5 years MFW - Lets get cracking...

HelenDaveKids

ajmoney wrote: »

Is there definitely nothing anyone can do to help ease your discomfort? I hope things start to improve for you soon x

Well done on the mortgage by the way, I am a tad envious but seeing you and Tilly getting near the end is spurring me on slightly.

Its funny that as a ward sister have always held a strong belief in the old NHS, first time its been questioned, and if honest, its truly let me down. As left in limbo, I feel rubbish.. a lot, yet I still go to work no matter how I feel. The one blessing is that I now know how fantastic Dave is..

HelenDaveKids

edinburgher wrote: »

I used to think that 'the prom' was a lot of Americanised nonsense. Now I have a daughter

Yep unfortunately what do you do? Say no, and they are the only one not going in a limo, in a posh ridiculously expensive frock... its hard...

greent

edinburgher wrote: »

I used to think that 'the prom' was a lot of Americanised nonsense. Now I have a daughter

HelenDaveKids wrote: »

Yep unfortunately what do you do? Say no, and they are the only one not going in a limo, in a posh ridiculously expensive frock... its hard...

I don't mind the secondary school proms, it's the ones for leaving primary at age 11 I :eek: about - the money spent on dresses (usually unsuitable for an 11yo) is sometimes crazy!!


It was DD's prom last year (Y11) - she had a dress from Quiz (bought with 20% off) costing about £50 or so, shoes and a bag cost about the same (after discounts) None of her friends wanted a limo, so one dad took them and OH picked them up. I did her hair and make up - cost £5 for some pretty grips and £8 for a nailvarnish to match the dress - oh, and £20 on bargain sale priced underwear set exact shade of dress


Dress hasn't been worn since, but bag and shoes have been on several outings since then. 6th form Xmas ball and Spring Breaker saw her wearing a dress from H&M at a cost of £7.99 (not in the sale - gotta love H&M prices!) and the end of year one last week wearing a dress also from H&M costing £14.99 :T I am very thankful that my daughter has relatively cheap tastes!!:rotfl:


One of her friends had a £300 dress made - and then changed her mind about it the week of the prom :eek::eek:


Next year I have both DD's Y13 prom and DS1's prom (Y11).... could be expensive!! DS1 at least has to have a 'nice' suit for Army Cadet meals so it won't be wasted




Fab news on the mtge - so close! But not so fab re feeling rough for so long xx

HelenDaveKids

Thanks GreenT
DD1 dress from Quiz too. and like yourself, it could have been far worse. Love the shoes and bag so hopeful for a borrow. Last year wore my best mates daughters prom dress for Christmas work do, have now my eyes set on this one... so hopefully at least one more wear....


feel better again this week, but still had tightness and night sweats but at least running again. Can't believe 7 months on I am not "better" but like to think my attitude remains that it won't beat me. Does make you evaluate life though which is very bizarre. Fortunately I strongly believe that I make the most and have a fantastic husband / kids.


Thinking of booking skiing again next year and currently winding down for a few weeks off... Which means crazy busy at work.


DD1 doing NCS 2nd week and having a fantastic time. Would def recommend. (£50 4 weeks!!)


Going groupon crazy, booked a "train" day for family of 5 £15 for school hols. Plus another afternoon tea for me and the girls.

gallygirl

HelenDaveKids wrote: »

Thanks GreenT

feel better again this week, but still had tightness and night sweats

Em....... have you been checked out for an early menopause ?

HelenDaveKids

I did wonder but the episodes of feeling fast are always when I have a slow pulse. My mum was quite young when she had hers.


Ran over 11 mile today in 128 minutes. First time EVER although I am now broken.


Inlaws on way round for me to find them a cheap holiday on internet... the things we regret starting..


Have loads to do but currently eating cheesy toasties

edinburgher

11 miles is fantastic, well done Helen

HelenDaveKids

Thanks Ed, tbh was absolutely exhausted, especially to say been running 10 miles for a few weeks so not much of an increase. Glad my plan is slow but sure.

CathT

Wow at 11 miles Helen. Running for over 2 hours is rather impressive!

gallygirl

Great stuff Helen :j. I would get your hormone levels checked to be sure, could be that as well as something else!