Looking for the silver lining

Sun_Addict

Thanks all - I know I should go to doctors. Might phone them this afternoon and see if I can get in tomorrow morning on the way to work. Funny thing is it's not been itching since I mentioned it on here yesterday. I'm wondering if it's stress related. Had my hands covered in Sudocream with white cotton gloves on top last night - kept thinking of Michael Jackson songs!

Not heard from Mr SA today. Sent him a text asking him if he was feeling better but heard nothing back. So looks like he's still feeling off colour. Will see what's going off tonight.

Finance wise - still got my £80 budget left (only 6 days to go!!) Got to pick up a few things at lunchtime but should be able to stick to budget of £5. I WILL stick to this budget!

Buffythedebtslayer

hello Lovely

Yep get that doctors appointment!

I now have "Thriller" going round my head...........*sings off key*

Hope when you get to the Hospital Mr SA is feeling better

Big hugs

xxx

Buffythedebtslayer

Sending more hugs just in case they are needed.

xxxx

Sun_Addict

Hello all

Mr SA not well he has an infection they think. They are growing a sample culture to see what it is. So looking doubtful he'll be discharged this week now. He has very low blood pressure and has to stay in bed. He has had another blood transfusion and is being given fluids by drip. He's not happy to say the least and is convinced that this will (in his words) "finish him off".

Finance wise - spent £6.89 yesterday and today have to draw out £10 cash as purse is totally empty, which will leave me with £63.11 to last until Sunday. Mr T order arriving tonight but have managed to keep this under £30. I WILL do it!

My hands are looking tons better by the way. They've stopped itching so much so should be able to get some steroid cream from Boots now they're aren't any open sores.

Buffythedebtslayer

It must be quite impossible to see him like this. And saying that sort of thing. I know logically it isn't true but it is still difficult to have it out in front of you.

Just listen to the doctors eh?

I m so impressed with the money situation and your determination - generally with everything!

I have totally wasted today surfing and researching and getting no where so I am off to do - like you do


Keep up the good work with the hands as well - still think you need the doc but understand the hassle aspect!

Take care xxxxx

*Robin*

Hello Sun.A, :hello:

What a wonderful gesture of MrSA, getting you such a large bouquet that you couldn't put all the flowers into one vase at home!
..Still, at least you have the pleasure of seeing flowers - and being reminded of MrSA's love - in more than one room at home (actually I prefer that!).

Stress is often a factor in skin complaints. Realising that is the cause usually brings an improvement.
Personally, I'd treat with meditation / relaxing activities, and my old favourite; natural Aloe Vera gel.

Please read up on this plant, and if you agree, see if you can get hold of a mature specimen (at least three years old, with about a dozen big leaves - 12" plus). A Freecyc!e / Freag!e request will probably locate one, or garden centres sell them but you'll pay more for a plant which is ready to use.

If MrSA falls victim to bed-sores it will be invaluable, as sadly the stuff the nurses use isn't very effective - but AV is!

Sun_Addict

Thanks Buffy and Robin

Robin - I have some Aloe Vera gel on my desk at work from H&B which is 100% pure Aloe gel - maybe not the same as fresh from the actual plant but I should try it instead of it just sitting there looking at me! Quite a few people I know swear by it. Hands are still improving thankfully since I've been using Sudocream and the cotton gloves.

Mr SA is no better but thankfully no worse. Still not eating but drinking plenty and his temperature has gone down and blood pressure up. He had another platelets transfusion last night.

Mr SA's sister is going on holiday on Saturday, only for a week, but I am so envious. We should have been going to Portugal 2 weeks tomorrow and it is gutting me I had to cancel it. How i would love to lie on a sunlounger for a week or two. Still I have bigger fish to fry at the moment and the most important thing is getting Mr SA better. The holidays will still be there.

Budget-wise after yesterday's visit to Mr S, the online order from Mr T last night and this morning's trip to Poundland, I now am down to £22.31 left in this week's budget with 3 days left to go. Don't need much else so WILL do it! Hopefully!

beanielou

You can do it budget wise

taxi73

What a lovely thing for MR SA to do..shows he appreciates and loves you.Sorry to hear he's so unwell at the moment..hopefully he'll feel a bit better tomorrow.
I swear by Aloe vera gel too..it's great stuff

debtfreewannabe321

My MIL swears by aloe vera too! She has plants all over her house :eek: and whenever anyone has a complaint she suggests it, it's quite funny really as she won't use anything else and tuts at others when they try tablets/creams etc. She's usually right too as they always go to her and ask her for some AV after trying everything else (in defiance I think...)

I hope MR SA is feeling better soon

And I think DS coming back home is a godsend extra help when you need it the most- money-wise as well as practicality-wise xx