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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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Evening Ray ️
Sorry hon, I know very little about catheters other than what you've told us, but if Fliegel reads he'll likely grasp that I'm dippy.
Ray, it's too dark too early now but even though it was like the black hole of Calcutta in the small bedroom, I did manage to fill 2 more charity bags an hour ago. A bonus find was a couple of box set DVDs, missing in action for over 10 years. Sorry RSPCA, you're not getting those.
Well I've made a bit of a tip here, boxes and stuff, but glad you've got all done at yours so you'll be nice and snug. Excellent! xxx
Evening Sonia ️
Thank you for the virtual chocs and we're tucking in now. Chomp, slurp. I've got a very vivid imagination and can almost taste them. We love Roses!
Aye hon, you'd definitely be our ideal neighbour and I know that by your posts alone...kind, thoughtful and funny and we share some interests. Loving the seaside for starters!
A lovely gesture from Liz so I'll do the same and send our love too xxx
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Evening all
I'm just waiting for our cottage pies to come out of the oven. They're ones I made previously and froze so it's a nice lazy tea for us tonight
I'm still coughing but we went to Folkestone earlier and had a walk along the harbour arm and the fresh air helped. It was nice enough to sit outside with a coffee.
This afternoon I've been cross stitching.
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That all sounds good Helen, but the pies sound even better enjoy!
On my screen I read "This afternoon I've been cross..." but then saw "stitching" I was going to ask why but no need.
I'm starting to get cross as flipping fireworks are going off again! What next, Christmas dinner gobbled down in January?
Sunday evenings have always made me grumpy, a throwback from school and work but not sending you grump vibes, just get better ones xxx
Hello, and a warm welcome to the group.
Sorry to read about your diagnosis. Once you get a treatment plan, it does get slightly easier.
Good evening everyone pleased to say Archie was able to come home last night they gave him steriods and para etamol. Hes got croupe. Got to take him to gp tomorrow and get another asthma pump for him. Little ones dont have frighten you dont they.
Hope youve all had a nice sunday and able to have a good sleep tonight.
Big hugs sent to all
Xxx
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