“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

Evening WF. It's something I regularly think about. My main worry is keeping them together as no family sees them enough to cope with all 5. Think about who you would like to have them, get it in writing and just talk through as much as you can.
I've tried to keep it basic as I know you've deleted the post, just saw it on my way to bed and wanted you to know it's probably something that worries a lot of people x

Morning Wannabe Hope you are feeling a bit better today, cut yourself some slack while you get back into the routine with the smalls and please don't feel bad about asking your neighbour to help out. I remember from your last diary that you often have tons of children from the neighbourhood over during the warmer months so you have built up enough babysitting karma not to worry about needing a few favours while you get through this tricky time.

Well done for dealing with your mum I've got a similar situation with my dad and find that even getting the story straight in my head can help with handling a difficult relationship like that. It can be easy to fall into the old ways of thinking, with them being the 'adult' and in charge but actually we are all adults now and they don't get to boss us around anymore! (Nasty shock to them I'm sure! )

Don't forget to make time for yourself over the next few days, you need to build in your rest & relaxation time to let your body heal.

I hope you've been eating properly whilst you've been on your own. Fajitas sound lovely but I'm sure the wee ones will be more than happy with anything you make for them.
Make sure you look after yourself and don't do too much. xxx

Nothing unhealthy about that WF - protein, carbs, and you stuffed some veg in there too - nice one!

So - now to turn your attention to feeding yourself. Any of the chicken left? Otherwise veggies in to make soup as Toni'sfriend suggests? If you DO have chicken then definitely chop up some of that to put in the soup too - home made chicken soup must surely be one of the most tempting foods imagineable? seriously - if you want your injuries etc to heal properly you MUST eat - how do you expect your body to put itself right without any of the foundations to do so? It's like telling someone to build a brick wall but giving them no bricks, and no mortar. :kisses3: If nothing else - remind yourself, if you make yourself ill to the point at which you end up in hospital, where do the smalls end up? Back with your Mum? I'd suggest that's an incentive to NOT risk that happening?