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

shelley_crow

Just quickly popping one, need to catch up properly later on.

Just taking a minute to remember the kids from Dunblane, 16 years ago today. Can't believe how long ago it seems

mardatha

I'm really fedup with the weather. For days and days everybody's had nice and warm and here I am, stuck up here in grim grey baltic 7C. No point in trying to potter in the garden, it just makes you miserable.

Mrs_Chip

Us too, Mar - having left a lovely summer-like London, weather here is grey, damp and cold . When the weather here good, it is very very good, but when it is bad, it is horrid! Price we pay for being in the wet west rather than the dry east.

VJsmum

Winchelsea wrote: »

SG31000 - glad your BP was OK.

The other day my DD1 sent me three packs of loose tea as she knows I really like it. I opened it, was very pleased....then opened my next item of post, which was from the hospital. Appointment for cardiology - telling me to avoid tea, coffee and chocolate for the 24 hours before! (And most of my tablets.) Don't mind about the pills (though my body's so used to them that I suppose I might notice some sort of effect) - but not to have a cup of tea...!!!!:eek:
And for 24 hours! :eek::eek::eek:

Have you tried Rooibos (redbush) like tea but no caffeine?

stiltwalker

Winchelsea wrote: »

- but not to have a cup of tea...!!!!:eek:
And for 24 hours! :eek::eek::eek:

Feeling your :eek::eek::eek: When I was pregnant with both mine I switched off caffinated tea as I drink WAAAYY to much ( think I was having about 12 cups just at work, was a tea room but even so!) I tried all the ones I could and found that the Mr T own brand decaf tea was an acceptable substitute and still tasted like tea.

Had the follow up for DD's assessment by the Disabled Child Team social worker today and we are apparently coping well and there is currently no advantage to their involvement as they are not able to offer anything other than that we receive from our lovely Inclusion Officer and Early Support Team so she recommended we stay with them for the time being as they have the expertise with young children, however as DD gets a little older bigger and if we find that we need more support there is stuff there that they can offer. It's actually given me a real boost that we are currently accessing all the available appropriate services for our DD not missing out on anything which could help her or us. Also was nice to be told what a good job we are doing and after several weeks of coming to terms with the extent of her needs and the mental alteration that requires it was good to see that we've got the balance right. Also good to know that there are further services available as and when we need them.

My mum came down for the day as a bit of moral support if I needed it and to field children whilst I chatted to the SW, so after she'd gone we had a good visit. My mum had brought antipasti type stuff from the supermarket on the way for lunch and we were both much impressed as DS (10 months tomorrow) tucked into black olives with gusto!

Mrs Chip - glad the move went ok and good luck finding a place for everything!

meme30

PIC:- I would vote for an indoor picnic too. Cold meats, olives, sun dried tomatoes, a nice bit of Brie and some crusty bread. Washed down with a nice bottle of red! Blimey! I now have picnic envy! :rotfl:

Byatt

I think I have picnic envy too!

I'm recovering from my trip to the dentist earlier, have a temporary crown now. Highly mortifying when they had to choose a colour match. My teeth aren't as pearly white as I thought. :eek: One hour in the chair; I staggered out looking like someone who had been through a trauma! Hair all over the place; terrified look in my eyes. It wasn't that bad really, just hate being stuck, unable to move. I thought I was going to have a panic attack at one stage.

Weather here is grim; cold and foggy.What happened to the sun?!

Gardenia, thanks for the hugs, dodgy or otherwise! I'm suddenly feeling better again, which is lovely. I'm not sure if SAD covers 6 months, but it's exactly 6 months between my mood dropping and now improving. Or maybe it's the Vit d. Whatever it is, I am grateful to feel better.

Mrs C, how is your OH? Does he feel better now the move is over? How did you manage with [STRIKE]tipping the movers[/STRIKE], (that doesn't sound right :rotfl:), giving the removal men a tip? (I remember you asking for advice a while back and meant to reply, but don't think I did in the end. One of those answers I write in my head and think I've actually done it!).

Stiltwalker, glad you had such a positive meeting with the SW. It's always good to know you are doing everything you can and are accessing all that is available.

PAH, it's always a double edged sword, claiming and receiving benefits. Having to view yourself as a "disability" instead of the person you really are, in order to get what you are entitled to. The emotional and intellectual adjustment is always ongoing. I know when I have good days I think I can conquer the world, and then when hit by the bad days I wonder what the future will hold for me. But I try not to think too far ahead. And it's lovely to plan the garden and planting and having light nights again.

Shelley, I remember Dunblane vividly and cannot believe it's been 16 years. I remember the agony of the parents as they weren't allowed inside, and thinking I would not be able to cope with that. :A

katieowl_2

DD came back from Uni today, three weeks before the end of term. GP advised it, and her flatmates insisted (poor kids have been mopping up the tears) - She still needs to talk to the lecturers (tomorrow, by phone) but her BF has been up there with her all weekend, and after yesterday, when she was apparently really struggling, they decided it was best if he brought her home. She handed in her coursework yesterday, and did a presentation that counts towards her final mark, but she's hoping she can do the rest of the work Via e-mail. I've just finished work and done a two hour round trip to collect them from the station...trying to organise shifts so someone can be with her tomorrow here, and Thursday I've made an apt for the GP here. We will get this sorted.

OH has his biopsy scheduled for Friday. This is not proving to be an easy week!

Kate

Mrs_Chip

OH is fine thanks Byatt (well I thinks so, he does have previous for bottling things up), two large gins, a plate of cheesy nachos and a roaring log fire has had the required effect :rotfl:. He was a bit sad yesterday, spent the afternoon mooching about the house looking wistful, but seems much perkier now!

And as for the tipping thing - I did a bit of internet research, and I think they did quite well

We are treating ourselve tomorrow - going 'pant' shopping, as we are both in dire straits knicker-wise :rotfl:. And we will nip into Wilkos and get a new bird feeder - we left ours at the old house in the hope that the new people will continue to feed the birds. Having birds around us is a great joy and we both find it very uplifting.

So sorry DD has had to come home early Kate, but I am sure it is the best thing, and you must be happier having her back with you. If she needs some therapy send her down here - I need someone to organise my cookery book collection!

Good luck to OH for Friday.

Byatt

Mrs C, two gins would do it for me too.

Katie, I am sure your DD will start to feel better once home and with her mum. She appears to have done the main part by handing in her coursework and doing a presentation, (well done her) so should be able to do the rest via email whilst having plenty of TLC.

I'm a recent graduate and remember the stress just oozing out of the final years' students.