The (not so old) Crocks Cafe

LameWolf

*Grabs coffee pot and sticks tongue out at Jennihen*:D:D

I've already been outside! Bbrrrrrrr! Had to, as the poor birds had a lollipop instead of a dish of water. I've also put some pastry scraps out, from yesterday's baking session, and I'm cream crackered now.

It's worth it though, as Bobby Robin and Mr & Mrs Blackbird have all been down for their brekkie.:T

SingleSue

Do you mind if I join you from time to time? I'm not officially a 'crock' (lower spinal arthritis plus arthritis in other joints, hypermobile and just about recovered from a breakdown but claim no disability benefits and hardly trouble the doctor with it...even when I should!)

Sometimes it would be nice to discuss with others who may understand the frustration of not being able to carry a shopping basket without then not being able to walk back to the car unless it is in a somewhat weird shuffle!

I'm currently trying to build up the confidence to trouble the doctor as my back is becoming very troublesome and restricting but I suppose I am scared the doctor is going to tell me I have to stop doing something or take something (I hate tablets! Silly? Yep!) or even tell me I can no longer provide the care for my children.

Am I being completely silly? I know I probably am but at the moment it is stopping me from visiting the doctor.

LameWolf

Hi SingleSue, pull up a chair, grab a beverage of your choice, and make yourself comfortable.

I do understand about the "weird shuffle", being a longtime proponent of the "knock-kneed-duck-in-a-full-nappy" walk.:rotfl:

I don't honestly think they'd say you can no longer provide care for your children (any parents on here? Back me up on this please?) But it's daft to go on struggling and possibly making yourself worse when the GP might be able to help. Look at it this way - they can't force-feed you tablets.;)

I'm taking a time-out for a breather (oh allright, a looooong sit-down) as I've (possibly foolishly) joined the Flylady thread on the Old Style board, and been scrubbing the kitchen.

*Flakes out in basket by the fire*

SingleSue

I think I worry more because two of my children are disabled so have care needs beyond what is normal for a parent.

My children find the 'weird shuffle' hilarious and take great delight in laughing at me when I have to do it, although they do then help me get my legs in the car and it can help lighten the mood somewhat..laughter is the best medicine as they say.

Ahh, I do silly things like the full scale kitchen clean...and then pay for it for weeks on end but even though the children have their own needs, they have become well practiced at getting my wheat bag or just relieving the back spasms by rubbing and getting me into an upright position...not quite so understanding when all I want to do is to rest and they want to go somewhere.

When my youngest was in hospital in November, I had to use the little beds they have for parents next to the childs bed......4am in the morning and I was in agony, desperate to walk about to relieve the nerves but trying not to wake every other begger up too,! To make matters worse, I had left my painkillers in the car and could only get out to get them if I then wanted to have a hike around the outside hospital (not easy when you are in pain) to get to the night entrance to get back in and then walk right the way through the hospital back to the ward...and the car was almost right outside the ward!

It was a very desperate me hobbling out of the hospital to the car at 7.30am when all the exits and entrances were open..I was too embarrassed to ask the nurses for help

black_paw

Hi all ..welcome new people ..just a quick say ..back later
the pet competition is running and Whitney the cat photo is there..i voted for her ,,,my little hamster is there too !
https://www.artbykarie-ann.co.uk/blog.html only one vote ....maybe per computer ? please vote ..nothing to fill in

back later.....worn out

Invasion

Oh, Jaz, about those crutch/stick shoes, a pair (they come at $9.95 each, sold separately, not a pair) is going to cost me £16.50, including shipping, which isn't tooooo bad, not if it makes me feel safe, and stops my crutches slip sliding everywhere. Not moneysaving, but I can't find anything at all similar anywhere, and I've been looking for a while.

jazabelle

Invasion wrote: »

Oh, Jaz, about those crutch/stick shoes, a pair (they come at $9.95 each, sold separately, not a pair) is going to cost me £16.50, including shipping, which isn't tooooo bad, not if it makes me feel safe, and stops my crutches slip sliding everywhere. Not moneysaving, but I can't find anything at all similar anywhere, and I've been looking for a while.

Are you sure? I emailed them to ask how much the shipping was to the UK and they replied saying it's $17!

Oh, just realised you have it in £ not $. I think it's a bit much for me I'm afraid. I can't believe they charge more for a grip thing, than many sticks themselves cost!

Ooh, I know what I've meaning to ask you though - did you get a laptop folding table? I'm sure I remember you saying you did. I got one for Christmas and I haven't been having much luck with it, and wanted to know how you were getting on?

Careful_with_that_Axe

WB paw. I wondered how you were doing - have voted for Dewey and Whitney.
How are you managing with the loss? 'ugs to you.

Have been feeling absolutely carp today, just so tired out and painful.
Against all physical odds, finally managed to make myself some food just about half an hour ago - gourmet meal of scrambled eggs!

Have an eye test tomorrow which I really need to go to, but will leave it at that tomorrow I think.
Dad-sitting starts again on Wednesday so I will have to get my butt into gear again *sigh*

black_paw

cwta thank you for the votes !

got a new hammy 8 weeks old on saturday white body, with grey head and bum ..white bits round eyes called him Eric ! deff a boy !
had builders in today to take down wardrobe ( built in ) due to the mould story before xmas..but decided to leave it in place ..but put a air brick in first to see how that goes..as would have to re-decorate and buy new wardrobe...air vent is working but due to the cold air coming in, i have water dribbles on the vent ! i nearly give up..after a hoover job and some clothes put back .been cream crackered .since....back soon

SingleSue

Well children back to school tomorrow and a return of all the appointments!

Eldest up to physio tomorow and see what she has decided about where to go next after stating she was feeling out of her depth just before Christmas (he has hypermobility syndrome and is being investigated primarily for Marfans).

Eldest has a new trick to show her tomorrow....he can now do weird things with his ribcage!

Thursday youngest is up at the big hospital as they are now taking over the care of his asthma from the local surgery after his latest admission to hospital..about blooming time too!

And then next Tuesday, eldest is up to the big hospital to see what next in the Marfans/connective tissue disorder saga and who else they are going to refer him to (3 specialists and counting now).

All quiet on middle son though....touch wood!