All aboard the Seafour tour bus #2

[Seafour]

A new thread for us

Old thread in HDU with respiratory failure and terrified

not having to share such great details about herself on the Internet. Must be awful.

Sometimes there's just no arguing with stupid.

Idiots aside, how are you getting on Sea? Please don't worry about the fact that a flippant comment from you could be taken way out of context - focus on you and your recovery.

Ok, so I'll lighten this up a bit.
Sea (please don't worry about it), I was so worried about you when you went off the radar for about 24 hours. It isn't like you. Your update in that time didn't sound at all like you.
I'm so glad you're back. And feeling so much better.
Long may it last!
I'm hoping that your recovery features many more highs than lows.
Hugest respect to you.
You are a very strong woman.

To make it clear I wish Sea nothing but good health and recovery.

P.S. Just sitting here quietly in the corner of the bus, not doing much as I'm suffering very much from anxiety and depression, but still cheering you on, and partaking in the cups of tea being offered.

Wow, a lot has happened since I posted this morning, it's nice to know that there are others here with long rods too, if you have any tips for me please shout out or pm me.

Ok let's deal with a couple of things that have been said earlier today:

*@Northernorthopod
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I wasn't asking anybody to be more empathetic because this is without doubt the nicest MN thread ever, there hasn't been an unpleasant word or comment. My bus passengers have been on a journey with me, we have laughed, cried, eaten, drunk, despaired and delighted together for over a month, we even birthed beautiful baby Rupert together. My passengers want to know every detail of what I'm going through and how it feels. I was giving them an opportunity to experience a little bit of me, it wasn't compulsory because I'm not a dictator. I'm pleased its allowed you and others to share that you've been through tough spinal surgery too, I hope you found it therapeutic, it's certainly been therapeutic for me.
As for "must be awful" ^^ having to share such details online - far from it, I have received the most wonderful, genuine, loving support from the most amazing bunch of people. I can't for the life of me imagine why you said that, if you have indeed read the threads you know that I was about to start a blog but this lovely bunch overwhelmingly wanted me to stay here. So I was about to share completely openly but stayed here out of loyalty to the people who cared about me. I'm not bothered about people knowing who I am in real life because I want to tell my story, warts and all. I've left out the bits that I didn't want to share and won't be sharing my X-rays out of loyalty to my spinal team who let me have them all because they too care about me.
You don't have to run away but the fact that you want to speaks volumes, maybe you would benefit from some counselling or therapy to get to the bottom of your passive aggressive behaviour towards complete strangers online. It's very sad and must be awful for you. Have a lovely Christmas if you decide to leave but you've been invited to stay and you will be made very welcome if you do.

There will always be someone who manages to sour a thread. I have every admiration for you, if people are not happy 'get off the bus' just as long as you don't!

I’m afraid I don’t have any useful tips as I don’t have any of your additional health issues, but what I do have is more than enough. So you have my full support and admiration

I'm glad to hear about how you're doing Seafour, your shower does sound like it was the best thing ever. I know that feeling, only it was after a 4 week placement on an archaeological dig living in tents and only allowed to shower once a week because the septic tank wasn't big enough! I came back very brown from all the dirt!

I hope it okay to share some news I had today... I've just found out I'm pregnant! After two losses this year I hope this baby sticks. Would appreciate any prayers or well wishes any of you care to send me. Only my husband knows, but I really wanted to tell all of you on this lovely thread. I'm obviously equally terrified and delighted. I'm about 4 weeks and would be due in late August.

Still sending my prayers your way Seafour, I really hope you can get home for Christmas and that you have no hiccups along the way.

Wishing you a stuck fast baby apple

Sea, the shower sounds lush. Sounds a busy day for you. I hope you have clean sheets to go with the clean you. Clean sheets are the best.

I'm going to stay in the lurgy corner, this virus keeps giving, and I'm fed up with having to cross my legs, brace, then cough.

Today was the first day with all 3dc off school. The girls made doughnuts in dd2's doughnut maker (like a sandwich toaster) and ds went to video trains. I got a phone call as I left work asking if I could go to a nearby town to collect him and his bikeonly a 10m detour! Tomorrow is my day off, and he'll be getting up early and I'll be teaching him again-- how to patch inner tubes.

Apples I am holding that little tiny apple seed securely nestled in my heart with you, for you. How very lovely, we have now had a birth and a conception on the bus. Oh, that sounds weird, especially after my last post. I promise I'm not nearly as creepy as I sound here :)

Folks: I baked a 'lovely' lemon loaf to share, but sadly, it was just not good. Dry, and not lemony. What a sad thing it was. I loyally ate a slice (or perhaps it was two) but even I called it a day. It was my first try, so I have now ditched the recipe and searched for the MN Lemon Drizzle one. That shall be my next attempt. I have such high hopes. If it too is rubbish I shall persevere. Changing the recipe. If it turns out to be me I shall just give up and move onto something I can bake - raspberry, almond, chocolate cake anyone? It is delectable. That I can produce (almost) faultlessly.

Oh. I'm hungry now.

@mineofuselessinformation I'm so sorry you're feeling so down, it's a miserable illness to battle BUT YOU ARE NOT ALONE, we are all here for each other. Just reach out a hand and there will be someone to hold it, ask for support and we will hold you up, if you need a good cry someone will stroke your hair, pass a dry tissue whenever you need one and when you stop crying a fresh cup of tea will be waiting with one of my snowflake sugar cookies. When you're ready to talk we will listen. Sleep tight lovely🦄🦋🌺☃️🌈🎄🌟 for you

mineofuseless I meant to say it's okay, you cozy in right where you are. It's okay. Safe here. We'll leave you be unless you want some company. We are good at sitting quietly, holding your hand, giving you a cuddle (although we do fight over Rupert cuddles!) or simply being there. With you. This is a safe place.

Applesin praying that god.keeps this baby earth bound for you and your husband. I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say that it's an honour and a privilege to have you share your news with us first, thank you. I'm here ready with a cup of ginger and lemon tea for you when you need it,

Thankyou all for your lovely messages, it's given me such a lovely warm feeling. I love this thread it's so wonderful. I so appreciate all the prayers and well wishes, I will keep praying too.

I may need that tea Seafour, I've been very sick in all my pregnancies and may be doing a lot of laying about while my toddler rampages around the bus. He's very cute though, and very friendly. Ill attach a pic of him doing the happy dance at daddy's return from work, and our cat looking at me like "wtf?" 😂

2018 I did think the same thing, and how lovely it is. It doesn't sound creepy at all to me. I love the thought of my tiny apple seed nestling in and getting comfy for the foreseeable, so thankyou for that. ❤️ Also lemon drizzle cake sounds amazing, I really want to do some baking this week but I don't think I'll have time.

seafour it's great to get your updates and I hope it's not too long till you're home...I can't imagine how difficult it must be with those rods trying to bend over...I have vasculitis which limits what I can do and I'm on a cocktail of drugs to keep it under control
This thread had been wonderful to read and how supportive everyone has been, it's been my go to read every time I log in!...it's so uplifting to read such a positive thread, ( even the warts and all) especially since my dB sadly died yesterday and I'm in that awful limbo at the moment...

Good morning Sea, I'm boarding later today with some M&S shortbread, things here are looking better, and I'm pleased your on the mend

Applesin i think that we should all do the happy dance because it looks joyous, cat can snuggle into one of the hammocks and judge everyone's performance. So if you end up with a purring cat next to you feel very honoured and if you smell cat shit under your seat you have to assume that you will be in the dance off.

I woke up about half an hour ago in a lot of pain and checked up on mineofuslessinformation. She was sleeping and someone was holding her hand.

I'm in a lot of pain, I don't like it, I'm hoping that the morphine kicks in soon and that baby Rupert needs a cuddle before I fall asleep again.

I'm up. 2yo had a nightmare, poor baby, so he's in our bed having a feed. Poor little thing.

He and 7yo had hair cuts last night and seemed to instantly age about 5 years. It's unsettling - they look very smart but I want my babies back 

I couldn't find the dolls head art thread @Seafour so you're safe from the dystopian dream for now!

Fingers crossed your morphine kicks in soon. Then you can get some more rest. Any news on the care front?

Tea is in the pot, brewing. Coffee in the machine, brewing. Help yourselves. I've picked up some pastries and they're just in the oven, warming up now. All to celebrate today is my last day at work before Christmas - I can't wait for some time off with DH & DCs.

Congratulations @applesin - prayers for you that this time is the sticky time xx

Another day, another deed and there are some very good deeds on this bus.

This thread is a warm place to be 😊

Morning, I hope the morphine kicked in. Yesterday I learnt that spilt oramorph is disgustingly sticky (500ml bottle in our delivery broke en route. Oh my word!)

The happy dance! Awesome! Did you enjoy your baby snuggles with Rupert?

I'm up, dog walked. Next week I don't have, dh is home so will take her for rampage across the fields once it gets light. Another starry morning. I love spotting the few constellations I know, and always think that I ought to learn some more, but forget once I'm home! It's mild, but there's a breeze that's not warm. A day for a quick walk then back on the bus for a . I hope there's a self filling fridge so we never have to go get more milk.

Havering I'm so sorry to hear the sad news about your brother having gained His wings we're all here for you for whatever you need

@applesin congratulations lovely to be one of the first to know. Sending your little pip lots of sticky vibes.

@Stopyourhavering64 sorry to hear of your loss. What happened with your DB if you don't mind talking about him?

@Seafour hope the pain eased to you could get some more rest. Loved your post about why you've carried on posting, not that you should have to justify it but pleased you're doing it cos you want to and not cos you feel obliged to. I find you a real inspiration and you've helped me put things into perspective.

Good morning to everyone else and you all have a good day and manage at least ten minutes to sit down and have a hot drink today in between the rush of last minute Christmas shopping and preparation

Wish we could edit posts! Please excuse my poor spelling and grammar in that post

Good morning Seafour, I hope the pain has left you and you are feeling better. I am in the corner with mineofuselessinformation, if that’s alright with her, and I have brought blankets to hide under .
Am full of admiration for you and your indomitable spirit Seafour. Wishing you a day of ease xxx

I just want to sit under blankets and drink yummy hot chocolate with far too much whip cream and watch Christmas movies today. Anybody available for a hand hold? Can't really go into reasons but im having a horrible MH day :-(