Zombie's Journey into 2017: One day at a time

[IamtheZombie]

Previous thread is HERE

Happy New Year Phalanx and, indeed, all of Mumsnet!!

We've had the wedding. We've had Christmas. Or, as I refer to it: THE MOST AMAZING CHRISTMAS EVER.

Now it's onward one day at a time.

There will be planning of the wake so it's going to be THE MOST AMAZING PARTY THREAD EVER.

If you've not joined us yet, please do so now.

I posted on these threads many eons ago but I've still kept following your journey.

May I wish you and your family a very happy new year x

Mrs I had the same DD2 came down with conjunctivitis Saturday. Nursery still let her come in as she's started the treatment.

Having hell on trying to get the drops in her, we both ended up in tears before we had even left the house this morning.

Sorry MrSlant not sorry

Mine go back tomorrow Fids

MrS rather sorry I'm (attempting to) type on a phone

DS goes back tomorrow. We've had good fun today playing with some of his Xmas stuff (DH back to work today). DS's late present arrived today and he melted into a big puddle of 'squeeee' at its cuteness. A cuddly family of Ewoks

DS1 goes back Thursday. Them Friday I've got the preschool teacher out to discuss a plan fir dd starting. She's too Little!

I keep coming here to try to say something heartfelt and then I get distracted by the food.

I think we're all distracted by the food Galen!

Crikey some of you are back v early. Have checked on the website as thought I may be hallucinating, and we do start back next Monday. Phew.

Am now even more resolved to do absolutely fuck all till then.

How you doing, Z? I got a text from one of FidGirl's friends, asking how you were and if you liked her card. Her dad is from the US as you could probably tell from her name. Sweet girl.

Yet another delurker, hoping there is room for me to squeeze into the party. I can offer home infused raspberry vodka and gooseberry gin.

Oh wow, gooseberry gin sounds incredible.

Evening all.

It's not been a good day.

My hospice nurse came out to see me. We're increasing the patches to 1 x 25 + 1 x 12 starting today. She's also brought me some Ensure to try. She's going to speak with my GP about antibiotics just in case I do have an infection.

The Occupational Therapist should be ringing me tomorrow about my bed.

Thursday I see my oncologist.

In the meantime...

I'm really enjoying the food suggestions. Must hire another 20 or so banqueting tables to hold it all.

zombie I hope the increase in patches helps.

If this were Harry potter you could get better with chocolate

Hope the patch increase helps

MIL, my mum & me catered our engagement party. We had to borrow three more trestle tables & people were taking trays of food home with them. We make Hogwarts look like a bad hotel breakfast buffet at 9:55am

Here's hoping the patches sort the job out

Gentle hugs (not even arsed it's unmumsnetty)

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Sorry to hear you're feeling pants Zombie. I do hope the increased patches work soon and you're pain free and that the OT gets your bed sorted quickly.

Really hoping for those patches to kick in toot sweet Zombie.

Sorry to see today has been shit Zombie. Hopefully the increase in your patches will mean you have more good than bad days. Is the Ensure a protein drink / food that you can get in different flavours ?

This might sound odd Zombie - but have you thought about looking at a mobile masseuse who could do your head, neck & shoulders - or maybe a reflexologist? I know some people think reflexology is a bit 😏 but my friend does mine for me and it's sooooo relaxing. Same when I go & have my bi-monthly pamper session (facial, steam, head-neck-shoulder massage)? It helps me with my aches & pains.

Sorry if I'm overstepping & it's not your thing or you've been there & done that.

Hope the increased patches work soon. I have a friend trying to reduce her patches as she has been on 150 patches for months, so they will be able to increase quite a bit if needed.

Sorry you had a shit day Z. Hope the increased patches help.

What are your thoughts on beetroot cider/vodka?

If you're not keen on the Ensure, have you tried gold top milk, peanut butter and a good splosh of Baileys? Cheering wholesome and nutritious!

Oh no, don't hire any tables, everyone has a wallpapering table and a sheet we can chuck over. No fret. I also have 60 wine glasses and 60 champagne glasses so that'll help. A tiny bit.

Sorry you've had a shit day; hopefully tomorrow will be better and the new regime will help.

Could we have candy floss? I want to have a go at doing candy floss.