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magie06
19-08-22, 04:31 PM
When we were on the train home on Wednesday, I had a message from the school to say that Aisling doesn't go back until September 7th. She's delighted.
Lol, I bet! Bet you’re glad to have your baby for a few more days?
That's fabulous news! Are you two going to do extra things together? A picnic or a movie marathon with popcorn and pizza or something?
magie06
19-08-22, 07:34 PM
We've recently got Disney+ and there are lots of movies we can watch together.
I have been very sore since Dublin so I'm taking things easy for now. I have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday.
Lunch tomorrow is falling apart. So far I have 2 brother's and one sister who have cancelled.
Oh no, sorry to hear that they have cancelled. Are you going to go anyway or rearrange the dinner plans?
Are you resting?
How are you doing today lovely?
magie06
20-08-22, 08:10 PM
Went to the lunch and it was lovely. Everyone was relaxed and conversation flowed. We had 6 for lunch and 2 more came for coffee. We stayed chatting until almost 4. We really need to do it more often.
Oh that's so fabulous! I'm so glad that you got out and spent time together! Are you going to try to do it more often?
Im so glad you got to see everybody :)
magie06
21-08-22, 04:48 PM
We all say that we need to do it more often and no one does anything about it. I'm thinking of organizing something for Christmas, but I'm taking a break for a week or two.
I can understand that. We do all say it and it not happen - I'm just as guilty of that as anyone...
magie06
22-08-22, 06:39 PM
I have a busy week this week, a doctor's appointment tomorrow, a beautician appointment on Thursday along with physio, and Bridget on Friday.
That does sound busy! Can you schedule in some time for self care and pacing?
magie06
23-08-22, 06:35 PM
Aisling is going to Galway tomorrow with the girls. I'm thinking of reading my book when she's gone. I actually have two on the go ATM.
That sounds like a great plan! What books are you reading atm?
magie06
24-08-22, 01:52 PM
I'm reading The Marble Collector by Ceilia Ahern and I can't remember the name of the other one off hand.
OO is it good?
How's your mood lovely?
magie06
24-08-22, 06:52 PM
It's actually very light reading, not at all taxing on the brain.
I love books like that. How are you feeling love?
magie06
25-08-22, 09:01 AM
The other book I'm reading is The Wedding Party by Cathy Kelly.
I'm okay thanks. Dreading when Aisling goes back to school because I'll miss her.
Do you think you’ll be doing the Christmas doors this year?
I can understand you missing her... Are there other things you could do to help fill the time? Adult learning courses? What about doing the crafts with the younger years?
magie06
25-08-22, 11:34 AM
I think I'll be helping with the Christmas doors. I definitely would love to go back to crafts with the small ones, but I have to accept that my back won't hold up to doing them.
Morning, love, how are you feeling?
Could you do it sitting down with a small group?
magie06
26-08-22, 07:51 PM
I had my last session with Bridget this morning. She has got a promotion and is leaving Tuam. But she discharged me from one to one. I'm still under the care of the doctors in Toghermore, but I'll probably be discharged from them soon too.
Now, I won't have to start from square one, if and when, I need to go back under their care again.
I'm actually fine with it. I feel like I have the tools myself to prevent me from getting down so low that I'll need help again. Still, none of us has a crystal ball, and we don't know what's in the future for any of us. I'll do my best and take things day to day, hour by hour, minute by minute if necessary.
OMG That's soooo awesome! I'm so proud of all your hard work! You are fantastic!
Strugglingmum
27-08-22, 03:26 PM
That is wonderful to hear Magie. You have done amazing
magie06
27-08-22, 05:14 PM
I've done what everyone else here tries to do every day. I've had support from here that was amazing and there are people here who I count on as friends, friends for life.
Definitely. I'd be honoured to have you think of me as a friend! I have so much love and admiration for you. Honestly. You are amazing!
Absolutely! I for one am honoured to count you as my friend
magie06
27-08-22, 09:30 PM
(blush);(
Who's crying? Not me, it's hay fever.
Definitely hay fever! :) But you are AMAZING!
magie06
28-08-22, 12:03 PM
Not really believing it yet, but I'm working on that. It was something that Bridget said on Friday, look at where you've come from, appreciate the small results, and look forward with hope. Take for instance the day that I reversed down the narrow road, got stuck, accepted the help and drove home, this time last year, I would have panicked and needed a tow truck to get me out of there. That was just one of my victories this summer.
Lovely, it wasn't that long ago that I was sending you daily messages because your crisis was so bad. You've put in so much work and I couldn't be prouder of you.
magie06
28-08-22, 10:39 PM
And I am forever grateful for them Suzi. Some people earn their angel wings while they are here and you certainly are one of them. Life is hard, but everyone here goes out of their way to make it a little easier.
That's made me cry. I am so honoured to have you in my life. I promise you if you ever need them again I'll do exactly the same again. You, my love, are a very, very special person and one of the kindest and most gentle people I've ever met. It's been a total privilege to accompany you on your journey....
magie06
29-08-22, 03:40 PM
Oh my hay fever is off again! ;(
magie06
29-08-22, 07:07 PM
Aisling had a meeting in school this morning at 11 until 12. I went to visit dad while I waited for her. She has to go in tomorrow for half a day. Because I had a full car today, another mum is doing the run tomorrow.
Dad was a bit off with me today, so I decided that I needed to leave again. I stayed about an hour, but I couldn't put up with that kind of behavior. I'm looking after me first.
I’m proud of you for making that decision, and not feeling bad about it
I couldn't be prouder of you than I am seeing that you made the right decision for you! That's so awesome. You working on your own self worth is really showing atm lovely, and I'm waving pom poms and setting off glitter canons for you every step of the journey.
magie06
30-08-22, 04:23 PM
Aisling had a half day today. She doesn't have school again until Monday. I spent my morning sewing. It's Christmas stocking time again. I'm very pleased with my progress today. I have one stocking almost done, just lights and the back to do.
You're amazing as you do this each year!
magie06
31-08-22, 07:24 PM
I've spent the day sewing.
I did a drop off to my brother's house with birthday presents for Charlie who will be 5 tomorrow, Dylan who will be 2 on Friday and Ella who will be 9 on Sunday.
Charlie has a little brother Alfie who is actually the best smiler in the whole world, so I did a little package for him too.
Ella has a little sister who is 7 so I did a little package for her too.
Did you enjoy the day sewing?
You are so kind. You really must be one of the most loved visitors anyone ever has!
magie06
31-08-22, 10:08 PM
I really did. I've been making a stocking for Jaquaia's A. I was told that her eyes lit up last year when Jaq received her's, and that A would have robbed it only for the name on top. So I made one with her own name, so she has one of her own. I just need to package it up for posting.
Jaquaia
31-08-22, 10:52 PM
It's absolutely beautiful Magie! You are so talented and so kind to do this for her! I can't thank you enough.
That's so kind, it's made me cry how kind you are to so many people. You genuinely are someone filled with kindness.
magie06
01-09-22, 05:20 PM
We went to Athlone to do some shopping today. I have started my Christmas shopping.
I haven't even thought about Christmas yet! lol... You're so much more organised than I am!
We went to Athlone to do some shopping today. I have started my Christmas shopping.
*groans*
magie06
02-09-22, 03:47 PM
Jaq, the stocking will be in the post on Monday. I was waiting for an envelope and G brought one home with him today. We don't have post here on a Saturday.
magie06
05-09-22, 05:17 PM
Jaq the stocking is in the post. I have a tracking number if you don't receive it by the end of the week.
Jaquaia
05-09-22, 05:21 PM
Chances are we won't receive it by the weekend as Royal Mail are on strike Thursday and Friday! I'll be impressed if it does arrive though!
magie06
05-09-22, 09:36 PM
Fingers crossed.
How are you love? How's Ais coping with being back at school? How are you coping with her not being there with you? How's G?
Are you planning going for your drive with A this weekend?
magie06
06-09-22, 04:33 PM
Aisling had her first full day yesterday. There is a trip coming up next week, that will involve an overnight, but it's to an activity center. She's asked if she should go, and told me this morning that she wanted me to tell her what to do.
What did you say?
Is it a subject based trip or one for team building?
magie06
06-09-22, 07:19 PM
I told her that I made those decisions for her when she was younger, but she's 16 now and needs to start making them for herself. I also told her to find out as much as she could about the trip and make her decision based on what she finds out.
And she will, because she’s learnt from the best
What a completely awesome response to her! I'm so proud of you for raising her and giving her the tools to make decisions knowing you'll be there to support her no matter what!
magie06
07-09-22, 07:30 PM
She's decided not to go. It's fine with us. She got more information at school today and made her decision.
Good for her! I'm so glad you are supporting her choices!
magie06
08-09-22, 11:08 AM
I slept it out this morning. Instead of waking at 6.30 I didn't wake until 7. It wasn't a big deal, the school bus doesn't leave until 8. It's just that my day started backwards. I didn't have my shower until after 8. When my day starts like that, it feels like I'm catching up all day.
You obviously needed the sleep!
magie06
09-09-22, 04:16 PM
I met my friend this morning for coffee. She gave me a beautiful card to say thank you for being her friend and a beautiful tree of life pendant.
That's lovely!
Did you have a nice time out?
magie06
09-09-22, 08:18 PM
Oh yes. It was lovely.
magie06
09-09-22, 10:29 PM
We had some drama in the estate this morning. I was getting ready to go to meet my friend and I heard this lad shouting from across the street. He was either pissed as a fart or high on something other than the joys of a Friday morning. But he must have seen me get into my car, because he started saying that he would burn me out. So I sat in my car, rang the police and waited. He was punching the hedge, and then lay down and seemed to fall asleep. I was still a bit afraid so I went nextdoor and waited with them. The police came in about 10 minutes and called an ambulance for him. They told me that I didn't need to give a statement and that I could be on my way. I think I was still shaking when I met my friend.
Oh hunni, how frightening :(. How do you feel now?
That's terrible. I'm not surprised you were shaking. What did G say when you told him?
magie06
10-09-22, 12:30 PM
G told me I did the right thing. I'm okay today thanks. A good night's sleep is one of the best cures for anything.
magie06
12-09-22, 10:05 PM
I'm just reporting in. I am getting a cold again and I have a stinker of a sore throat. See ye tomorrow.
Oh no lovely! Hope it passes soon x
magie06
13-09-22, 02:50 PM
Scratchy throat, bunged up nose, headache and no voice. Back to school virus number one.
Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. I hope it buggers off soon xx
magie06
16-09-22, 04:24 PM
I've been over and back to the school all week. We had a parent teacher meeting on Tuesday evening, Aisling asked for a lift on Wednesday morning and she went to Delphi. I was back over again yesterday to pick her up and I'm so relieved that she actually enjoyed herself. I was at a funeral this morning and collected Aisling from school afterwards.
Was that the residential?
Are you able to rest and pace a little?
magie06
16-09-22, 10:09 PM
Yes Suzi. They stayed overnight. The teacher that she was with had listened to what I said to her about Aisling's fear of water. There was only one water based activity and Aisling was excused from doing it. The relief I felt, when Aisling came off the bus smiling and full of chat about what they had done, about the midnight feast and the sharing of one mirror between 9 of them in one room.
Paula, thank goodness my cold is almost gone. I have a bit of a cough but I'm a lot better.
Oh that's amazing! So glad she had a great time and that she was excused from the water one. You must be so proud of her for talking things through with you and making the decision to stay. She's amazing and that's down to her feeling secure and safe at knowing that you're always going to support her and listen to her and allow her to make the choices... You should be really proud of her and of the relationship you have fostered and bought her up to have with you. You are an awesome Mum.
magie06
17-09-22, 10:54 AM
Eye leakage here!! I've told her that she's awesome.
Didn't mean to cause leakage, but I don't think you appreciate what a strong lady you're raising, and that's so far away from the Magie who joined here back in 2014 where you were so unsure on being with her etc.. You are f*cking awesome, a mighty warrior and one of the kindest people I've ever met and had the privilege and honour to have as my friend.
Jaquaia
17-09-22, 04:07 PM
Couldn't agree more!
magie06
21-09-22, 01:58 PM
I'm busy sewing atm. I'm hoping that I will get all the stockings done for this year.
Hope you're enjoying it too!
Hey love, how are you? How are Ais? G?
magie06
27-09-22, 04:31 PM
We had a long weekend last w/e. There was teacher training yesterday so we didn't get up very early. G is on a week's holiday this week. He is supposed to be painting Aisling's bedroom. He started today by buying the paint.
I'm really enjoying the sewing. It's lovely to know that the people I make them for, really appreciate them. I finished another one today, and I'm moving onto the next one.
That's all so positive. What colour is the paint?
It's lovely to hear how positive you are about things - especially the sewing. The items you craft are always so beautiful! You need to take more pics of them so we can all see!
magie06
28-09-22, 02:01 PM
I have a photo of the last one. I just need someone to put them up for me. (y)
Here you are lovely...
https://i.postimg.cc/r04ZPj4C/IMG-20220927-151917823.jpg (https://postimg.cc/r04ZPj4C)
It's truly stunning!
magie06
28-09-22, 08:04 PM
Thanks ladies. (blush)
Jaquaia
30-09-22, 07:27 PM
That's stunning!
I showed the kids, A said wow and T said he likes it. You have a bit of a fan club here!
magie06
30-09-22, 07:48 PM
(blush)
I've put the stocking that I'm on atm, on the naughty step because it's not going well. Yesterday I was replacing some beads into the storage unit that I have, and I dropped the whole lot. It went all over the floor. I spent about 3 hours sorting all the colours out. So, I'm not talking to it today. I went and met my sister's for lunch instead.
Oh no! What a nightmare! I remember when Hazel used to drop hers everywhere. We found a sock over the end of the hoover was best and then handed her the bowl to sort lol
How are you doing today lovely?
magie06
01-10-22, 04:47 PM
Good thanks. I've been talking to the stocking and it's promised that it will behave from now on. (rofl)
(rofl) (rofl) (rofl) I've had many similar conversations with my projects too ;)
magie06
05-10-22, 05:41 PM
I was very ill last night after my covid vaccine. I'm still not the best and I had a very easy day today. I will be going to bed early again tonight.
Oh no :(. Rest up, lovely
Oh no! Hope you are able to rest and recover soon lovely..
magie06
06-10-22, 07:38 PM
I went back to bed this morning and slept most of the day.
Jaquaia
07-10-22, 10:02 AM
You obviously needed the rest. How are you feeling today?
Jaq's right. You mist have needed that rest.
Im glad you listened to your body (panda)
magie06
07-10-22, 12:11 PM
I'm feeling better today. Still not 100% but getting there. I'm not doing much today.
I'm glad you're resting and pacing love. Give yourself the time and space to recover properly...
magie06
09-10-22, 05:07 PM
My poor baby has had her heart broken again. I've had tears, questions and the whole works all w/e. I've just reminded her that home is her safe place. That she can cry all she wants with me. That we have made this our home, and our safe place from the world. That it doesn't matter if we move to a different house, it will always be our home, because we will be together. I told her to look out for white feathers because it will mean that granny is looking out for her. That granny got her angel wings as soon as she passed, and any time I see a white feather, it's normally when I need her most.
Poor love, it hurts so much (panda)
Awwww poor baby! Have you sat her down with a tub of ice cream and I will survive or a good chick flick?
I love that you're building her with a safe space and somewhere she knows she will be loved and supported... Oh and that person who broke her heart obviously doesn't deserve her!
magie06
10-10-22, 04:57 PM
We watched My Girl. The movie that came out in the late eighties or early nineties with McCawley Culkin, as a very young kid. We ate ice cream and both cried buckets. It's still a great movie.
Perfect choice! How is she today..
magie06
10-10-22, 09:32 PM
I asked this morning if she would like to stay in bed, but she went to school. She's very snappy, but I've let it go for today. I'll pull her up on it tomorrow, if there's no improvement.
I love that film - also cry buckets. Another good one is Pay it Forward - another weepy one.. And a favourite of mine.
Well done her for not letting it stop her! Go Ais!
magie06
11-10-22, 12:14 PM
Her Halloween costume arrived this morning. It's in a sealed box and I can't see it, but the box is very, very light. There isn't much to it!!
What costume has she ordered? Is she going to a party or out trick or treating?
magie06
12-10-22, 08:59 PM
She wants to go trick or treating. The costume is a fairy. Wings and all. I'm trying to sew the seeds of having a party here, but it hasn't been well received yet.
My kids never liked having parties at home, they were always worried about the house getting messed up ;)
This year F is planning on having a friend round to stay and they are going to watch all of the Doctor Who episodes that they found scary, whilst drinking Earl/Lady grey Tea and munching on vegan schnaks ;)
That’s awesome! They’re, awesome!
I think so!
F knows that there are things that I struggle with over Halloween, so they don't want it so I have to drive to get them or drop them off etc..
magie06
13-10-22, 08:00 PM
Suzi your kids are brilliant.
Aisling is on the school debating team and the first round is next Thursday so they are having practice after school. Dinner was late this evening because we didn't get home until after 6.
That's awesome Ais! Do you get to go and support/watch her?
magie06
14-10-22, 06:00 PM
They are doing round one over Skype. That way they don't need to hire a bus to travel to the destination. (Green school).
That's really fab! So glad you get to support her!
OldMike
15-10-22, 09:56 AM
This year F is planning on having a friend round to stay and they are going to watch all of the Doctor Who episodes that they found scary, whilst drinking Earl/Lady grey Tea and munching on vegan schnaks ;)
This made me smile :)
magie06
17-10-22, 01:56 PM
Aisling had debating after school again this evening. I've told the other mum's so that we all won't need to go over.
magie06
18-10-22, 11:51 AM
Aisling is really enjoying it.
My own mood is good. I'm still busy and Aisling wants ideas for the Christmas craft fair in her school. I'm on Pinterest every day, to get ideas and do some samples for her.
You're so good with all the crafts! She's very lucky to have you!
I'm glad you're doing ok. How are you going with the walking aid? Any news on your back?
magie06
20-10-22, 12:16 PM
My back is very sore for the past few weeks. I'm taking things easy, but trying to move itms?
Is it worth talking to someone?
I agree, the change in weather isn't helping anyone I know with joint type issues... But hunni, talk to them. You deserve more help and support...
magie06
20-10-22, 08:18 PM
I'll be okay.
Aisling and her team won the debate today. She came off the bus with a big smile. I was so delighted for her.
That's awesome! Well done Ais and team!
Hunni, I know you'll be "ok", but maybe you shouldn't settle and should try to get more help and pain relief?
Jaquaia
21-10-22, 10:58 AM
Magie, what would you tell any of us if we were in pain and just said "I'll be ok" when it was suggested we talk to someone about it? Plus, we all know chronic pain affects mood. Put yourself first for a change and do what you would tell any of us and speak to your doctor about your pain!
magie06
21-10-22, 01:35 PM
Can someone please put a mark on the calendar? I've made a GP appointment for my back.
WOOHOO!!!! I'm really glad you have lovely. When is it for?
magie06
21-10-22, 10:49 PM
Monday week. The soonest I could see my GP.
Glad that you've booked that one. Is there any chance you could go on a waiting list for any cancellation appointments?
magie06
25-10-22, 06:46 PM
I realized today that we have a bank holiday next Monday. I'm going to have to ring back tomorrow to reschedule.
magie06
25-10-22, 08:44 PM
They don't open on bank holidays.
Jaquaia
25-10-22, 08:56 PM
You better crack on with it tomorrow then young lady! And make sure you tell them how much you're struggling!!!
Oh lol! Definitely make that call a priority!!!
magie06
28-10-22, 02:45 PM
I've got a chest infection and the doctor won't see me. I've got an antibiotic and steroids for a week.
I've been sewing all week and finished another Christmas stocking.
Aisling is going to Farmaphobia this evening. I have volunteered to be the driver. There are quite a few going from school. We've had the tickets for ages.
Jaquaia
28-10-22, 03:36 PM
Rest when you can
magie06
28-10-22, 06:30 PM
We've just arrived. It was a two and a half hour drive, on mostly very bad roads. But I did it. G has come with us, to drive home. My driving was mostly in daylight, but G will have to drive in the dark.
I'm so glad you got there, but please rest and look after your chest lovely x
magie06
29-10-22, 03:16 PM
Today is an easy day for everyone.
Jaquaia
29-10-22, 03:56 PM
You've not mentioned the appointment for your back young lady!
So you're resting and pacing and being kind to you? And yes, back appointment?
magie06
29-10-22, 04:53 PM
My doctor won't see me while I have a chest infection, so I have to wait to see about my back.
My chest is still quite bad. My nebulizer is back out of the box again.
Jaquaia
29-10-22, 04:56 PM
That's ridiculous!
magie06
29-10-22, 11:30 PM
It's just the way it is atm.
I know, doesn't stop it from being awful though...
magie06
30-10-22, 08:01 PM
Today I took it easy again. Tbh, I'm feeling worse today than ever. Bed early and a good night's sleep I hope. Steroids make it hard to sleep.
Oh love, I hope you do get some rest and it leaves you soon
magie06
01-11-22, 09:31 PM
We went Christmas shopping today. It was fun and we got quite a lot ticked off our lists. Aisling is on midterm break this week. Omg the traffic was lo-la. It took us 45 minutes to exit the car park. And another hour to go about 3km. The local council in their intelligence decided that this week would be a great week to start road works in 3 different areas of town at the same time. :P
Jaquaia
01-11-22, 09:35 PM
Sounds like Hull!!!
magie06
01-11-22, 10:06 PM
A complete nightmare.
I'll never understand why councils do that. They do it here all the time too. Utter madness. The worst bit is when they then dig it up again for another reason. I'm sure Canadas system is so much better - they have a huge tunnel under the road where all utilities are and so workmen can just go into the tunnel to fix it without having to dig them up. Yes it's much more expensive in the first place, but in the long run it's much more efficient!
How is your chest lovely? Any better?
magie06
02-11-22, 04:08 PM
Chest is still sore. I'm finished the antibiotics tomorrow and the steroids finished yesterday. If it makes sense, my cough is worse today.
Will you call the doctor again if you’re not better tomorrow?
Oh lovely, definitely call the Dr again and get more help. Chest infections are horrible...
magie06
03-11-22, 01:32 PM
I feel a lot better today. I've been getting my shoe boxes ready to donate them. I've done 4 again this year. It's taken a bit of time, but I was up early. Aisling had rehearsals in school today, so she needed a lift over.
Im glad you’re on the mend, but please rest
So glad you're feeling brighter. You really are so wonderful for all the charity things or everything you do for others!
magie06
04-11-22, 04:17 PM
I've been taking it easy today. I'm feeling tired, so I let Aisling take the bus to town. My mood is a bit down, but I'm just finished a course of steroids and I always feel down after them.
Steroids always make me feel crappy so I sympathise.
Are you resting at all?
magie06
05-11-22, 06:03 PM
Oh absolutely.
My sister in law had a mammogram last week and has been called back for a biopsy next Wednesday.
Oh love, you seem to have so much going on. I really hope the biopsy comes back clear...
Ill be praying it comes back clear, love
How are things lovely lady?
magie06
08-11-22, 01:59 PM
I went to Galway with a friend this morning. I got a lot of my Christmas shopping done. Otherwise nothing to report. I'm getting better each day. I'm going to see if I can get a physio appointment for this week.
How's your back? It sounds sensible to book a physio appointment lovely.
You've got a lot of Christmas shopping done? I've hardly started...
magie06
09-11-22, 11:37 AM
My physio tested positive so she's isolating this week. I'll see her next week.
Oh that's annoying. Hope it's a mild case for her.
magie06
10-11-22, 01:53 PM
I've been crafting all morning. I'm still a bit wheezy, so I've been taking it easy.
Glad you're pacing lovely?
magie06
10-11-22, 04:43 PM
I'm just cutting out robins from felt. Aisling is going to sew them together and sell them at the school fair. I'm also making pom poms to make gnomes out of.
That sounds really fun and a great idea! I imagine they'll sell really well too!
I have to see your gnome pompoms!
magie06
11-11-22, 07:17 PM
I'm not feeling great today. I have a cold in my stomach and I had to go to bed for the afternoon.
Jaquaia
11-11-22, 09:16 PM
It's obviously what you needed (panda)
I'm sorry to hear that lovely... Hope you feel much brighter in the morning.
How are you feeling this morning lovely?
Morning, love, hope you’re ok
magie06
12-11-22, 01:21 PM
Better thanks. But I skipped going visiting this morning.
That sounds sensible. Have you been resting today?
magie06
15-11-22, 04:31 PM
My sister in law got the results of her mamogram today. She has cancer.
I’m so sorry, love. Do they know yet what stage and/or what treatment? (panda)
Jaquaia
15-11-22, 08:07 PM
I'm so sorry. Hopefully they've caught it early and she'll make a good recovery (panda)
magie06
15-11-22, 08:10 PM
I don't know any details yet. She really wasn't able to say much today.
Oh love, I'm so, so sorry... How are you dealing with it?
magie06
16-11-22, 11:39 AM
Again Suzi, I'm not sure. I think I'll get in contact with our local cancer care group and see if they have any tips. Does that make sense? We haven't told anyone yet, because Aisling's show is on Thursday and Friday of this week. I don't want her to be too upset when she's put in so much work.
That sounds sensible on every side love. Do you have MacMillan where you are? It might also help to talk to Bridget? Just to let her know what you're dealing with and that you might need some extra support.
What show is Ais in?
magie06
16-11-22, 03:40 PM
Bridget has left Toghermore. I'm able to call if I need someone. It might be someone different each time though.
Aisling's school is putting on Mamma Mia. Aisling is in the group dances and the chorus.
I’m sorry about Bridget, love. How do you feel about that? Will you promise to tell us if you’re struggling and hear us if we think you need to speak to Toghermore? You really do have a lot to deal with..
Oh I'm sorry about Bridget too love.
Paula's right, you've loads on your plate right now. Let us help... Talk to us hunni.
magie06
16-11-22, 08:59 PM
I'll keep logging in and I'll let you know how things are.
Jaquaia
16-11-22, 11:00 PM
Good!
Thank you. Just for the record, I don't say things I don't genuinely mean.. You are wanted, you are loved and we really care about you. That is not going to change if things become too much...
magie06
17-11-22, 09:43 AM
Thank you all.
I know I speak for all of us when I say you have nothing to thank us for. We are lucky to have you in our lives x
magie06
17-11-22, 01:18 PM
I had a GP appointment this morning. I still have a lingering cough from my last chest infection. I also asked her about my very painful mouth. And I mentioned my constant back pain. I have thrush since the last antibiotic.
I told her all that was going on and she told me to make another appointment if I feel things are getting on top of me.
I have a prescription for something to help with the thrush, a stronger painkiller, another 5 days of antibiotics and steroids and I think that's it.
Well done for making sure your doctor knows it all. I hope the meds help (panda)
Jaquaia
17-11-22, 02:29 PM
Lots of rest
Strugglingmum
17-11-22, 02:30 PM
(panda)
I am so proud of you for going and being open about everything.. Thrush is miserable - I too get it after antibiotics so I understand that discomfort and pain.
magie06
18-11-22, 02:45 PM
I had tears last night almost all the way home. She didn't like being on stage at all. I told her she doesn't need to go in tonight, but after a good night's sleep she has decided to go in.
Oh bless her :( is tonight the last performance?
Oh bless her! Being on stage isn't for everyone, but it's brilliant that she's given it a go and tried!! I think we're all very proud of her for going and doing it, but also for talking to you about how she is feeling about it all...
magie06
18-11-22, 09:03 PM
Tonight is the last show. The teacher sent me an email to say that she knew she was crying last night. She said it would be lovely if Aisling could go tonight, but completely understood if she wasn't able.
Did she make it?
I'm so glad that she's able to talk to you about everything.
magie06
18-11-22, 11:17 PM
She went and went on stage every single time she was supposed to. She brought flowers for the teacher who was very kind to her last night and more for the teacher who is her year head this year. She is a different person coming home tonight compared to last night.
She's awesome! I'm so proud of her!
How are you feeling love?
I bet you’re massively proud of her. She’s an incredible young woman!
Paula's right, she really is. That's because she has you there to love, support and encourage her, but also not judge her! You're an awesome Mum!
magie06
19-11-22, 05:01 PM
Does it make sense to anyone that I find it a lot easier to be her mum now, than when she was a toddler?
Absolutely makes sense to me....
magie06
19-11-22, 11:40 PM
One thing I remember my mum saying when I was quite young was that some people are made to be mum's of babies and some are made to be mum's of bigger kids. I always thought it was weird, but now I get it.
Your mum was a wise woman
Absolutely.
How are you today love?
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