Sorry can’t write any more. It’s torture listening to DH desperate to get out of here. We’re both totally depressed.
Love to all x
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Sorry can’t write any more. It’s torture listening to DH desperate to get out of here. We’re both totally depressed.
Love to all x
Wyllow3 Well done on getting out to the supermarket - were you alone? (I suppose at midnight, you must have been). Did you find a jumper you liked?
Doodle Hope things are better with your husband today.
It's now bright and sunny after a dull, grey, cold start. I did aqua, went for brunch, and will start packing for a few days away (going tomorrow). Hope ALL BDers have seen a bi of sunshine.
So weary of waking up and forcing to koko, but somehow at the supermarket pick up a jumper.
Warm waves all
Doodle and MrD. thoughts.
Evening, popped in to catch up. Can’t respond to all right now but just to say that I’m thinking of you and your husband Doodle. I hope things get better soon. Best wishes xx
Thinking of you and your husband, Doodle
Thinking of you Doodle and sending love.x
Doodle ❤️
Thinking of you and sending love and prayers Doodle. ❤️
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Doodle. xx
Awful morning. DH had high temp and very chesty. Couldn’t take meds as coughing with swallowing. They are concerned about him and are calling in the meds team to seek advice.
Hope you all have an enjoyable bank holiday.
Doodle As always, I hope your husband has a better day today and starts to improve. Love to you both x
It's a bright, sunny morning, I've been awake since 5.30 but have been wasting time faffing about. DH is still asleep! Meeting Son2 and his family at country park, where there's an old-fashioned fair (swingboats, merry-go-round, etc., on.
Taking a picnic lunch. Hope ALL BDers manage to see the sunshine today. x
No we don't, dear Doodle and other BD's
Sending care back xxx
Praying for strength and healing Doodle. I hope you and your dear husband both get some good sleep tonight. x
Doodle I'm hoping with you for a better day tomorrow. I can only imagine how hard it is for you to watch your DH like this. Hope is sometimes all we have though faith is stronger I think. How to hold on to it in such circumstances must be so difficult. I just want to hug you Doodle. You are in my heart and prayers.
I wrote much more but deleted it as emotions getting the better of me.
I hope you gain strength with a sound sleep and your DH feels better tomorrow. X
Sorry , can't reply to others tonight.
Love to you all. x
Thinking of you both Sweetpeasue.
And you and your DH too Doodle.
Not really well enough to post.
Love to everyone. xx
Hope your cats ok Ellie Anne
Good to see you posting a little more Wyllow. Small steps x
DH not feeling great. Antibiotics always upset his stomach and he felt sick this morning. Still asleep most of the day. Hoping for a better day tomorrow.
Take care all much love ❤️
EllieAnne- Ah hope your little cat soon starts to improve. Leave him another day or 2 before having any tests done he may start eating again. It’s horrible to see a loved pet in distress.
Wyllow- thank you for your visit- so glad to see you,ve been. It’s so awful to feel so scared - hang on in there you will have better times . Hugs
Doodle- glad your DH managed to eat a little he must feel so weak. You are truly such a strong lady but you must be exhausted now. Wishing you a peaceful night and better day tomorrow.
Whiff- have a lovely holiday. You have certainly prepared well.
Enjoy the lovely scenery and History. Fingers crossed for the boat trip.
HVDY- Glad Foxie has made an appearance- he sounds a lovely docile creature. That was a lot of socks- were there many single ones? 😀
What a lovely family day you,ve had - complete,with Pimms - perfect. Glad DiL sight is improving.
SweetPeaSue- Sorry the pain has reared its head yet again. It must have felt disheartening after a couple of good days. Thank goodness it’s settling again.
Your DH is probably enjoying being outside and occupied - as long as he doesn’t overdo it. What a nuisance about Monday as I expect now you would rather wait for “your” Dr. Hope you have a comfortable night.
SweetpeaSue Hope your husband can see the doctor f2f another day (would that be possible?) Or at a push, get advice/medication from one on a Zoom/telephone call.
EllieAnne That's not old. Cats don't generally drink much anyway, but would he be tempted by some tuna (oil or spring water, NOT brine, it's too salty for cats), a bit of cooked chicken, or even some different wet food? I agree, it wouldn't be fair to put him through a lot of tests.
The cat is not old about 8 or 9. The vet couldn’t find anything wrong. He’s not dehydrated which I don’t understand because he’s not been drinking. Temperature ok. He looked at his food today and seems a bit better. I don’t want to put him through a lot of tests if not necessary
HVDY Pain settled down now thanks. Was just upset because I'd had a reasonable couple of days and then it barges back in reminding me its staying. Worried about DH too doing the garden work alone. Been an idiot and completely forgot about the bank holiday which is awkward as don't think our Dr does Tuesday.
Sounds like you had a lovely day with your family. Glad your DILs eyesight is better too.
Hope everyone's OK.
SweetpeaSue Your pain must drive you mad. Hope it's settled down now. It's not right about your husband. Hope he sees the GP ok (tomorrow?).
EllieAnne How old is your cat? If he/she is elderly, it might be nearing the end of his/her life. What does the vet think is wrong?
Had a very nice day. It was very sunny and warm. Went to Son1's, he did a BBQ, with home-made burgers. I think I drank too much Pimm's
. We then called in to see Son2 and family for an hour - baby gets excited when she sees us. DIL still has sore eyes but her vision is less blurry. Hope everyone's been ok x
Good news indeed Doodle.
Thanks for posting EllieAnne.
Have a good break Whiff. Hope you have a lovely time.
Hello Scaredycat Sweetpeasue HVDY Wyllow3 Candy and everyone else. Hope your day is good. xx
Cat hasn’t eaten since Tuesday morning. He’s been sick a few times but nothing in his stomach now. He’s listless . Vet gave him an anti sickness injection and sachets to put on his food but it’s made no difference.
Wyllow Good to see your post. You are thinking aloud by coming in though so sorry it still feels scary.
So annoying when you lose words you're wanting to say. Think it was accidental -not sure.
You will get better -hope you see your worker this week.x
EllieAnne Oh no -sorry about your dear cat .Hope you find out what's wrong and gets better. Kind of you to send encouraging words of faith to Doodle.
Whiff Really hope you enjoy your holiday - you are brave. Can't wait to hear how you got on- I think you will make the most of every minute. Great you are meeting another friend from GN.
Nadateturbe Hope your eyes aren't as bad today
* HVDY* That's a lot of socks! Thinking about it I must have quite a lot too. So glad Foxie is back - I always find it exciting to see a wild animal -hope he keeps coming, despite the black and white cat.
Doodle Thankyou for telling us about your DH and hope he is still brighter today without so much pain.
Not a good night because of pain so finally slept and got up late only to find ot started again. So frustrated taken more pain relief and DH is out there now doing garden work alone ,so worried.
Took aunt out yesterday morning and DH had headaches. They seem to come and stab in the temples and leave him with a sort of brain fog.
Take care all and hope your day holds something good.
Sorry *Ellie Anne hop your cat improves x
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