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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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    Morning everyone. I've been up early working on my next video which should be out today.

    Gill told me last night that she'd happily sort out breakfast for everyone this morning to give me a break, so thanks for that Gill. Just toast and butter for me please, with a cuppa.

    I'll read through the night's posts and reply to anything, if I can without wrecking the flow for the rest of you.

    Have a nice Sunday everyone.
    Geoff.

  • Former Member
    Former Member in reply to Twirly

    Hi Twirly, I don't think I've bumped into you here before. I'm new to writing in this thread myself. Nice to meet you.

    If you ever get hungry, Gill is the resident tea and coffee server in this thread, so just ask and I'm sure she'll get you whatever you'd like.

    Sorry you've been through so much, I think most of us here know what it's like to have surgery with all the pain and issues afterwards. I hope things improve for you quickly.

    Geoff.

  • Morning Gilly, we took the dogs out to the woods then straight to bed and slept 6 hours, fab. Which I hope you and the guys managed to as well, and I'm sure PMS will be back soon and I can bore you silly with family photos.

    love Eddie and Sheila xx 

  • Morning Helen.

    It's a shame your diabetes gets in the way of enjoying your daughter's baking; I hope you can enjoy the odd bun xx

    I've also heard Eddie makes exceedingly good cakes, so from now on I shall call him Mr Kipling.  I won't really, but just thought I'd throw it into the mix.  Mix, cakes... anyone..?

  • Hi Helen, sorry to hear your diabetic my friend, my eldest daughter is also a wiz at baking and does make diabetic safe yummies, a cheesecake in particular which is very nice, I can ask her for the recipe if your interested.

    Eddie xx 

  • Morning Melba and welcome, but I wish we could have met you under happier circumstances xx

    I'm so sorry to hear about your granddaughter and really hoping you and your family will be given constructive guidance on what to expect for her treatment.  So young to succumb to this cruel disease; heartbreaking.  And yourself, still suffering after your ops, is another thing to deal with.  Your family will understandably be struggling at this time, but look to each other for support and keep as strong as you're able. All my best wishes for Tuesday and sending strength and hugs xxx

  • Hi melba, and a very warm welcome to the forum, though I'm so sorry you find yourself here, and not only have you been through an awful time with cancer, your beautiful little granddaughter has had a cancer diagnosis, my daughter has been through cancer twice, which as you can imagine is so much worse than going through your own, but for one of the little ones to get it is so cruel and unfair, I'm not surprised it's breaking all your hearts and everyone is feeling terrified my friend, just reading your post has me in tears.I will have everything crossed and say a little prayer for the best news possible on Tuesday. 

    hugs and love, Eddie and family xx 

  • Morning Eddie.

    I'd like to think the hounds had a good barking and yapping session at the lions, as I've dreamt up a scenario about them doing it, every time you take them on their midnight walk.

    Hey, I certainly won't be bored if you can share your photos.  I'm not sure about others but we've lost a lot of our old life, so it's nice to get a glimpse into how some of you guys spend your time.  It's really cheering and I always show my H the photos - I like to see his face light up, especially at the animals.

    Love and hugs xxx

  • No lions last night, we went out after midnight and the wind was blowing the wrong way, there were some goings on in the woods, but I'll leave that to your imagination  here's my newest allotment neighbour, she's just 3 hours old in the photo, and I've had another go at Wonky, more realistic which isn't my thing as it takes a lot longer.

    love Eddie and Sheila xx