JanD into the third year of maintenance :-D

[summergurl]

Oooh & me too!! X

 

[JanD]

Yess! I did that and found £24 worth I didn't know i had!! Well worth checking it out!

Well I've been awful again ... stuffed my face last night before i went to bed and again this afternoon I've been picking ... bread, cheese, biscuits ... blah blah blah
I haven't had any tea coz ... well I just didn't feel like any. Also i had to go from one son's, looking after one set of g'sons to the other's to pick up the bigger 2 as the water and gas were being turned off at their house so they can start on installing the new heating system.

I feel as though I'm sort of muddling through at the moment but I'm not complaining .. it wouldn't be possible to do any planning with my family and their circumstances being the way they all currently are

We've booked our away tome for our anniversary now anyway .. we're going to Newcastle, staying at a Jury's Inn for 2 nights and going to Boulevards ...... "where Broadway meets Burlesque" .. it's a spin off from Funny Girls in Blackpool. We were going to go there but we found out that Betty Legs Diamond - the main person in the shows there has left and opened this place in Newcastle. I'm looking forward to 2 days away from any responsibility .... Again I'm not complaining - it'll just make a nice change xx

 

[kered]

Aww Jan, you will get back to a place where you can think differently and take a different approach to food. At the moment, you most definitely have enough on your plate to worry about with your Daughter. Has she had any appointment through yet? Any more episodes from a few days ago, or has it settled down now? Poor thing, give her my love please.

Your couple of days away sounds great, just what the Doctor ordered I think. Jury's Inn........Oooh I used to love that place in Limerick, when I worked for the Design Dept in Panasonic, they would send me to Limerick at the drop of a hat when there were problems with Dell computers. I used to love part of that, the business class champagne breakfast on the plane, the expenses, the lovely hotel, gorgeous food.......just a shame that Ireland makes me so homesick though, every time I went there I suffered terribly from homesickness.

 

[kered]

Having said the above, I dont mean it gives you a lifeline to just stuff, I dont mean that at all, but just try and make sensible choices, if you dont, then its not the end of the world though. You know what I am saying..........big hugs xxx

 

[summergurl]

Ah Jan! I echo what Mary has said and i'm not sure what more to add. It must be very difficult at the minute to stay focused with all going on so if you keep on plodding for now, it can't be a bad thing hey!

Hope you're daughter is ok! :fingerscrossed: xxx

 

[JanD]

Thank you ladies - comments much appreciated. We're just back (01.40am) from another trip to A&E as you know from FB ... She went back to work for the first time and had 2 'episodes' in quick succession (sp?) they sent her off to A&E again. These weren't as bad as the worst ones but as bad as they've been since she started on the tablets.
The upshot is she has to double the dose and they'll try to bring the outpatients appointments forward (again!) ... Oh yeah and go back if she's worried (so we can sit around for another 4 hours no doubt!) **sigh**
Just had 2 teaspoons of tuna & sweetcorn sandwich filler and am having a V large V&C before going to bed.

Mary - your times in Ireland sound really mixed emotionally! I'm going to try not to focus on the food aspect of being away. Our room rate doesn't include any food. John can go for a full english & smuggle me a piece of toast out .. or I may even take some shakes & bars .. I really haven't thought about it. Now I'm thinking I bet the appointments come through for the days we're away. But if they do they do, she's a big girl ... I'd really like to be with her though xx

 

[summergurl]

How is DD now Jan? Has she been told to lay off work again? I sure as hell hope that appt comes through soon! It sounds so scary what she's going through!!

Do what you feel like for your couple of nights away. Pack some shakes/bars incase that's what u feel like but enjoying you're time away is the main thing xx

 

[MiniB]

What a tough time you're going through at the moment. I really hope they sort something out for your dd soon Jan. We all have to prioritise things in our lives and your dd obviously has to come before thinking about food intake. Hope you enjoy your weekend away, sounds as though you could really do with a break from everything!

 

[kered]

Oh jeez, I hope that appt comes through soon, its just nice to get some reassurance from the expert in the field. Nothing worse as all this hanging on and just waiting.

 

[irish molly]

Jan hugs and positive thoughts to you hon as it is so stressful for you just now.

 

[JanD]

Thank you very much much my friends I do appreciate your support.
DD took her double dose of medication this morning and has not had any 'episodes' BUT has been really tired and a bit down - understandable but not nice to see.

I'm afraid i sat and munched my way through several biscuits etc at art group this afternoon. Apart from the exercise the leader always sets us i didn't do anything except read through some art mags. But I had a nice quiet, sociable, stress free afternoon which was just what I needed before going back to a houseful again ... still staying as they still have no water etc. I'm not complaining, I love having them there. It does make me realise how much energy I must have once had - when I had 3 little ones and my nights started at 7pm

Food's been cr@p - hey ho! xx

 

[kered]

Thats good that she has not had any more episodes since the increase in the medication, understandable that she is feeling down though, it must be such a worry for her.

Art classes seemed like just what you needed Jan.

 

[summergurl]

Thats good she hasnt had any more episodes. How is she today?
Art class sounded very chilled & relaxing, probably what you needed, a little time to relax

How's today been?x

 

[irish molly]

It's good to hear that DD has some improvement. Hopefully she is on the mend.

 

[Zenaworrier]

Jan I am so sorry to hear about your daughter- I don't blame you for feeling the way you do.
Good news about your Clubcard vouchers- that is what I deal with in my new job! All the offers and exchanges!
It is amazing how many people moan about things that they technically get for free so it's nice to hear good things!
Lots of big hugs x

 

[RetailChick]

Great to hear some improvement Jan Fingers crossed they will get to the bottom of things soon. Cannot be easy for any of you, just take one day at a time xxx

 

[JanD]

Thanks again everyone - you're all great x

Even better today - cautiously optimistic ... she hasn't felt so tired, much more herself. I feel as though I can relax a wee bit (very wee but ykwim)

Food still up the wall but I must say I'm beginning to feel uncomfortable so I'm hoping I'll automatically want to cut back rather than it coming to me having to force myself!

On a lighter note though I got a letter today which I initially thought was a tax form from Her Majesty's whatsit but it was a Jury Summons!! I've always wanted to do that ... I'll probably end up being one of the ones who sits in the side room all day but you never know ... .. It's for January - maybe that'll make me want to cut back - I'll want to feel good won't I xx

 

[summergurl]

Awwwww Jan!! I've always wanted to do jury service. No chance now though! hopefully you'll be involved.

Glad to hear DD is feeling much more herself must be a bit of a relief xx

 

[MiniB]

Very pleased your DD is feeling some improvement, must be a huge relief at the mo.

I've never done jury service either, never really thought about it. My dad did it years ago and was away for a few days I remember.

Hope your DD keeps going from strength to strength.

 

[JanD]

Spoke too soon

She's back to really tired and a further episode today :sigh: Lets hope it's just a 'blip' xx

Still stuffing my face xx