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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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Oh I'm fine thanks lovey, just sticky eyes from hayfever 
You've got Alan well trained, but as OH can't wear t-shirts or anything that needs to be pulled over his head any more, I've replaced all those with no iron shirts, cardies, fleeces and comfy plain trackie bottoms. He's always clean and smart for appointments but comfort and easy access is order of the day. In the early days there was gallons of mucous and up to 3 shirts every day - the ironing pile would have scraped the ceiling so I quickly found solutions!
If you're seeing Thora and Remy today, enjoy! xxx
Sending you love and hugs for today Dingg xxx
Afternoon Shimmer 
You've been a busy bee 
again, but I don't envy you chasing round with phone calls and such, as it brings back frustrating times for yours truly. A palaver.
Don't worry about nodding off and catch it when you can, hon. I've just come round from a quick doze in my chair so made a ginger tea to bring me back to life. Tip: leave the bag in your favourite cup for the reward at the bottom - powerful gingerness. 
Well that's the extent of my rivetting day but rather that than a stressed Stressy and Scooterless' screeching SiL.
Hoping the rest of your afternoon sails plainly xxx
The ironing got done and we've been for a good walk, doing just over 10,000 steps. A Greggs sausage roll was my reward, Alan's was a Belgian bun 
I'll start my prescribed meds this afternoon, I've got to take them 20 minutes before eating 3 times a day. I hope I remember
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Ooh you've just reminded me that I bought a bit of actual ginger root to make tea. I am so lucky really, but take for granted a bit, that on my doorstep there are several food shops from different cultures doing fresh produce.
I never hesitate to say 'What is this and what do you do with it?' 
Cheers
Ha! 
that reminds me of three women who used to attend a slimming club in my building and then come to me for refreshments. If they had lost ANYTHING at all they tucked into calorie laden cappuccinos!!!
Cheers
Afternoon Helen 
Well done on both the ironing and getting in thousands of steps - it's made me tired just thinking about it. As I've just woken up I didn't know it made me feel tired until now. These nana naps are seriously behind why I don't sleep during the early hours. Tasty rewards.
I hope the meds have the desired effect and start working soon, hon 
I reckon you'll remember but writing a daily reminder list until the course is finished could help. I rely heavily on lists so as not to forget things, including OH's meds.
Sending hugs xxx
