Thank you. I'm through the vaccine side-effects but not looking forward to part 2 of it in 2 months!Thank you for the new thread, @Chita!
@Happy Lady, I was typing out a response to your post in the long thread but my phone shut down so I fell asleep and the thread was done by the time I woke upApologies for the late reply - I've been quite exhausted with anxiety levels running very high since mum's been shouting a lot. Was trying to block it all out for a bit, not that it really worked
There are no practical solutions, at least not ones that I can execute right now (legalities, need mum's consent since they're her relatives etc), so someone listening and being kind and positive, like you all here, is the biggest help that I can get right nowSo you definitely helped
As far as cultural differences go, that is just an abuser tactic to groom their targets/victims. I've read of even worse stuff being done to people, especially women, across cultures and countries, and there are good people, or at least non-daughter-hating ones too here. I won the lottery on both sides of "family"
Probably why I have the best dogs though - it's pretty amazing as far as compensation goes
Quite validating, by the way, that you also used the same terms I use to describe what's going on.
@Miscanthus, sorry to hear about your aches and the craft show and the spots. Wish I could have sent you some cooling sandalwood powder!
Could you maybe get some sort of a cooling gel, preferably aloe vera (if you're not allergic to it)? I can't use aloe gel (even though I have a balcony full of the plants), so I get this huge tube of gel from Vaseline that I use as a cold compress alternative especially during vaccine-induced fevers which are going to run their course either way. It does help reduce the discomfort (and the risks associated with high fever).
Thank you. I'm through the vaccine side-effects but not looking forward to part 2 of it in 2 months!
The main problem is going from a seemingly healthy person with good skin and thick hair, who never took medication, to having a bathroom full of tablets, having to inject myself, having spots, gaining weight and anticipating losing a lot/most of hair - and that's the 'cure'.
I'd love a polytunnel... I did at one point have a very nice (cheap plastic) greenhouse that was set up really well, but the neighbours accidentally set fire to itThanks for new thread! @Miscanthus the polytunnel is hardcoreMy 2 cats sleep in there at night- my clotheshorse resides in there and sometimes I do the ironing in there oh ya there is a stand with seed trays on it! We had to move it onto concrete when we were having the garden drainage done and I liked it in it’s new home - not working to it’s full gardening potential but useful all the same! Very interesting about the shingles vaccine- hopefully next dose will be less irritating
I'd love a polytunnel... I did at one point have a very nice (cheap plastic) greenhouse that was set up really well, but the neighbours accidentally set fire to itand the fenceand I've never really bothered with one after that (Mr neighbour was genuinely mortified and we were adequately compensated). We were very zen about it at the time (it was very close to the house and we were VERY lucky) but I do miss my good trowel and kneeling pad that were in it at the time.
My seed trays are currently sat on the kitchen table getting sunlight thru the patio doors... I'd love one of those proper posh wooden framed greenhouses like Monty Don has, but then I'd quite like his garden too
@ChaoticArtist talking of the good drugsI've had morphine once, it really is the business I totally get why it's addictive
Hello Everyone thought I would pop in and show of My New Kitten it is called Inky and not sure if it's a boy or Girl yet what I can say Inky is a little tearaway with bundles of energy and sharp claws not bad for an 8 week old Inky is currently on my back playing with my ponytail View attachment 2887618View attachment 2887619
Yup and they are sharp lol am already covered in scratchesAbsolutely gorgeous! And look at those claws!
Yup and they are sharp lol am already covered in scratches
So cute.Hello Everyone thought I would pop in and show of My New Kitten it is called Inky and not sure if it's a boy or Girl yet what I can say Inky is a little tearaway with bundles of energy and sharp claws not bad for an 8 week old Inky is currently on my back playing with my ponytail View attachment 2887618View attachment 2887619
Black cats/kittens along with Ginger ones are the bestSo cute.
I have read black cats and kittens are the least likely to be adopted due to superstitious beliefs.
Congrats @Zippy2000 on the arrival of your new “boss”Hello Everyone thought I would pop in and show of My New Kitten it is called Inky and not sure if it's a boy or Girl yet what I can say Inky is a little tearaway with bundles of energy and sharp claws not bad for an 8 week old Inky is currently on my back playing with my ponytail View attachment 2887618View attachment 2887619
Thank you so much for asking @Doodlebug005Congrats @Zippy2000 on the arrival of your new “boss”- an absolute beauty!! Fun times ahead! Last year Hubby found a tiny kitten playing with a leaf - it was in a non residential area so looks like she was dumped- he brought her home - vet checked her the following day no chip and she was actually too young to have been taken from her mum so we had her on cat milk for a few weeks- she’s a smasher and she rules the roost here. A tip my brother gave me was to put cat treats in a little tupperwear box and hide - shake the box and when kitty comes give her a treat- it is a godsend - if she is out and hears the rattle of the box she ( mostly) comes running- useful in case your Inky goes for an adventure ( the buggers are fast as lightning at getting out the door)!
@Miscanthus how are you feeling
Great to hear it’s going ok - hopefully the nausea will settle- stock a variety of your fav food in case you get temptedThank you so much for asking @Doodlebug005
I'm on the second round (each round is 3 weeks) so 4 down. For some reason I've gone from ravenous (thanks steroids) to nauseous overnight and my taste buds seem to have died! The docs seem happy how I'm tolerating everything though. My mental health is not so good but I've now got (a v short course of ) sleeping tablets to try and get through the night and I'm now waking at 5 or 6am. It was that or a shrink!
Thank you xx. I would never have thought of these. Yes, I've been digging in the garden every chance I get but got very tired at the weekend. It seems to be the immunotherapy + chemo that takes its toll. The chemo only weeks seem ok.Great to hear it’s going ok - hopefully the nausea will settle- stock a variety of your fav food in case you get temptedThankfully the weather is improving- have you been gardening? Hope the old mental health improves… lots of positive thinking- the sleep sounds app has nice meditations - also I find these a great stress buster they are on amazon - steam eyemasks - they get warm- lovely and sooting - there are expensive varieties but i find these are as good for half the price!
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Congrats @Zippy2000 on the arrival of your new “boss”- an absolute beauty!! Fun times ahead! Last year Hubby found a tiny kitten playing with a leaf - it was in a non residential area so looks like she was dumped- he brought her home - vet checked her the following day no chip and she was actually too young to have been taken from her mum so we had her on cat milk for a few weeks- she’s a smasher and she rules the roost here. A tip my brother gave me was to put cat treats in a little tupperwear box and hide - shake the box and when kitty comes give her a treat- it is a godsend - if she is out and hears the rattle of the box she ( mostly) comes running- useful in case your Inky goes for an adventure ( the buggers are fast as lightning at getting out the door)!
@Miscanthus how are you feeling
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