Awake and up all night

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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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  • Great news about part 2ThumbsupNo rush but let us know when it's ready to roll, please.

    All the ladies here who've had children know about losing their dignity - I've got a story but I'm not going to tell.

    Anyway, Ryder must be loving the slightly cooler weather Pray and will he be watching the final with you tomorrow, Brian? I put a bet on right at the start that Spain would win the cup so I'll have my fingers crossed xxx

  • Thanks for that Brian. It made me chuckle. I'm on my 4th Catheter Passport (37th catheter) and sometimes wonder what would happen if I presented that at an airport. Customs and Immigration, particularly in the 'States, are notorious for having no trace of a sense of humour. I have not travelled outside the UK since diagnosis (2017) so this will fortunately just remain as a thought which amuses me.  

    There must be lots of interesting subsections within these forums. Regards, Ray

  • Thank you so much Ray I have made beans on toast tonight so proud of myself. Sending big hugs and love your way.xxx

  • Does your Catheter Passport have a photo of your lower portions, Ray?

    Asking for a friend xxx

  • Afternoon Gill.xxx

  • Afternoon sweetie Wave

    Did you get a decent sleep last night hon? I think I got about 2 hours so might try for a bit of a catch-up at some point xxx

  • Gill, you are awful, but I like you. I burst out laughing. I can't think of any further permissible quip.  xxx 

  • Can we call you DICK Emery now? 

    I'd better quit before I end up on the naughty step xxx

  • Pleased to hear that you're full of beans today Sonia.

    My trayed zimmer frame is parked next to my armchair. The badge on the tray and container beneath (which I don't know what it's for) has a blue oval badge a bit like on a Ford car. The badge has 'The Buckingham Caddy' printed on it. The frame is by Drive Medical Ltd. If your walking frame was issued by the hospital, it may be worth asking them for the tray/caddy attachment which just clips in place. No fixings at all and, being plastic, is easily cleaned. My walking (Zimmer) frame is of the type which has two non-castoring front wheels and two rear legs with rubber grommets of the sort found on walking sticks.  xxx 

  • Hello Gill

    Poor old Ryder isn’t too happy with the heat as he has no coat as such. He’s been out with Mrs Millibob at 5.30 most morning to Tandle Hill Country park which is 400 yards from home where he’s done what ever he needs to do and has daily off lead “zoomies”. Evening has been restricted to watering the back garden plants.

    We did have a visit from Mercury my daughter’s grey who stole Ryder’s dining room bed so he had to settle for the floor.

    Next Saturday we are off to Sussex for a walking holiday again - more coastal paths so we are hoping it’s not too hot!!

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