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Jo4

Is DGD any better? How are you keeping, looking forward to your holidays when you get the time to think about them?

Savvy_sewing

Jo4 wrote: »

Is DGD any better? How are you keeping, looking forward to your holidays when you get the time to think about them?

Hello, thanks for asking Jo. she has not been very well at all. I had to consult the doctor last night as her temperature had sored in the evening to 39.2 C. gave her more paracetamol, drinks, and cooled her down with damp cloths. but she was still raging this morning. I gave her more paracetamol at 6.30am. we took DS to the bus station, she was still complaining and quite hot, but over the last hour she has started to really perk up, and although she is not herself, the temperature has come down to 36.5 which is normal, although she still feels quite warm to the touch, she is less flushed.
she is watching tv, and starting to laugh at it now. so thats a hugh improvement.
I was going to ring the doctors at 8.30 but decided that I will monitor her as she is improving now.
she was very sleepy the last 24 hours. but no signs of rashes, or sore necks etc so I am relieved. I suppose the only blessing is, that if she was going to be ill its better this week then next when we go on holiday.

I havent really had a lot of thought about the holiday, for me, anyway. I have been buying lots of little dresses and cardigans off of ebay for DGD. (she needs new clothes anyway, so its not totally an indulgence). The majority of it has arrived, and her case is getting full.

The thought of 8 days by the sea is so uplifting, and the fact that bf has done a 100% turn around is so brilliant. I believe that the SS have been intouch with him, as they have to do thier checks, so thats good news. They have sent me a letter to take with me just incase there is a problem at the airport etc with taking a child abroad. there shouldnt be as lots of grandparents take the kids away, but I suppose as we all have different surnames it may cause concern.

Oh dgd has moved off of her seat.

I made a pouffe out of fabrics that were donated to me a while ago, and the stuffing is parts of an old duvet that Molly gave me, and a few bits form old lumpy cushion and a pillow!
I really should have used interfacing/to stiffen the fabrics to make it keep its shape better, but I didnt have any. (Its also not the best colour scheme, but it was only an experiment, so as it was all free stuff I am not complaining, and DGD thinks its good so thats all that matters. It was very difficult yesterday, my arm was really quite bad. I was lucky that DS was home to help me with the evening meal, taking DGD to bed, and putting the rubbish out.
I managed to get the bike SORN for him on line yesterday, which will give us breathing space to sort out whats to do next. seeing as he never did anything about it in May/June when the discovery that it was missing had occurred. (i think it was then).

DS has gone to college today. Forgot to take his EMA forms with him. Idiot. He really is hopeless. At least he had his bus pass and student card this time!

As DGD is unwell, there is no Nursery for her today, and no day off for me! I shall be really happy that biggest of Mooloo is going to have her for me at the weekend. give me time to do my ironing and packing etc. I have never left sorting my clothes out so late before.
I do not think I will be going all co-ordinated and organised to the shoes/necklaces etc this time!!
The one thing I am going to indulge myself in getting is a travel kettle for the morning cups of tea. they help the medicines go down, and me get up!!

Time to do my daily check on the finances. got interrupted yesterday and I didnt move things around as I was supposed to.

Savvy_sewing

queen_vi wrote: »

hi MooLoo this is on the freebie board
Fabric Samples, modern & unlimited i think
Gorgeous fabric samples from Bell House Fabrics, it's all free and they have some lovely fabrics and oil cloths
hope you like it i just noticed it was posted yesterday

Thanks Vi, I will go and see if I can find it in the searches.

Savvy_sewing

I was hoping to copy a photo of the hotel onto the page, but its not letting me. I will have to think again. ah well, I have a picture on the laptop of the beach, and I am trying to focus on it.
Have been sewing buttons on BF's shorts for him. He can do it, its just that I was searching my buttonbox for a few. ended up ordering some buttons from ebay, and got a whole bunch of odds and sods for a few quid, buckles, buttons, shells, even a padlock was in it. very interesting, and there were buttons that were suitable to use for his shorts. DGD is now happily playing with buttons on the sittingroom floor. so its good to see that she is feeling better enough to start playing.
Time for a cup of tea, not had one since 5.45 this morning. I am getting withdrawal symptoms!!

Savvy_sewing

Morning.
DGD slumped again yesterday afternoon, and finally slept from around 1.30 till 5.15 on the sofa. It left me to be quiet, and watch a bit of tv. I did do some surfing on the net and found a website about sewing things, and down loaded lots of little makes to do.
My dad brought DS and Twin1 home for me. I started the evening meal, but twin1 finished it. Alas that meant that the kitchen was left as a bomb site. DS was supposed to help with the garden, but it was like pulling teeth. Dispite the fact that it was only to plant up a few trays of pansies (where the builders had destroyed the front garden). But he still didnt do it. two plants in and that was it. I am so frustrated.
My left arm is at one of the worst stages its ever been in. Like when I first had to leave work 2 years ago.
I am not sure how I am going to get through the rest of the week with DGD. Her Mum is going home (well I will alas have to drive her home) this morning, and is now not going to the Stay and Play this Friday as she is going to the doctors. Said that she cannot change the appointment. So frustrating.
I am looking foreward to the weekend, when Biggest of mooloo will have DGD for me. (Hopefully that wont change).
I could have done with help this week of all weeks.!

Well I must stay positive. I still have good use of my right side after all!.
DGD is looking like she is on the mend this morning. She is being very naughty.

Have to go, shes wrecking the place.

shaz_mum_of__2

Oh dear mooloo i wish i was closer , can your parents help out ......?

minimoneysaver

Why is twin1 not staying for longer anymore? Surely she only has to go home in time for her appointment or could change it to a more convenient time.

Savvy_sewing

shaz_mum_of__2 wrote: »

Oh dear mooloo i wish i was closer , can your parents help out ......?

My Dad helped yesterday, but at 78 I dont like to keep asking for help.!
Will muddle through. Best we can and look for the brighter side of life.
Thanks

Savvy_sewing

minimoneysaver wrote: »

Why is twin1 not staying for longer anymore? Surely she only has to go home in time for her appointment or could change it to a more convenient time.

I think that Twin 1 has become selfish and centred on herself at the moment. She is on about her College she plans to go to, and she has given up on having DGD back. {Part of her problems are that she can only see things from her perspective and not from anyone elses.
Like watching marykate and ashley video becuase she wanted to not because it was a DGD choice.

I could refuse to take her back, but then the tension would just be worse then the pain in the long run.
I have three M & S ready meals in the freezer so they can be done today, and I will do as little as I possibly can.
If I stop panicing, and start to relax as much as possible then I will get through. I will see things in a different light, and I will just bypass whats not necessary.
Luckily when I get back from the holidays, I will soon have funding for 10 hours worth of a carer to help me.
Then with any luck I will get a cleaner sorted out as well. If DS stays at college.
Right I am on the move. Get twin1 to her meetings, get myself organised for lunch, and rest until the evening. Perhaps Dad will bring DS back for me? I will see.
Catch up later.

shaz_mum_of__2

Hope your day got better and that you got to relax a bit.

What will the carers responsibilites be ? is it to help you or DGD?

I can thoroughy recommend a cleaner i have one and its a weight of my mind as well as my arm ....I pay £20 for 3-4 hours which is enough to deep clean all the way through as long as we tidy before she comes!!! each week i assign an extra job too like inside windows, outside windows, oven etc if she gets finished early she irons too I am lucky as my cleaner is family and can be trusted . Check references or if possible use an agency , or ask around village

Better go get DS from school