Oh dear, I am sitting here thinking I have so much to post but struggling to stay awake. I keep staring off into space and yawning my head off!!
I had a late night last night, it was Children in Need and I was helping man the phonelines again this year. It was great fun again. The only problem was, some of the people on the later shift did not turn up and we had a surge in calls at 9.20 which was just before we were due to change shifts. I agreed to stay a bit longer to help them over it and ended up staying until 10.15 when there was a lull. My final call was brilliant, I took a donation of £500 from a guy. I was stunned, that is the highest donation I've ever taken - people are so generous. The callers are lovely, I had one call from a lady with two little boys, the call started with one of them saying they wanted to give money to the children who don't have grandparents to look after them!! Then his brother came on at the end to say he was watching Bob the Builder and that he loved me - it was so sweet, those are the calls which make it all worthwhile!!
I was shattered by the time I got home at 11. I had been in work since 8.45! I just went straight to bed and sleep.
We had a new bed delivered on Wednesday - it is just fantastic!! I get problems with my back so we decided to get a really good bed. It wasn't cheap but it is worth every penny. It is a super kingsize and is completely huge - I almost need a step ladder to get into it. It is so comfortable, you feel completely supported all along your spine. The only problem is that you don't want to get out of it!
I was planning to have a nice long lie in this morning but the dog went mad when the post arrived and woke me up. I then needed to go to the bathroom and she was asking to go out so I'm up, perhaps I'll sneak back in a minute.
It has been a very busy week, I was in London last Saturday with my friend for our bi-annual trip to see a show. This time we saw Calendar Girls - it was fantastic, I would thoroughly recommend it if you are thinking of seeing a show. We had lovely day out.
I then had to go back to London on Monday with work which was tiring!
We are out with friends for curry tonight which should be great and then my boyfriend's brother and his family are coming to lunch tomorrow so I need to go shopping at some point! I also have to go over to Bristol to get my hair done. So I probably don't have time to sneak back for a nap!!
I just hope all this activity, with little time for eating, is having a positive impact on my weight!!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Another week whizzes past!!
I can't believe I'm starting another post in disbelief that another week has gone by in a blur!
I'm hoping that I will be able to post a bit more easily next week as my boyfriend will be working lates, he's been on holiday for two weeks and then on two weeks earlies so it is always a bit tricky to post without arousing interest!!
Work is busy, busy which is good as the time is flying by. I had a trip to London on Saturday, I will post about that later in the week - we had a brilliant time!
My weight loss is now officially 40lbs, I will have to do something about my ticker when I get some time!
I'm hoping that I will be able to post a bit more easily next week as my boyfriend will be working lates, he's been on holiday for two weeks and then on two weeks earlies so it is always a bit tricky to post without arousing interest!!
Work is busy, busy which is good as the time is flying by. I had a trip to London on Saturday, I will post about that later in the week - we had a brilliant time!
My weight loss is now officially 40lbs, I will have to do something about my ticker when I get some time!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Whohoo!!
I'm not quite sure how or why and I'm certainly not going to question it but my scales seem to be showing that I have lost another pound. I'm not doing anything different, that I'm aware of!! I am feeling really good about it so fingers crossed it continues!
Still not worked out how to update my ticker so it is a bit out of date - will keep trying.
Still not worked out how to update my ticker so it is a bit out of date - will keep trying.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Back on track!
I seem to be apologising for a lack of posting again! I can't believe it has been a week since I last posted, where has the time gone?!
I am much better now, my back has eased and I can move much more freely which is a huge relief. I went back to work on Monday and was completely disorientated with my cases, still back in the swing now! I had my annual orthopaedic check up today and I told them that I'd been having some back problems so they have referred me for some physio which should help.
We got the new car on Tuesday and I am totally in love with it. It is so solid and feels so safe which is great since I spend so much time on the motorway these days. It doesn't half shift though! It is a Volvo V70 which is huge - I did struggle trying to park it last night, I had no idea of the actual size of the thing! It has built in satnav which is a great novelty to us, it is hilarious! She sounds quite shirty at times!
I am much better now, my back has eased and I can move much more freely which is a huge relief. I went back to work on Monday and was completely disorientated with my cases, still back in the swing now! I had my annual orthopaedic check up today and I told them that I'd been having some back problems so they have referred me for some physio which should help.
We got the new car on Tuesday and I am totally in love with it. It is so solid and feels so safe which is great since I spend so much time on the motorway these days. It doesn't half shift though! It is a Volvo V70 which is huge - I did struggle trying to park it last night, I had no idea of the actual size of the thing! It has built in satnav which is a great novelty to us, it is hilarious! She sounds quite shirty at times!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
It's all gone a bit wrong!!
I'm sorry for the delay in posting, as you may have guessed by the title of this post, things have gone a bit awry!!
I am sitting on the sofa, having been off work for the last three days with a bad back. It is entirely my own fault, I was so tired (or, as my boyfriend is dishonestly telling everyone, drunk) on Sunday after his cousin and her family left that I fell asleep in the armchair with one leg over the arm of it and my back seems to have gone into a spasm. I am slowly getting better but it is very painful. Unfortunately, I can only take one of the painkillers that the doctor gave me on Monday as the other one makes me feel very sick.
There was some good news today, I stood on the scales and finally I have lost a pound - unfortunately, my password for the ticker isn't working - (or I can't remember it!) so I can't update it. I'll try again but I may have to start again - bother!! I was particularly excited as this finally takes me below 14 stone which is something I haven't been for a number of years!!
We saw the GP on Friday morning, she was fantastic. She sent me for the necessary blood tests and I have to go back this week for the results. I think they may be a bit out as my cycle is not the full 28 days but I'll see what comes back. I also took my boyfriend's sample to the hospital for analysis to check he is all okay. That is such a funny experience, you have to get it to the hospital within an hour of it being produced and keep it at body temperature. Bearing in mind that means a 25-30 mile dash down the motorway with it tucked in the waist band of your skirt, hoping that you don't get stopped or have an accident, you can see it is quite amusing!!
I also had a massive reality check on Friday. I went out with a group of people I used to work with two years ago. There were about 30 of us out and I only knew about 20 of them - if that. While I was there I realised of the people I knew, two are in remission from breast cancer, one of them (who is only 26) is fighting bowel, liver and lung cancer (with only a hope of extending her life not curing her illness) and another lost his 15 year old son earlier this year. It suddenly brought everything into perspective, especially the 26 year old. I'm pining for a 'nice to have' she is hoping for a miracle to allow her to live just a little bit longer. It made it much easier at the weekend when I discovered that once again, I'm not pregnant. It will be helpful to have the results of our tests but if we don't have a baby I am going to accept that it wasn't meant to be and concentrate on all the positives in my life.
I am sitting on the sofa, having been off work for the last three days with a bad back. It is entirely my own fault, I was so tired (or, as my boyfriend is dishonestly telling everyone, drunk) on Sunday after his cousin and her family left that I fell asleep in the armchair with one leg over the arm of it and my back seems to have gone into a spasm. I am slowly getting better but it is very painful. Unfortunately, I can only take one of the painkillers that the doctor gave me on Monday as the other one makes me feel very sick.
There was some good news today, I stood on the scales and finally I have lost a pound - unfortunately, my password for the ticker isn't working - (or I can't remember it!) so I can't update it. I'll try again but I may have to start again - bother!! I was particularly excited as this finally takes me below 14 stone which is something I haven't been for a number of years!!
We saw the GP on Friday morning, she was fantastic. She sent me for the necessary blood tests and I have to go back this week for the results. I think they may be a bit out as my cycle is not the full 28 days but I'll see what comes back. I also took my boyfriend's sample to the hospital for analysis to check he is all okay. That is such a funny experience, you have to get it to the hospital within an hour of it being produced and keep it at body temperature. Bearing in mind that means a 25-30 mile dash down the motorway with it tucked in the waist band of your skirt, hoping that you don't get stopped or have an accident, you can see it is quite amusing!!
I also had a massive reality check on Friday. I went out with a group of people I used to work with two years ago. There were about 30 of us out and I only knew about 20 of them - if that. While I was there I realised of the people I knew, two are in remission from breast cancer, one of them (who is only 26) is fighting bowel, liver and lung cancer (with only a hope of extending her life not curing her illness) and another lost his 15 year old son earlier this year. It suddenly brought everything into perspective, especially the 26 year old. I'm pining for a 'nice to have' she is hoping for a miracle to allow her to live just a little bit longer. It made it much easier at the weekend when I discovered that once again, I'm not pregnant. It will be helpful to have the results of our tests but if we don't have a baby I am going to accept that it wasn't meant to be and concentrate on all the positives in my life.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Interesting ...
I'm feeling lots better after the weekend.
I went back to work yesterday and had nothing but understanding and support. My boss has been fantastic and has told me if I need to take time out for appointments then just make them and we will work round it. One of my colleagues is pregnant via IVF and she has given me some very useful information. Apparently, the first test that should have been done was to check my FSH levels which gives an indication of how many eggs I have left and then they can do another blood test to check whether I have actually ovulated. I am now seeing my GP to ask for these tests on Friday. My colleague has offered to talk it through with me any time which is really lovely.
I think once we have these tests done and my boyfriend's test results are known we will be in a better place to understand what our chances/options are, so I'm feeling happier.
I've just met my old boss for a coffee which was great, lots to catch up on! I also bumped into the nurse from the obesity service. I, rather cheekily, took the opportunity to mention my concern that I might need another fill. She thought I looked like I'd lost more weight but said I might need another one. She's advised to give it a bit longer so we agreed to wait until the new year and then do something if necessary.
So, all is calm again and I am feeling happier!
I went back to work yesterday and had nothing but understanding and support. My boss has been fantastic and has told me if I need to take time out for appointments then just make them and we will work round it. One of my colleagues is pregnant via IVF and she has given me some very useful information. Apparently, the first test that should have been done was to check my FSH levels which gives an indication of how many eggs I have left and then they can do another blood test to check whether I have actually ovulated. I am now seeing my GP to ask for these tests on Friday. My colleague has offered to talk it through with me any time which is really lovely.
I think once we have these tests done and my boyfriend's test results are known we will be in a better place to understand what our chances/options are, so I'm feeling happier.
I've just met my old boss for a coffee which was great, lots to catch up on! I also bumped into the nurse from the obesity service. I, rather cheekily, took the opportunity to mention my concern that I might need another fill. She thought I looked like I'd lost more weight but said I might need another one. She's advised to give it a bit longer so we agreed to wait until the new year and then do something if necessary.
So, all is calm again and I am feeling happier!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Early morning!
Well, despite being exhausted last night, I have had a very early start this morning. I was awake at about 5am, then my boyfriend was up at 6am for work. I managed to drift off to sleep again but was woken by the phone at 6.45am. It was my boyfriend to tell me that there was an abandoned van blocking our driveway. He'd moved it to get out but thought I ought to know as it was probably stolen and we should be cautious!! Anyway, the police got here about 7 and the tow truck has only just arrived. It has caused chaos as we live on a country lane which is the main route in and out of the village.
I'm feeling better today, I think I was just stunned by the hospital. They have said all along that there would be help for me but when they came to do the referral it turns out I am too old at 43. The limit is 42. I feel particularly frustrated as my birthday was January so my age hasn't changed since they first saw me and I expected age to be an issue back in April but when they were so positive with what they could do for us I didn't give it another thought.
We do have the option to pay privately for treatment and we need to give that some serious consideration. The problem is, the hospital were talking about less invasive intervention than IVF which I was happy about as we had decided to draw the line at IVF for fear of chasing unobtainable dreams. Now, I'm thinking if we are going to pay for treatment we would be better investing in IVF as it may give us a greater chance of success and I'm not sure I am able to put myself through that rollercoaster. The consultant told me yesterday that my chances of getting pregnant with IVF are 10% and actually having a baby is only 5% which at £2-4k a go is almost akin to flushing the money away, not to mention the emotional trauma it could cause. All along I have said I didn't want to become so obsessed with it that I had no where to go if it didn't happen and now I just don't know what to do.
I need to count my blessings and remember that there are so many people in this world who have had to come to terms with not becoming parents. I suppose I just hoped it would happen somehow!
I'm feeling better today, I think I was just stunned by the hospital. They have said all along that there would be help for me but when they came to do the referral it turns out I am too old at 43. The limit is 42. I feel particularly frustrated as my birthday was January so my age hasn't changed since they first saw me and I expected age to be an issue back in April but when they were so positive with what they could do for us I didn't give it another thought.
We do have the option to pay privately for treatment and we need to give that some serious consideration. The problem is, the hospital were talking about less invasive intervention than IVF which I was happy about as we had decided to draw the line at IVF for fear of chasing unobtainable dreams. Now, I'm thinking if we are going to pay for treatment we would be better investing in IVF as it may give us a greater chance of success and I'm not sure I am able to put myself through that rollercoaster. The consultant told me yesterday that my chances of getting pregnant with IVF are 10% and actually having a baby is only 5% which at £2-4k a go is almost akin to flushing the money away, not to mention the emotional trauma it could cause. All along I have said I didn't want to become so obsessed with it that I had no where to go if it didn't happen and now I just don't know what to do.
I need to count my blessings and remember that there are so many people in this world who have had to come to terms with not becoming parents. I suppose I just hoped it would happen somehow!
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