A new 'tougher' thread... and so it continues

mumto2monkeys_2

prepareathome wrote: »

Byatt my daughter had the laser treatment on her eyes in the summer and says she wished she had, had it done years ago, she loves not having to wear glasses, wish I could have it done but I am long sighted so cannot even get contact lenses even to read the smallest print I need to hold the book/Mag whatever at arms length and even that is becoming to near so have to wear glasses all the time now 'sigh' So long as she goes somewhere reputable and has one eye done at at a time - daughter looked into it all and found that is best so they can see how you react, just on the off chance there is a problem, its only one eye not both, but as I said she is fine and her eyesight is perfect now.

Lavenderbees far to much sugar and the doughy might just be you are using ordinary flour not bread flour. I also would change the butter to oil - I always use olive oil, it helps to keep the bread fresh as well. I usually put in 2 tablespoons although the official recipe for basic bread for mine ( its a Kenwood, very similar to the Panasonic which most people seem to have but when choosing a new one in the summer the Kenwood just pipped at the post for me, although cannot remember why now and prices were about the same.

Cannot remember whose daughter is now in and out of hospital I feel for you, we spent the first 6 years of youngest sons life in hospital, he would be in for every virus, cold etc., we would just get him home and back he would go. Ended up we had a room on a ward they kept for us as he couldn't be in an open ward, more chance of picking up more infections so we made the room our own taking in toys of his, stuff for me as I used to sleep on a pull out in the room and sometimes the other two children did as well. They even put a lock on the door so no other parents could go in it when we were not there so we could leave things there. Thankfully he slowly needed to go less and less and hasn't been in hospital since he was about 11 and he is 28 now with two children of his own. Its expensive as well, as whoever stays at the hospital still has to eat, and as my hubby is not made of homemaking stuff he used to bring the others to the hospital every day and he would go back to work and I would feed the there, buying the meals sometimes or if ward wasn't to busy I was allowed to cook for them in the ward kitchen, then he would come and buy his own after work and stay till it was time for others to go to bed, homework etc would be done there, then he would take them home to bed, he could manage to see to them for that and get them ready in the morning take them to school, call in on me and son and then off to work. If son wasn't to bad I would pop home for a bit to catch up on things but there were times I didn't get outside for a week or more, I used to crave fresh air. I look back now and it feels as if it was a dream, trying to run a home and give you attention to all your children so the well ones don't feel left out or unloved when one is in and out of hospital is not easy, not easy on the marriage either, but all my children talk to me and I have asked them if they every felt pushed out they said no, it was just normal for them and I did always make time for them, one plus of all being stuck in one small room with no tv, so guess I got something right:)

You are so right - it is like a dream, and really, really expensive. I always feel really out of it when I'm in with her. And my little boy struggles; he's really clingy now as he's always worried I'm going to hospital with DD and he won't see me for days. What was your son's condition?

paidinchickens

OMG so many interesting, heartfelt, funny, helpful posts. A five minute read on here is like a years worth of Eastenders (not that I watch it)

Operations, poorly people, lost pets, how to make bread and butter, washing machines attacked with bottle brushes, diets, recipes........and it's only just the start of the year :rotfl:

I love reading ALL your posts because each one hits a nerve somewhere and it puts my life in to perspective when I hear how much others have to cope with

Not much going on up here apart from DH is still fighting with the electrics for the cat pen and I am also on a mass clean up

DS has just walked in the door back from his dads so I am off to give him a squeeze :rotfl:

PIC x

taurusgb

mumto2monkeys wrote: »

Hi taurus. What's the treatment for non-hodgkins? Daughter has leukaemia and we're just nearing the first year anniversary of her diagnosis. We still have eighteen months to go as long as it stays away. She's on chemo. I'm pleased you're at home - it beats being stuck in hospital at this time of year. I'm thankful we've managed to avoid it for the last couple of weeks. Even though she's on maintenance stage of chemo, we still seem to be in and out of hospital all the time with infections. I think they get sick of the sight of us :rotfl:.

I'm so sorry to hear that. It is hard and scary to have cancer but it must be even worse to find out your child has this dreadful disease. I wish you very good luck and offer my prayers (if you don't mind) that your daughter's journey isn't too hard and painful.

Thank you everyone for the welcome back and good wishes, once again I am overwhelmed at what a lovely supportive group of posters there are on this thread.

I'm sitting on the sofa with the freezer contents list on my lap supposedly meal planning, but I keep going to sleep and have got precisely nowhere so far - ah well, there's always beans on toast.

Wen3 - any news on the babies?

Edited because forgot to answer question in first paragraph....I have Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma (which is a Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma), and the treatment now that my spleen has been removed is watch and wait with blood (and maybe bone marrow) tests at regular intervals, starting 23rd January. Also I have to take low dose daily antibiotics to try and prevebt any infection now that I have no spleen

katieowl_2

That's what I need to do Taurus, a freezer list. It's crammed full again after our trip to Mr T this morning. My friend/neighbour texted me earlier and said T's had lots of half price stuff...so I replied 'OMG I'm on my way!' LOL!

We got three chickens for less than £3 each (big ones) a ham joint, some chicken pieces, more cream...:D and lots of root veggies. Also picked up a squashed box of long life milk, one missing, and very reduced because of it, OH thinks he doesn't like it... but I can use it in cooking, and if I tip it into a milk container he doesn't notice

I've got an Approved foods order coming tomorow so house will be full of food. My above mentioned friend also popped around while I was out with the dogs and bought us a bin bag of bags of kettle chips...I think there are about 15 big bags in there. She says her OH gets given them when he goes home to his mum's and he doesn't like 'those' flavours :eek: I'm always pleased to be the happy recipient of anything unwanted...so made up. My menfolk love their crisps, and get mopey if I refuse to fork out on the most expensive way to eat potatoes!

Right off to make some more of this butter....

Kate

sammy_kaye18

TAURUS B + MUMTOTWOMONKEYS ~ Thoughts are with you and your loved ones.

My nan has just finished chemo for non hodgkin lymphoma which she initially got looked at as a lump in her neck and a later scan showed two lumps in her chest. She had to have the white blood cell injections too and was finding it hard being housebound incase of infections etc but she is a little Irish Staff Nurse so shes basically like matron and tough as old boots.

My younger sister Abby ~ yes most of you will know her antics by now (she is my biological one who got stuck in the USA last christmas) is in the follow up process of having Cin2 cells removed and has been diagnosed with an Atrial Flutter. From what I gather it is the top sections of the heart are beating too quickly for the bottom part to keep up basically. It makes her more prone to strokes/congestive heart failure and heart attacks. :huh:

sammy_kaye18

Taurus + Katie Owl ~ thats my job as soon as I can surgically remove the baby from my hip although our flu seems to have moved now to runny noses and sneezing lots but we've both had mashed potato, mince+onion and gravy for our lunch so hoping some food will give us a well needed boost and babe is having some white choccie buttons at the minute and a drop of orange juice (diluted stuff) in her bottle.

Not relishing that job though as I have a fairly large chest freezer to attack and god knows whats in it although I do have about 6 kilos of par boiled sprouts heading its way soon enough! Hoping to run it down ready for the growing seasons and stock it with home grown and homemade goodies

Think some strawberries for a Vitamin C boost may be in order too as I know she'll eat them by the punnet load!

Well today I have looked at sewing machines.

Oh and someone posted a 'like my nan made' link a few days back - cant find it now (although in my flu riddled fuddle it may have been another thread entirely) but its awesome for homemade goodies so thank you!

Right off now to see if I can get five minutes peace from a screaming baby.

*skulks off sneezing and snuffling* cup of tea me thinks........

D&DD

Mumto2monkeys my neighbours boy who is also diagnosed with ASD and ADHD has recently been fighting the big C,he's only the same age as my middle boy 16 he's been under 4 different hospitals for his but all she has said, have been superb managing his other 'bits and pieces' too. I think most hospital staff seem to have had at least a basic grounding on how to help kids with autism thankfully sending my best wishes to you all XX

Taurus its so good to see you back in whatever capacity you can manage so sorry to hear your news sending lots of very gentle hugs your way for a speedy recovery and hope to see you fighting fit again soon XX

Just ran in between scrubbing sessions to let you know Sainsburys have Ariel bio 72 washes for £10 a box!
They also had Fairy non bio in my one think it may be different boxes at different stores
Also a 16 pack of Andrex for £6.50 for all those with a loo roll fetish like myself :rotfl:

Love to you all for a safe,happy and more healthy new year XXXXXX

CH27

I've just done a large Sainsburys shop as they have loads of stuff we like on offer at the moment.
I've jiggled some cash around to pay for it but it will be worth it as i've saved a loads.

grandma247

Mrs Chip I am not suggesting the Atkins diet because as far as I am concerned it can be very dangerous for some .
What I have done is cut right back on sugar and starch (because starch becomes sugar). I still eats loads of fresh and frozen veg along with a palm size portion of meat or fish done with only a tiny amount of oil if needed as well as having cheese and other proteins. I eat a lot of beans and pulses anyway and that has helped to keep my good cholesterol high the last few years. I do not eat crisps or any other high fat high starch snacks or anything with a lot of sugar. I made some all bran mini muffins with a tiny amount of sugar and some dried fruit using the loaf recipe.
The only thing I need to remember for next time is to grease the cup papers as they are hard to get off.

Mrs_Chip

Grandma

I'm not in the least suggesting anyone should follow Atkins either - in fact no-one should embark on a diet (unless it's just cutting out all the naughty things we eat but shouldn't) without checking with their Dr first that it is safe to do so.

However, I followed the very strict carb restrictions of Atkins for 3 years, it suited me and my metabolism, and I was well and healthier than had been for years. The medical profession are gradually coming around to the idea that simple sugars in the diet can cause some people no-end of problems, so it is worth considering if other diets have failed.

Atkins also worked for me because I found on any other diet* I was constantly hungry, to the point of weakness, whereas on Atkins I was never hungry and had to force myself to eat meals sometimes. I love green veg, salad, fish, eggs and meat, and am not that bothered about potatoes, bread or pasta, so it was perfect for me.

Many people have found that cutting out bread, potatoes and pastries is enough to have beneficial effects, in fact in the 70's that was the basis of most diets before the F plan and other diet plans. And there was the Banting diet in the 19c, which is effectively the diet that Atkins nicked and refined.

*ETA - by this I mean low-fat as this was generally the essence of most diets during the 80s/90s.