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Ellieanne Funerals are upsetting, aren't they, particularly if the person wasn't really old. I am very fat and very uncomfortable. We had an Indian takeaway last night, though, which must have been very calorific.

ScaredyCat It sounds like a fun evening. I'm glad your sister is doing so well now.

SweetpeaSue DIL's daughter is going to be in a play next month - she plays 3 separate characters, so she's been rehearsing a lot. She's very bright, funny and interesting. I've got a new painting to start, it's of a very colourful tree. I doubt your GP would be of any use re your bowel trouble. It's not easy to get an appointment anyway, is it?

Nadateturbe Hope you had better dreams last night. I usually remember mine, but they're often bizarre.

Whiff Your poor husband must have suffered. You too, with all your problems. My nephew (54) was diagnosed with lung cancer before Xmas, as well as a secondary tumour on his brain (I don't know the grades, etc). He had part of a lung removed recently, then last Wednesday had some type of laser (?) treatment on his brain, so he's waiting to hear if that's been successful. You're an inspiration on here, as you've coped (and still do) with so many health problems.

It's a bright morning. Going to perhaps go to a country park later, with DH. Both sons and their children are all meeting for lunch. Hope ALL BDers manage to see a bit of sunshine. x

priestbridge- welcome as Doodle says we all have or have had many diverse problems and find it a kind understanding place.
There is always someone to listen and share problems with.

priestbridge Those of us on this thread have, or have had, depression/anxiety/health/family worries. Did you want to tell us anything about your anxiety?

Good evening everyone. Thanks for helpful comments, Slept well, we watched something cheerful HVDY. Husband still chesty but much improved. I'm feeling better but used energy doing jobs that were well overdue. Have read all your posts. Hopefully chat tomorrow morning.
Sleep well everyone.
Love xx

Night night everyone xx

How's everyone getting on? Chubby Chops is here - parents have gone to a posh hotel for a spa day and afternoon tea. She's had her lunch and fallen asleep in DH's arms . Good news - DIL's daughter has got a school place.
Bad news - it's at a school that will mean getting 2 buses (the one she's been waiting for is 3 minutes' walk from home). Hope everyone is ok x

Working backwards.
HVDY what a lovely image of baby and grandad. And great news about school. My gs gets 2 buses. Has to leave at 7.30am, but they get used to it.
I actually got to art, so lovely to be talking to people.

Husband went to doctor as cough not cleared. Has another 5 days antibiotics and 5 days of prednisolone. In bed now, doesn't want any food. That's how I know he feels ill. Don't you feel sorry for them when they're ill?
Think I might consider acupuncture if upper back pain keeps up.

HVDY I hope your SiL's treatment is successful. He's been through so much.

Whiff your poor husband with so many tumours, it must have been awful to watch him suffer. So heartbreaking for you. And you have done so well on your own. I think you're a very brave lady too.

EllieAnne it's sad about so many funerals but it must be depressing for you.
How does your husband not hear you?
I think I would join you all in the silent telephone conversation. I hate the phone. Sometimes I jot down notes of what I am going to talk about. 😁
I hate feeling fat or bloated. I cut down a little as soon as I get it. But I think it will be easier when Spring comes, more healthy salads and not so hungry.

Nadateturbe Pleased you got to your art class. You deserve some social time with your friends after being in the house not well. Sorry about your DH though. He doesn't sound well at all having more antibiotics and steroids too. You worry about them when they're not well, I know.
HVDY Lovely to have your little Chubby chops again. Can just imagine that lovely feeling of them being snuggled up to you. I bet your DH is smitten. Great news about your DIL's daughter! She sounds a lovely pleasant girl and so talented to be playing 3 parts in a play. Hope you're alright and your pain is completely gone.

Sorry I can't remember everyone's news.
DH saw GP and being sent for head scan. GP says could be weeks but hope it's not too long.
I've had this ulcer thing on tongue for ages(2/3 mths) but thought it was cos I kept accidently biting it.started to affect speech so saw phoned for appt . Saw me this morning and referring me. I'm so scared, I just have this awful feeling.

Doodle Hope you're OK and it will soon be nice enough for your DH to be trying his scooter. Been bright weather here but one of those days lots of med stuff. Dh had ultrasound on shoulder and it's fine. Do hope your DH is having a break from the RBS. and you're both getting some sleep.

Love to all. Sorry can't remember everyone. Xx

Priestbridge You are welcome here and I'm sorry to hear that you suffer from anxiety. It can interfere with so much in everyday life. Feel free to post whenever you wish.

Whiff I see your posts here to us and also on other threads to others. You have such a straight forward, kind, easy manner of talking and always try to help. I'm not at all brave I'm afraid, but keep going as its all we can do. I get snappy and whinge and sometimes angry at myself and then sorry. You inspire us all. Thankyou.

Sorry,, working my way back. Haven't replied to some people yet.
Doodle Scaredycat Sweetpeasue Candy and others, I'll be back tomorrow. Husband looking for some company.
Love and wishes for a peaceful night xx

Nadateturbe Please don't concern yourself - I hope your husband is soon feeling better. It must be so worrying for you. Rest when you can too.x

HVDY- what a sweet mind picture Chubby Chops and DH asleep together. She sounds such a chilled baby.
I expect your DIL is pleased that her daughter has a school place at last- now she can get to know her new class mates and start again. She,ll probably have friends to travel to school with as well.
What huge surgery your poor Nephew has gone through- I do hope that it will prove successful.
Nadateturbe- must have been so nice for you to meet up with your art friends - what did you do? Does the upper back pain get worse when you paint?
Hope the new meds help your DH - you,ll be happy when his appetite returns .
SweetPeaSue- do hope your DH doesn’t have to wait too long for his scan. Glad his shoulder scan was clear.
I understand your fear about your ulcer but you’re probably right about accidental bites. Any little difference in your mouth seems to affect speech- I have a tooth that has moved and that makes me lisp sometimes.
Doodle- I hope all is ok with you both and that you managed a relaxing weekend.
Priestbridge- are you ok?
Wyllow- hope your family are all well and you are able to chat with them sometimes.

Tomorrow we are going to see our friend whose DH is in Hospital with Alzheimer’s. We are very worried about her as she is so unwell mentally herself.
Lots of worries at the moment with people we love - also the AF is making me feel extremely tired . Done too much again I think - but it’s hard sometimes not to try and squeeze as much as possible out of the days.
Hope you all sleep as peacefully as possiblexxx

Wyllow Hope you are OK and can manage to sleep peacefully tonight. x

Scaredycat I'm sure your friend will appreciate your visit so much.It must be very sad when you see her and take it out of you so much too, especially with your AF . Take care of yourself and hope you sleep well tonight. x

nadateturbe Hope your husband starts to feel better soon. Prednisolone usually starts working pretty quickly, doesn't it. Yes, I think when someone is off their food, it's a good indication that something's not right. I hope your back pain eases off, too. I'm glad you felt able to go to your art class. It's good to get out and see people, isn't it.

SweetpeaSue I'm glad your DH saw a GP today. Let's hope he'll get a scan soon. He can't go on like that. Try not to worry about being referred to someone about your tongue - ulcers can sometimes be caused by, or exacerbated by, some medication (Ibuprofen is one), toothpaste, or viruses.

ScaredyCat Alzheimer's is awful, isn't it. Is your friend the sole carer for her husband, or does he usually have carers? Your AF must make you exhausted. Don't do too much, you need a rest sometimes.

Doodle Hope the days are getting a bit better for you and your DH and that the RLS hasn't returned.

Candy6, EllieAnne, Whiff, Wyllow3, and anyone not mentioned - hope you've all been ok today.

I think I've somehow got a trapped nerve in my hip/thigh area. The damned thing is agony. It started on Thursday (although I've no idea how). Hope ALL BDers have a restful sleep tonight. x

Love and best wishes BD's xx

Scaredycat Hope you're visit to your friend is helpful to her and you aren't too upset. You are a caring friend to her and she will appreciate that.
HVDY Wonder what on earth has cause your hip/thigh pain? Could well be a trapped nerve or perhaps you've pulled a muscle or something if it's come on quite suddenly. Couldn't be bursitis could it? Sounds awful -hope you can take something for it anti-inflammatories if it's inflammation. You will be fed up of everything.
I'd been worried for a while about this white swelling on side of tongue but with everything else I put it off. Made appt last Fri with dentist. She felt and squeezed it yesterday and referred me under the 2 week rule.
Just seen psychologist and cried the whole way through appt.Just poured out everything that has made me who I am now -(a wreck) .

Hope everyone is coping with their day so far. Life can be hard . Take care of yourselves.x

SweetpeaSue It feels like a trapped nerve - muscle pain is different to this. Bloody hell, I'm fed up with feeling old before my time. I'm glad you'll be seen soon about the mouth thing, but a 2 week referral doesn't mean there's anything sinister there. It's no wonder you cried through your appointment. You've had a few years of all this pain and worry. Don't give up now, you certainly aren't a wreck,, you're a strong lady who has suffered a lot.

Met Son1, his girls, and his GF, at a garden centre - there's a farm park there, so we fed all the animals (donkeys, pigs, llamas, etc), the girls held some snakes and rabbits. It was very muddy and wet, so we ended up in the cafe. They've all gone now. We're having the girls tomorrow. Hope ALL BDers are having a decent day x

Thanks HVDY bless you. Not the kind of 'bless you' from a young n to an old n, you're younger than me. 🙂 --even if you don't feel it right now!

Lovely time with family for you. Fancy the girls holding some snakes! Hope they didn't get too caked up with mud and had something nice at cafe.

SweetpeaSue I hate it when someone says that, don't you? . They got a bit caked-up, but it'll all wash off. Just wondering what we're going to do with them tomorrow - from 7.30am to about 6pm!

DH and I just exchanged Valentine's cards. Look at his to me just now.....