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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  • What an absolute beauty, Rose xxx Revolving hearts 

  • It's been lovely chatting with you girls tonight, but I'm going to give Ravi a whirl and see if I can get some shuteye.

    Night night sweeties and I hope you can get some decent sleep too xxx

  • Morning all 

    It's lovely to read about pets. I had a cat when we got married but unfortunately we had to rehome her as Sarah (daughter) had childhood asthma, I was so upset but it had to be done. We've not had a pet since. 

    We're taking my sister & BiL to see Thora & Remy this afternoon, that’s our only plan for today. 

  • I've had some cracking bruises from canulas & blood tests.

    I have to say that the PICC line I had when having chemo was a game changer.

  • We had piggies as well probably about 30 in total over the years. I had my first rescue one when my mum had dementia she came from a school where the children had flushed her and her sister down the loo! Her sister didn’t survive. When I’d had a bad day with my mum Molly used to sit on my lap and cuddle up to me. They really are lovely creatures. 

    Linda

  • Sadly, we can't do furry pets as my OH and son are allergic to furry animals.  We did have 3 fancy goldfish when the children were little (one each) but they were a pain! Kept getting swim bladder problems and did the children help to clean them out?? No!! The novelty soon more off!!!! They lasted for years as well (the fish that is!! Joy) Tropical fishFishBlowfishShark

  • Morning Helen Blush 

    The bruising's not good, and it must be awful for those with a fear of needles too. OH had so many tubes attached post surgery, I didn't know if one of them was a PICC line, but more than likely.

    Such a shame about your kitty, but you do what you have to lovey. 

    I'm sure seeing Thora and Remy will be really enjoyable for your sister today, so have a lovely time, all of you xxx

  • I forgot to say that Alan is allergic to cats but he wasn't as important so the cat would have stayed if it wasn't for Sarah's asthma Rofl