October 1st
Not a good night for me, stomach pain (sick yesterday) and still a sick feeling, stomach swollen too. Resting today and knitting. I cooked tea, sausages plus usual veg tatties. I did not have the sausage as I know after a stomach upset it can cause my IBS to flare up.
2nd
I am not going to pilates today as still not feeling the best. I hope to clean upstairs or at least some of it. Its very windy with rain today. No doubt one of the named storms coming through.
5th
Ironing sheets and other bits. The storm that we have had the last few days indeed has a name, Amy.
Cooked tea pork steaks veg tatties Yorkshires. I had everything today and really enjoyed it too. I feel quite a lot better today. Bath later which was nice as I ached a lot.
6th
Bit of a rest day not going to do much. Turned out to be a very sunny quite warm ( 20C). Very windy and dried all the washing. Just a bit of ironing to do but not much.
7th
Another dull start to the day, but by mid morning it was another lovely quite warm day again.
Cleaning down stairs today, my friend Jenny said I am always cleaning up some where. I probably am, but the back door is mostly open when warm enough and dust and bits blow in. It does not take long when I get going and I like it tidy and clean.
8th
A lovely start to the day, our walk was very nice, more like a Spring day than Autumn. We met a lot of friends on the common and Luna had a good play with them. We met a little sausage dog as well called Ruby we have met be for but not stopped and talked. Also a small squirrel ran across the grass. Luna did not see it, she was busy sniffing.
9th
Good walk on the common but a lot colder than the last few days, wind from the North now not the west. We met a lot of Luna friends again today.
We have scaffolding going up today back and front so the roof can be done plus the guttering as well. When Luna and I came back from the common the scaffolding was all up at the back. All the poles and boards have to come through the house, as no way around the back. Everything came through the dining room window.
Bit of knitting the animals I started a while ago. Just two more to go, the racoon and the badger-from the woodland set. Pictures when done.
10th
I now have finished all the little woodlands animals now, I did alter the eyes on one of them. Bed late as I did not feel to good. Luna has bean very active so she had mostly asleep since her tea.
The gang- they are very cute.
11th
Quite a nice start to the day, at times dull, but, when the sun came out it was warm. Rest day as I feel very tired and I hurt in most places through out my body. Andrew and I plus Luna had another walk on the common. We met a little a little cockerpoo called Luca very lovely little dog he was. He was very much impressed with Luna but, she was not the slightest interest in him.
Paul, Lindsay, and Cherel, Lindsays friend, are out for afternoon tea. I do not go as I can not eat much cake and bread that they put on, as my IBS would go crazy. This will make my life HELL so I avoid them. At least they all enjoyed it. I would love to go out to these events but I suffer too much and pain builds up. I get enough of that without adding to it.
Chinese for tea very nice too it was I enjoyed it so did Paul and Andrew.
When I went to bed, it was cold and thick fog. You could not see the road beyond the garden and just about make out the trees and houses.
12th
Still thick fog and cold, We could not see very far at all it was just like a scary movie. Luna had her jacket on to keep her warm. This was her Puppy coat as well and still fits her. She now weighs 5.7 KG. this will be her full size now. Next Birthday 27th March she will be 3 years old.
Later Jay-Jay, Molly and Corey James came to see us. All doing well, Jay-Jay came to see what he needed to do for the roof and guttering. He dropped off his tools as well. Hopefully they will start the work on Friday.
13th
Wayne sent a message to say he was in A and E at Halifax where he lives after a trip/fall to check his ankle as he thinks it might be broke. Spent the night in A and E and it was indeed broke. They got home around five in the morning. Went there about nine pm ish the day be for. His ankle it in a boot and he needs to go back in a week or so to check it.
Kayleigh going to London for a conference meeting with her work, so she was very tired. Hopefully she will get a rest on the train.
14th
Bit of ironing done, but I feel very tired today. Paul out for his dinner, same tomorrow.
I rung Wayne and he said his ankle was not too painful if he takes it steady. Kayleigh doing ok in London she managed to get a good sleep so should be alert for the meeting.
16th
B12 injection today. The Nurse that has done it the last few times is really good, as she injects very slow so it does not hurt as much. Still painful though. All the appointment were around half to three quarters of an hour late. At least it's all done till next time around 11th of December. I know I was well ready for this injection as so tired and more pain than I usually have. The B12 is slow release- so towards the end of the eight weeks it runs out, or it does for me.
I hit my toe on the spare bed and I think it could be broken, as so painful. Swollen up and it's starting to bruise now, lucky it's on the top so I can walk ok.
17th
Jay-Jay, my Grandson is here to do the roof and the three chimney pots. Tommy-Lee his Brother will be here some days to help as well. Paul is also helping them. We will be having new guttering later as well.
I feel very tired today and quite a bit of pain as well. It's the type of pain that niggles and sort of bites you, and does not hold back, just keeps going. I think a lot of the cause is it's getting colder now. RSD does not like cold temperatures, or at least mine does not. Hopefully the B12 will kick in and help the tiredness and pain.
Jay-Jay left around four ish. He said he was pleased with what he had sorted and planned out what he was going to be doing.
19th
Changed the bedding today as was a lovely day when Luna and I was on the common. By early afternoon it was slinging it down. Not a lot done on the roof today and tomorrow does not look much better.
My toe is very bruised now, still very swollen and sore.
Quick tea today- beans on toast, and Paul and I both really enjoyed it.
20th
I made this little doll with the intention of making a lot more, but it was very fliddy and I did not enjoy making it at all. Very thin wool 3-4 ply. I could make it in double knit (DK) wool as that would be a lot easier for me. May be at a later date I have quite a bit of knitting I want to get done for presents be for I take on more things.
Tiny little thing.
21st
The boys are on the roof and getting things done. Jay-Jay said his Brother Tommy-Lee, is doing a good job. The rain held off till they had finished for the day so they were pleased about that. Hopefully back tomorrow to do some more.
22nd
The boys back on the roof. I am cleaning up as best as I can. A lot of muck and dust about. Best to keep the windows and door shut.
Very tired today, my toe is quite a bit better than it was, bruising and swelling going down also not as painful now.
By the end of the day Jay-Jay said, him and Tommy-Lee had got a lot done today and were pleased with progress.
23rd
Wet to start with then sunny so another day on the roof.
Me-- I am doing the big basket of ironing, sheets, shirts plus a lot more. This took ages and I did a bit, then sat down a while then some more. I got it all done around an hour and half, tired now.
While busy Luna went to sleep on the chair arm in the sun. She looked so relaxed.
24th
Cold start to the day but sunny 6C. Cold on the common but Luna did not seem to mind she did have her coat on though.
The boys on the roof again going well for them. They are getting a lot done.
I am going into town to get Birthday presents for friends plus other bit. Luna needs some treats for her cong toy. I did well in town three bags full and got just about everything I wanted.
26th
Another cold day, ground frost in places too. 2-3C when Luna and I were on the common, cold north wind too.
The weather soon turned to rain so no work on the roof today. Moly came to get Jay-Jay for dinner at her Dads. He had made shepherds pie. Molly said he does a lot of home cooking. Cory-James was playing with the play oven set and making his own dinner. I gave him the blue cardigan so he can get more wear out of it. I said to Molly it was part of his Christmas present. She liked it very much. He looked good in it and it fitted him very well. Should have got a picture, so will ask Molly to send one.
Everybody gone now, time for a sit down and a bit of knitting. The all wool gloves I made for me were a bit big, so Paul is having them. I have enough wool to make some more a bit smaller.
27th
Happy Birthday Tracy. Hope you have a good day. Paul and I went to see her and gave her the presents and card. We got her two chocolate oranges and a Oil of Olay set which she like very much. Her parents were there from their home near London and were staying for a few days. Good to see them as bean ages since we last saw them. We stayed for a cup of tea of course.
The boys are on the roof and thing are going well. The weather managed to stay dry and only rained after they went home.
28th
Jay-Jay here on his own today, so Paul is helping him. Looks like its going to be a dry day, or is it? They had to get more roof tiles, as more cracked than Jay-Jay thought. I am doing my Blog and Luna is next to me laid on the floor and at times on my knee. We are in the up in the computer room today. Going well and getting it done.
29th
Rain over night but mostly dry by morning, just a bit of drizzle. Good walk with Luna on the common, most of this week we have sean no one walking their dogs. This happens sometimes and other days we see a lot of our friends. Depends what time you are on the common
I cleaned up all down stairs today, took most of the day. Very tired later and quite a bit of pain too. I took extra tablets that helped a bit but it never takes all the pain away. Its funny but with RSD, most people notice when there is less pain, than when its normal pain. You get used to it being there, but, this does not make it any easier. RSD is a very weird thing to have and takes a lot of understanding and patience. Cold weather is not a friend. I have no control over my body heat so that does not help this alone can cause horrible pain. I had RSD now for twenty two years, and still things crop up that amaze me and do not make sense at all.
Made a spaghetti bolognese for tea and it was very tasty. Bit of knitting later everything going well.
End of another month for this year. Not bean too bad had it moments but on the whole quite good. Roof is getting done and nearly at the end so that will be less foot traffic coming through the house, so less cleaning up for me..
Any way all the very best wishes to everyone and I hope you are having a few good days
Love and best wishes Gill.
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