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Bad Day

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SPARKLER1 · 26/01/2005 22:00

I seem to be posting so many unhappy posts at the moment. Sorry but gonna have a moan again. Well that's what MN is for everyone keeps telling me.
dds have both been poorly with colds and coughs and dd1 has been off school for two days with temperature. She has been very hard work and very demanding and I shall be sending her back to school tomorrow.
I had to go to supermarket after I picked dd2 up from pre-school this afternoon as we didn't have anything in for tea. Took both girls with me and they winged and moaned constantly around the shop. dd1 needed the toilet when we were half way round which made the "quick" trip to the shop even longer.
We finally got to the checkout and while I was waiting customer services read out my car registration number. I had to abandon my shopping on conveyer belt to see what was up. I'd left the back passenger door wide open. and someone had kindly reported it. Had to drag kids outside, still whinging and bloody moaning, to close door and lock car.
Returned to shop to get back into queue and pay for my shopping.
Kids were bickering in car all the way home. I was on the edge of tears when we got back.
Was late taking AD today too which possibly didn't help.
Sorry to grumble.

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moondog · 26/01/2005 23:52

Well that's a consolation to know that he is being supportive.
Do you have the time to do a little exercise, even if it is just a 1/2 hour walk? It really is a great way to fight off depression. My MIL walks miles since my FIL had to go into a nursing home 5 years ago with dementia and all its horrible implications. She says that it has kept her sane, and she has been very very very depressed in the past.

moondog · 26/01/2005 23:52

Well that's a consolation to know that he is being supportive.
Do you have the time to do a little exercise, even if it is just a 1/2 hour walk? It really is a great way to fight off depression. My MIL walks miles since my FIL had to go into a nursing home 5 years ago with dementia and all its horrible implications. She says that it has kept her sane, and she has been very very very depressed in the past.

SPARKLER1 · 26/01/2005 23:52

The annoying thing is I don't want to feel down and am really trying to pick myself up and be positive. I just can't do it. Like I said to HV a couple of years ago and to GP two weeks ago. There are a lot of things going on at the moment in my life but I should be able to cope with them. I have everything anyone could hope for a wonderful, loving dh, two beautiful healthy children and a gorgeous home and yet I still feel rubbish.

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moondog · 26/01/2005 23:53

Sorry, my laptop is berserk.
Just wanted to add that there are loads of good threads for run-of-the-mill weekday recipe ideas on MN in case you haven't seen them

SPARKLER1 · 26/01/2005 23:54

The list could go on. My family are always there for me - although dm and dsd both have ill health. I am so lucky in many ways.

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SPARKLER1 · 26/01/2005 23:56

I'm sorry - am rambling aren't I? Gonna go get some sleep - think it's what I need right now. Poor dh came up to bed (am sat in bed with laptop at mo) and tried to get close to me. I pulled away. He thinks it's something to do with him. Told him it isn't.

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moondog · 26/01/2005 23:58

Have a good sleep. Things are always better in the morning. Oh-and a cuddle from your dh. He sounds lovely.
Sweet dreams XXX

kernowcat · 26/01/2005 23:58

Your lucky to have so much support, but the way you feel is not your fault or a problem that can be solved with words its a recognised illness and it sucks! I know its how I feel everyday. I wake up saying to myself all the good things I have and how today will be different then something small happens and i'm back to the negative feelings again.

SPARKLER1 · 26/01/2005 23:59

Kernowcat - you sound like me
Thanks for listening to my moans and groans.
Night all xxxx

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kernowcat · 27/01/2005 00:00

Goodnight! Sending you some positive vibes i've found on MN tonight hope the sun shines for us both tomorrow! x

Titania · 27/01/2005 07:25

oh hun. Hope todays a better day for you. Isn't it horrid when you have one of those days? you just want to hide under your duvet and the world to go away. {{{HUGS}}} hope you fell better and have a better day today x x

SPARKLER1 · 27/01/2005 21:57

Unfortunately today wasn't better. Felt worse today than I have done for two weeks. Very tearful and my head just feels "numb". Hard to explain. Sent dd1 back to school and dd2 had pre-school this morning. Mangaged to get shopping done which was a good thing. Picked up dd2 late morning and then got a phone call from school to say that dd1 needed collecting as she had a temperature of 39. I felt awful then that I had sent her back. Took her to doctors this afternoon and they say she has tonsilitis. It's really hard work looking after her (and dd2) anyway without having much motivation in myself.

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SPARKLER1 · 27/01/2005 22:02

sorry to moan again.

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SPARKLER1 · 27/01/2005 22:12

dh has to work most of Sunday this weekend so there isn't going to be much escape for me. Shall make sure I get out on Saturday for a few hours for sure, otherwise I think I'm going to go insane.

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SPARKLER1 · 27/01/2005 22:22

Just troffing some galaxy chocolate and going to bed in a mo. Hopefull a combination of the two should make me feel a bit better.

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kernowcat · 27/01/2005 22:51

Hi sparkler1, I've been thinking of all day and wondering how your day has been. You've probably gone to bed now but i'd love to catch up with you soon?

SPARKLER1 · 27/01/2005 22:56

Hi K. I am still up - shouldn't be though. I really need to sleep. Dh has gone up to bed before me - most unusual.

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moondog · 27/01/2005 22:58

Sorry about your day Sparkler. At least you got your shopping done!

kernowcat · 27/01/2005 22:59

Do you want to talk or should we say goodnight?
Any chance you could grab a moment tomorrow? Maybe swopping 'horror'stories could help us both?

SPARKLER1 · 27/01/2005 23:02

I would love to chat but I really must get some sleep in. I must be strong!!!

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kernowcat · 27/01/2005 23:05

Sweetdreams! chat tomorrow?
You know what they say smile and the world smiles with you! (oh that and KC shouldn't have a second glass of wine or she shall spout nonsense!!!!!)
Goodnight

SPARKLER1 · 27/01/2005 23:09

I'm going now - HONEST!!!

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