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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
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Morning Amanda.
I'm so pleased to here you're getting through the side effects. Are you on 6 treatments and have had your 4th?
My Chemo is 6 sessions - 1 every 3 weeks. Had my fourth 3 weeks ago and side effects were really tough.
Should have had 5th one today but it has been canceled. My platelets count is low - apparently, it's 80 and should be over 100.
Keep up the fight Amanda, you're nearly there!
Good Morning Gill
If it helps you can tell OH I had a free acca on the game last night (provided by the betting company that sound like they sell Irish Electricity).
It was an eight fold with simple stuff - England to win, Kane to have 2+ shots etc.
I out of 8 right!!
Roll on the "proper" football season where I can return to the 2nd highest league ground in England, (known to fans as Ice Station Zebra!) and freeze what's left of my nuts off, watching decent football instead of having them roasted watching the Chuckle Brothers - to me- to you!!
Kind regards - Brian.

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Morning Steve
This is a Yorkshire woman, looking at the game last night.
I've seen more effort put in by kids kicking a ball around on the local park than England put in last night! I remarked to OH they were just taking pot shots, hoping for the best, and couldn't break down Ghana's defence anyway. They also trashed OH's acca so neither of us were happy about that! They were already on the beach imo, judging their huge grins at the final whistle.
Never mind them, you have a good day my lovely xxx
I love the summer but when the temperature indoors is 30 degrees it's not comfortable. Very restless night as my bedroom remained at 30 degrees all night. I suppose we wouldn't be happy if it rained every day but we are not used to or prepared for this heat. Oh to have air con
Jen
Morning Brian ️
Your post sums up my feelings about yearning for the proper stuff to start - 22nd August in our case - but we'll be down to the bookies before that to let the betting begin. It's Billy Hill's for us as there isn't a Paddy Power nearby. Loved how you convoluted the name!
I've told OH about your acca and it raised another smile, so well done and thanks, Brian. Big hugs fella xxx
Morning Jen
Sweetheart, I would be happy if it rained every day of the year as hot climes and me don't get on. I know I'm the odd one out here, with the exception of Uki, but I honestly do understand why the majority enjoy the warmer months - it's a no-brainer.
This heat's apparently not going down well with many though, and you must have been sweltering with that overnight temperature! Not great and I hope you'll manage to keep cool today my lovely. Knowing how hot it was going to get prepared me - I was in a bad mood before it arrived, got it out of my system and hey presto! I've been jollyish since last Sunday. Result!
Hoping you have a more comfortable day and keep that fan on! Hugs sweetheart xxx
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