It's been a quick week. Last Weekend had D at home so it ended up being quite busy. Then Tuesday we met friends at Vogrie and Wednesday was my day. Thursday we chilled and then met mum for lunch and Friday went too quick but we had a pizza hut buffet.
Yesterday we headed out to Fife and had a lovely family day. To be truthful it's the first time in a while we have made the effort to go out and just be together and it's been wonderful. We really feel we all enjoy it and things go good for us. The kids are benefitting from having some family time where we are all chilled and going to new places.
Today we have just chilled and started to redecorate Eilidh's room. We're changing from Vibrant pink to warm Magnolia.
We've done 2 coats on one wall and so far looks good. We're hoping to get the rest done by the end of the week and get Murray's room cleared and paint his from Blue to Spring green.
Eilidh has a new bed coming too. She's getting a double bed which hopefully will allow her to have people to sleep over.
Here's hoping we may get the living area downstairs done at some point.
Back to school tomorrow. Unlikely that I will have work but hope to get some stuff done round the house instead. We'll see how we get on.
The weather has been glorious as well. Got the grass cut and the kids could have played out but Eilidh's been grumpy while Murray has been pottering. Roll on tomorrow.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Run Down
Came home from work last week with a banging headache. Nothing would shift it and 2 days later I woke up with a high temperature, sore throat, dry mouth and generally feeling dreadful. Turned out I had a throat infection. The antibiotics kicked in after around 24 hours but the headache continued and after a a call to NHS24, I was taken by ambulance to the A&E department.
The place was heaving as they have an ambulance section and the walk in section. Both sides were busy. 3 of the 17 bays were taken up by drunks who kept leaving the bays, being abusive then throwing up everywhere. 2 old ladies were left in the corridor on trolleys while these 3 men staggered about being pains in the rears. I got a bay after an hour of waiting, only to be stuck next to the 14 year old who'd drank bleach cos her mum took her TV out her room for skiving school. I then had to listen to her wailing "But no one loves me!" While her mum and brother read her the riot act about her behaviour. By the time I was being seen by a doctor around 2 hours into me arriving, she was running about the department and giggling with her younger brother. I do take my hat off to mum as she never once shouted. She kept her calm the whole time.
After being examined by 2 doctors they both agreed it was the muscles in my neck caused by the fibro. Sent home after 3 hours with no pain relief and told to get on with it.
On Friday things got worse and I was in a lot of pain. So phoned around the osteopaths and managed to get an appointment for Monday.
Saturday, things were starting to improve. My mum took the kids over night and then we went out for chinese with D's mum and dad. The amusement at me getting spare ribs as my main course caused some laughter but they were so good. Went home for a nice sleep.
At 7.30am the phone rang. It was my mum. My great uncle had suffered a stroke and she needed to go to the hospital. So I ended up looking after 4 kids all day. We did a BBQ for tea as it was easier than trying to cook something else with all the fussiness.
Monday was a lazy day before my Osteopath appointment. We went to my mums and I walked down the road. Then had 45 minutes of shock and things easing up. I walked up the road turning my neck from side to side.
Tuesday was a lazy morning and D coming home poorly as he had come down with a cold. Managed to take the kids to Saughton Park for 3 hours. Was shattered after that.
Wednesday MIL took the kids and I had a chill out.
Thursday was a lazy day until I went back to the Osteopath. Then we went out for dinner.
Today we had friends round and then Maccy D's for lunch before snoozing all afternoon.
We should have been going to Inverness for the weekend but we're now at home but have a few things planned. Should be good.
Happy Easter to you all.
The place was heaving as they have an ambulance section and the walk in section. Both sides were busy. 3 of the 17 bays were taken up by drunks who kept leaving the bays, being abusive then throwing up everywhere. 2 old ladies were left in the corridor on trolleys while these 3 men staggered about being pains in the rears. I got a bay after an hour of waiting, only to be stuck next to the 14 year old who'd drank bleach cos her mum took her TV out her room for skiving school. I then had to listen to her wailing "But no one loves me!" While her mum and brother read her the riot act about her behaviour. By the time I was being seen by a doctor around 2 hours into me arriving, she was running about the department and giggling with her younger brother. I do take my hat off to mum as she never once shouted. She kept her calm the whole time.
After being examined by 2 doctors they both agreed it was the muscles in my neck caused by the fibro. Sent home after 3 hours with no pain relief and told to get on with it.
On Friday things got worse and I was in a lot of pain. So phoned around the osteopaths and managed to get an appointment for Monday.
Saturday, things were starting to improve. My mum took the kids over night and then we went out for chinese with D's mum and dad. The amusement at me getting spare ribs as my main course caused some laughter but they were so good. Went home for a nice sleep.
At 7.30am the phone rang. It was my mum. My great uncle had suffered a stroke and she needed to go to the hospital. So I ended up looking after 4 kids all day. We did a BBQ for tea as it was easier than trying to cook something else with all the fussiness.
Monday was a lazy day before my Osteopath appointment. We went to my mums and I walked down the road. Then had 45 minutes of shock and things easing up. I walked up the road turning my neck from side to side.
Tuesday was a lazy morning and D coming home poorly as he had come down with a cold. Managed to take the kids to Saughton Park for 3 hours. Was shattered after that.
Wednesday MIL took the kids and I had a chill out.
Thursday was a lazy day until I went back to the Osteopath. Then we went out for dinner.
Today we had friends round and then Maccy D's for lunch before snoozing all afternoon.
We should have been going to Inverness for the weekend but we're now at home but have a few things planned. Should be good.
Happy Easter to you all.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Stuff
Hurt my back 3 weeks ago. It sorted itself out when I was in Dublin but was agony by the next morning again. Got physio for it tomorrow.
Work has been busy this month. I've only done one job for the office. The rest of the time has been the original job and one other school needing me. Am hoping to go back to the job from the office as I had a lovely time there and really liked the staff.
Eilidh sat level C Reading and passed no bother. We're really proud of her. She's done so well. Murray is just Murray and is happily enjoying most things.
Hoping to finish up at work for the holidays on Tuesday but we will see. We've booked Easter Weekend in Inverness. We're very excited by it and can't wait to head up there.
Otherwise none of us can believe we are at the end of March already. Where has the 1st quater of the year gone? Before we know it, we'll be at the summer holidays.
Work has been busy this month. I've only done one job for the office. The rest of the time has been the original job and one other school needing me. Am hoping to go back to the job from the office as I had a lovely time there and really liked the staff.
Eilidh sat level C Reading and passed no bother. We're really proud of her. She's done so well. Murray is just Murray and is happily enjoying most things.
Hoping to finish up at work for the holidays on Tuesday but we will see. We've booked Easter Weekend in Inverness. We're very excited by it and can't wait to head up there.
Otherwise none of us can believe we are at the end of March already. Where has the 1st quater of the year gone? Before we know it, we'll be at the summer holidays.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
In Dublin's Fair City
Seeing as we took the children away on our 10th wedding anniversary. When an opportunity arose to go to Dublin on our own we jumped at it. Cheap flights and just for the day. One of the first things we found was this a bar. We just had to take a picture of our baby boy's name.
Then it was on to the Guinness Storehouse where 250 years ago Arthur Guinness founded the famous brand. To be honest I was bored, it's not my sort of thing but David enjoyed it.
The Views from the Gravity Bar at the top were just fantastic. You could see the whole of Dublin and it really makes for some breathtaking sights.
We came out of the storehouse and jumped in a taxi where the taxi driver kept going on about 2 churches St Patricks and he kept highlighting they were protestant churches. He recommended Oliver Gargarty's for lunch. It was expensive and not what we expected. lacking in a bit of atmosphere. It was a shame as the bar downstairs was buzzing but the restaurant lacked that little bit extra.
After lunch we had a wander up O'Connell Street the main thoroughfare of Dublin and wandered by the river. Then we hopped on a bus tour which took us an hour right round Dublin and some great sights for us to remember for next time. Then we found a wee coffee shop and had a cake and a hot drink before heading to the bus stop for the bus.
We had lovely couple quality time yesterday. Something we were desperately needing. I love David so much and am so glad we managed to work things out after the last year. Hopefully if money allows we may nip away for another break somewhere together soon.
Then it was on to the Guinness Storehouse where 250 years ago Arthur Guinness founded the famous brand. To be honest I was bored, it's not my sort of thing but David enjoyed it.
The Views from the Gravity Bar at the top were just fantastic. You could see the whole of Dublin and it really makes for some breathtaking sights.
We came out of the storehouse and jumped in a taxi where the taxi driver kept going on about 2 churches St Patricks and he kept highlighting they were protestant churches. He recommended Oliver Gargarty's for lunch. It was expensive and not what we expected. lacking in a bit of atmosphere. It was a shame as the bar downstairs was buzzing but the restaurant lacked that little bit extra.
After lunch we had a wander up O'Connell Street the main thoroughfare of Dublin and wandered by the river. Then we hopped on a bus tour which took us an hour right round Dublin and some great sights for us to remember for next time. Then we found a wee coffee shop and had a cake and a hot drink before heading to the bus stop for the bus. We had lovely couple quality time yesterday. Something we were desperately needing. I love David so much and am so glad we managed to work things out after the last year. Hopefully if money allows we may nip away for another break somewhere together soon.
Will I ever learn?
I worked 3 full days last week.... I did a full day school trip....I had 1 child at home sick.....I did a 12 hour trip to Dublin.....I erm seduced my dh. Now I am exhausted, my back is in agony and I have agreed to do 2 full days. I've done a tesco shop today and also a trip to my mums with the partylite stuff.
I just want to sleep for a week.
Hopefully I will learn to rest on Wednesday and not be silly.
I just want to sleep for a week.
Hopefully I will learn to rest on Wednesday and not be silly.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Glutton for punishment
Can you believe that I have agreed to work 3 days a week again!!! I honestly don't know how to say no but anyway it's going to be good money for the end of the month. You get lunch with the children which has been home cooked and it's a later start and early finish so ideal.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
We have a diagnosis
I have a diagnosis. I have Fibromyalgia. What is Fibromyalgia?
FMS (fibromyalgia (fi-bro-my-Al-juh) syndrome) is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the fibrous tissues in the body.
The pain comes from the connective tissues, such as the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. FMS does not involve the joints, as does rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Most patients with fibromyalgia say that they ache all over. Their muscles may feel like they have been pulled or overworked. Sometimes the muscles twitch and at other times they burn. More women than men are afflicted with fibromyalgia, but it shows up in people of all ages.
So now for us it's working out how to manage my pain and tiredness. A small dose anti-depressant is an option. But possibly accupunture again and I want to try my reflexology again too. It's learning to live with it too.
I am relieved as the last 2 years have fallen into place. Luckily I have a very supportive husband. So here's to life with fibromyalgia.
FMS (fibromyalgia (fi-bro-my-Al-juh) syndrome) is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the fibrous tissues in the body.
The pain comes from the connective tissues, such as the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. FMS does not involve the joints, as does rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Most patients with fibromyalgia say that they ache all over. Their muscles may feel like they have been pulled or overworked. Sometimes the muscles twitch and at other times they burn. More women than men are afflicted with fibromyalgia, but it shows up in people of all ages.
So now for us it's working out how to manage my pain and tiredness. A small dose anti-depressant is an option. But possibly accupunture again and I want to try my reflexology again too. It's learning to live with it too.
I am relieved as the last 2 years have fallen into place. Luckily I have a very supportive husband. So here's to life with fibromyalgia.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Louise Likes to
Gail did this....
What you do is go to Google and type in ".......likes to" inserting your name. Then see what the first 10 searches bring up.
Here are mine
Louise likes to spend time with her friends and family (true)
Louise-likes-to-knit-&-do-counted-cross-stitch (erm not too keen as I get frustrated)
Louise likes to be out in her allotment (nope hate gardening)
Louise likes to eat poop. (bleurgh no thanks)
Louise Likes To Paparazzi The Olsen Twins (nope not too into them)
Louise likes playing in the snow (yes I do love that)
Louise likes to explore the problems and challenges of life when she writes (only when I want to)
Louise Likes Married Name: (yes I do)
Louise like to "take it as it comes through the door" and loves to cut, style and work with all types of hair for all types of people (i like to take things as they come but not into hairdressing at all.)
Louise likes to play (I love to play)
What you do is go to Google and type in ".......likes to" inserting your name. Then see what the first 10 searches bring up.
Here are mine
Louise likes to spend time with her friends and family (true)
Louise-likes-to-knit-&-do-counted-cross-stitch (erm not too keen as I get frustrated)
Louise likes to be out in her allotment (nope hate gardening)
Louise likes to eat poop. (bleurgh no thanks)
Louise Likes To Paparazzi The Olsen Twins (nope not too into them)
Louise likes playing in the snow (yes I do love that)
Louise likes to explore the problems and challenges of life when she writes (only when I want to)
Louise Likes Married Name: (yes I do)
Louise like to "take it as it comes through the door" and loves to cut, style and work with all types of hair for all types of people (i like to take things as they come but not into hairdressing at all.)
Louise likes to play (I love to play)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Mid Term
It is midterm this week. We spent the day with the C's. Had a lovely day. Kids cycled along the water of leith while we walked. Had lunch. Collected littlest Cole from nursery.
My gran was rushed into hospital on Sunday. She suffered a heart attack. She'll be in for about a week. Am hoping to get up to the hospital this afternoon if possible.
This week is going to fly past and I still feel exhausted. Am hoping for some rest and relaxation but I don't think it will happen.
MIL is off to London this weekend so will have to spoil FIL.
My gran was rushed into hospital on Sunday. She suffered a heart attack. She'll be in for about a week. Am hoping to get up to the hospital this afternoon if possible.
This week is going to fly past and I still feel exhausted. Am hoping for some rest and relaxation but I don't think it will happen.
MIL is off to London this weekend so will have to spoil FIL.
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Blood Tests
After not being well on and off for the last 6 months or so I've been and had blood tests done to see if there is an under lying problem. I am constant exhaustion and aching limbs. I've had numerous coughs, colds, virus's and urine/kindey infections. I'm hoping we get something back to get us to the bottom of it all.
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