Good Morning Thursday 13th January 2022

Gwen, an echocardiogram is the least stressful of all the procedures, I have had. A bit like having a pregnancy scan, but over your chest and boobs, rather than your stomach!
Good luck!

Good Morning All x.
Another beautiful start to the day with sunshine and blue skies, though a tad chilly but I certainly don't mind that so long as you keep on the go.

Just back from my INR appointment at the surgery and all is well I'm glad to say, which I've got to " know " as to how I've felt as it does reflect the reading. Also a general " elderly " test including weight/ appetite etc. Plus the usual annual blood test to check on the CKD and HB. Weight is a few pounds up but nothing to get excited about.
No mention about a second vaccination.
That's it until March.

Every good wish for your DD's forthcoming treatment Chrissielou, a long road ahead but one which also sees many successes x.
Thoughts with you too Marydoll , interesting about genetics being a factor in certain heart conditions as my brother, fit/ strong, travelled the globe with his job until he reached his mid 60's when he collapsed and was diagnosed with Wolffe -Parkinson White syndrome, a condition he was seemingly born with and which hadn't shown itself until older age.

Gingster too has been going through a tough time of late, hoping things improve with your DD but try and look after yourself also.
Always worrying when it's your own flesh and blood who's suffering and I know how it can get you down.
Let's hope the brighter weather will lift the spirits slightly.

Another laugh at Urms's Matt cartoon and their thinly-veiled skits. I love it.

Don't know what the day holds really----not a lot I wouldn't have thought, though there's lots I should be doing. I know, I'll put the bins out for starters that'll motivate me no end.

Anyway, got to think about dinner for later. I'm thinking a mixed grill today as I noticed a couple of stray lamb chops in the freezer and I can nip to the butcher for sausages. Sorted !

Take great care everyone and stay safe xx.

DD and GD1 are here. DD is getting on with planning DH’s thanksgiving/memorial service and is contacting former colleagues for stories even though we still don’t have a date. Looking more and more like early Feb I think. Having done a blitz of necessary admin yesterday I feel pretty indolent today but that is OK.

So sorry about the much loved daughters facing cancer treatment and hope for good outcomes, and my sympathy to all under the weather. Not much to recommend January, is there?

I am now at the hospital, I must just wait for my DD now, but wanted to thank you all for your absolute kindness, I can't tell you how touched I am. This cancer journey will be hard and long but having support is so comforting. Gingster, I am sorry if you and your DD are on a similar path.

Lovely to see you GrannySomerset x

Chrissielou Thoughts from us all are with you and your DD xx. Be strong.

So hard Chrissielou - been there too. Think about you a lot.

Good Morning everyone from a sunny and frosty Oxfordshire, up at 6 this morning making sandwiches and other goodies for all of the people helping MissOops and our nephew move house today, MissOops arthritis is causing her a lot of problems mainly due to her having to go up and down the stairs with boxes. They are moving to a bungalow, thankfully hopefully her symptoms will fade when she has a chance to rest.
chrissielou I was on a similar journey to you 25 years or so ago with MissOops, a life changing experience for her, but she came through it all. ?
Thoughts are with those other Grans who have family worries,
Marydoll knowledge is power and I’m sure you are relieved that at last Doctors are passing information on to you.
I have to nip out with MissOops dog and hopefully also be in for the postman to collect a parcel, not sure how that will work.
Have a good day everyone.

Good morning from a sunny East Midlands. I am envious Urmastongran.

Pleased to hear you have family support around you GrandmaSomerset. Hopefully you will a date soon.

Lots of support and caring thoughts for Chrissielou and Gingster. Big hug for you both.

Well Morningsters, despite the lovely sunny day here in mid Cornwall, I'm inside, cleaning more walls. Needs must.

Take it steady everyone and lots of best wishes for a quick recovery for all those who've tested +ive recently. I still find it frightening how quickly it is travelling.

Scraping in to say good morning Mick and all from a sunny northwest coast.
House stuff today, have booked the panto for Sunday with friend but only seats left at the back, I do like to be at the front, oh yes I do! As there are lots of cancellations at the moment I may be able to swap them.
Lunchtime concert excellent yesterday, clarinet and piano, the pianist so sympathetic to the soloist and recently appeared on University Challenge.
Thoughts to Chrissielou GrannySomerset?

A dreadful night with little sleep, finally nodding off at 6 am sleeping until 12 am. Too late to say good morning so, good afternoon from a brighter day in Glasgow, weather wise anyway, certainly doesn’t apply to my foggy head.

I haven’t read the whole thread but want to add, my thoughts are with Gingster, Chrissielou and GrannySomerset

I hope today is kind to those in need of support and strength for whatever trials life has thrown your way.

I’m pleased to hear your consultant took the time to explain everything you need to know Marydoll. A visit from darling Dollie is the best medicine and perfect timing to lift your spirits. Roll on Saturday. ?

Hoping nothing untoward is found on your DD’s scan Harrigran It’s so difficult to bear when our adult DC are dealing with health scares and kissing it better, as we did, when they were children, is no longer an option.