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."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group

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  • Post 19 mins ago. Bone marrow done today.

    Not sure if she's still around but I will leave her in your capable hands.

    Nyt, take care, thanks

  • Ok hon, I'll go back and see if it's shown up now.

    Yep, get some zeds in and I'll fill you in on flatwatch later.

    Nyt hon xxx ZzzZzzZzz

  • Lilymoo, your post about little rainbow has finally shown up so I'm up to speed about her bone marrow transplant and future spleen removal. Try not to think too much about that just yet hon, and concentrate on how she's doing now.

    Sweetheart, she'll be taken the very best care of in hospital so don't you worry yourself about that side of things. Shimmer gave you sound advice about talking to someone from Macmillan as they're very knowledgeable and will be able to give you comforting words and advice. What I'd do is to get your little cherub a small cuddly toy for when she sees you after she wakes up - that should put a smile on her sweet face.

    Now I'm hoping you've managed to get yourself off to sleep too, as baby bear will want your full attention when she wakes up and you need some rest my lovely.

    Sending you all good wishes for your cherub's recovery and warmest hugs Hugging xxxHugging

  • Delighted to hear that Gill. xxx

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  • That's good to hear kez.

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  • Thanks Daisy, but put the delight on hold for now hon.

    I rang the agent this morning and discovered someone else had got in first with the flat we wanted Upside down I wasn't deterred and left my number in case the interested party drops out. Fingers crossed

    So back to the drawing board hon, but the bit's firmly between my gnashers. Grin

    Take care lovey xxx

  • That is good news

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  • Afternoon all 

    We're on the ferry, fast approaching Dover so will be home soon. 

      I hope all is well with your daughter today. Sending you best wishes.

    H

  • Hello. Beam me up, Scottie!

    Stressy type stress, big stylee!

    How is everyone else doing?

    Any news from @Lilymoo?

      Boo hiss! Still, onwards and upwards!

    Cheers

  • Hiya Shimmer Blush

    All ok here thanks Thumbsup and I've been catching up with sleep. I won't deny I was disappointed as I half expected it, but the momentum has slowed only slightly, not stopped.

    Oh dear, Stressy time. I'll catch up with you later Shims as teatime is here, followed by other stuff, then liberation.

    Take a breather hon xxx Tea