The OS Doorstep - a helpful and supportive thread in these tough times

stiltwalker

Ginny - I'm open mouthed with amazement - what a whizz! and poor old hubby - Hx

kidcat

Wow ginny that's huge, well done to DGS. Ouchy to DH though, that sounds really painful, hoping a bag of ice will keep it manageable for him.

burtha

Hi ,sounds like everyone has had a good weekend ,in small ways and in milestones too ,
I seam to have acheaved something today ,can now see the floor in our bedroom !! Everything has seamed to go n there the last few years,with building work, lots of kids (at one time we had 7 living here),now we are down to 3 & gf of ds23 ,who I am sure has moved in ,but not been told lol ,so more to do tomorrow but at least I feel like I am getting somewhere
Otherwise have had an up and down weekend ,was supposed to be going out with all the family yesterday,but I made excuse not to go ,not in the right head space ,and didn't want yo upset anyone ,think everyone bought it ,so to speak ,I did feel bad about dh as I dropped him in it and left him to cope with the meal ,and when he came back he was worried that he has forgotten something like an anniversary or special day ,as I just said I wasn't going,
So after taking and telling him not to be daft ,he is ok
The reason for the meal was D's birthday , he was OK about it too,
I really struggle with eating out ,all most panic attack at the thought of eating in front of others,that plus worried about how its been cooked, hate the whole thing ,cope most of the time ,but at the minute other things in my head tipped me over the edge, due for me MRI scan ,and carnt tell anyone how scared I am ,have to hold it together ,strange really as I want to know how big its grown but as I look around see what I have to lose ,and its not nice
Need to pull myself together, and just get on with it
Sorry x

kidcat

(((hugs))) burtha.

burtha

Sorry I sound like a right winge .just carnt say it to anyone outside here ..hey ho

Mile stone in potty training ,well done ,..remember it well the only one I had trouble with was ds now 23 , he didn't sleep trough till he was 6 and every night the bed was wet till he was 9 or 10 ,he was very unsettled and now we know he is autistic ,but never diagnosed by gp,as felt that it would not make any point ,just had to get on with it ,..still have to manage him today ,but getting better ...only been the last 6 mths that things have improved ,hence his gf moving in ,and having to explains/talk to her about his sometimes odd behavior,thankfully she is loverly and loves him for who he is .

Other things going on ,I am of work for the week from real job ,I have a few days face painting ,but its at child friendly places so kids can come with me ,other days plan to finish bedroom ,finish painting dd12 room ,then couple of days out will kids, (there choice as to where) dh is working all week

And need recipe/ idear s to use for duck ,dh shooting yesterday and now looking at 5 of them ,all skinned bar 1,so have put them in the freezer for now ,any help ...doesn't help with me being a veggie lol

OK better go ,take care all xx

savingqueen

You lovely folk have been bringing a tear to my eye - talk of beloved partners, children and grandchildren; of finding happiness and fulfilment in big ways and small, all sorts of achievements and positive attitudes.

Sounds like some hugs to go round too, burtha especially. You can tell someone how scared you are - in fact lots of someones - we are all here for you. When is the scan?

Kidcat hope your family gets well soon and AOT and Sheila hope you both continue to recover well.
Sorry about your DGD wasn't invited to the meal silvasava, some people don't think do they? - hugs to you. Hope you had a cozy evening with DGD and enjoy tomorrow.

Good luck with the car kidcat.

Glad you had a lovely weekend with friends Possession.

Last but not least a very warm welcome to Camelot

Had a very quiet weekend, none of us have seen a soul and was much needed as we were all so tired. I do wonder sometimes if we are not sociable enough - the stuff with family doesn't help as we have got very used to being just 4 of us and no extended family (well that we see nowadays anyway)

Children are home next week so no jumping up to the alarm clock at 6.30 in the morning though DH will still have to set his clock. I have so much to do but have to balance what is practical to achieve with spending time with the kids as well. Both have homework - DS10 a ton but I sat with him over the weekend and he has made a good start.

yawning my head off so hoping for a good night's sleep now

cornishchick

Burtha, we are here for you day or night , don't worry we are here to hold your hand . Xx

Ginny , ouch for DH, did you put a beef burger on it ? (OS version of steak)


SW well done that man , a mile stone is worth celebrating . X
Kidcat, good luck with the car hunting , x
Well I've tried up loading a pic of the targets to photo bucket but it's not working, I'll try again later x

burtha

Thank you
Just worry about them ,who will tell them to brush there hair ,clean there teeth ect ect if I am not there or in Hosp , HD is great but we are a team , so annoyed at this tumor ,I am 43 years old so hadn't quite planned for this yet ,as for scan I am now overdue ,so just have to ring up and go ,just need to do it really ,
So not me just to do it ,really ,just need another few years before I take the chance of brain op ,and I know I am I bit of a crontrol freak and it worries me that I may not get that choice
But I know at the same time that in some respect I am lucky to know about tumor ,as at least dh is now for warned so to speak, god rock and a hard place !

the_cake

Hugs and love Burtha xxxxx, please ring and arrange the scan, you will find the courage with all of us around you! xx

burtha

Will do ,just have to pull my self together , think I am just having a moment ...tomorrow another day and all that ...shouldn't try to be such a hard nut ! ...lol