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Jaquaia
01-02-23, 09:27 PM
Wonky sleep won't be helping your mood so I hope you're being kind to you (panda)
magie06
01-02-23, 09:31 PM
As usual I'm putting everyone before myself.
Maybe you need to put you first tomorrow and for a few days?
magie06
02-02-23, 12:22 PM
I've been cutting out the craft that Aisling will be doing tomorrow when she volunteers in the school tomorrow. It's all done now and I have my feet up.
Good. I hope you stay there !
Me too! So glad that you're resting a bit..
magie06
05-02-23, 09:04 PM
I have been sick again. I was so bad that I was in bed on Friday at 5 pm. I didn't wake again until 9.30 Saturday.
Please please call the doctor tomorrow, this has gone on far too long (panda)
Paula's right, this isn't good love. Please get an appointment lovely.
magie06
06-02-23, 12:31 PM
We have a bank holiday today, but I have a GP appointment on Thursday.
Jaquaia
06-02-23, 12:44 PM
Good. You deserve better care than you've been getting!
I agree, is there nothing sooner?
How are you feeling today?
magie06
07-02-23, 08:42 AM
I'm okay today. I found one of my night time meds this morning. I must have dropped it while I was taking them. It was pregrablin so I have a bit of a headache this morning.
Yuck…. Take it easy today, please (panda)
OO missing pregabalin can be awful, so definitely be kind and rest today x
magie06
07-02-23, 08:32 PM
Just a trip into Galway to pick up heart stickers for Aisling's craft on Friday.
How are you feeling love? Mentally and physically?
magie06
08-02-23, 11:57 AM
I'm feeling a little better thank you. I'm helping Aisling get her craft together and it's helping my mood. I've taken out my crisis plan and have a read through and I'm trying to do one new thing every day. For example, I'm trying to get out for a little fresh air every day. I'm also trying to eat more veg and go to bed at a reasonable time each night (even at weekends).
You're looking at your crisis plan? Do you want to talk about what's going on in your head?
magie06
08-02-23, 10:07 PM
When I was talking to Toghermore last week, the nurse asked if I was doing everything on my crisis plan to keep myself well. I rang to let them know that I thought my mood was slipping. My crisis plan is there to keep me well, as well as helping me if I'm not doing very well. It is very easy for me to forget what's on it, if I haven't looked at it for a while.
That's a really positive step lovely. Is there anything that I/we can do to help?
magie06
09-02-23, 02:46 PM
Thank you so much. I know where to find you all.
I have an appointment with the doctor this afternoon. It's to change my coil, and I'm looking forward to it as much as I look forward to my smear test.
No, not fun. Hope you’re ok, love
Hope it was easy love, are you planning on resting at all tomorrow and over the weekend?
magie06
11-02-23, 12:15 PM
My GP needed 3 different speculums to find the old one. The new one went in very easily. I've had period like cramps since Thursday but they are easing now.
I had a p/t meeting in the school on Thursday evening about subject choices for senior cycle for Aisling. I wasn't home until nearly 9.30. I was very glad of my bed!
Ooo ouch, honey, I know that feeling…..rest today?
magie06
11-02-23, 03:18 PM
Feet up watching the rugby.
I'm glad you're resting love. Can you rest for a day or two? When's Ais on half-term holiday?
magie06
11-02-23, 07:36 PM
Half term next week. We're off for the full week.
YAY! Fern has next week, Hazel has the following week! Hope you get some rest and lie-ins! Are you planning anything fun?
magie06
11-02-23, 10:29 PM
I have nothing planned. I'm not sure if Aisling has anything on. We're both booked in for B12 injections on Tuesday.
Make sure you do something lovely after? Coffee and cake?
magie06
13-02-23, 07:55 PM
Today was boring (according to Aisling). Quote - what's the point in being off school if we're not going to do anything - end quote.
Ah, yep been there. Could she not make plans herself?
Ahhh... My Mum used to always manage to produce a list of chores as long as your arm each time anyone said that... We didn't say it much after that! There were only so many times we could clean the brasses, wash everything up, do the household tasks - including unloading the linen, refolding and replacing it..... :( Or unloading the chest freezer, checking the dates and then restacking it... TBH the old army chores of painting every stone red, then paint them white would be more interesting than what we had to do...
Paula's right though, can she meet up with friends? Have you told her you're feeling poorly and just not up to it every day? Movie marathon?
magie06
14-02-23, 07:39 PM
We went to Galway this morning. We needed brown card for the next craft. We'll be cutting out tomorrow.
Suzi, did you have to clean chimneys and go down the mines after? :P(rofl)
We went to Galway this morning. We needed brown card for the next craft. We'll be cutting out tomorrow.
What's the craft??-
Suzi, did you have to clean chimneys and go down the mines after? :P(rofl)
If only!!
magie06
16-02-23, 03:43 PM
We went to the Aliwee caves yesterday. Today I feel like I could sleep for a week.
How are you feeling, lovely?
magie06
16-02-23, 08:05 PM
I'm tired.
Are you eating and drinking ok?
I have to just ask, are you taking your meds as you are prescribed to do so? Are you shing? Stashing meds?
magie06
17-02-23, 04:36 PM
My appetite is fine. No s/h. And I'm taking my meds as normal. No stashing of meds either. I'm just tired.
I'm so proud of you! Thank you for being open and answering questions which could be tricky. Thank you for trusting me/us. Does G know that you're finding things tough?
magie06
18-02-23, 02:00 PM
Yes. I've told him everything.
I'm really proud of you!
Are you doing anything nice this weekend? Are you resting and pacing a bit too?
magie06
18-02-23, 10:06 PM
Just taking things easy.
Hope you're being kind to you love x
magie06
19-02-23, 08:45 PM
Went to see dad this morning. He is still as rude and obnoxious as ever. The helper who called was from Lithuania and he was so very rude to her. I really felt sorry for her.
Oh hunni... I'm sorry. Is she a regular carer? Might be worth calling the agency and explaining? - Not necessarily you making the call, just someone in the family...
How are you today lovely?
magie06
20-02-23, 06:39 PM
I'm okay. Still very tired. I thought the B12 would have kicked in by now.
Oh love, have you thought about going to see your Dr and telling them how rubbish you've been?
magie06
21-02-23, 05:51 PM
I haven't made an appointment yet. I started on hrt last week and I'm seeing if that settles things down.
How are you feeling on it?
magie06
21-02-23, 09:07 PM
Crampy.
I'm sorry love... Women really have the raw deal, hormones, periods, fibroids etc etc menopause etc etc A friend of mine has a menopause group on FB if you wanted me to add you to it?
magie06
22-02-23, 02:44 PM
Yes please. If it's not too much trouble.
magie06
22-02-23, 04:37 PM
I had a trip to the beautician at lunchtime. It's not so much the waxing that brings me there, it more the catch up and chat.
That sounds like a good thing to do for the soul!
Strugglingmum
22-02-23, 05:34 PM
I love a wee pamper trip but I dont do it enough
That was an excellent idea!
magie06
23-02-23, 12:31 PM
My beautician makes my next appointment while I'm still in the room with her. Otherwise, I'm not sure how often I'd go.
magie06
23-02-23, 08:16 PM
Today is my mum's anniversary. I've been remembering her in my own way all day.
My beautician makes my next appointment while I'm still in the room with her. Otherwise, I'm not sure how often I'd go.
That's good! I think its obviously something you enjoy and need in your life...
Today is my mum's anniversary. I've been remembering her in my own way all day.
Oh love, I'm so sorry. Anniversaries are so hard. (bear) (panda) (bear)
Jaquaia
23-02-23, 09:09 PM
(panda)
How are you doing today lovely?
Strugglingmum
24-02-23, 12:28 PM
(panda)
magie06
24-02-23, 02:49 PM
Okay. Just waiting for Aisling to come out of the national school.
What have you got planned for the weekend?
That doesn’t sound overly positive, love
magie06
25-02-23, 01:05 PM
I had a lovely sleep in this morning. I didn't wake until around 10.
Glad you had a lie in, you obviously needed it!
magie06
28-02-23, 02:37 PM
A little back story - a friend has a little granddaughter and I made some clothes for her doll a few Christmas's ago. I then started making a different dress in very fine wool about 3 years ago. The shoulders didn't work out, so I left it alone. I took it up before last Christmas, but the shoulders didn't work out again, so I left it alone again. I took it up again yesterday and bravo, the shoulders worked because I did them a different way. But the little girl I was making it for is now in school. So I'm finishing it for my sister's granddaughter. Fingers crossed nothing else goes wrong.
That sounds so kind and so wonderful! Hope that it goes smoothly from here on in!
Do you have any pictures?
magie06
28-02-23, 05:47 PM
Not yet. Maybe tomorrow.
How's your mood love? Pain?
magie06
28-02-23, 08:29 PM
Sore enough. My GP increased my lyrcia when I saw her last and it's beginning to work now.
My mood is okay. This time of the year is difficult for me anyway. But I'm getting up and doing my best.
I'm glad you're telling your GP how you are really feeling.
Sounds to me that you're doing all you can to keep you well.
magie06
01-03-23, 10:07 AM
(y) Day by day.
magie06
01-03-23, 02:19 PM
I got a shock this morning. A girl I knew from the time I did the MBT course in Toghermore, has passed away. She used me for lifts to and from Toghermore every week, and never once offered me any money towards petrol. She dropped me as a friend once the course was over and she got a boyfriend. She called me once, and asked me to go for coffee, but Aisling was off and I wasn't available. She then told me to (swear)(swear)(swear)(swear) of, and after that I blocked her. I didn't need her in my life after that. But she was still a friend for nearly 3 years, and it just feels weird.
Oh hunni, im sorry. This must have brought up the hurt she caused again (panda)
magie06
01-03-23, 03:13 PM
Yes Paula. It has. But it's just another thing I need to process. She has a son who is the same age as Aisling, but he has been in care since he was a baby.
I remember you telling us about her at the time and how hurt you were... I'm sorry for that love. It's truly horrible. She was lucky to have had you in her life as her friend. Are you having any therapy atm? Is it something worth considering as you've so many things going on around you? Massive hugs love x
magie06
01-03-23, 09:35 PM
My next appointment is the 15th. I have a new case worker who I'm going to meet that day.
How do you feel about a new person? Did Bridget move to a different job?
magie06
02-03-23, 05:25 PM
Yes. Bridget moved. I really don't like having to get someone new. It means I need to start at the beginning again and go through all my history again.
I get that, it’s a tough process. Hopefully, Bridget would have been able to do some sort of handover
Oh I sympathise. I hate having to go through it all again. I've started carrying around a typed page with bullet-pointed notes of medications, diagnoses and things they need to be aware of... It's really helped so I can just pass it over.
magie06
03-03-23, 09:00 PM
It's just a bit of a pain. I hope the new person has had time to read my notes.
It is always a pain. I hope they have too and it's a simple (for you) changeover.
magie06
10-03-23, 03:12 PM
Aisling has really enjoyed her week at the school. She's had more time to do the cutting out for the craft today too.
How are you doing, lovely?
That's such good news! How are you doing love?
magie06
11-03-23, 12:51 PM
I'm okay. I have a sinus infection and a UTI. But I'll be okay.
Oh no! You don't seem to be getting over one thing before the next thing hits you..
magie06
13-03-23, 10:29 AM
I took my morning meds last night and my night meds this morning.
Oh no! Please be kind to you today. Is it worth talking to your GP?
magie06
13-03-23, 10:57 AM
I think I'll be okay. I had a rest this morning and I don't have anything on today.
Jaquaia
13-03-23, 01:30 PM
Rest will do you good (panda)
Oh no! I've done similar in the past... How has your day gone?
magie06
13-03-23, 08:47 PM
I haven't done much. I kept dozing off in the morning and I just watched tv in the afternoon.
Sounds just what you needed
magie06
15-03-23, 12:34 PM
Toghermore have messed up again. I had a call about half an hour ago, to say that my appointment has been moved to 1 o'clock.
Jaquaia
15-03-23, 12:58 PM
Did you manage to get there in time?!
Oh no! Did you make it? How did it go?
magie06
15-03-23, 02:29 PM
I got there on time. The doctor was the same guy I saw last time, so that was a plus. He started the meeting with, let's reduce some meds. I interrupted him, and said that I wouldn't be comfortable with ANY reductions at the moment. I told him that my GP had increased my pregrablin just about 4 weeks ago. I also told him about Fiona passing away and how that made me feel. My next appointment will be in 6 months.
magie06
16-03-23, 10:45 AM
I've had an easy morning this morning. Just doing some knitting and watching tv. I was tired after the appointment yesterday and slept well last night.
Glad you had an easy morning love. How are you doing now love?
magie06
16-03-23, 08:16 PM
I felt terrible around lunchtime so I went to bed. I slept for 2 hours.
Oh sweetheart! You obviously needed the sleep x
How are you feeling today? I hope you're feeling much brighter as it's St Patricks Day!
magie06
17-03-23, 03:01 PM
Before bed last night, I asked Aisling if she wanted to go into town to watch the parade. She didn't know. This morning she called me to tell me we would be late. Gerry isn't into that kind of thing. We had a great time. The parade was much better than last year. All of the schools had their marching bands and the local scouting groups were out in full force. It was really nice and all of the streets were full of families.
That really does sound awesome! How are you feeling after it??
magie06
18-03-23, 03:29 PM
I was tired, but so glad that I went.
magie06
20-03-23, 12:12 PM
My sister called this morning. We had a great chat and cleared the air a bit for her. She didn't have a very good weekend and she just needed a listening ear.
It's kind of you to be that listening ear hunni...
magie06
20-03-23, 04:38 PM
I'm okay (I think). Today I was cutting out the craft that Aisling will be doing on Friday. It's a young class, so it's very basic. Just glueing and sticking on wobbly eyes. I'm still undecided whether the chick needs feathers or not.
Is this something that Ais is teaching to little people?
magie06
21-03-23, 01:29 PM
Yes. She finishes school at 1.15 on a Friday. I go pick her up and have something for her to eat in the car. I drop her to the national school, wait for her and bring her home. She loves it.
That's such a lovely thing to do! It's obvious where she got her kindness and patience from!
magie06
23-03-23, 09:03 AM
Just have to get some yellow feathers for the craft tomorrow.
So, popping to the craft shop? What other things have you got on your agenda?
How are you feeling, love?
magie06
27-03-23, 05:35 PM
Just checking in to say I'm here, I'm okay and I'm looking forward to the Easter holidays.
You feeling any better lovely?
magie06
28-03-23, 09:52 AM
Just a blocked ear this week!
magie06
28-03-23, 10:08 AM
I've made an appointment to see my doctor this afternoon.
Oh hunni, you sound like you need some proper tlc atm!
I'm glad you got an appointment, hope that she's able to help and go through things and work out what's going on to help get you better.
Will you talk to her about how many times you’ve been ill recently?
magie06
28-03-23, 07:59 PM
It was a locum doctor that I saw. But he rinsed out my ear and extracted a big lump of wax. So - great news - my ear is not blocked anymore.
Glad you've had your ear sorted! Can you get an appointment with your normal Dr to talk to about everything else?
magie06
29-03-23, 10:45 AM
I'm to have a review of my hrt in May, so I'm hoping to get my own GP for that appointment. She's so busy, and so nice that it is very difficult to get an appointment with her.
Can you call and get an appointment booked in advance? How are you finding the HRT?
magie06
29-03-23, 11:14 AM
Yes. I'm going to call next week to make that appointment.
I'm proud of you for doing that love.
magie06
29-03-23, 08:31 PM
I've spoken to Aisling's year head and explained everything to her. She's really lovely and had a word with her today. Aisling is in much better form this evening.
Jaquaia
30-03-23, 08:14 AM
That's great news (panda)
That's brilliant news! Well done lovely. It's brilliant that you've been able to work through this with Ais. So proud of you both for talking and listening to each other.
magie06
03-04-23, 04:37 PM
Last week was difficult. He wouldn't give her a direct answer as to whether they were over or not. So I had tears at bedtime every night. I just sat with her, said that I know how hard things are for her and just listened and hugged when needed. And after it all, she got a message yesterday to say that he missed her and maybe he made the wrong decision!! If I had him I would had cheerfully strung him up!
We have 2 weeks off now, so I hope the worst will be over by the time we go back.
Oh bless her, and I’m not sure I’ve have resisted stringing him up…..it’s a good job she knows that you’re there for her
OO I'd have told her to find someone better and strung him up by his pant elastic from the nearest lamppost! It sounds like you handled it all really, really well.
magie06
04-04-23, 12:29 PM
Latest from the West - tickets Aisling bought for a concert this summer. The heartbreaker wants to know if she will sell them to him. But he won't have the money in one go!! I told her to let him know that she won't take a tenner here and a tenner there. That she will accept it in 3 payments and she's not to hand over the tickets until she's paid in full.
Does she not want to go and take a friend instead of selling them to him - sounds like he doesn't deserve her anyway! Much better off without him!
magie06
04-04-23, 03:42 PM
She was only going because heartbreaker was going.
Sell them to him with a ‘handling’ fee ;)
magie06
04-04-23, 09:26 PM
Softie Gerry has already told him that he will accept face value.
Pfft Gerry is too soft! Lol Too much of a nice guy obviously!
magie06
07-04-23, 04:11 PM
Heartbreaker (from now on known as H/b), was to collect the tickets from us today. But it was too much trouble for him to get here, so he didn't bother.
Otherwise, it's a religious day here. We've had a service at 12 and another at 3. I couldn't attend both, so I went to the 3 o'clock one.
What does she want to do with the tickets then?
He sounds like a complete w**ker! She's much better off without him! Maybe she should take a best friend, take loads of selfies and pics of them to post all over instagram to show him how good a time they are having!
magie06
08-04-23, 02:44 PM
H/b said he can get them when they go back to school. For now, we're looking forward to our few days in Dublin.
Enjoy! I know you’re all going to have a lovely time x
Hope you have a wonderful time lovely!
OldMike
09-04-23, 10:58 AM
Hi Magie have a good time in Dublin.
magie06
09-04-23, 05:33 PM
Hi Mike, we're going on Tuesday and hope our plans won't be disrupted, because of the Joe Biden visit. He's copying us and visiting Dublin on Tuesday.
But you're FAR more important than Biden...
magie06
09-04-23, 10:35 PM
Lol Suzi. Of course we are!
See, I'd be expecting him to rearrange things because of YOUR visit!
What kind of things are you planning on doing? Touristy sight seeing? Shopping? I don't really know what's around, so thought I'd ask ;)
magie06
10-04-23, 09:33 PM
I'm hoping to get into Trinity college to see the Book of Kells, but the best way to see all the tourist things is to buy a ticket for the hop-on hop-off busses. Aisling wants to shop, and Gerry wants to see the museum in the GPO. It's going to close soon and he wants to catch it before it does. Other than that I plan on taking things easy. Lots of feet up and I just might bring my knitting with me.
Wow! That sounds like loads - and that you’re having fun?
magie06
10-04-23, 09:47 PM
The joy and beauty of Dublin is that I know it like the back of my hand, and I can tell the other 2 when I'm not able for any more, and I can toddle back to the hotel on my own and leave them to do more shopping.
Sounds fabulous and I'm so glad you're able to say when you've had enough and go back to the hotel. That is so important.
What’s on the agenda today?
magie06
13-04-23, 10:04 PM
3 long days. I'm going to bed early and I'll fill you all in tomorrow.
I agree, I hope they were joyous days!
magie06
17-04-23, 11:30 AM
I'm going to start a new thread. This one is very long.
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