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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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Sbird good morning both. Just letting you know baby boy arrive this morning at 7.15am. Mother and baby are doing well. So I am now a pop pops lol. Xx
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Hi Jamie, that’s wonderful news-congratulations to you all! I became a grandma in 2024 and it’s wonderful.
Sarah xx
Thank you. Its nice to share some happy news with you all. Xx
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Many congratulations Jamie.
Derek.
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It just takes the pressure off financially, doesn’t it? I’m able to use it to pay for my power assisted wheelchair through the motobility scheme which is a godsend.
I agree it’s better f2f when they can actually see you in person and you can speak for hubby since he can’t. It’s quite hard on the phone when they are assuming certain things as they did for me-like I didn’t sound in pain and was not angry/rude speaking to the assessor. I can’t believe that went against me!
Anyway, now you’ve got it you can relax!
Sarah xx
Thanks Sarah 
️ that could be why I slept better last night!
Yes, I remember you saying about your phone assessment and I really didn't want the same for us, so I guess we were lucky it panned out at our first attempt. It's great you can use the money towards your wheelchair and for us it'll help with random things too, like extra wash loads and meaty electric bills. We won't be rushing out to dine on lobster, unfortunately!
Now you have a good day sweetheart and take care xxx
