O/S Daily Saturday 20th October 2018

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Morning ((((((((((hugs)))))))))) if you need one. TA's, CHS and hester and Holly.

Nelski, when you next speak to Holly please tell her I am so proud of her not going back on the medication until her surgeon is sure everything is OK. I know what it must have cost her to make that decision in view of how her mood goes down when she is off it. She is one very brave lady!!

We are invited to tea and biccy's at DD2's tomorrow to inspect, sorry cuddle the new baby........ Daddy has pushed the pram already. Looking forward to that. It fits in quite well I have a couple of things to collect from Wilkinson, so can do that on the way. We also need to take the old TV to the tip.

First morning without a carer, OH managed very well and is now raring to get into the garden.......half an hour is his limit for now at least. Maybe another half hour this afternoon we will see.

I am spending a bit of time in the sewing room this morning, need to trim the mats ready to have the bonding sewn down and start on the runner.

Ham salad for tea, we just had sandwiches for supper last night after our 'blow out' fish chips and peas at lunch time.

poppy811

I don't think I will be posting as really I am not living, just existing. I feel ill and lonely and no energy for anything. I will carry on reading your posts and wish you all well. Thank you for your support and kindness over the weeks. Wondering whether to withdraw from the chemo and just let nature get on with it.

snoozer

Poppy, I don't know quite what to say, it must be so difficult for you. I shall be thinking of you, please keep posting, even if it is just one line. Hugs.

Hard_Up_Hester

Morning all
Flying visit from me, CHS is improving slowly, he may be discharged on Thursday depending on how he is managing. He's very emotional, to be expected. I'm not finding time to post, sorry.
Hugs Hester

-taff

Poppy, I know it's difficult, not posting is fine, how long have you got left on the chemo and what type is it?
I have to admit, it has knocked me for six, the side effects can be debilitating, what with taste, fatigue, headaches, nausea, etc etc.
I wouldn't think of stopping though, the side effects will pass, and it's totally normal to be dispirited and depressed about it, sometimes it seems inpossibl that normality will return.
I would give your support nurses a ring, see if there's some help they can give you. I' d also recomend going to one of the look good feel better days, I haven't been to one yet, but then, hair loss hasn't bothered me so far, I'm not very girly, but physical appearance can help if you're up to it.
Have you looked to see if there are any maggie's centers near you? They sound really good, and can help with lonlieness, they offer all sorts there, whether it's tea and a chat or complimentary therapies, and they're free.
I know how it feels, even though I have a partner, I can't go out to do the things I used to enjoy, every little thing takes maximum effort to do, and although I might sound as if I'm getting on with things, it's bloody hard, and I've had to lower my expectations loads as to the things I can and can't do.
There is help for you out there, but it feels like you're in a little white box sometimes.

I feel for you, I really do.

redruby

Morning all


Looks to be a nice day here although it was cold first thing this morning, I have a wash on the go and will hang it out after, OH can then put his dirty work clothes on to wash, (we wash them separately as sometimes they are really mucky)


No real housework to do but will empty and re-lay the fire ready for tonight and tidy the lounge and kitchen, we have decided on steak and chips tonight and a baked tomato so looking forward to that. I need to go out shopping with dd later so will get the steak then.


Hopefully we can get the grass cut later and I have some pictures to go on the walls, so hopefully OH will do them.


Hester I do hope CHS continues to improve xx


Glad Hollys op went well, and thanks to Nels for being go between xx


Poppy please don't stop posting we are a great support group here and would miss you xx


Have good days all xxx

ancientofdays

Poppy, I'm really sorry that you are feeling so awful. We will be here if you feel up to posting.

Sending love to all our poorly and/or worried friends and keeping you in my thoughts.

I have been up since 4.30 and that's not bad at all for me. Forgot to switch washing machine on so things possibly won't dry but they will get a good blow, at least.

Stuck on the crossword, I'm not planning to do boring housework today, did some last night.

Olliebeak1951

Good [STRIKE]Morning[/STRIKE] oops Afternoon, Oldstylers :hello:. I'm not sure where the day has gone, so far ...................... I woke at 7.10am - loo run - got back into bed - resurfaced to find it was 10.00am :eek:. OH says I 'must have needed it' .

Having said that, I'm so sorry to see that so many of you haven't been getting a 'wave of Mrs Sleep Fairy's wand' recently - I've 'been there' in the past, so do know how bad it can be .

I've come to the board so late today that I've no chance of replying individually to everybody - sorry about that .

Lots of our lovely posters are unwell, caring for those who are poorly, worrying about elderly parents/partners/friends - so sending out (((Healing Hugs))) and Prayers for you all.

tru - where the 'Insurance excess' is concerned, would you be able to claim it back from the neighbour's HA, in the event of any damage happening? Might be worth your while contacting one of your local Councillors - especially if one of them is on the Board of the Housing Association. If it's one of those HA's that used to be part of the Local Authority, they frequently have at least one local councillor sitting on the Management Committee - try to find out what their Management Structure is. It HAS to be in their 'Best Financial Interest' to get that tree sorted, in the cheapest possibly way BEFORE it causes damage to your property AND their own! They need to get one of their Housing Inspectors out to actually view it and the problems that it's currently causing - and COULD cause in the future.

WeeMidgie - that's one of the few quotes from JL that I love , but I totally agree that you need to make plans, or life will automatically 'switch to default setting'. Enjoy your shared lunch today .

dumpling - sounds as though you love your Christmas Knitting (wink). I'm usually inundated at this time of year, but having so many problems with my right-hand fingers that I'm unable to knit/crochet/sew this year .

csarina - well done to your OH in his progress :T. Big step to say goodbye to the carers, but useful to know that you can get them back, if necessary .

Nelski - thanks for the continued updates on Holly. Good to know that she's managing to cope without her usual meds, even though it MUST be hard for her - at least, she's being guided by the Doctors/Nursing Staff at the moment. Her current situation has to come first, THEN dealing with her other issues, once this is all settled. Please give her my best wishes along with those of everybody else .


Just about to put some more washing on the line and get ready to go out for a 'wander' around our local shopping centre. May pop into 'my' charity shop for a coffee and natter with the other staff, if they're not too busy . Lovely to call in on 'other days', as we don't always get to see customers and staff who work other shifts . I've got some more carrier bags to pass on to them as well ......................... great as we don't charge at all for them - total recycling :j.

Hope everybody has a good afternoon. Looks like the 'middle of summer' out there today - crystal clear view all the way down to Liverpool and the 'Flintshire Hills' can also be seen very clearly - albeit, through a gap between two nearby buildings :rotfl:!

nannywindow

Afternoon all
Sorry for my late post but the sun was shining this morning so we decided to tackle the removal of the last of the outhouse doors. Started off fine, then the fog crept up the valley and engulfed us which slowed us up a bit. Anyway the door was removed and a new one fitted :j. Now I need to sand down all 3 and paint them, but finding the time, energy and getting the weather all in line, is going to prove difficult . I am glad that the job has been done and will be crossed off the " to do " list with a flourish !
This afternoon we have had a message from DD asking about the DGC Christmas pressies, I have told her the amount we can spend and we are awaiting a list :eek:. Rather do that than buy a pile of random stuff which they don't want/need.
Now I shall put my feet up for a while and wander the web, as tea tonight is sorted from the freezer. I may even relax in a bubblicious bath later, before trying to watch some catch up TV.

Poppy please don't stop posting even if it's only "Hi" once a week/month. Sounds like -taff has a really good insight into the chemo stuff and some good advice for you. Take care and I hope you feel a bit better very soon. This bl00dy disease is truly awful :mad:
-taff thank you for trying to help Poppy through this agonising time :A
Organza L I'm with you on the " don't know why I ate that ? " . I think I do it for comfort, perhaps you do too.
Tru is there a legal type board on here that you could check out, about the trees ? Or the Citizens Advice ?
I shall have to get the Sandman out to do his thing tonight and borrow "the sleep wand" ( love that :j ). However I always imagine the Sandman to look like Thor, but now he will be in a Tutu waving a sparkly wand around :rotfl::rotfl:
Hugs to the poorly, their carers, the worried or struggling.
Take care all
nan xx

silver-oldie

poppy811 wrote: »

I don't think I will be posting as really I am not living, just existing. I feel ill and lonely and no energy for anything. I will carry on reading your posts and wish you all well. Thank you for your support and kindness over the weeks. Wondering whether to withdraw from the chemo and just let nature get on with it.

Poppy I have no idea what to say. Please don't stop posting, we are here for you.Even just to say Hi once in a while.
Can you talk with a Macmillan nurse?