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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  • My eyes are better than several hours ago and the lids have just about unglued now - thanks pet.

    No news so I'm getting a heavy resigned feeling unfortunately. Aw I hope it's not that hon, it's our friend's 61st birthday in less than a fortnight and everything feels so unfair right now. I'm unsure what to do really. 

    Well I'd better get on now as things have to carry on. Let us know how the pair got on later please. I was thinking, could you drive the spare scooter home?

    Best of luck hon xxx Fingers crossed

  • Me in the enclosed scooter ... hilarious and very probably dangerous!

    The main street is lined with shops and businesses and has many side streets sooo you either are in proper traffic on road or bumping up n down many kerbs on paths ... not good for scooter or new driver!.

    Back later 

    Cheers

  • Good morning lovely lady thank you. The last 4 weeks seemed to drag really but its surprising how quicy time has gone looking back. 

    I asked for a phonecall as going all the way to velindre for a few minutes seemed too much. The oncologist can ring anytime from 9am and 12 oclock. Im hoping i am first call but will have to wait and see. I feel so scared though. 

    Glyn is as good as gold i am sooo lucky to have met him. Barry island is nice it was pouring down yesterday but it still nice to be out even if we were watching the rain lol. 

    1. Hope you have a lush day and manage to relax. Big cwtches sent to you too. I will let you know what they say tomorrow.  Sparkling heartKissing heartHeart️xxxx
  • Good luck Amandas. Know thinking about those phone calls can be stressful. Good luck. And what are switches? They sound like a skin irritation. Rofl

  • So glad you have the fabulous Glyn. Does he know he has been awarded a Trophy and First place? 

    Understandably you are scared. Has your team talked through the options and next steps? 

    You got any cheeky distractions up your your sleeve for today?

    Cheers

  • Joy morning Uki Bat

    Cwtches, or a cwtch, is Welsh for hugs. I knew a long time ago as a Welsh friend started using it.

    HTH HuggingHuggingHugging xxx

  • Morning. What's in your agenda today?

    Silly boy you'd prefer a cwtch to impetigo ... how very presumptuous of me, MOST people would Joy

    Cheers

  • Good move asking for a phone call hon. We're all hoping it gives you the best news possible my lovely xxx

    HuggingFingers crossedHuggingTwo hearts

  • Used to call in the Three Legs for a swift pint or two nearly 50 years ago on way from work to Bus Staion going home. It was a bit desparate then!

    Made in 1956. Tested to destruction.

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  • Good luck for results. I get my 12 weekly test results today, was supposed to be at 9.30am but call now put back to 2.30pm. They certainly know how raise the tension.

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