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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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Thank you my love. I was hoping your rain might get over the Pennines and drop some here, but not to be.
I've only been to the Trafford once, about 30 years ago, but bought some nice items. My youngest likes to go and since she got a car has made quite a few trips. She's clothes and shoes mad though. There's no point in me getting dolled up just to sit in the house xxx
I had on of those out last year, first time for me and was petrified. It turned out I didn't feel a thing?
Biggest nuisance was rinsing with salt water for a while after to prevent infection and promote healing.
Hopefully he will find it just as easy.

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I've only been to the Trafford once
Likewise - and that was to the Lego place with one of the grand children.
I don't understand the urge to walk round shops and look at "stuff" - surely if you need something go "online" and get it delivered (awaits hate mail!!)
Ok - I am a man (it's the hormones) but I just don't understand going out without the intention of buying a specific item (awaits more hate mail).

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i am a t shirt and pants person. dont likegetting dressed up. guess what though gill i sent for 2 t shirts from marks and spencer one was a size 14 that i normally have and the other was a medium. both came today and they are tiny look like a size 8. now i will have to return them and that is a load of trouble.
That's what I think Sonia. The kids have more time and energy to look round. I've got to the stage of heading for what we want and then going straight home. I've even broken my golden rule and order things online now as not having a car means busses and I'm not super keen on those.
A dishwasher would come in handy now to help with the after tea plates etc. Better start thinking about it.
Guess what OH's got on the telly again? Yep, cricket. Think I'll eat the cushions xxx
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