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It is one o clock in the morning, I need the night shift to mind my worries whilst I sleep....

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NaomiFromMilkShake · 17/12/2019 01:03

I am 50% of the way through chemo. (second time around)(different primary)

My DS (18) has just been diagnosed with depression I think me being diagnosed again was the tipping point.

Due to above I am having to delegate Christmas, it will get done, it did before just not my way.

DH retiring in three years, should be more than enough to live on, but at the moment I am worrying (Like I couldn't worry about that closer to the time) Hmm

Sausage rolls, my job, ditto mince pies.........if they don't happen my DH and my DS will suck it up. Just me worrying.

DS struggling in college and have to go to a meeting on Wednesday

So if some of the night shift would like to come and mind my ,worries whilst I attempt to sleep, it would be gratefully received.

Feel free to add your own, just writing that down has helped.

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MrsTerryPratchett · 21/02/2020 03:11

What about Relationships for the new thread? Seems a place people need some help at 1am.

HannaYeah · 21/02/2020 06:16

@bettybattenburg Flowers

@NumbersStation you spent more than a few nights with my worries since started this thread, which were for my brother most of those times. I can most certainly pray and hope for good, restorative rest for your brother. I’m very happy to do that.

NumbersStation · 21/02/2020 06:29

Thank you my lovely.

Humbled by you flower. To be so kind when you know such sadness is a beautiful thing.

I’m thinking of you and Betty still Flowers. We are here for you if you need. x

NaomiFromMilkShake · 21/02/2020 08:37

I am here, thank you for asking.

I will keep an eye on this and start another thread.

The radiotherapy starts on Monday for three weeks, I could do without it all starting again (understatement) but it will then be the end of this process.

I am glad that so many people have benefited from this thread.

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GenuineKlatchianPottery · 21/02/2020 22:55

@NaomiFromMilkShake I’ll be thinking of you next week, I hope the next month goes by quickly and then you can enjoy Spring.
Me, the cat and the hot water tank had a disagreement this morning that ended up with me spending a couple of hours in Minor Injuries with a large egg just above my eye and a splitting headache. All fine now, although the cat wouldn’t speak to us for a couple of hours to let us know he didn’t appreciate being left on his own. He is however now in his usual bedtime spot (spread out across half the bed) eager to take on any worries you may have floating around.

NumbersStation · 21/02/2020 23:16

@NaomiFromMilkShake. May this round see you right. Keeping all crossed that you sail through it as well as you can Flowers

@GenuineKlatchianPottery

May you and your egg be easy bedfellows and May your headache be gone when you wake. Ow though.

And may your cat find a better day in tomorrow and lose the hump Flowers. Not too humpy to assume the rightful position tonight though eh?! Wink

bettybattenburg · 21/02/2020 23:33

Hope it goes well Naomi.

How about thirty days ?

HannaYeah · 22/02/2020 04:04

Really bad day. Been away from home for days now. I’m taking care of everything including some pretty ugly stuff. I’m so exhausted and drained. We are with family job-stop and since my parents are divorced it makes it all harder. Even the dog wants to go home and I just feel so bad for my husband. Can somebody worry about me?

GenuineKlatchianPottery · 22/02/2020 04:25

I’m here @HannaYeah. I was thinking about you earlier, II’ll worry about and for you. Handhold and a gentle hug here if you want one. Flowers

2018SoFarSoGreat · 22/02/2020 04:25

Sorry to hear that @HannahYeah. I've got you. You just go sleep and leave all that bad stuff with me. Tomorrow will be better once you are rested.

NumbersStation · 22/02/2020 06:29

@HannaYeah

Holding worries and upset here too. And sending a little ruffle for the dog too - perceptive wee souls aren’t they? Flowers

GenuineKlatchianPottery · 22/02/2020 23:26

Signing in for the night shift. Hand those worries over and sleep well. I promise to take good care of them.

HannaYeah · 22/02/2020 23:34

Thank you everyone. It really helped. Today has been more peaceful.

Amazing, all of you. Flowers

DramaAlpaca · 23/02/2020 02:27

I'm here to join the night shift to help take care of any worries, big or small.

betty and Hanna I'm so sorry for your loss, both of you Flowers

Naomi best of luck for your treatment Flowers

SamVimesFavouriteDragon · 23/02/2020 21:13

I'm around tonight to take on any worries ❤️ good luck with your treatment Naomi ❤️ thank you so much for starting this thread

2018SoFarSoGreat · 23/02/2020 22:01

I'm clocking in tonight as well. Taking a day off tomorrow so feel well rested and able to wrestle those worries. Send them over ❤️

MrsKingfisher · 23/02/2020 22:09

Please could someone mind me tonight? My best friends mum passed away today I feel so sad for her she is devastated and unexpectedly (and selfishly) it has triggered me as hers was not dissimilar to my own mums passing not too long ago. I'm side by side with my friend who is like my sister and I will mind all of hers but I'm tired tonight and would be so grateful if while I mind hers someone could do the same for me. Thank you Thanks

GenuineKlatchianPottery · 23/02/2020 22:37

@MrsKingfisher I’ve got your worries. You settle down and sleep.
I’m here with my furry sidekick for the night watch.
@NaomiFromMilkShake good luck for this week; I’ll be thinking of you Flowers

MrsKingfisher · 23/02/2020 22:40

Thank you @GenuineKlatchianPottery 💜

NaomiFromMilkShake · 24/02/2020 10:39

@GenuineKlatchianPottery

Thank you.

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HannaYeah · 24/02/2020 21:33

Anybody that was worrying about can stop now. Made it through the funeral. I know I’ll be sad later but right now I’m just filled with gratitude.

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NumbersStation · 24/02/2020 22:05

we won’t stop worrying *hannahyeah

Not for a wee bit. That’s the funeral by and now you need to grieve, come to terms with things or just get to live your new normal. Or all of it really.

We have you for as long as you need. Lurking here in the shadows to allow you to sleep and heal. Flowers x

GenuineKlatchianPottery · 25/02/2020 03:32

What Numbers said.
I’m floating around collecting any rogue worries.
Sleep well lovely people.

GenuineKlatchianPottery · 25/02/2020 23:14

I’m here to take any worries off your hands for the night. Havelock has taken up residence at the end of the bed tonight for some reason, although I fully expect to find him next to my face at some point in the night. Just pop those worries down and get some sleep.

NaomiFromMilkShake · 26/02/2020 23:51

I am here for a bit.

Place them over here.

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