Good Morning Monday 21st March 2022

I'm glad to read that your Dh is home grandmattie.

Good to hear that your DH is home GrandMattie I hope he will be more comfortable there. Hope you can get to relax a bit too now he’s home ?

And glad to see your DH is home

grandMattie , in balmy Carlisle the may is out!
I am beware-ing though…

Maw, he’s on morphine patches. Also, he has a huge tumour just outside his rectum pressing against it…. That is the nub if the problem. The laxative he’s been prescribed helps, unless he’s in the throwing up phase. The syringe driver carries antiemetics.

Good morning all from a damp Algarve. Not raining at the moment but it’s due to start again soon. Yesterday we ended up with torrential rain for most of the day and just as DH and I had, collapsed in a heap, I mean sat down, for our fortunately light lunch, we had visitors. DH’s nephew brought his son and partner round. The young ones bounding through the rain with limitless energy.
Of course we were sociable and offered them food which they refused and drink which they accepted. It was lovely to see them but a little demoralising to realise how little energy we have at the moment, especially as I’d said to Great nephew’s girlfriend to have a look round the house and realised after they’d left how very untidy it was. At the moment I’m keeping on top of it but only just and only in small spurts throughout the day.
Oh well, they both both said they love a good storm and the weather put on a good show for them.

Mattie my heart goes out to you and your DH, I hope he will soon be back home with you and you can rest a little while he is being cared for by others.

Ladyleftfieldlover

A bit of a late morning to you all. West Oxfordshire looks grey but it isn’t cold. Since having a positive COVID test yesterday I am now stuck at home for a while. I have a bunged up nose and a cough. I also feel tired. I can’t imagine I’ll be fit enough to go to London on Wednesday to listen to my daughter’s choir. She might not be there anyway as she also has COVID! I heard from my sister in Sydney today. She knows loads of people with COVID. Since their restrictions were lifted it is spreading rapidly. Rather like here. I said on another thread that there were six of us at a friends house last Monday. Four of us now have COVID. The fifth lady had it recently and we don’t know about the sixth. She is 70 and hasn’t been vaccinated.

Sympathies to you - but if you are positive, surely you were not planning on going anywhere until your two negative tests after however many days it takes?
My SIL needed the full 9 days plus two negative tests before he could go out., and DGS’s birthday picnic in the park on Saturday has been postponed by a week as SIL was still positive on Friday. Clear now though, thank goodness.
It seems you have to reckon on anything up to 10 days isolation even if it is no longer legally required.

Grandmattie you are having a hard time.
Has your DH been on any pain relief involving Codeine? ?
That can cause severe constipation and a laxative such as Dulcolax should always be prescribed at the same time.
Once it “takes hold” the discomfort can be crippling.

DH is home. Got @ call at 0830 to collect him! He was very sad at how hard the A&E staff were working -apparently, it was manic, overflowing, so unfortunately he didn’t get a drip until 0430 this morning. He was in a chair the whole time. He’s now safely home, tucked up in bed, dozing until the district nurse comes to sort out the syringe driver.
Thank you for all your good wishes.
Just look outside and count your blessings.
Don’t you remember “Ne’er cast a clout till May is out”, Ekwi? And by May, it’s the flower or hawthorn which needs to be out! Beware…

Good morning Mick and everyone. Another sunny day in my corner of Lancashire, currently 9°C.

I must ring the hospital some time this week and find out the blood test results. We are visiting a nature reserve today after lunch.

Hope you’re resting after yesterday Mick and your bruises soon fade.

Virtual hugs to you Grandmattie, hope you can get the crowns sorted and your DH is feeling better.

Thinking of Chrissielou and Jaxjacky hope the hospital visits of their DD and DS go well.

Whatever you’re doing I hope you all have a good day and find a random flamingo or two ??

May all those with worries find some comfort and all who are under the weather find some relief.

Good morning Mick and all from a now dull northwest coast.
Sorry to hear you have been in the wars Mick, thoughts to grandMattie for these difficult days and to those with worries re their DDs.
A night full of dreams of old times and friends sorely missed, was rather sorry to wake up.
Admin and house await.

Good morning Mick, Annie and all. So sorry to hear of your black out incident Mick, ?that you heal well and don't forget to phone the Dr.
Had a good day yesterday and managed to get to Church for the first time in ages. Also picked up my new shoes that I had ordered.
Sending loving thoughts to GrandMattie, hoping that she has a peaceful day and that her DH is made comfortable in hospital.
Thinking of the daughters of Ginster and ChrissieLou.
Hqve a good day one and all.

Good Morning all from sunny Harrogate.
I hope your DH is soon back home, GrandMattie, its no wonder you are tired, hope you manage rest after your visit to the dentist.Marydoll I hope your chest infection doesn't 'take hold' it's no joke! Hope you have nipped it in the bud!
chrissielou
My DH had his cataract removed yesterday, is now feeling a bit sorry for himself. How that op has changed! When I had them done 10 years ago, I wore a patch for a couple of days and more so at night.
Yesterday had DGS who managed to find the face paints and managed to plaster his face a variety of colours
Have the best day you can folks!

Mattie sending a big hug. While Mr M’s in hospital, will you allow yourself to take a deep breath in a cosy armchair and have some R and R?
I hope all goes well for your son Jax.

A bit of a late morning to you all. West Oxfordshire looks grey but it isn’t cold. Since having a positive COVID test yesterday I am now stuck at home for a while. I have a bunged up nose and a cough. I also feel tired. I can’t imagine I’ll be fit enough to go to London on Wednesday to listen to my daughter’s choir. She might not be there anyway as she also has COVID! I heard from my sister in Sydney today. She knows loads of people with COVID. Since their restrictions were lifted it is spreading rapidly. Rather like here. I said on another thread that there were six of us at a friends house last Monday. Four of us now have COVID. The fifth lady had it recently and we don’t know about the sixth. She is 70 and hasn’t been vaccinated.

Good morning all, sorry to hear of sadness and worry to you.

Continuing the dental theme! Last week saw the last couple of extractions for me,now a wait for new denture fitting. Takes longer than some becauseNHS which is brilliant, could never have afforded private, but no problem with appointments pleased to say, no front teeth not a pretty sight.

Good morning Mick and everyone from sunny Carlisle where it was a frosty -1C at 7am.
I spent most of yesterday afternoon out in the garden, put 2 more plants in then sat out in my t-shirt(!) with coffee and a book. I'm thinking of getting my summer clothes out of storage or is that asking for trouble?!
Today is dealing with laundry and housework and probably admin in the afternoon. I'll give my back a rest from hacking holes in the garden though it seems to be bearing up quite well at the moment.
I do hope your DH is soon sorted and back home grandMattie and that you can rest up a bit meanwhile.
Have the best possible day everyone.

Good morning from a sunny W Kent, frost earlier so chill in the air.
Another GC down with Covid, one DGS has a job interview and another DGS a driving test so busy day for the family.
I am cleaning and then will take books and mags to the doorstep of DD with Covid.
So sorry to hear all the various problems as merlotgran says not for the faint hearted.

Hope the op goes ok Jaxjacky

Sending love and strength today to Chrissielou and your DD ?

Good morning everyone from a not quite sunny South Hants. More painting and gardening on the cards for today.

I remember when this thread first started and we were all younger and fitter. Now we seem to be collectively dealing with the challenges of older age not just for us but also our loved ones - even our younger loved ones. No wonder they say it’s not for the feint hearted.

Thinking of those who need that extra bit of courage x

Chrissielou . For you and your daughter.

Sending a wave to Scentia??I think we are the other side of Staffordshire to you but always think of you and Ash when I see the Staffordshire sign on the motorway!

How kind, Susan! Glad to read your news this morning. ?

Good morning from a very promising looking sky in South Yorkshire. Sending love to all those with problems ?.
I am still grounded with covid and now quite snotty so more gardening and sewing planned. Maybe a bit of housewifery if I'm feeling particularly enthusiastic ?
Have a good day all x

Good Morning from N.,Cambs., after a frosty start, it's bright & sunny.

Sorry that your DH is in hospital, grandMattie, I hope they can make him more comfortable. Take care of yourself too.

Mick, I send you kindly thoughts as you recover from your nasty fall.

Warm wishes to you all, especially those who are poorly, or have family unwell.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x