Awake and up all night

Where are you moving to? You're not moving to the savage lands of Lancashire?

No, not there Uki, we don't need any other savage 'neighbours' although we wouldn't mind Sonia and Brian if we were .

We're staying in the same town but right in it, rather than a mile out as it's a proper hindrance not having a car. And winter's on the way which hasn't helped at all over the past few years. 

No worries hon, you're still within easy flying distance if I fancy a bite when out of the crypt xxx

Hi and another welcome to you and  MrLee    from me. I never did have a 'typical' sleep pattern and saw night time as a great time to get stuff like assignments done without distractions.

Working with your natural cycle however can be a challenge if you have dependents or duties like work which needs you to be bright eyed and bushy tailed  for an 8+ hour stretch.

There is a wealth of expertise from lived experience here and specific familiarity with particular cancers in their own threads.

Glad you are both reaching out into this space where it is safe to let down your guard and no question or worry is silly ... although sometimes the chat is when a smile is appropriate.

Cheers

Good afternoon Fliegel, and apologies for not yet offering a meet and greet. The daylight hours whip round when you'd rather they slowed down. 

You've got a heaped plate of responsibilities to cope with, but sounds like you do them admirably...that's the way to do it, said Mr Punch to nobody in particular. 

We have another member, RayMK, whom also deals with the intricate stuff of self catheter care, so hopefully you'll meet him too. You may already know him, but otherwise he's fab!

It's not me who's the patient here but my OH, who gets my full time care and attention. He sleeps like a baby now, not so much myself as my cut-off limit for sleep is usually 2 to 3 hours, then wide awake again. A real pain in the derrierre. 

Not to worry but whenever you drop by hon, just join in with any conversations going as the world's your oyster. Well this thread is 

Sending you warmest hugs  xxx

 Gill H and anyone else who is around.

Cheers

Cheers  Shimmers. 

I'm taking a break from clearing out cupboards but it's dropping dark so think I've made a boo boo 

You up to anything today pet? xxx 

Has OH floored you by finding the kettle and remembering what it's for again?

Do you mean you wish you had kept going while there was still daylight?

I am attempting to throw a 'new home' card together for Crutch whilst not clattering about on duff foot.

Cheers

OH did offer to make me a cuppa earlier but I wasn't ready so that went begging. I did reel though as it's not my birthday for almost a year!

Ooh can we see the card when you've finished it as your work is good. 

Aye, the clearing juddered to a halt but it's partly my fault as I'd unearthed some cartoons we'd scribbled years ago for entertainment. We laughed but now valuable time's been wasted, so not laughing now. 

Anyway, all work and no play etc. I'll get stuck in again tomorrow 

Keep that duff foot rested hon, as we don't want you ending up in dock. Easy does it xxx 

Afternoon Gill, Shimmers and anyone else who is looking in at the moment. I'll have to turn the room light on very soon because it is so gloomy outside. I noticed about 10 minutes of sun earlier this afternoon but with so little wind the thickly overcast sky shut that small gap down, continuing the <10degC trend of the last few days.

Regarding catheters and new member Fliegel, there may not be much in common with our respective catheter activities. Self catheterisation requires much more frequent insertion and removal than my long term, in dwelling, Foley urethral catheter which currently is only hoiked out every 8 weeks or when irrevocably blocked. I've had about 37 catheters since late 2018. The purpose of my catheter is to prevent my bladder, scarred by previous treatment, from flexing and bleeding. Overnight, I probably have an advantage as the 2litre bag gives me a comfortable 8-10hrs sleeping time, provided I do not roll over too far and get tangled up in tubing. After 8 years with catheters, that aspect rarely gives a problem.

I hope the new members have also found their way to the forums which focus on their particular cancer type. I'm from the Bladder Cancer forum but probably spend as much time on the 'Awake' forum, simply because I can be a night owl. Best wishes to all. xxx

PS: Sounds as though you are busy Gill, preparing for a possible move. It must be difficult because you are already very busy. Hope all goes as desired. xxx    

Thank you Gill. I wish you were my neighbour too. I would bring you a box of chocolates for Christmas. My neighbour liz came round with a bunch of flowers recently. Please accept an imaginary box of roses from me. Sending all my best wishes.xxx