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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  • Sorry about the lack of sleep Amanda but otherwise you look to be doing well.

    i am normally asleep at this time Of day but sat at Manchester AirPort about to fly to Turkey Sunglasses for 3 weeks.

    Kind regards-Brian.

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  • Good morning 

    Oh lovely hope you hsve a fantastic time. 

    I feel much better apart from lack of sleep, but im sure my grandson will be ok in a few days all part of growing up isnt it. Tooth are horrible coming and also going. 

  • Morning Amanda Relaxed️ 

    Great to hear from you my lovely, on this rainy and gloomy morning but not so great for your tired girl and Archie Hugging poor loves. With the teething I used the baby Bonjella for the girl's gums, gave them plenty of liquids and even more cuddles - it'll pass hon, and Archie will love showing off his new gnashers. Don't forget to put something from the tooth fairy under his pillow! Yes, I know that's for when teeth fall out, but I think a reward is deserved both ways.

    It's great to know you're sleeping better now hon, and it'll do your recovery a world of good too. Have you and Glyn got anything planned today sweetie? We were going to go to a nearby trading estate for a mooch round the shops and then call in M&S, but as our fridge and pantry are already bulging with treats I've postponed it till later this week. Sense before greed, for once!

    After reading Brian's post I've got a touch of envy, so off to get the kettle on! Have a lovely day sweetheart, and sending love and big cwtches to you all and a special one for Archie Hugging his little cheeks are probably on fire! xxx

  • Have a fantastic and well deserved holiday Brian! You might be up and away by now. Airplane

    M️aybe the odd snap to whet our appetites? Pray 

    Enjoy it all to the max champ, and sending you and family Millibob lots of love xxx

  • Good to hear from you Dingg.  It's good that you got away for a short break to your hubby's favourite spot in West Wales and that you felt close to him there.

    Mind yourself.

    Best wishes and hugs.

    Daisy53 xxx

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  • Afternoon all 

    We went into Le Mans this morning 

    The Cathedral 

    An unusual bin wagon

    We're on a riverside site at La Suze sur Sarthe and it's raining now.

    H

  • Hello. 
    It’s so lovely to hear from you. 
    I am glad that you got a little holiday. Sending love and hugs to you. xx

  • Hello. 
    What a lovely post, apart from the part about the little one teething. It must be such a horrible time for them, and they can’t tell you what is wrong. 

    Sending you lots of love and hugs, and hope that the little man feels better soon. xx

  • Hi thanks Gill. We love M&s you certainly get what you pay for. Our favourite is their cottage pie. Yummy. 

    Oh yes you have to get all the goodies lol. 

    Yes teeth are certainly horrendous coming through. Weve tried everything but tonight he will be having some calpol with the hope we all get a better nights sleep. I feel exhausted and its not even 4 30 yet. 

    Hope you have had a good relaxing day. Yes he said hes off on his hols for 3 weeks. 

    Big cwtches sent to you. 

    Xxx

  • Since you asked Gill - cracking flight and arrived at our place about 4.00pm Turkey Standard Time.

    Qiuck shower and change and off with Mrs M for a kebab and a couple of EFES beers. Then it’s back for a Raki on our back balcony.

    This is the view over the larger of our 2 shared pools from our back balcony Happy days!!

    Kind regards - Brian & Lorraine xx Sunglasses

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