OS Daily Thursday 3rd November

Shalva

Happy Birthday Zippychick:bdaycake:

Belated congrats to Beth
Well done to jackieG's oh and hugs to bramble.......thats all I remember for now so general hugs and good whishes to those who need them.........

Busy few days here.....took ds back to base on tues morn [wish I hadnt seen where he is based :eek: but thats another story].....to town for haircut and errands then up to the north of the country for a wedding in the evening.....to far to come home so stayed overnight with dd1 and bf which was nice.........long day yesterday and finally arrived home around 5 pm.....trying to catch up today and start the monthly invoices but really am not in the mood....think I will go for a nap in a while as tonight we are invited to a Bar Mitzva....thats also more then 2 hours drive there and back but we will be driving home so hopefully will be able to make a not too late getaway.....not a very money saving week either with cheques written fo both Wedding and Bar Mitzva.........

Also on a spending note I bought a sewing machine yesterday:T really excited about it.......I havent sewn in more then 30 years but am looking forward to learning again...

jackieO , glad the test was better yesterday.....
Take it easy Julia G

Lovley news Nic.....Congratulations!!!!
Butterfly Brain...thats truely terrible that no one else stopped:eek:

Have a good thursday everyone..........

betheebee

_party__party_Happy Birthday ZIPPITY DOO DAHH_party__party_

JulieGeorgiana

Dr says its definatly the low blood pressure making me so poorly... my body is sensitive to the slightest drop in pressure!

I have to take it even easier... do nothing standing up, rest more...

The sheer exaustion I'm suffering is a side effect of low BP and the baby getting bigger makes it all so much harder.

Good news is, my calorie level is perfect, as is my carbs and protein intake and fluid intake. So my weight is fine considering (she was worried about my lack of weight gain). I'm drinking tons of milk too. My blood count shows I'm eating really well too.

And no anemia (my iron levels are lovely and high too)

So she ruled out everything, and I get to sit around eating and drinking for the next 9 weeks...

And again I am told that its better to have low BP, then high... which is more dangerous... low BP is only dangerous if I faint.

I nearly cried... I'm so frustrated because I am such an active person and I can't believe there is nothing I can do but sit back and 'take it easy'

Mint1955

I am re posting this here as I didnt realise that this is a daily thread and put it on a very out of date one!!!

I hope you won't mind if I join you all. Finding myself at home for the first time in my life with no work and the need to money save to be able to continue as such I am increasingly finding myself like a rabbit in the headlights generally frozen and startled and not knowing where to start. Although not in debt we do have mortgage and 2 grown (21 and 20) children at home although they both work and one is hardly ever here but thats another whole story!

I have already sorted the incoming money into a budget with 'vrtual pots' for all eventualities (hopefully). I have read many many boards over the years so I know the theory but I am finding it impossible to actually get started. Housework has always been pretty routine but now I have all day it seems I have lost the impetus plus trying to paint a ceiling for the first time in 20 years I am feeling my age and not sure I can continue so thats getting me down this week.

Also if any of the Kent readers know of any free groups or clubs or activities that would also get me out and talking to others as I have now done 4 weeks of staring at the tv and the computer with my head in the sand and now need inspiration!! Just read that back and I sound a right nit wit but not good with words so will leave it at that :-)

squeaky

Hiya

Well... while you're turning your eyes square by looking at the computer monitor...

..take a look at the Grocery Challenge sticky at the top of the forum listing, not forgetting to browse the links you'll find in the early posts.

Also, in our Quick Questions sticky there are links worth a look, perhaps especially the Getting Started link

As for impetus... it's a tricky little burgher innit? Try "setting an appointment" with yourself to do "a job". Doesn't matter how big or small. You know that if you had an appointment with the doctor or dentist - you'd BE THERE. So... tomorrow morning at eleven o'clock I am going to do...." It can help, honest

pinkteapot

Back at work so a very quick update (apologies - I haven't read the thread today). Hubby has just been released from hospital. The IV antibiotics he had started to clear the infection up and they're happy for him to come home and have further antibiotics via pills. So pleased - he was sleeping really badly in hospital so getting very tired/down.

His antibiotics are likely to make him nauseous for the next five days so lots of very plain food for him I think. If anyone has any experience/tips for feeding someone who's feeling sick it would be much appreciated. My plan is things like plain grilled chicken breast with rice or potato. Simple buttered toast. Plain biscuits. Small portions throughout the day rather than one big evening meal.

monnagran

Hi all.

Raining here and I've got loads of bedding needing to be dried. Afraid it's time for the dreaded TD.
Am really getting stuck into my bedroon and have already filled the Heart Foundation sack ready for collection tomorrow, I may even be able to fill another one by the end of today.
Had anguished call from DS1 last night. After the break up of his second marriage earlier this year he went to pieces but has now got himself together with a new job, a little studio flat and a fresh determination to get on with his life. He has just had his first months pay. His rent took half his money and the CSA took the other half. He went to the CAB who advised him that the only thing he could do was give up his job and go back on to benefits, which he does NOT want to do. He knows from experience that there is no arguing with the CSA, they seem to be able to do what they like.

He shouldn't even be involved with them but his first wife left him after coming into a lot of money, and took off with their daughter several hundred miles away to buy a house with the bf that DS knew nothing about. Eventually she persuaded him not to pursue her for his share of the money on the understanding that she would not pursue him for child support. DS thought it important for his DD to have a roof over her head so agreed. next thing the CSA are hounding him. And so it goes on. Sorry to moan, other people have far worse problems.

JackieO: glad the scan was better this time.
Nic: Congratulations. No-one can tell you how wonderful it feels when you first hold your grandchild.
Mint: I have just that trouble with motivation. Try the Flylady's tip with a kitchen timer. Set it for 15 mins and see how much you can get done. It worked for me as I tend to drift. Welcome, by the way.

HM soup and HM rolls for lunch. I'm just about ready for it.

Molly41

JulieGeorgiana wrote: »

I nearly cried... I'm so frustrated because I am such an active person and I can't believe there is nothing I can do but sit back and 'take it easy'

But you are not just doing anything - you are growing a baby and that is the most important job anyone can do.

taplady

Bitsy_Beans wrote: »

Tappers how long are you working these shift for? Any chance the DSs can lend a hand or do you not trust them?

hi Bitsy - the shifts are permanant, we've been doing them for a while and I was managing but for some reason now I'm struggling.
I'd probably get more done if I spent less time on here but this is my relaxation time and I need it!
DS1 has left home - still causing us all sorts of stress and DS2 - well he's not exactly the domesticated sort. He does dry up(when asked) and i do need to delegate a bit more to him, poor DH cant manage any more - his health isn't upto it.
I think this house would fall to bits without me holding it all together.

thanks for thinking of me though x

bramble1

Afternoon,

Am home, and procrastinating from packing.... have printed my boarding pass just need to get my bag ready! and get my face on for London too.

Went to see OH's mum at work for a cuppa before i came home, i love his family, I wish mine were closer both in distance and everything else.

Got passport, need to shove clothes in a bag, make up, - i can't take aerosols can i? straighteners and pjs and i think that will do.

Need to sort a a sarnie to take to london, i've got luncheon vouchers though, so maybe i'm due a treat?


xxx