Addled I have had my sewing machine for around 3 years. I got to the stage of booking lessons to use it (am a total novice) around work shifts & when the kids were not at mine, but my ex stopped having the kids so it got put off (& off)... I have some gorgeous material to make curtains with (not at all ambitious) so will look into sewing lessons again when able. Now I live back in the area by the school, childcare will be way easier to organise if needed.
purple glad the stents op went well and you are feeling better for it. When do you get to go home? Given the speed they sent you out before (& the speed you returned to hospital) are they being a bit more watchful of you before they send you on your way this time?!
Lesley I hope your cold has cleared up. I like a hot Ribena & slather myself in Vicks if coldy. I am finding my lack of nose hair a right pain, any liquid in my nose just drips out (sorry tmi) which probably would have stayed put before. Am just carrying tissues, but after my previous nosebleeds I have a mild panic at the drips! Fortunately no more of those tho so far 
pandora the bed on the bathroom floor sounds not that comfy, although well done for managing some zzz's there! Your hubby def sounds like a keeper for not disturbing you! I hope you made it to a bed & slept again later. We used to describe dressing my youngest as a baby/toddler as trying to dress a bag of frogs she squirmed so much. My eldest never did this and always held out the appropriate arm, leg etc but dressing the youngest was more like a challenge on the generation game from day one!
Both of mine got upset yesterday. They were tired which didn't help. The eldest doesn't want me to have an op and doesn't want me to have any more nasty medicine that makes me poorly. The youngest said she was cross with me for having to lose my hair and she wanted it to grow back now as she didn't really like it. She has asked me to wear the wig always for school runs which I do, but I am usually bald at home or on dog walks etc. The school have been brilliant for my eldest as have assigned her a mentor teacher who sees her once a week regarding any worries and to talk if she needs. Although I am pleased it seems that she is talking to me about it and not bottling it up. I think I talked them around ok.
TQ I love watching Bake off. I have been watching old series of it when unable to sleep on Netflix as didn't get into it until it had been on for a while. I enjoy cooking/recipe perusing when I get some downtime, although I am not good at cakes. I do a mean spicy corn bread as an alternative from the river cottage cookbook which is delicious with soup.
Did you hear back yet on your revised PIP yet TQ? I hope it is not delayed too much longer. I have critical illness cover which took me a while to complete as I just felt sick every time I read the form. My sister in law went through it with me on the bank holiday weekend and I got it sent off right away and the consultants part was handed in too the next day. Not sure how long I will be waiting for to hear. I insured a sum and depending on how critical they deem me, depends on what percentage of that sum I get paid. The initial call taker said it would probably be around 10% for a lumpectomy, so will wait and see. It feels a lot more than a lumpectomy with 7 rounds of chemo, plus radiation etc afterwards & I don't know yet that they will def just remove the lump & not the breast either. Am sure that will be my worst case scenario payment wise so not panicking yet, I am still being paid my usual wage from work thankfully.
tahiti I do not have needle anxiety, but have a PICC line fitted to avoid constant injections. I cannot bear to watch it be cleaned as it makes me cringe. There have been tears from me too, you are not alone. Hopefully the tests will come back with good news and you will not be here too long. My Uncle recently had a biopsy on a patch on his throat which all the doctors thought pointed to cancer, but it wasn't, so try not to worry whilst you wait. Easier said than done I know.
Well I thought it was Wednesday yesterday and took my 1st dose of steroids (7:30am) before realising my error. I was wide awake last night until late and woke up at 5am today (grr) annoyed as had an unnecessarily disturbed night & will also have to tell them at chemo and get an extra dose probably!
I hope everyone has a good day. Mum arrives later, so I will spend most of my day cleaning and tidying so she doesn't end up doing any of it if I leave it. I need to do a proper clean in some rooms as opposed to the quick tickle round I have been doing when my nausea was constant.
