Can I ask a favour?

Ankyspond · 30. Jun 2011, 19:01

Hi Poppy,

What a very sad time for you, it would not be human nature for you not to be upset at a time like this. I wish you all the best for that awful day although I know she is probably in your thoughts every day.

Just wanted to comment on Enbrel, I went on it last November and I can honestly say it has been fantastic in easing the pain in my back and hips (I have AS), still struggling with other joints but I now manage to sleep at night and have some of my life back.

You are at risk on infection as your immune system will be low but I teach in a secondary school so have the stress of teaching (know some will disagree with that, sorry) and also the added risk of always being with kids with some kind of infection and to be honest apart from one chest infection back in the winter I have been fine. I don't get any more things wrong than before I was on it, as for not getting upset thats impossible when living a normal life! I understand stress plays a part, it certainly does with me but life goes on.

Best wishes to you. Xx

barbara12 · 1. Jul 2011, 04:28

Hi Poppy
I am still here for you, like Val says dont overdo things, I do know what you mean about being at the grave and taking to the little one, its surprising how it can help.
You take care, and wishing you well with the Embrel.

dreamdaisy · 1. Jul 2011, 04:31

This is not an easy time for you but I know you are a woman with a remarkable inner strength, notable grace, and compassion runs thro your veins like blood. Going to talk to her was a good idea, it's a way to clarify your thoughts and emotions, a good release. You are in my thoughts. DD

tkachev · 1. Jul 2011, 05:09

Hi Poppy, don't overdo it. Decorating the boys bedrooms is a big challenge! I wouldn't like to see you take on too much. You need to pace yourself.

Please also send my love to your friend. Losing a loved one is such a painful experience, you never get over it.

Elizabeth xx

tkachev · 1. Jul 2011, 16:50

Hi Poppy I can't seem to reply to your PM. I m really sorry and will try again later, maybe on a different laptop.

Until then
Take care
Elizabeth xx

frogmorton · 2. Jul 2011, 05:18

Peter Hugs to you :sad: ((((())))) it is good to remember those we loved. Otherwise they might never have been here. My opinion only.

Love to you Poppy hope you are managing ok.

Toni xxx

Poppyg1rl · 2. Jul 2011, 11:23

Hi everyone,
Thankyou for your kind words, Peter im so sorry for your losses, the death of a loved one is devastating, I do feel for you and you are in my thoughts.
Im grateful for the support everyone has shown me. Keeping myself busy as this week will be hard, Im seeing my friend later, we're popping out for a drink

we both need a break from the arrangements etc.
My foot is still swollen and my ankle looking puffy, think I'll sit with ice on it down the pub

My love and huge hugs to you all Xxx

GUINDI · 2. Jul 2011, 14:13

Hi Poppy

All my love, support and wish you all the good luck and courage in the world.

We are all with you !!!

lots of love
Paloma xxxx

skezier · 2. Jul 2011, 14:55

Hi Poppy,

Just leaving some (((((((((( )))))))))) Cris xxx

frogmorton · 3. Jul 2011, 03:29

Get that foot UP Poppy

love and ((((()))))

Toni xx

Ilovemystaffie · 5. Jul 2011, 08:43

Just remember that it`s decent caring people who cry.
And there`s a shed full of decent people on here who`ll be thinking of you.

tkachev · 5. Jul 2011, 08:52

Hi Poppy, hope you are feeling okay now the sad date is approaching. I hope you have managed to keep up with the decorating and it has helped take your mind off things.
Best wishes
Elizabeth xxx

Poppyg1rl · 5. Jul 2011, 09:03

Thankyou Elizabeth and ilovemystaffie,
Sorry my friends, I'm not coping very well today... had a mad day yesterday managing to keep busy, finished painting and my boys put their bedrooms back so all done. My hubby is away on business and I've the boys to look after in the evening but this afternoon I'm struggling. My ankle is swollen and sore, I'm having horrible nightmares and not sleeping well and I'm constantly on the verge of tears...
I'm so sorry, what a glum post, I'll be ok.
Thanks and hugs to all xxx

stickywicket · 5. Jul 2011, 10:15

We're all here for you, Poppy.

As a good, perceptive GP once said to me - "I'll be OK" = "I'm not OK now".

Please go easy on yourself. It's a tough week but we're here and we're going nowhere.

Poppyg1rl · 5. Jul 2011, 15:18

Thankyou so much Sticky, i hate to say I'm struggling, but I am at the moment. I know it will get better. Thanks again, I'm very grateful for your support, it's much needed. Xxx

ironic · 5. Jul 2011, 17:15

Hi Poppy,
Sorry to hear you are still suffering with the ankle on top of everything else. I hope you are managing to rest it a little tonight. Could you invite someone round for coffee tomorrow and give yourself a couple of hours break?
Well done for getting the boys room sorted but you do need to rest up a little now.

Gentle hugs,
Lv, I x

suzygirl · 5. Jul 2011, 17:18

Poppy, I don't know what to say, but send you my support and my best wishes x

stickywicket · 6. Jul 2011, 04:43

Morning Poppy,

How are you doing today? Hopefully, not overdoing things. Thinking of you.

Poppyg1rl · 6. Jul 2011, 06:28

Hi Sticky good morning,
I'm feeling a little better, not so down, probsbly because I had a good cry yesterday and got it out of my stem and I slept for a good 8 hours :eek: which always helps. I see my rheumatology nurse Friday morning about the ankle so hopefully she'll give me a steroid jab to tide me over for the memorial.
Looking after my niece Orla today (she's 3 and bonkers..just like her aunty!) so I'm busy busy...
Thanks for asking how I am Sticky, I guess I've to take each day as it comes and just get through Saturday as best I can.
Love and hugs xxx

Turbogran · 6. Jul 2011, 06:47

Hi Poppy
Glad you are feeling a bit better today. you will get down days as saturday approaches but hang in there we are all behind you. I guess you are probably right about the good cry we all do this at times. I know i do and usually feel heaps better after. Enjoy your day with your litte niece i'm sure it will do you the world of good. thinking of you for saturday sending bucket full of supportive ((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))
Take care

valval · 6. Jul 2011, 06:59

hi a day at a time is best for now. enjoy each day there will be some good and bad bits to each, but you will get through it.
we are with you all the way so never feel alone

when you have all these hugs coming your way

val

Poppyg1rl · 6. Jul 2011, 11:36

Thankyou Carol and Val,
I'm much, much better today, yesterday....I was on the verge of tears all the time and in the end I just gave in.
Just handed Madam Orla back, who had me in stitches as she was copying me by using my walking stick and groaning theatrically "ooh my knees ooh my ankle" out of the mouth of babes

X

Turbogran · 6. Jul 2011, 13:37

Hi Poppy
Out of the mouth of babes indeed. that really made me laugh

I can just imagine it.

Poppyg1rl · 7. Jul 2011, 15:04

Hi all,
Had the rehearsal for the memorial today.
I read ok, and think I'll be fine providing I don't make eye contact with anyone. Stiff upper lip time from now on, I don't mind what happens afterwards, without tempting fate I can be struck down with the flare from hell after the mass but from now on I need to switch onto autopilot or otherwise I'll never get through this...
Love and hugs and HUGE apologies if I've been away and not contributing and supporting as much as I could have.
Hugs Xxx

valval · 7. Jul 2011, 15:46

we do not expect you to post just get through this and we will be hear for you val

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