. Could you drop in smaller amounts?

Paula
23-10-22, 12:55 PM
No, that’s not an option apparently. But, thank God, it seems to have passed. I’ve never had it pass this quickly so I’m a little 8n shock lol

Suzi
23-10-22, 06:47 PM
Just work with it love keep pacing and resting when you can...

Paula
26-10-22, 08:55 AM
I forgot to mention yesterday. My aunt’s (swear) ex has (at the very last minute - manipulative (swear)) has changed his plea to guilty! Which means she doesn’t have to testify - which she was terrified about. We’re just praying he gets a long sentence. On that note, did you know that 1 month on remand equals 2 months taken off your sentence???

Jaquaia
26-10-22, 10:22 AM
That's ridiculous!!!!

Paula
26-10-22, 11:07 AM
Yep… she’s really worried he’ll get out straight away for time served

Suzi
26-10-22, 11:20 AM
I forgot to mention yesterday. My aunt’s (swear) ex has (at the very last minute - manipulative (swear)) has changed his plea to guilty! Which means she doesn’t have to testify - which she was terrified about. We’re just praying he gets a long sentence. On that note, did you know that 1 month on remand equals 2 months taken off your sentence???

I'm so glad that he's changed his plea. About time.
That's horrific about the sentence. So much for justice. I hope he goes down for a very, very long time.

Paula
29-10-22, 05:10 PM
So, having bust a gut to get this in on time, this is my tutors response to my first assessment. Can’t lie, I might have shed a few tears

‘I just wanted to let you know that I marked your first submission for the above course, and I understand that you felt you needed more time to submit work of good quality. Well, I'd like to say that your work was excellent, and I greatly admire the effort that must have gone into getting this unit in on time for marking. I really appreciated your responses to the questions, which were well-researched and, at times, heartfelt. I eagerly await your next submission with such high-quality work.’

Suzi
29-10-22, 05:19 PM
Wow! That's amazing!! Totally expected from us though..

Jaquaia
29-10-22, 05:36 PM
Yep. Completely expected. Swot ;)

Seriously, well done!

Paula
29-10-22, 05:48 PM
(giggle)

Stella180
29-10-22, 10:00 PM
That’s amazing feedback. Well done.

magie06
29-10-22, 11:30 PM
Oh wow! Are you the teacher's pet by any chance? (rofl)

Paula
02-11-22, 02:58 PM
So, I’ve had a crap couple of hours. Had my covid booster then popped into sainsburys. I was doing smart shop so had a couple of bags in my arms which meant, when trying to get something from higher shelves, I had to put the bags down to be able to balance. By the time I had picked the item up, scanned it and put it into a bag, my handbag had disappeared….. after a meltdown, CCTV, a manager, a security guard, it was found - on a rail nowhere near where I was. So, either someone picked it up by mistake and just left it there (why would you not hand it in to customer services?? Or someone took it to photograph my cards…..

Strugglingmum
02-11-22, 03:59 PM
Oh love, that sounds so traumatic!!(panda)

Paula
02-11-22, 04:06 PM
Yeah, I’m calmer now but it was tough

Suzi
03-11-22, 09:33 AM
Oh love, that's really shit. Have you cancelled cards etc?

Paula
03-11-22, 09:49 AM
Yep. All done, mainly by Jess, bless her. She came to get me and really looked after me

Suzi
03-11-22, 10:18 AM
That's really lovely of her. I'm so glad that she was there for you.
How are you doing today? Are you resting? After a panic you know as well as I do that you need to rest and to recharge from the anxiety hangover.

Paula
03-11-22, 10:29 AM
Yeah, going to do some study but not pushing myself today

Jaquaia
03-11-22, 10:31 AM
(panda)

Suzi
03-11-22, 10:59 AM
Good, rest as much as you can.

magie06
03-11-22, 01:36 PM
I hope you are resting today. Sending gentle non touching hugs. (panda)

Paula
10-11-22, 04:55 PM
Hmmm might have overdone it. My work at the hospital starts again on Monday and we wer up there today getting rid of (mainly) an unbelievable amount of booklets and leaflets that, after 2.5 years, are all out of date. A wall of storage boxes needed going through. I came home, slept for 2 hours, and now am wrapped up in heated pads…..

Jaquaia
10-11-22, 07:16 PM
Resting tomorrow?

Paula
10-11-22, 07:28 PM
Yeah, among some study

Suzi
11-11-22, 09:55 AM
You? Overdoing things? There was any danger of you not?
Hope todays resting and pacing goes OK...

Paula
11-11-22, 10:11 AM
Thank you

Suzi
11-11-22, 09:05 PM
How did your day of pacing/resting go?

Paula
11-11-22, 09:35 PM
I rested a lot this morning, did a couple of hours of study, then watched tv. I’ve actually spent most of this evening watching PS I love you, so now I’ve got tear streaks down my face and a very snotty nose…..

Suzi
12-11-22, 11:47 AM
I've not seen it, I've read the book though... I'm glad you're pacing and resting love. What's on your agenda this weekend?

Paula
12-11-22, 12:01 PM
Some cross stitch. Christmas shopping. Pottering ;)

Suzi
12-11-22, 09:51 PM
Sounds fun!

Paula
14-11-22, 08:50 AM
First day back at work today after 2.5 years! Not nervous, at all lol

Suzi
14-11-22, 08:58 AM
You've got this. What time are you working from and to? Will you rest tonight?

Paula
14-11-22, 09:28 AM
10-1, and I suspect I’ll be sleeping most of the afternoon…

Jaquaia
14-11-22, 12:35 PM
You'll nail it because you're you. If you need a nap, then do it. Pacing ;)

Paula
14-11-22, 02:39 PM
I survived!

Suzi
14-11-22, 03:06 PM
How did it go?

Paula
14-11-22, 03:17 PM
IT didn’t get their backsides into gear so we didn’t have any computers and couldn’t open lol. But it did mean I could get in with some of the other stuff I do for the department. So it was kind of a ‘light’ shift which, I think, helped me get into the swing of things without the punters itms

Suzi
14-11-22, 05:24 PM
That's awesome! So glad it went well even without IT!

Mattypompy
15-11-22, 09:08 PM
I survived!

Just chipping hun! So glad your shift went well and you took such a productive step, it's a wonderful journey forward.

Of course everyone is different, but I've just been through the exact same scenario so I have some understanding. Mine after a few years

Pat on the back time! (bear)

Xx

Paula
17-11-22, 08:58 PM
Thursday is my favourite day of the week atm. On Strictly It Takes Two, the wardrobe manager comes every week to show some of the designs and completed outfits for Saturday nights show. Because Katie doesn’t have Sky, she’s taken to coming over for dinner and to coo over the sparkly costumes, and I get her to myself for a couple of hours :)

Suzi
18-11-22, 07:34 AM
That's awesome! What a lovely thing to do!

Suzi
20-11-22, 08:48 AM
Hey, how are you really lovely?

You mentioned something about Jess going out a bit more - is everything OK?

Paula
20-11-22, 09:15 AM
I’m ok.sore, tired but what’s new? Everything’s fine with Jess. I’m glad she’s finally doing more than work, sleep, repeat ;)

Suzi
20-11-22, 02:47 PM
You don't sound your normal sparkly self - you sure you're OK?

Paula
20-11-22, 08:36 PM
Yeah. I really am just exhausted all the time. And this week, I’m working tomorrow, Tuesday I have a smear test, Wednesday, bloods, Thursday hep b jab. Along with getting on with my studying. So I don’t expect to be less,tired come Friday ;)

Suzi
20-11-22, 08:45 PM
Are you trying to do too much too fast? Where's the self care?

Paula
20-11-22, 09:21 PM
Today, I went out with my friend, had a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, then watched 2 movies. This week is just bad timing with everything.

Suzi
21-11-22, 09:20 AM
I'm so glad you did that.

Try to build in some self-care each day? Even if it's 5 or 10 minutes a day?

Paula
21-11-22, 02:11 PM
Damn. At work this morning and sat on a chair. Except it was wheeled, and I fell off. On my bad hip…..

Strugglingmum
21-11-22, 03:27 PM
Oh no!!! Are you ok?

Suzi
21-11-22, 03:58 PM
OMG... Tell me you're resting?

Paula
21-11-22, 04:28 PM
I’m resting under a throw. I’m a bit sore….

Suzi
21-11-22, 04:38 PM
Can you take anything to help with the pain? Have you cancelled other things for this week to give yourself time to settle?

Paula
21-11-22, 05:18 PM
I’m already maxed on painkillers. I’ve got a heated blanket on my back.

I’ve cancelled the smear twice already, I need to have it done. I’ve had to wait a month for the bloods so I don’t want to move that. I may move the jab, depending how I feel

I’ll be fine ;)