cafe

bubbles

It is always a fuss when we go out, have I got this pill, those pills, that spray, dry eye gel, mouth spray........we do lead altered lives.

trisher

Bubbles

It is very surprising when you go out what you have to take. We put some meds in one pot others in another. We also have to think if we are held up so we best take those as well. Plus yourself.

It is as good as planning for a picnic. :shock:

bubbles

Off to get some groceries today, plus I hope to make it into M&S this time, need to go to Boots as well, then will arrive at the folks with a cake, not telling them we are going or Mother will cook a huge meal. Take them by surprise instead.

First thing will be "you should have said you were coming, I would have made dinner", no Mother, you need to rest too, being Dads full time carer is more than enough for her. OH does lots of jobs for them that they cannot manage.

I am just popping the kettle on, all pills taken and I am determined to be in bed before 3am tonight. All the early mornings are not helping me. I should be used to it, after 16 years of not sleeping properly

bubbles

trisher wrote:

Bubbles

It is very surprising when you go out what you have to take. We put some meds in one pot others in another. We also have to think if we are held up so we best take those as well. Plus yourself.

It is as good as planning for a picnic. :shock:

It is, sometimes I take my t time pills, just in case we are late, or are stuck somewhere, otherwise I get in a panic. Usually we are back by 4 ish and I can go up to about 5pm without them, after that, I can tell I need my cardiac drugs. Then I have to have water bottles no matter where we go, always dry mouth.

What joys eh. Have done cats supper, done my dermabrasion on my my face, (one has to try to get rid of wrinkles). Cup of T and biscuit, then bed I think.

trisher

Bubbles

I have to lie down for a bit now my tummy won't sit up anymore.

I hpe you enjoy your shopping trip despite everything. Don't go over doing it will you pace yourself.

Goodnight Bubbles Try and have a good night.
I will see you tomorrow.

Sending some sleepy hugs (((((())))) to you
Love Trish xxxxx

bubbles

Going to say n night Trish, you take lots of care and hope you manage to get some good sleeps. Doubt I will get on in the morning, but will appear late afternoon, or evening, after a rest from the shopping.

I used to shop till I dropped, but now I am nearly dropping before I shop. :roll:

N Night, love XXXX Bubbles, I will pace myself very steadily

trisher

I will sprikle some sleep dust over you to make you sleep




Nite Bubbles

love Trish xxxxxx

mummyb

Hi folks, anyone there, so much for a full nights sleep eh. Never mind I'm here now so will have a hot choccy with doubl marshmallows and sprinkles and two flakes (is that a it greedy) all with no calories please. Am fed up at being awake again, need some of your sleeping dust Trish if you have any spare.

trisher

I'm not a happy bunny Cannot sleep again.

My pain seems worse and I feel horrible So I've come in for an Ovaltine.

My wrists have come up again and fingers throbbing with pain

brenda did you use all the sleep dust??

#Trish .

mummyb

Hi Trish, sorry you're having such a bad night again, I didn't use all the sleep dust, just a sprinkle, but sadly its not working yet You really are having a bad run at the moment, I hope things pick up for you very soon xx

I'm not too chuffedabout being awake again either, its really getting on my nerves and have to go to work in a few hours

mummyb

Gonna try to get off again, eyes getting droopy. Hope you manage too Trish, night night love Brenda xx

joyful164

Morning girls

I expect Bubbles, Trisher are still in the land of nod, well I hope they are.
My meds seem to be the right cocktail at the moment. Off to sleep the minute my head touches the pillow.

Sounds like you take so much medication Trisher, they are all fighting each other. No wonder you can't sleep bless you. Your poor wrists. My splints help mine, but seem to be going through a quiet period at the moment.
Not much strength in my hands though and always stiff.

You talking about tea, there is suppose to be more caffeine in tea than coffee. Do you try the decaffinated? I use to drink it when I couldn't sleep, but fingers crossed, no problem. And tea out of a dispenser. OMG it's awful. The only drinkable drink out of a m/c is chocolate. A lot depends on how well the machine is cleaned out and how often. I should imagine that, in a hospital, not often, if you think about their budgets. I would imagine that they do it themselves and the mind boggles when you think about it.

Joy

joyful164

Mummy B. You deserve a medal for what you have done with those children. I was fostered, they couldn't find a clear minded member of the family to sign the forms. I came from a similar background and they certainly left their mark on me. All over. Burn marks.
I had a sister and a brother and we were all split up. Back in 1944. things were different then after the war. I met up with my sister when I was 14 and we met occasionly until I was 21 and then she just disappeared again. Never did find out where my brother went. He was only a little bit older than me. I often think, what if.

Never mind, I have a wonderful son and daughter and 6 beautiful grandchildren. and bestof all, I now have a lovely OH who is my rock and that's all that matters, andof course, all you lot.
Now for a cuppa

Good morning

Joy

mummyb

Hi Joy, I was so touched to hear your story, I hope you had a reasonable time in foster care. I find it so sad that you were separated from your siblings, never to see them again, that must have been so hard for you at the time.

We have had a wide range of ups anddowns as foster carers, but I don't consider what we do to be that special, its amazing what a bit of love and stability and a listening ear can do for a child. I would say that we have gained far more from the young people than we could have ever given them. Every one that came through the door was accepted and treated as part of our family, we loved them all and still do with the ones we are still in touch with.

Our little boy has a lovely relationship with my dad, its so lovely to see them together, he clearly loves his grandad. Our lovely girl is growing up into a fantastic young woman, and so clever, despite the years she missed at school when she was younger, she is doing really well now and is predicted to get greats GCSE resuts next summer. They are both our pride and joy.


I'm glad you have your lovely family now, they must be your pride and joy too and your lovely hubby, they're worth their weight in gold, I have one too, don't know what I'd do without him, especially since arthur struck.


Ah well need to go and get ready for work, have a good day Joy. xx

valval

right did read back but so much going on so many great people done so much for others to much to mention so well done to all of you and hope you all got some sleep. right who wants fruit salad and whole meal toast for breakfast got to get back to healthy eating lol and get bit more exercise (now things are settleing down again ) said in whisper) cut right back on pain meds body needs rest from them and while it behaving a good time never go any where with out them just incase. trisher that pulled muscle sounds like it getting worse and that a worry take care pal. sending you


to help take the pain away val

tillytop

Fruit salad and wholemeal toast? You need a proper brekkie inside you! I've just popped in for a great big bowl of porridge and my thick white toast with butter and marmite. Why don't you join me in this instead - I'm sure it's much better for you really - and you need the energy?!!!!!
Tilly x

tkachev

Just had a quick read back at all the inspirational stories. You are a lovely bunch.
Okay today all 3 children back to school. Going to recover, have my humira, shower and all that jazz.

Will pop inlater to see who is in the cafe.

Elizabeth

frogmorton

Hi All

Elizbeth glad they are all in scholl and hope the humira does its job.

Val they did have good stories didnt they?

I hope that you are all ok with all you,ve been through guys

I also hope all the proorly guys are feeling better?

Tilly - get me a veggie all day english if you're still in would you??

If not I'll do me own

Gotta go to Burton hosp to take eldest for bloods...that'll be fun NOT!!!

Love

Toni xx

dachshund

Hi Joy Brenda Tilly Elizabeth Toni.
joy you are famous.
toni i hope you get on ok at the hospital.brenda tilly and elizabeth i hope you are all getting on ok.
anyone fancy a drink.
joan xx

Wonkylegs

HI Girls,

whow what a lot went on last night! got tears in my eyes.
hugs to you all (((((())))))

right a large builders for me before I go to tackle stage one of Joseph (livinglegend)'s suggestions to get this blasted DVD to play ALL the DVDs and not just some :roll:

Otherwise that is me back into town this afternoon to get it replaced :x :x :x

Ho hum ........ don'tI just love technology!

hugs for everyone (((()))))
WOnky xxxxx

joyful164

bubbles wrote:

trisher wrote:

Bubbles

It is very surprising when you go out what you have to take. We put some meds in one pot others in another. We also have to think if we are held up so we best take those as well. Plus yourself.

It is as good as planning for a picnic. :shock:

It is, sometimes I take my t time pills, just in case we are late, or are stuck somewhere, otherwise I get in a panic. Usually we are back by 4 ish and I can go up to about 5pm without them, after that, I can tell I need my cardiac drugs. Then I have to have water bottles no matter where we go, always dry mouth.

What joys eh. Have done cats supper, done my dermabrasion on my my face, (one has to try to get rid of wrinkles). Cup of T and biscuit, then bed I think.

Have you had Glandosane (Synthetic Saliva) prescribed for you?
Helps with the dry mouth caused by the tablets etc. You can probably get it over the counter, but I had mine prscribed for me.

Joy

snowball

Hi all just popping in for a cup of tea, been shopping then did some baking now I'm pooped :roll: oh and I have to tackle the ironing next, just waiting for pain meds to kick in first. Trish hope your tummy is better. ((((((hugs)))))) to you all.

Julie xx

frogmorton

Hi Girls

Back form the hossie and had to give up :oops: WHY did we try on a monday?? i am stoopid :oops:

Will have to try again - Charlie is happy for the repreive I think

Hi Joan - are YOU ok today??

Hi Joy - good to see you and you too Wonky - hope you get the blumin thing to work :x

Julie can I sneak a bit of my ironing onto your pile??

Please?

Love

Toni xx

snowball

Toni I've ironed enough for the week and now I'm pooped, sounds like you've had an eventful day would you like a drink. Chuck us some of your ironing pile over here and I will get it started for you

Julie xx

frogmorton

Hi Julie

I have had a silly day really and will do the rest of my ironing tomorrow if you just do enough for tomorrow morning??

In exchane I'll make us both a cuppa

LOve

Toni xx