Page 37 | D'ya ever wonder if you could still do the twist and not actually wet yourself in the process?

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shabbs · 06/01/2016 13:23

Trips its a 15 minute walk from our house....which is fantastic for him. He has gone to college today - will do that each week until he gets his NVQ in Office admin. A fixed 18 month contract for him and then personnel will show him all the jobs on offer at the hospital. He says he would like to work there for a long time because everybody is very friendly and helpful, and the work he is doing is very varied. Only one other man in the department and he is the manager - about a dozen women who are mothering him

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triplets · 06/01/2016 22:25

Or "smothering" him, lol! Lucky boy :)

Minisoksmakehardwork · 12/01/2016 16:00

Afternoon! Is Tom still enjoying his job Shabs?

We've drowned under a tide of loom bands this afternoon. I hoovered them all up! Hopefully Emily won't realise they are missing.

Other than that it's the annual onslaught of attempting to create order in the Minisoks household. So far I've spent the best part of 2 days j the kitchen. It's not even that big. But we did have a leaked bottle, made worse by a plumbing leak we hadn't noticed. All fixed now though.

How the devil is everyone?

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shabbs · 13/01/2016 13:56

Yes he is loving it.....he is at college all day today for his NVQ course. x

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triplets · 22/01/2016 08:32

Well Jan hasn't got off to a good start has it girls? David Bowie, Alan Rickman etc........and my own brother had a heart attack on Weds :( So annoyed with the hospitals, he went to his gp just bef Christmas complaining of chest pains, was given a spray. Back after Christmas complaining of more frequent pains so was fast tracked. Got a cardiology appt last Frid morn, was in and out in 5 mins seen only by a nurse and was told he would be sent appointments in the next 10-12 weeks!! Woke up Weds, pains, used his spray, no effect and bang! Still in hospital, talking today of transferring him to another one to do an angiogram. Not good enough is it? Dh is now on more meds for Parkinsons, mobility isn't great but hes coping. Next Weds my trio will be 18.................cant believe it! I need to get fit, put on far too much weight just can`t get motivated, need to get out on long walks.........be good for my mind too. Not a lot else to report........xx

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shabbs · 22/01/2016 13:01

Oh my word Trips - sorry to hear about your brother - thats dreadful. Hope he is soon on top form.

xxxx

18????? Sssshhhh sure they cant be lol. Tom is 19 at the end of July!!!

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Minisoksmakehardwork · 22/01/2016 13:31

Oh trips that is shit. Fil, when he had his heart attack was at gp's that day and nothing. Saw consultant the other day and told him he thought the pains had just been indigestion - been told to dial 999 if he ever thinks it's indigestion again!! But the consultant said he had a cardiac shock and people can be utterly symptom free until the critical point. :(

triplets · 26/01/2016 07:33

Morning.........wonderful.......I have tonsillitis, Rebecca is full of cold, trios 18th tomorrow, cakes to make........and poor brother still in hospital, been waiting for a bed at another hospital since Frid. They want to do an angiogram but want it done and the other hospital, ye they do them where he is?? Feeling poorly :(

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shabbs · 26/01/2016 16:27

Wish we lived closer Trips - would wipe up snot, try to make decent birthday cake and would also bring a large bottle of Frosty Jacks apple juice lol. xxxx

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Minisoksmakehardwork · 26/01/2016 19:57

:( Trips. Hope you're all feeling better soon.

I'm taking Jen to the hospital tomorrow. They're going to clean her ear out - the one that's been giving her grief for over a month now. Hopefully that will see the back of her getting upset because it's hurting. Although she's also off her food at the moment so wondering if she's coming down with something too.

I'm then back at the hospital Friday with Joshua for his eye op assessment. Not sure if it is a pre op as in they'll be doing it imminently or just a taking of details for another appointment later and then the op.

It's all... Well, we're muddling through here. Too much month at the end of the money.

Jen and josh are being proper little munchkins. I've actually got a reasonably tidy house for a change so the last couple of days I've been able to bake, or play play-doh and other games with them. It's been truly lovely. Especially as I won't have this time with them too much longer.

James is still James and Emily is plodding along in her own beautiful way. Just need to spend a little more time with her I think.

triplets · 27/01/2016 07:35

So 18 years ago today I had the most amazing experience of my life, the birth of my trio, born at 10.33/10.35 and 10.37 am! Love you all more than you will ever know. Happy Birthday Thomas, Rebecca and James! xx

D'ya ever wonder if you could still do the twist and not actually wet yourself in the process?

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shabbs · 27/01/2016 13:22

Awwww Happy Birthday to the 'tremendous trio' - lovely pictures Trips. xxxx

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Minisoksmakehardwork · 27/01/2016 15:45

Happy birthday Trips' Trio. Congratulations Trips. They're all growed up!!

triplets · 27/01/2016 22:58

Survived the day but so glad to see my bed..........in absolute agony with my throat, gargled aspirin which usually works but hasn't this time.......woe is me:( Kids seemed to have enjoyed their day, now got to do it again when number three comes home!

triplets · 29/01/2016 22:49

Hi ladies.........very much in need of a hug. My brother was eventually transferred to a hospital in Ashford late on Weds, he had spent a whole week in another hospital simply waiting to be transferred to do an angiogram. I got a call from my sil at 8am yesterday, the hospital had phoned, he had had a bad night with heart pains and was on oxygen and they were still going to do the angio. At 11am she phoned to say they had done it, he needs an urgent triple by-pass and was already on his way to London. She went up on the train, arrived at 4pm just as they were taking him for another angiogram so was able to speak to him for a few minutes. They took him down, and did the angio and was immediately into theatre for the by-pass. We went up to the train station at 11pm last night to pick up Thomas home for the w/end to celebrate his 18th, got back and my sil had left a message to say he was out of theatre and in recovery. I went to bed around midnight, still really suffering with my bad throat, very painful. At 5.15am the phone rang, my younger brother to say the hospital had phoned Rosie and Barry had deteriorated, was critical and she was to come up. I just sat and shook, just like I did the morning Matthew died. Heard nothing then until 11am, David phoned to say he was in theatre when they arrived at 8.30pm, was now back in critical care. They had found blood around his heart but he also had a severe reaction to something and they don't know what. Tonight he remains critical, is fully sedated, its just a waiting game, I have been so scared all day. I managed to get an emergency appointment for myself, couldn't stand the pain in my throat anymore, on top of tonsillitis I have a respitory tract infection........never felt so ill. So our plans to go out tonight with the kids for their 18th were obv cancelled. I am just praying the phone doesn't go in the night, my poor brother :(

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shabbs · 30/01/2016 01:57

Oh Trips I have been up at chelles and been home about 2 hours but not been on Mumsnet until now. How scary for everybody. I hope that by the time you read this message things have improved massively for him. Life is a crock sometimes my friend and I wish I lived closer so I could help in some way. You have pulled me back from the brink of despair so many times over the years and I am proud to call you my friend.

All I can do now is to say that I am thinking about you and all the family - I am sending my love and hugs and feel totally helpless.

Holding you close my friend....holding you close xx

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Minisoksmakehardwork · 30/01/2016 07:43

((Trips)). Hoping this morning brings better news for you xxx

triplets · 30/01/2016 21:49

Hi ladies.........very much in need of a hug. My brother was eventually transferred to a hospital in Ashford late on Weds, he had spent a whole week in another hospital simply waiting to be transferred to do an angiogram. I got a call from my sil at 8am yesterday, the hospital had phoned, he had had a bad night with heart pains and was on oxygen and they were still going to do the angio. At 11am she phoned to say they had done it, he needs an urgent triple by-pass and was already on his way to London. She went up on the train, arrived at 4pm just as they were taking him for another angiogram so was able to speak to him for a few minutes. They took him down, and did the angio and was immediately into theatre for the by-pass. We went up to the train station at 11pm last night to pick up Thomas home for the w/end to celebrate his 18th, got back and my sil had left a message to say he was out of theatre and in recovery. I went to bed around midnight, still really suffering with my bad throat, very painful. At 5.15am the phone rang, my younger brother to say the hospital had phoned Rosie and Barry had deteriorated, was critical and she was to come up. I just sat and shook, just like I did the morning Matthew died. Heard nothing then until 11am, David phoned to say he was in theatre when they arrived at 8.30pm, was now back in critical care. They had found blood around his heart but he also had a severe reaction to something and they don't know what. Tonight he remains critical, is fully sedated, its just a waiting game, I have been so scared all day. I managed to get an emergency appointment for myself, couldn't stand the pain in my throat anymore, on top of tonsillitis I have a respitory tract infection........never felt so ill. So our plans to go out tonight with the kids for their 18th were obv cancelled. I am just praying the phone doesn't go in the night, my poor brother :(

triplets · 30/01/2016 21:59

No idea how my post has repeated itself!

Today we have the best of news :) He is starting to respond, they have been able to bring him round but there are still many complications which I don't understand. His body after surgery suffered a anaphalactic shock, no idea how you spell it, caused a great panic as they didn't and still don't know what caused it. Also his fingers,hands, feet have all puffed up and he has a rash on his face.My brother went to see him today and said despite the pain, the other problems going on he looks 100% better than he did this time yesterday. I am dying to go up to see him, but cant until I get better myself. Life is so very scary..........its a thin line we walk. Thanks for your kindness girls, esp you Shabs xx

Minisoksmakehardwork · 02/02/2016 19:51

How is your brother trips?

triplets · 02/02/2016 22:57

Hi Soks, thank you.........he is on the road to recovery :) I went up today to see him, yesterday he came out of the critical car unit, to hdu. Although he is in a lot of discomfort they have removed all the lines, tubes etc so that's a very good sign! Think physio is starting tomorrow and if he continues to improve maybe home on Sat :)

Minisoksmakehardwork · 03/02/2016 07:36

Ah that is good. Fingers crossed for home in a few days.

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shabbs · 03/02/2016 13:13

Great news Trips xxx

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Minisoksmakehardwork · 10/02/2016 04:26

Boo! House of Ill here at the minute. Jen came down poorly Saturday night and Joshua started with the temperature Monday night. So far he's just had that whereas Jen was sick from Sunday - Tuesday night as well. Deep joy!

Hope everyone else is ok.

Chopstheduck · 13/02/2016 10:11

There is so much going around! I caught something and it's still not quite gone over 2 weeks later. Since I work outdoors a lot of the time, I seem to get a bit better then go downhill again. Plus I've felt really low with it all - working too much. :(

DH aunt died last week too, so there has been a lot of stress here. She never really recovered from the surgery and the cancer just spread :( She was only in her 50s, her children are bereft.

Sorry to hear about your brother, trips, sounds very scary! Glad he is on the mend.

How is Tom getting on with his new job, shabs?

DD is now working in Subway at the weekends and not too enamoured with the world of work! DS1 has taken over her paperound - also not too impressed, but it's good for them. DTS have been fighting non stop, adding to my stress, but I think it is SATS getting to them. We have had stern words and they have been a bit better this week. Hoping the respite of half term will chill them out a bit.