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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  • Good day family going home tomorrow - just still nervous about chatting about myself -sure I will get there - learning from you & Eddie - Sorry if I am asking to many personal questions - but just want to say that bit of news nearer to home must help

    We found journey time & parking for treatment was sometime more hard for Mike to cope with than treatment 

    hope all goes well xxxx

    Family back to UK tomorrow - we both think we have spent every penny of their inheritance on meals etc - wouldn't change it

    Just again - all the best my love & hugs xxxxx

  • Thanks hon and don't worry, just ask away if you want to know things. I think sitting in a chair and doing nothing else would suit him just fine, as he's a lazy sod. I hope Alex is a slave driver, but I join in too.

    Ah, once your family go home, it should give you and Mike a few days to yourselves, so just do some relaxing and enjoy it. If there's any inheritance money left, spend it on something nice, maybe get Mike a surprise gift as I'm sure he'd love that. I'm going to get OH done and dusted before bed, as he gets tired easily. Not like me - I'm just waking up!

    Speak soon sweetie xxx

  • Hi you -how did I miss your message -would love to update but because of 2 strokes cant always remember - just know I love being a "fruit loop"

    So going back to work never rush - but what do you do

    Thanx for message - know what I think Sbird means to me - Super Bird - trying & flying xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 

  • Hi Gilly, Poppy's risking life and limb stalking a piece of driftwood, I  can't tell you how that makes me feelFlushed, and why am I not surprised you bought lots of yummys and both tucked in, Alex to the rescue I thinkJoy, that's wonderful news LOH has a follow-up group to attend, I believe you said it was closer to home too?, I'm sorry your present one is finishing my friend, take the kleenexSob, I doRofl.  Awww that's fab you've found the iPad for LOH, do you have an app in mind as well, it's going to make sure a difference, I'm so happy for both of you, pass the kleenexJoy. XX

  • Love the message - everyone here is so brave 

    Mike a surprise gift would to be residency in Spain - but that would mess with all our appointments my next one is to check my white blood cell count - ye gods the amount of my blood that have got from me Me thinx they are a vampire bank!!!!

    But without them - I would not or Mike be getting the best treatment ever & I hope everyone is getting the best - still not confident to chat (or remember dates etc ) maybe I will get there or maybe - I will switch off my "mad head" which I quite like -because I don't have to explain things I don't understand

    Loadsa love xxxx

  • Aw thanks Eddie and I'll take a pack of tissues for sure. The app looking most likely atm is called Speechify I think, but I'll check more out first before I decide, as there's usually a subscription. That's by the by as I'll do anything to help him. I've got him an apple iPad with loads of things on it to occupy him. I call him lazy, but in reality he's lost the will as I have to do so many things that he used to do independently and can't now. So fingers crossed it will give him a boost.

    The new class is about three miles from home which is much better and won't be as problematic when winter arrives. Alex sounded lovely on the phone and we're looking forward to meeting her tomorrow. The new group runs for four months, so it will be over the winter months.

    Pops was indeed brave confronting the driftwood and the sand looks ace! Anymore spectacular sunrises? Love from us xxx

  • Keep your mad head on, as we like it. You're very brave too hon, as yourself and Mike haven't had things easy at all.

    Don't worry about being forgetful as a fair few here know about that, and no-one thinks any differently for it. I've got to think for two of us now, as well as speaking for OH, so I'd be the last to criticise. You're doing a brilliant job sweetheart xxx

  • Aw love that reply 

    Where do that people like you - so strong since I've been here

    me needs zzzzzzzzzzz so going to bed 

    see you soon love xxxxxxxxxxxx 

  • Get your head down and have a good sleep. You'll be busy tomorrow when the family leaves for home. We'll speak then and I'll fill you in with the exercise class and how it went.

    Sweet dreams lovely xxx

  • You made me smile regarding the 'vampire bank Smiley.'  I had a similar thought a while ago, but receiving blood rather than having it taken. When I emerged from hospital in late 2018 after three admissions totalling nearly 6 weeks, I had totted up 22 units of transfusions including a few at the end of 2017. I did wonder whether I was the still the same person for a while as 22 units is a bit over 2 bodyfulls LaughingGrin. However, on the final discharge I found my house, was still left handed and disliked dunking biscuits. This convinced me that I was probably still me. Ray xx