Gosh this week has gone by so quick. Kept meaning to blog but haven't had the time
Been Busy with Music Rehearsals for Gondoliers - audition is next Tuesday so have got to practise. Only doing chorus but it will be fun. Had a girls night to sort out last minute stuff for Majorca -can't believe a week today i will be there. Bit worried about leaving Gordon and Chris - but have frozen lots of meals for them to choose from.
Friday my friend Caroline came over and took me out to lunch. We went to Overton which is the next village to ours. We had lunch in the Overton gallery -Homemade pate, salad and bread. Totally delicious. I then spent lots in the gallery shop. The shop is full of Emma Bridgewater china and accessories which i love. I also bought a lovely wooden box as I want to start making a memory box to leave for Christopher so that when I am no longer around he can look at it and remember me. I intend to fill it with stories, thoughts and photos so he will always know how much I love him
Today was nice. We went to Reading to see Karl who is my friend Andies eldest son. He had just moved into a house so went to check that he was ok. We then walked down to the Reading canal and had lunch in a pub.
On the way back we popped into Berry Brothers the wine warehouse. Was just going to have a look but ended up buying lots of wine!
Weather has been great this week - i have really enjoyed being out and about. Have a nice lazy day planned tomorrow as next week is even more hectic that this one -I don't have a evening free what with rehearsals, speeding course, Committee meetings. Going to Sing-a long a sound of music on Friday so have my nuns headress all ready. Then its off to spain on Saturday - Can't wait!
Saturday 20 September 2008
Tuesday 16 September 2008
Feeling rough
Been feeling rough this week. Sunday afternoon and evening I had really bad stomach cramps and then about 11pm i started getting hotter and hotter. Managed to get to the bathroom in time and was violently sick. Gordon was great passing me wipes and making me toast afterwards
Felt queasy the next morning and really tired.
Had to go to the lymphodema clinic -the nurses first words were ''You've put on weight''. Had a huge lecture about weight gain which I really didn't need to hear -i am trying to loose it!. She says the more i gain the less likely treatment will work for my lymphodema but it was the cancer treatment that made me put on weight in the first place!. The massage and compression bras are not working so the nurse wants to try Kinesio strapping. Basically my breast will be plastered with tape to force the fluid to drain. I hav to wear the strapping for 5 days at a time. Its a new proceedure for the clinic - the nurse said I would be the first. I was given a patch test and if ok am to go back on Thursday. I was hoping it would start to itch so I wouldn't have to have it but no such luck
Dashed back home for some lunch.Then back to the hospice for complementary therapy. I actually fell asleep which for me is most unusual. Must have been because i had such a disturbed night. Got another lecture about over doing things and cutting back on stress. She said that I must get people to do more things for me and not to cram too much into one day. Well i am not going to make Gordon start doing chores when he has just got in from work so guess I will have to try and spread jobs out over the week and see how i get on.
Very proud of Chris -he managed to cycle all the way to Beavers and back. Cross though as the leaders were '' too busy'' to test him. He's only got two more weeks left so they had better do it soon!
Feeling better today so me and my neighbour Judith went off to Ikea in Bristol for the day. Had a wonderful day. Got lots of bits for the kitchen and for Christophers room so very pleased. As always there was sooo much that I could have bought there! Car was full up to the roof.
Am very tired tonight but have an easy day planned for tomorrow
Felt queasy the next morning and really tired.
Had to go to the lymphodema clinic -the nurses first words were ''You've put on weight''. Had a huge lecture about weight gain which I really didn't need to hear -i am trying to loose it!. She says the more i gain the less likely treatment will work for my lymphodema but it was the cancer treatment that made me put on weight in the first place!. The massage and compression bras are not working so the nurse wants to try Kinesio strapping. Basically my breast will be plastered with tape to force the fluid to drain. I hav to wear the strapping for 5 days at a time. Its a new proceedure for the clinic - the nurse said I would be the first. I was given a patch test and if ok am to go back on Thursday. I was hoping it would start to itch so I wouldn't have to have it but no such luck
Dashed back home for some lunch.Then back to the hospice for complementary therapy. I actually fell asleep which for me is most unusual. Must have been because i had such a disturbed night. Got another lecture about over doing things and cutting back on stress. She said that I must get people to do more things for me and not to cram too much into one day. Well i am not going to make Gordon start doing chores when he has just got in from work so guess I will have to try and spread jobs out over the week and see how i get on.
Very proud of Chris -he managed to cycle all the way to Beavers and back. Cross though as the leaders were '' too busy'' to test him. He's only got two more weeks left so they had better do it soon!
Feeling better today so me and my neighbour Judith went off to Ikea in Bristol for the day. Had a wonderful day. Got lots of bits for the kitchen and for Christophers room so very pleased. As always there was sooo much that I could have bought there! Car was full up to the roof.
Am very tired tonight but have an easy day planned for tomorrow
Sunday 14 September 2008
Another busy weekend
Another weekend has flown by. I never learn do I - constantly cramming things to do. Its been a good one though. Friday night I went to my friend Shelaghs house for dinner. It was lovely -we had Melon, followed by Bobooti. I have never eated this before - it was lovely -mince, tomatoes but also apricots and raisins. We finished with Lime torte, Tiramasu and cheese. It was mentioned that I was a bit quiet but think that was because I was several glasses of wine behind everyone else. I don't like to drink too much these days as I get quite sick as it doesn't work well with all my tablets. Gordon had all his friends round so I made Lemon Drizzle cake and brownies which was yummy!
Saturday we went round doing errands. I had to buy Christopher a cub jumper as he is moving up to cubs. We went and bought a new microwave, stuff to fix our PC which is broken and Lights for mine and Christophers bikes. We also ordered Christopher's Christmas present -a new bike. Am very excited about this. His current bike is really old as it was a hand me down from a friend so can't wait for him to get the new one. In the evening we went over to Jenny and Darrens house for dinner. They live in the village so we cycled there. Was very proud of Christopher -hes doing well with his bike riding. Another lovely evenung -I didnt drink too much as I was soo tired. Jenny cooked mexican and then we had a chocolate fountain for dessert which the kids loved. Was so tired when i got home -me and Gordon had a bit of an argument cycling home cos we were too tired so went straight to bed.
Today was a relaxing day at home. We had been invited out but i was getting concerned at how tired I was. I weeeded all my vegetable plot and Gordon cut the grass -the garden always looks great when this is done. I made blackberry and apple jam with the blackberries that Christopher and I had picked on Thursday. My neighbour gave me a lot of apples so some went into the jam. I also made some apple sauce. Christopher made apple crumble which he really enjoyed doing. I think that its so important for kids to learn to cook and to enjoy cooking. We had roast pork with all the trimmings and it was fantastic
Gordon took chris out for some more bike riding - Chris is hoping to pass his Bronze award at beavers tomorrow night so his challenge is to learn to ride his bigger bike. He came back all proud as he managed to ride to the local shop and back without stopping. He started cubs last Friday which he loves already and is also starting guitar lessons this week. Can't believe how tall he is now - my baby is growing up too fast!. Don't want to miss a second of it either!
Saturday we went round doing errands. I had to buy Christopher a cub jumper as he is moving up to cubs. We went and bought a new microwave, stuff to fix our PC which is broken and Lights for mine and Christophers bikes. We also ordered Christopher's Christmas present -a new bike. Am very excited about this. His current bike is really old as it was a hand me down from a friend so can't wait for him to get the new one. In the evening we went over to Jenny and Darrens house for dinner. They live in the village so we cycled there. Was very proud of Christopher -hes doing well with his bike riding. Another lovely evenung -I didnt drink too much as I was soo tired. Jenny cooked mexican and then we had a chocolate fountain for dessert which the kids loved. Was so tired when i got home -me and Gordon had a bit of an argument cycling home cos we were too tired so went straight to bed.
Today was a relaxing day at home. We had been invited out but i was getting concerned at how tired I was. I weeeded all my vegetable plot and Gordon cut the grass -the garden always looks great when this is done. I made blackberry and apple jam with the blackberries that Christopher and I had picked on Thursday. My neighbour gave me a lot of apples so some went into the jam. I also made some apple sauce. Christopher made apple crumble which he really enjoyed doing. I think that its so important for kids to learn to cook and to enjoy cooking. We had roast pork with all the trimmings and it was fantastic
Gordon took chris out for some more bike riding - Chris is hoping to pass his Bronze award at beavers tomorrow night so his challenge is to learn to ride his bigger bike. He came back all proud as he managed to ride to the local shop and back without stopping. He started cubs last Friday which he loves already and is also starting guitar lessons this week. Can't believe how tall he is now - my baby is growing up too fast!. Don't want to miss a second of it either!
Wednesday 10 September 2008
Doing ok
I'm doing ok!
Its nice to be able to type that. Been busy since the weekend doing housework and cooking - just enjoying being at home. I am still job hunting but haven't found anything that suits. Got the date through for my CT scan which is two weeks today so thats going to be a busy week for me. ALso got my speed awareness course coming up (I was a naughty girl and got caught speeding). Not looking forward to that -its four hours long!
I have had reflexology this week which always makes me relaxed - i had a new practitioner though who said '' you don't relax at all' to me at the end of the appointment. That puzzled me cos in my opinion I was!
We started rehearsals for our new show last night. It was great fun to meet up with everyone. The show we are doing is Gilbert and Sullivans 'The Gondoliers' I love singing G and S -its fun and challenging. I am only going to audition for the chorus as I don't feel it would be fair to go for a principal part as I cannot guarantee that my health would enable me to do the part. Even at rehearsals I often have to sit out and rest, But its my hobby and I love it so its worth being tired, I just have to manage my pain meds to enable me to take part
Its nice to be able to type that. Been busy since the weekend doing housework and cooking - just enjoying being at home. I am still job hunting but haven't found anything that suits. Got the date through for my CT scan which is two weeks today so thats going to be a busy week for me. ALso got my speed awareness course coming up (I was a naughty girl and got caught speeding). Not looking forward to that -its four hours long!
I have had reflexology this week which always makes me relaxed - i had a new practitioner though who said '' you don't relax at all' to me at the end of the appointment. That puzzled me cos in my opinion I was!
We started rehearsals for our new show last night. It was great fun to meet up with everyone. The show we are doing is Gilbert and Sullivans 'The Gondoliers' I love singing G and S -its fun and challenging. I am only going to audition for the chorus as I don't feel it would be fair to go for a principal part as I cannot guarantee that my health would enable me to do the part. Even at rehearsals I often have to sit out and rest, But its my hobby and I love it so its worth being tired, I just have to manage my pain meds to enable me to take part
Sunday 7 September 2008
Lazy SUNDAY
I must have been more tired than I thought from yesterday as didn't get out of bed till gone noon. Not done much today just sorted out clothes and pottered around. Gordon and Chris have been brilliant in helping out. Cooked a roast dinner and then we watched a film. Hip hurting quite a bit so need to take strongest pain killers. Been busy publishing pictures of yesterday -it was such a lovely day. Going to take some more morphine and go to bed early
Saturday 6 September 2008
Wedding
Wow -where has the week gone. Very tired and still suffering from jet lag. My body hasn't adjusted to the time clock so wide awake in the middle of the night and starving hungry at all the wrong times. Saw the consultant on Thursday -they are referring me for a ct scan as my cough still hasn't cleared up -its been three months now. Hate it especially as it means i can't sing without coughing. As we are starting rehearsals for our new show next week I need to get it sorted. Saw my lovely Dr at the hospice on Friday. I was concerned as I felt so tired but she said I should allow myself extra time to get over the jet lag. We also discussed ways to increase my self esteem and how I felt about myself. She is referring me for yoga classes and I also start my complementary therapy next week which will help.
Today was my sister in law Angela's wedding. I was really looking forward to it. I had bought a new dress in California in cream and black and sparkly sequinned shoes. I also had a beige cardigan and a lovely hair fascinator. It was the first time in 18 months that I actually felt that I looked good and was happy to have my photo taken. Gordon looked gorgeous in his suit and Christopher looked wonderful in a calvin Klein black suit and a black and white stripy shirt.
It was a shame that the weather couldn't have been better but the bride looked beautiful. All of Gordons family where there. It was lovely to see every dressed up especially all the ladies in their lovely frocks. Definately a day to remember. The reception was held at Angela and Jays house and was lovely. Had several glasses of champagne!
Finally left at 7pm and came home and had beans on toast!
Looking forward to a lovely relaxing day tomorrow and a lie in
Today was my sister in law Angela's wedding. I was really looking forward to it. I had bought a new dress in California in cream and black and sparkly sequinned shoes. I also had a beige cardigan and a lovely hair fascinator. It was the first time in 18 months that I actually felt that I looked good and was happy to have my photo taken. Gordon looked gorgeous in his suit and Christopher looked wonderful in a calvin Klein black suit and a black and white stripy shirt.
It was a shame that the weather couldn't have been better but the bride looked beautiful. All of Gordons family where there. It was lovely to see every dressed up especially all the ladies in their lovely frocks. Definately a day to remember. The reception was held at Angela and Jays house and was lovely. Had several glasses of champagne!
Finally left at 7pm and came home and had beans on toast!
Looking forward to a lovely relaxing day tomorrow and a lie in
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