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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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Unless Uki's OH sits on Pippin!
We can't be having that but I think he's safe in his den. Bless his little cotton paws 
xxx
Hi everyone-just popping by to say hello to everyone and Pippin.
Just to report that Princess Nyx had a vet visit today and was a very brave little soldier getting her booster injection and the usual flea and worm treatment. The vet called her beautiful and said she’s in lovely condition which was good, but identified she has some issues with a tooth at the back of her mouth which has a lot of plaque build up. She thinks it will be giving her some discomfort, so I’ve ordered some powder stuff to put on her food to see if that will help.
I’ll get her back there soon and get the tooth removed, I don’t want her in pain at all. Luckily the vet is near a Pets at Home, so her reward for being a good girl was two catnip filled mice toys and another fishing rod with a dangly mouse on it. She loves them all and has got over her trauma now!
Lots of posts since I was on here properly, so sending special hugs to those I can see need them tonight. Those of you who are carers are doing so well, even if you think you’re not, and those of us who have been cared for so well appreciate you hugely-I hope you know that.
For those of you in pain, or struggling, I hope you can get some sleep and relief-I understand how debilitating pain is when it gnaws away at you all the time and how miserable it is. Keep hope alive for an easier day tomorrow-you are all very special people.
Sarah xx
Thanks, Soc, and I’m so sorry you are in pain, but glad the pain killers are at least helping a bit. It’s so hard to sleep with pain though. I forgot to take my painkillers at lunchtime today, with being in a tizz about the vet visit so I find my pain has got worse tonight.
I waited till I got into bed earlier and took my 7 “bedtime” pills, so I might drop off at any moment! I’ve got my leg raised on a cushion under the duvet but struggling to get comfy. I think I’ll go and look for some rubbish tv on the iPad to distract myself!
Sarah xx
