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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  • Morning 

    We've been to Tesco this morning for breakfast and a vienetta that my delivery included the wrong flavour, it was surprisingly quiet.

    We're meeting friends for a quick drinkie this afternoon.

    Tomorrow we'll be at our son & DiL's with the grandkids, really looking forward to it.

    In case I don't get back on here later or tomorrow I hope you and all on here can have a good Christmas day.

    Merry Christmas 

  • Thank you Helen Relaxed️ 

    We shopped early and beat the rush, as Tesco's was starting to heave as we left.

    Enjoy today and tomorrow, especially with the grandkids who'll probably be wild with excitement. Fantastic! Have a good one lass and Merry Christmas to you and Alan xxx

  • Have a lovely Christmas Helen enjoy the time with your grandchildren xxx

  • Hello Nickycros. So sorry you find yourself here but you are in the best place. I had the womb cancer diagnosis exactly 10 years ago. I know how frightening it is and I'm sure you will be very shocked. I obviously don't know what your diagnosis has been but most women only need a hysterectomy. I needed some radiotherapy- my own fault for neglecting symptoms. It was all fine really, in the end.

    The women in the Womb Cancer group were so kind, knowledgeable and often funny. We all helped each other. I left the group 5 years ago but I'm sure it will still be a safe and helpful place. 

    If you want a private chat, or I can help in any way do message me.  

  • Ive also been to tesco, not many people there . We're also going spending christmas with son , DIL and Grandchildren in a lovely cottage they're staying at in Wales. I also hope you and everyone here has a lovely Christmas Christmas tree Lesley xx

  • That sounds great Lesley, and something to really look forward to. Enjoy it all and Merry Christmas Christmas tree to you and yours xxx

  • Been for pre treatment scan and tattoo this morning. Chemoradiotherapy starts on monday. Part of me is glad its starting, the other part is nervous xx

    Merry Chritmas Gill

    Lesley xxChristmas treeOwl

  • Big well done on getting the scan and tattoo out of the way, Lesley Thumbsup Now side with the part of yourself that wants to get the show on the road. But till then, enjoy time spent with your family and indulge to the max!

    All the best for Monday sweetheart and sending big hugs xxx Owl

  • So nice of you to take the time to wish everyone happy Christmas Christmas tree i would also like to say have a wonderful time enjoy  sending hugs to you all 

  • Aw, the same to you Lynne my lovely, and so glad you joined the group Relieved as it's a nice and caring place to be.

    Merry Christmas hon, with hugs xxx Christmas tree