Am Not Coping

It's hard to get them out and about after school at the moment because they're tired and hungry when we get home, and after something to eat and a little bit of downtime, it's getting very dark and cold @Former-Member. They ride their bikes to and from school though so that burns a little. Winter isn't forever - have to keep reminding myself of that!

Sounds like a nice neighbourhood 🙂 I love having kids around the neighbourhood. It's always busy and the sounds of kids having fun is nice.

So love pears too! Especially juicy ones! Big fan of poached pears at this time of the year.

Feeding time at this zoo I think 😄 Hope you have a good evening. Nice to bump into you 🙂

@Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @CheerBear @Former-Member @TAB

Just a quick check-in Am exhausted but hopefully back on a little later.

I think I will be in bed early tonight my sister @Zoe7

feeling tired and my throat is sore

Look after yourself my sister @Shaz51 - will be thinking of you. I am now on my second course of antibiotics for my throat/chest infection and loss of voice - so I know how bad it can get. Take care Shaz

ohhh hope you feel better soon my sister @Zoe7

Hi @Zoe7, hope you've had a nice day.

I couldn't think of anything to make from lego, so here's a bigger brick.

That is actually really awesome @TheVorticon - made me giggle a little so thankyou - you are a funny little vortican lol

Hi @Zoe7

I have read enough to pick up that you are feeling pretty fragile right now and you have some kind of infection - this is not good

Winter - yes - it's a tough time of year - it's kinda bleak and cloudy here this morning -

I am taking antibiotics too - I have had my toe nail operated on and it looks okay underneath the old nail - but I still have to take more antibiotics for the infection that is still present

So - I think we have these things in common - feeling fragile and antibiotics - both can cause the winter-blues to be worse

Thinking of you

Dec

Yes @Owlunar It has been hanging around for a few weeks now - can't seem to get completely on top of it. My throat and chest infection has certainly improved but my voice is still not good. On the up side though - living alone and not working means I don't have to try to use my voice as I am supposed to rest it as much as I can - except for at my appointments I basically don't need to talk. Possibly up to another ten days of not talking (oh the kids at school would love this!!!!).

On the positive side - the meds increase and slight adjustment of times is helping me get more sleep at night (and alot during the day also). I am too tired to do much during the day and it is quite cold here now so even being out in the garden is off the table as I need to stay warm to continue to recover from this infection. As bored as I am I can see that there are some slight improvements this week. Last week was really tough - I was not in a good place at all - most likely the changes in med dosages and times hadn't helped, my GP was away all week, I was feeling very unwell and there were some really big triggers - but I got through it and I'm still here - one foot in front of the other - trying hard not to trip - and keep moving forward....

I have been thinking alot of you over the last week - I am pleased that your toe nail was operated on and hopefully the infection will clear up for you very soon. Also sending you my love and huge hugs for this time of year for you - wishing so much I could take that pain away for you but knowing I can't I hope sending my love and you knowing I am thinking about you does help in even the smallest way.

Zoe