Mooloo's New Home, New Year and New Start part 3

Eager_Elephant

Mooloo wrote: »

ESA have sent a letter to say I will still Qualify for it, in the Back to Work section. So I will have to go to the jobcentre and look for work.
What fun. The system is rather mad. But I am relieved that I will still be funded for the time being anyway. When the system changes in April who knows But thats the same for everyone on ESA.

The group you have been put in is Work Related Activity Group which may include looking for work but mostly it is working with other organisations for courses to enable you to get back to work eventually.

Interestingly the people that run the courses can sign you off from the courses if you are too poorly but have not been put in the support group.

Please do not worry - you will get an appointment through soon and then you can go and speak to someone and it is them you need to explain your disability too as well.

Any more questions fire away.

EE

Savvy_sewing

Having stopped the Solefenic yesterday, I was up and down to the loo, far too often, and struggled to get back to sleep. When I did i had some rather Dark dreams.
I am rather slow this morning, but at least its Saturday so I dont have to rush anywhere.
HOpefully we are going to see my BF in Oxford. If I am up to it after we are up and dressed etc.
Twin2 fleeced me for her electric again last night. I really am sick to death of struggling to keep a lid on my budget only to find me spending it on them. Then when I found out that she had spent her benefit on the Cinema I nearly blew a gasket.!
I have sworn that there will be no more money from me! I had stopped before, then slowly started to give her money again... This is becoming rediculous. My bank account was healthy last month, and now its empty. Well enough for a tank of petrol. I will have to take the savings back out of the ISA to cover my own bills.
I am really cross with them, and even crosser with myself for being such a soft touch!.
What with setting up Twin1 in her new flat with the help of my Dad at least, it has been a very expensive few weeks.
I so wanted to do my workarea and DGD's room. Now they will have to wait a bit longer as I am due to go away on that craft weekend with Molly soon and I will need funds for that as well. The holiday is paid for, but the extras are not.

Right enough of a rant and rave. Time to get on.
Have a good weekend everyone.

Molly41

Sorry that you are feeling out of sorts. I dont think there are any extras so dont worry about that. All food is included and we have collected quite a stash of materials and bits n' bobs x

neverdespairgirl

Mooloo wrote: »

I take 1300gm gabapentin 3 times a day, 50mg of Diclofenic 3 times a day, and the solifenic, also tramadole and paracetamol!!!!

I took diclofenic for a week or so after a caesarian, and it made me feel as if I was floating about. Rather nice, but not very useful.

Savvy_Sue

Just a thought about driving an automatic with a dodgy left arm: when I first got back to driving, I put a small cushion on my lap, one of those soft mouldable ones with little polystyrene beads in. I can rest my arm on it to give it some support while I keep my hand on the steering wheel. I don't need it so much now, but it still comes out for long journeys.

Savvy_sewing

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

Just a thought about driving an automatic with a dodgy left arm: when I first got back to driving, I put a small cushion on my lap, one of those soft mouldable ones with little polystyrene beads in. I can rest my arm on it to give it some support while I keep my hand on the steering wheel. I don't need it so much now, but it still comes out for long journeys.

Thats a good idea, I shall take mine next time. I have a shaped one, for the neck somewhere.
I wasnt so bad today. Less vague. So lets hope it was the tablets mixed together, and the rash on my hand is going down a bit now.!
I must confess I have scratched it too much!!

Time for DGD to have a bath.

Errata

Just a thought - did you adjust the position of your seat? IIRC you tended to drive with your head up and your chin poking forward would aggravate your C5/C6 and pinch one of the main nerves that runs all the way down your arm resulting in pain. HTH

Savvy_sewing

Errata wrote: »

Just a thought - did you adjust the position of your seat? IIRC you tended to drive with your head up and your chin poking forward would aggravate your C5/C6 and pinch one of the main nerves that runs all the way down your arm resulting in pain. HTH

Its all been adjusted, and I wear the neck collar so I cannot tip myhead the wrong way anymore. But if I try then I feel the loss of sensations practically straightaway so am now learning to put the chin down and back, but its not easy to do.!
I think I struggle to do that when I am working on the laptop, or the sewing machine. so I keep having to check myself and tuck the chin down and back, as in the exercise that the Physio gave me.
I am not allowed to roll my head/neck.
All I can do is keep on trying to correct myself.:D

Savvy_Sue

Mooloo wrote: »

Thats a good idea, I shall take mine next time. I have a shaped one, for the neck somewhere.

The one I use to rest my arm on is slightly fatter than a neck pillow, but that kind of thing. And when I'm not driving, I still rest my arm on it, feels more comfy slightly raised up.

Savvy_sewing

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

The one I use to rest my arm on is slightly fatter than a neck pillow, but that kind of thing. And when I'm not driving, I still rest my arm on it, feels more comfy slightly raised up.

I must admit I sleep with a pillow under my arm, as thats more comfy! (Must look a sight, with a pillow under my arm and one under my knees, and not under my head!!).

DGD decided to wake at 5am today, and wouldnt go back to sleep, she invaded my room for a huggle, and still didnt nodd off again. So before the day has started I am very tired!.
I had stayed up watching a film till after midnight, which was very unusual for me for a start. If only I had known that she was going to be awake so early I wouldnt have bothered.
Its rather cloudy and windy, and starting to look a bit wintery out there, a few people have walked passed with woolly hats on. Brrr.
I think I may need to put the heating back on again today.

We are ready for Nursery, but its a bit too early to go. We have 15 minutes yet. Its only 2 mins around the corner in the car.
Wish I could walk it with her, but its just too far there and back for me.

I hope to be sewing this morning. Mind you sleep might be a better option!.:D