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Posted: 02 December 2006 at 10:10pm | IP Logged

I don't think anyone has noticed I haven't been around much lately but life has been a bit odd.

My Nan has been in hospital, she is 92 and unfortunately there is no cure yet for age lol, she is home now but still not herself.  They didn't really find anything wrong with her she had a UTI and they gave her antibiotics and rehydrated her.  I am glad they didn't do a lot of invasive tests as it would be unfare on her and they can't operate on her anyway as she has a bad heart.  It has meant I have had to make several trips to Ipswich which is a 5hr journey there and a 5hr journey back.  Madz I drove past Wyton lots of times and waved!!

My brother has also been ill and didn't want our family to know.  They thought he had Lymes disease which is caused by being bitten by a Tic.  His blood tests came back negative for this but he still isn't well and is worried about his career as he is a pilot.

I am also having a bad flare up of my Ulcerative Colitis today has been the worst day.  I spent most of the morning sat on the loo with a bucket to throw up into (sorry tmi).  I just hope it calms down a bit again as I can't afford not to work.  Poor Dizie came to see me this afternoon I wasn't the best of company. 

Anyway trying not to feel sorry for myself.  I don't want to go back on steroids again to be honest which is what scares me the most as it took me 8mnths to get off them before.  I could try smoking again it worked last time to get rid of it with 3 cigarettes a day.  Lifes a *.

One of the things that has kept me going and stopped me from feeling sorry for myself the last few weeks is watching Steph go through so much with such courage and humour I don't know how you do it lady I really don't.

Posted: 02 December 2006 at 10:35pm | IP Logged

Sorry life is being so difficult for you at the moment, Sam.  I noticed you were absent, but thought, like me you were knackered from working and being a busy mum. 

I hope you get better soon. Please take care of yourself and we're all here for you so don't feel bad for moaning!

Zo xxxxxx

Posted: 02 December 2006 at 10:36pm | IP Logged

Aww hunni sorry to hear u not been feeling to gd lately.  Sounds like catch 22 but u gotta do wats best for u.  If that means 3 fags a day go for it.  You have to put up with so much.

Uti can do all sorts to people and its scary how much someone can change as a result of one.  I hope she starts to feel better soon huuni.

Thinking of u and speak soon xxx

Posted: 02 December 2006 at 11:10pm | IP Logged

pmsl Steph my boobs have never wobbled they aren't big enough!!  I really hope the pain goes soon for you and that your on lots of Codiene to numb it a bit.

Lynie I would love to come to Scotland not been back for years.  Funny how I still consider Scotland my home as I was bought up there but been away more years than I lived there now.

Stac your totally right a UTI to an old lady does very odd things my Nan was very confused and rambling she really didn't know what day or planet it was.

Zoe thanks for saying I can moan I try not to as sometimes I feel I can't on here I know that might sound a bit odd but I am odd lol.

Hugs to you all x

Posted: 02 December 2006 at 11:30pm | IP Logged

Of course you can moan! You have listened to me and given so much good advice more times than I care to remember! Your an amazing woman Sam

My Ex's dad had colitis and I know how much pain it can cause (oh and ex likes to pretend he has it, even though the doctors keep saying they cant find anything, I think he just wants colanoscopays (sp? lmao) for the kicks!)

I never know what to say, sometimes I feel silly trying to give advice to people who know so much more than me

Gentle hugs,

Dx

Posted: 03 December 2006 at 10:12am | IP Logged

Right Sam - next time you drive this way - dont just wave, come and see me!!! (obviously under better circumstances!) You are always welcome here!

Life does suck at times, but please dont feel you cant moan on here. You are a fabtastic women and you offer us all some fantastic advice but dont feel like you cant turn the tables when you need us!

I hope the flare up doesnt last long and maybe this time they can find a better way of dealing with it. Thinking of you and your family!