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Lovely to see you @nomoredonuts .
Bit tired but look for interesting threads to stimulate my mind whilst 9yr old finishes his animated movie on the big tv.
Painkillers must be making me tired a lot. Diet not perfect as too tired to cook veg. Tomorrow is another day. :)
 
Off to my mums today. Extra hands but I'll be lumbered with the dishes again. I cannot stand for long without pain so this is going to be an interesting (debate) with lazy sister and her husband. He is autistic (newly diagnosed) so just wants to play. Sister has pain when asked to help anyone but goes clubbing every weekend in block heels. If I say something they won't speak to me again. Family life is full of keeping your opinions to yourself. I've kept quiet for yrs but it just gets worse.
It is the way you say it I feel. Wish me luck!
When in pain your patience goes, first. I'll be nice, I promise. Restraint today is the key. :confused: God help me. :hilarious:
 
Afternoon, FBG 6.8 mmol/l and becoming sunny now. Improving on my new insulin and feeling loads better. :)
 
eddie1968 said:
Afternoon, FBG 6.8 mmol/l and becoming sunny now. Improving on my new insulin and feeling loads better. :)
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Glad to hear it Eddie lad about time you had a better run of luck

What's your new insulin?

I've had a decent run of sub 10 readings including a few unwanted hypos
 
I'm thinking of my good friend @Liam1955 today. Wish i could do tomorrow for you. I bet R is worrying about you too. Partners always get upset on these occasions. Tell him I'm there for him too. ♡♥♡
I know an anxious time but I'm here for you, no matter what time. :)
 
ickihun said:
How are you @tina_marie ?
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ickihun said:
How are you @tina_marie ?
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Not to bad , been filming Ron when these seizure , tremors happen. I've now taken over being in charge of his meds as even though he has an alarm to tell him when to take them. Hes pressing it to say done but then forgetting to take them. Hes not worn the back or knee brace so hes in pain. Hows your pain.
 
ickihun said:
Off to my mums today. Extra hands but I'll be lumbered with the dishes again. I cannot stand for long without pain so this is going to be an interesting (debate) with lazy sister and her husband. He is autistic (newly diagnosed) so just wants to play. Sister has pain when asked to help anyone but goes clubbing every weekend in block heels. If I say something they won't speak to me again. Family life is full of keeping your opinions to yourself. I've kept quiet for yrs but it just gets worse.
It is the way you say it I feel. Wish me luck!
When in pain your patience goes, first. I'll be nice, I promise. Restraint today is the key. :confused: God help me. :hilarious:
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No upsets. My poor mum made dinner, dishes and still no offer of a coffee for her from my sister and her hubby. Good job I was there to help and cater for my toddler too. I am ashamed of their laziness and cannot believe I'm related to them. I'll never be able to accept my sister's needs over my mum's. Is that normal? Maybe because they work none manual jobs they feel they are hard working compared to my mum, who suffers in pain with arthritis. I don't get it! :(
 
tina_marie said:
Not to bad , been filming Ron when these seizure , tremors happen. I've now taken over being in charge of his meds as even though he has an alarm to tell him when to take them. Hes pressing it to say done but then forgetting to take them. Hes not worn the back or knee brace so hes in pain. Hows your pain.
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Still pain when standing and walking, even on naproxen and co-codamol. I cannot believe the painkillers aren't taking the pain away! I don't normally use painkillers but scatica last winter was only time I took painkillers. Even monthlies don't get that privilege. ;)
 
ickihun said:
Still pain when standing and walking, even on naproxen and co-codamol. I cannot believe the painkillers aren't taking the pain away! I don't normally use painkillers but scatica last winter was only time I took painkillers. Even monthlies don't get that privilege. ;)
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Big hugs Vicky I know how you feel if I don't wear my back and knee brace I might as well not bother with the pain killers as the pain gets really bad but wearing the braces along with the pain killers does help but not by much I'm dreading winter coming as can't even stand near a fridge / freezer for to long before the pain in my spine becomes unbearable .
Take care Vicky and get your hubby to help you xxxx
 
ickihun said:
No upsets. My poor mum made dinner, dishes and still no offer of a coffee for her from my sister and her hubby. Good job I was there to help and cater for my toddler too. I am ashamed of their laziness and cannot believe I'm related to them. I'll never be able to accept my sister's needs over my mum's. Is that normal? Maybe because they work none manual jobs they feel they are hard working compared to my mum, who suffers in pain with arthritis. I don't get it! :(
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we only get one mum and if your sister was mine I would of have to have said something to her.
 
tina_marie said:
we only get one mum and if your sister was mine I would of have to have said something to her.
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I've decided to go see my mum on a thursday, in future. Apparently they do more when I'm not there. Her hubby just agitates the toddler with play fighting but her hubby has to get the upper hand and little one starts crying. He thinks he's the child and has to bet any kid, even watching dvds. Its painful to watch a 40yr old man sulking if the toddler bets him at anything, especially attention.
You see @tina_marie I've lived away from Sunderland 22yrs so not used to his nonsense but whenever its mentioned he sulks and sister cries. I have 2 children of my own which deserve their only grandparent's attention and treats but her hubby gets jealous. I think it must be me. I don't get it. I never will. My mum has created this acceptance and being ignored til she makes their dinner, then ignored again whilst she goes in the kitchen to do dishes. If she asks for help they say "why cannot you not manage it? Ha ha". They make her feel ****. Today I couldn't help with dishes but mashes potato in stages and made coffees. They asked for another coffee I refused. I told them I'll just be doing my own in future as I don't allow people to take advantage. They still haven't a coffee, they did without. Soooo lazy! Poor mum still awaiting a coffee as I was picked up before football started. I will be speaking to my mam about it. I'll be making it clear I'm not their skivies. She shouldnt be either. They should take a turn to make Sunday lunch instead on sitting on their ever increase fat behinds.
When mam comes to me she doesn't have to move. I look after her, properly. That's how your guest is treated in my book. My poor mam buys, carries home, cooks and ..... then has to do dishes and coffees. I don't think so!
I'll tell mam so she can get it off her chest too when then they have a family meeting without me. (like the dingles)???
I do things soooo differently its infuriating. I'm glad I'm not the same. Never will be. Even if I was in a wheelchair I'd be amongs it.
I do wonder why I bother with the 2 idiots?
My mum plays us off each other, she always has but I cannot sit back and accept chancers taking the p*ss!
Now..... which is the least way of upsetting everyone? Any suggestions?
 
Bom Dia to all the gang!
@ickihun , @lizanne , @Liam1955 @eddie1968 @Sean101 and you know who you are. My daughter brought our lovely 7 yr old grandson down to join us for a few days sun n sea. It was just the tonic I needed. I cutting quite a dash on the beach with a headscarf and a black eyepatch. Keep imagining hearing arr-harr type noises as I go past. I cooked outdoors every night, squid, various fish, piripiri chicken and tonight it's fresh tuna. Still striving for low carb but the bread and beers are a bit tempting. Xx
 
ickihun said:
I've decided to go see my mum on a thursday, in future. Apparently they do more when I'm not there. Her hubby just agitates the toddler with play fighting but her hubby has to get the upper hand and little one starts crying. He thinks he's the child and has to bet any kid, even watching dvds. Its painful to watch a 40yr old man sulking if the toddler bets him at anything, especially attention.
You see @tina_marie I've lived away from Sunderland 22yrs so not used to his nonsense but whenever its mentioned he sulks and sister cries. I have 2 children of my own which deserve their only grandparent's attention and treats but her hubby gets jealous. I think it must be me. I don't get it. I never will. My mum has created this acceptance and being ignored til she makes their dinner, then ignored again whilst she goes in the kitchen to do dishes. If she asks for help they say "why cannot you not manage it? Ha ha". They make her feel ****. Today I couldn't help with dishes but mashes potato in stages and made coffees. They asked for another coffee I refused. I told them I'll just be doing my own in future as I don't allow people to take advantage. They still haven't a coffee, they did without. Soooo lazy! Poor mum still awaiting a coffee as I was picked up before football started. I will be speaking to my mam about it. I'll be making it clear I'm not their skivies. She shouldnt be either. They should take a turn to make Sunday lunch instead on sitting on their ever increase fat behinds.
When mam comes to me she doesn't have to move. I look after her, properly. That's how your guest is treated in my book. My poor mam buys, carries home, cooks and ..... then has to do dishes and coffees. I don't think so!
I'll tell mam so she can get it off her chest too when then they have a family meeting without me. (like the dingles)???
I do things soooo differently its infuriating. I'm glad I'm not the same. Never will be. Even if I was in a wheelchair I'd be amongs it.
I do wonder why I bother with the 2 idiots?
My mum plays us off each other, she always has but I cannot sit back and accept chancers taking the p*ss!
Now..... which is the least way of upsetting everyone? Any suggestions?
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This is how it was done in my family..... My nan loved family get togethers , so if it was dinner at hers this is how it would go.. Nan cooked , then rest of us did pots . That's my mum aunty and us grandkids . Then either my aunty or mum would make tea. Oh as I was the eldest grand kid I would set the tables . At tea time it was the same , so you see we all mucked in or we didn't eat. When my grandparents came to our house it would be me cooking and me my brothers and sisters doing pots. Nan though would be on hand watching to make sure I did it right. I have been doing that since I was 8.
 
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