Yesterday I went to the hospital to meet with the consultant about my dodgy knees. My doctor said I would need to have key-hole surgery on my right knee but the consultant said he didn't think it would make it any better. He is sending me for an MRI scan to see if there is anything else they can do. I literally have to pull myself up stairs with the hand rails. I have joined a gym and have an exercise plan all in place so hopefully that will help strengthen the muscles around my knees.
I had to take Loola to the hospital with me as I had nobody to look after her. I was also a bit peeved off as she was supposed to start baby signing classes in the morning and my hospital appointment was meant to be in the afternoon but last week they called to say they had swapped clinics around and I had to go in the morning or wait until June! Anyways.....I'm waffling again!
I sign in at reception and take a seat in the waiting room. All of a sudden out of nowhere this late 50's, early 60's, greasy haired, overweight lady appeared. Her clothes were hanging off her and she was dragging a wheeled shopping bag. She stuck her face right up to Loola and said "You are beautiful and have lovely big eyes". I have to admit that for a minute I wished she would go away. I felt a bit embarrassed by her. I told myself not to judge and not to care what everyone else thought and I listened to her. She told me all about her 3 grown up kids and her grandchildren and the fact that she doesn't see them very often as her children won't bring them over to see her. She lives at home caring for her hubby in a wheel chair, has 3 dogs and buys something from the charity shop in the hospital every time she comes. We chatted away for quite a while and then she noticed another baby and off she went to tell them the same story. She was obviously lonely and I'm glad I had a little chit chat with her.
So, I'm still sitting in the waiting room and all of a sudden a nurse hands me a numbered card and tells me to go to X Ray. X Ray! Nobody said anything about an X Ray - what am I meant to do with my baby while I'm having an X Ray????? So, I asked the nurse just that question. "Well you can't take her in with you can you" was the nurses answer. Da Err!!!! I knew that thank you very much! With an "oh my god what do I do now" look on my face, she said "I will watch her at reception for you". So, my name got called and the nurse came to get Loola asking me "Where is your handbag? Can you take it with you please as I do not want to be responsible for it!" and off she whisked Loola and I got dragged into the X Ray room. OH.MY.GOD! you don't want to be responsible for my handbag but you are responsible for my child! Something felt all wrong. I'm sure I was only in the X Ray room for a few minutes but it felt like ages and all the time I was worrying about Loola left all alone with the strange nurse. You know how some people are just normal, nice people - she didn't come across as one of those normal kinds that just make you feel comfy. There was something odd about her. She didn't really want to watch Loola, and to be fair to her, she shouldn't have to BUT I still let her take her. Anyway....My X Ray was done and Loola was fine, not a peep out of her, I thanked the nurse and was on my way!
I had a chat with the consultant and while I waited in another waiting room for my MRI details I met another Odd Soul. Crazy Hazy was his name. Well his real name was Gary. I had seen him in the X Ray department and actually thought he was drunk. He was loud and his shoelaces were trailing behind him. The nurse that ended up watching Loola was trying to get him to do them up. I think he was in his 40's, long scruffy hair with tatoo's all the way up his arms and all over his hands. He did look like a bit of a ruffian. There I go judging again. Anyway, when I came out of the consultants there he was again. Rocking back and forwards on the chair, talking to himself.
I started to feed Kadyn her bottle while he proceeded to tell me that he was scared. He just wanted to get out of the hospital. He kept saying "Gary don't be silly, you mustn't act like this". He then told me he used watch football a lot and fight all the time, showing me some of his upper cut jab punches. From what he told me he was obviously a bit of a footie hooligan in his younger years and there he was telling me he was frightened to have another operation on his knee cos he had already had quite a few. He went off on one telling me how good all the nurses are to him and how brilliant the NHS is but that he just wanted to go home. I told him not to be scared and that he could go before me if he wanted to. He smiled and said he was just waiting for a document to be signed and then he could go home. I told him that when I get really worried or upset I rock too, it must be a comfort thing. "You don't think I'm mad then?" he said. "People call me Crazy Hazy cos they all think I'm nuts". The nurse came out and handed him the signed document and told him he could go home. He apologised to me and said he hoped he hadn't scared my baby. Again, I'm glad I had a little chit chat with him too!!!
So, now I'm just waiting for the MRI appointment to come through so I can get my knee scanned...........
Lesson: Don't judge people by their appearance. Even if they are a bit odd, they might just need someone to talk to!
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Dodgy Knee & A Few Odd People
Saturday, 19 April 2008
Night Out With Beanie
Me and my friend Jane aka Beanie, used to go out ALL the time. We used to spend all weekend together and then get home and call each other - we obviously had so much to talk about. We lived in each other's pockets and had so much fun together. As the years have passed we hardly ever see each other now due to one thing or another, kids, work etc.. and I miss our fun nights out - we have done some crazy stuff! We finally got it together and went out for our friend Mark's birthday on the 9th March. We both drank way too much but we had a right giggle!!
Kez's Easter Visit
Easter half term, my special buddie Kez came down to see us. She has been going through some hard times lately and still is bless her. She was diagnosed with Fibrosarcoma cancer of the soft tissue last year. You can read more about her story here. The first night she was down we stayed up almost all night listening to music, drinking wine and catching up on everything that has been going on in both our lives. I am rubbish at doing make up but Kez is really good so she did my face up and then we took loads of silly pictures together. Kez has always had this sexy pout that she does a bit like posh spice. She tried to get me to do it but I just looked like I was ready to beat someone up - she looked sexy and I looked angry! I tried her specs on and couldn't see a freakin thing but I think I look quite sophisticated with glasses! We had a good old laugh which was much needed by both of us :o)
See here for more updates on the Dowell's Easter visit.
Kez - I love you!
Friday, 11 April 2008
Fairy Tale Land
This is the fairy tale that should have been read to us when we were little:
Once upon a time in a land far away, a beautiful, independent, self-assured princess happened upon a frog as she sat contemplating ecological issues on the shores of an unpolluted pond in a verdant meadow near her castle.
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The frog hopped into the princess' lap and said: " Elegant Lady, I was once a handsome prince, until an evil witch cast a spell upon me. One kiss from you, however, and I will turn back into the dapper, young prince that I am and then, my sweet, we can marry and set up housekeeping in your castle with my mother, where you can prepare my meals, clean my clothes, bear my children, and forever feel grateful and happy doing so. "
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That night, as the princess dined sumptuously on lightly sautéed frog legs seasoned in a white wine and onion cream sauce, she chuckled and thought to herself:
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I don't freakin think so!
Flaunt It Friday #3
Today we have to flaunt 5 of our favourite things. I have loads of favourite things so this was hard to narrow it down to 5 but here goes. I don't have much time either so I am doing mine with photo's.
1. My Bed and my Body Pillow - I LOVE sleeping and curling up all comfy cosy in my bed. I can't actually sleep properly without my body pillow! I had to buy a second one to keep at my mums for when I stay over there. I wrap my legs around it and it helps straighten out your back if you sleep on your side - it goes in between my legs (no giggling!).... I LOVE it!!!
2. Candles - I have a candle fetish - Well, actually I have a candle and light fetish - I just love ambient light. I have a whole cupboard FULL of candles.
3. Pictures - My house is full of photo's! There are photo's stuck on the walls in EVERY room in my house. They used to be of me and my friends but now they are ALL of Little Loola ;o)
4. My Big Red Painting - I painted it!! I designed it and painted it all by my little old self :o) It even has tiny red lights all the way round it which look so nice in my burgundy bedroom.
5. My IPod - dunno what I would do without all my tunes!
If you play don't forget to go over and sign Mr.Linky at Taken With A Grain Of Salt!
Thursday, 10 April 2008
So Cute....
Just went to check on my Little Loola - she had shuffled her way up to the top of the cot, grabbed hold of the pink donkey (at least I think it is a donkey) and fallen asleep - AHHHHHHHHHHH
I am gonna update her blog tomorrow (I hope) as I have been a little rubbish lately - have so much to tell too :o)
Ironing - YUK!
So, I'm catching up reading my friends blogs as I've been having a blogging break (I'll write more about that tomorrow). Anyway, I was reading Melanie's posts when I came across this one. Melanie and I are so much alike, it's unreal! It would be great if she lived in England as I think we would get on really well. Check out her post - I SO hear what she is saying.
This is my ironing pile!!! I HATE ironing so much, I tend to wait until there is nothing else left in my wardrobe to wear and then have a mad all day long ironing spree. Usually once every 2 weeks ish, depending how much Little Loola and I have gone out. We tend to stay in PJ's if we are lounging around the home. Lazy I know - but so much comfier and creates less washing/ironing and makes more time for PLAYING :o) I also have this weird OCD kinda thing where I can't put un-ironed things away in the drawers or wardrobes! I couldn't iron something to wear each day - I have friends that do that each morning - that would DO MY HEAD IN!! am I weird??? Yeah, I think I am but that's just me ;o) Why don't I just do it once a week, then it wouldn't take me all day!
I'm Super Woman!
Saw this over at Melanie's blog........
Give it a go and sign Mr.Linky if you try it so I can come see what superhero you are ;o)
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
I won, I won, I won....
OH MY GOD! I got into the Top 5 Blog Awards thingy - wow!!!!! Well, I didn't actually win as my mum pointed out earlier that you need to be number 1 to win but I came 5th and that is flippin wicked if you ask me!!!!
Check out Bluedreamer's Blog for details. I am so chuffed!!!!! Thanks Bluedreamer :o) Big Hug X
Frozen Out!
Hey peeps, I'm back. For the full low-down on my disastrous holiday check out my other blog.
Lessons I have learnt from this holiday:-
- Make a list of all things you need to take on holiday so you do not forget things (like a heater).
- Listen to your instincts (like take the heater).
- Take "just in case" things (like hat,scarf,gloves,heater).
- Do NOT leave it until the morning you are going on holiday to pack!
- Do not try to organise everything and pack with nobody at home to occupy your baby!
- Mums (aka Nana) are an absolute blessing (she came over to keep Kadyn company while I packed).
- Driving to a destination 5 hours away is not a good idea on your own (trying to map read, put dummy back in etc.. is not easy whilst driving)
- A roads do not have services or lay bys to stop on!
- Once the cold is in your bones it's there to stay for a looooooooooong time!
- When you go away for 2 days you get 85 new posts to read in ya google reader - imagine what it would be like if you were away a whole week! lol
Friday, 21 March 2008
6 Things Meme
I was tagged for this meme by Barb over at Skittle's Place. Thanks Barb :OD
Here are the rules: (I think there should have been 6 rules as it would have gone better with the 6 thingies malarkey but that's just my ocd side showing through I guess) LOL ;o)
1. Link to the person that tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself.
4. Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs.
5. Let each random person know they have been tagged.
Six Things About Me:
- I pee about 2 or 3 times a night while sleeping (obviously I do actually get up and go the loo just in case you were wondering) I actually used to pee about 6 times a night but it seems to have halved since having my little baba.
- I love line dancing (not that I ever do it but I just really like it).
- I think Paul Walker is extremely sexy. Infact, Paul or Tyrese could come over for a cupa tea any time they like - not fussy which one, sheesh, I'd give em both a good ..........cup of tea of course! :o)
- I am a carbohydrate junkie - I eat way too much pasta and rice!
- My fave word at the moment is "synopsis" !
- I HATE cheese or anything cheesy or anything that has been near cheese - cheese is just WRONG!
I'm gonna cheat on this bit and tag anybody that has the time and wants to play. As I don't have loads of bloggy friends I don't want to annoy the few I have by keeping on tagging them. (Just for the record I LOVE being tagged though). So, if you do have time pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease play and sign mr linky and I will check em all out when I get back from my hols :o)
Thought I better add a picture of Tyrese & Paul - cute or what! (not sure cute is the right word - SCRUMMY more like)Happy Easter
Happy Easter everyone :o) Just a quickie to let you know that I won't be around for a week or so as I am off on holiday. It will be Little Loola's first holiday. We are off to a posh caravan with some very good friends and their two kids. It is up north by a beach so hopefully the weather will look up a bit as it is FREEZING at the mo! I'll catch up with you all when I get back................... Hugs XX
Easter Award
Chuck over at Foster Me Up gave me this award for stopping by her place last week (she made it herself too) - thank you Chuck :o)
Friday, 14 March 2008
Friday's Feast #2
Appetizer
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 as highest), how much do you like your own handwriting?
8 - People are always saying how neat my handwriting is. I make my own greeting cards too and put my own handwriting on them. I wish I could do calligraphy though - I'm not that good :o)
Soup
Do you prefer baths or showers?
Showers -I feel much cleaner after having a shower and my shower is WICKED - I love it - it is really powerful and makes you wanna stay in there for ages. I WISH I had a seat in my shower though so I could enjoy it while relaxing ;o)
Salad
What was the last bad movie you watched?
The Secretary - very very STRANGE - dunno what else to say really. It said is was meant to be kinky and sexy and very funny BUT it was just S T R A N G E !!!! At the end I was just like "huh?????" you should watch it just to see how strange it is!!!!!!!!!!! It was only £2 from the supermarket but it said it had loads of awards and stuff - it must have been awarded by STRANGE people!
Main Course
Name something you are addicted to and describe how it affects your life.
Blogging - I bet most of us write that! but I am - blogging and general messing around on my computer. I had to send my lap top off to be fixed a little while ago - I felt like someone had chopped my right arm off - I hated it. I was so chuffed when I got it back. Some weekends, I go to stay at my mums and I get serious withdrawal symptoms!
Dessert
Which instrument is your favourite to listen to?
The guitar - I love it - just so natural and calming - I wish I could play it but I just don't have the patience to learn. Bit like reading - I just wanna read super quick - like ET when he can wizz through a book in seconds - especially if it is a good one. I wanna learn guitar as if I was ET!!!
Check out Friday's Feast to visit more participants.
Fed Up........................
Ok guys, sorry I haven't been about for a few days. I have sprained my back AND have 2 buggered up knees. I need to have key hole surgery on my right knee and the doctor said that should help make it better for about 6 months to a year but there isn't actually anything they can do to make them completely better. So, limping around on dodgy knees with a mashed up back and carrying a baby is not too good at the mo. I am knackered and just wanna sleep - one of those days where I actually don't feel much like being a mummy today - I would like to just take myself off to bed BUT I can't so the little one is having a nap at the mo, I'm trying to read all 107 google reader updates and thought I better explain to you guys that I wasn't ignoring you all - honest :o)
Wednesday, 12 March 2008
Monday, 10 March 2008
Another Award
How cool is this....I just got another award. It made me cry (nice tears of course). Thank you so much Jen :o)
Check what Jen had to say about me over at Tidbits Of The Tippets. She is so nice :o)
The Ultimate Blog Party
Welcome to the Blog Party! Hellooooooooo :o)
I'm playing along with the Blog Party over at 5 Minutes for Mom. If you haven't joined the party head on over there and join in! It is a great way to get your blog noticed and meet new blogging buddies!
I want you to all feel comfortable over at my pad so I'll tell you a little bit more about me so you can get to know me a little better :o)
I'm a young 30ish single mummy to the most gorgeous little girl :o) Her Daddy and I are not together but we are good friends and he sees her twice a week and every weekend. Every other weekend he has her overnight at his house which has taken a little getting used to but it totally melts my heart watching them play together. I have never met my Dad so I made a promise to little Loola and myself that I will do everything in my power to make sure she has a relationship with her Father. It has most certainly been a difficult ride but I think we are in a good place now and it is so much easier being friends.
I have a wonderful relationship with my mum and she makes the best Nana - we are really good friends and since Loola came along we spend so much more time together which is really nice - she has diabetes though and doesn't look after herself properly - sort it out Nana!! ;o)
I am not working anymore as I am at home looking after Loola and I love it!
I love my friends and family - I don't have a huge family and my friends make up a huge part of it anyway - quality over quantity I say ;o)
My gorgeous girl - what can I say - she is beautiful and has the most amazing eyes. Someone asked my mum if we had stuck false eyelashes on her the other day!!!! LMAO (just to make it clear...we hadn't) :o) She is 6 months old and has her own little personality that I just adore. She is a proper little comedian and has me laughing all the time. I have another blog solely about her - check it out if you want :o) - The Growing Years!
Loola's Dad thinks I have OCD (he may be right) I don't think I am THAT bad but everything DOES have it's place. I'm a planner and an organiser - I can't help it - I'm a virgo - that's just what we do! However, when my home is not looking like a show house it looks like a bomb has exploded! Nobody (except my mum and a few of my best friends) has ever seen it looking like that though so everybody makes fun of me when I say my house is a mess...they just say "yeah right, what is there one crumb on the floor?", however, those few who have had the unfortunate honour of seeing my messy house on explosion day KNOW! ;o) That's what I mean in my profile when I said I have monica (from Friends TV series) tendancies - she is a bit like that too!
I LOVE to dance and twice a year I go with all my buddies to the Southport Soul Weekender (this will now be narrowed down to once a year now that I am a mummy).
Not sure what else to tell ya - I love questions though so feel free to ask away if you have any :o)
Grab a glass of rose wine (I will be) and enjoy yaself....these are a few pics that sum up a little about me and my little Loola XXXXXXXXX Cheers for stopping by - go on, leave a comment - I LOVE THEM :o) besides, if I know you stopped by I can check you out too XX
How Many Colours Can You Name In 5 Mins?
I was totally stuck after 2 minutes and then the ones that I still could think of I couldn't spell properly anyway so it wouldn't accept them LMAO - he he
Poor Bunny - Oh No!!!!
Little Loola was given this cute bunny with huge plastic teething ears by some friends when she was born. She has only just started to actually take any notice of it and then what does "bad" mummy go and do???????? I maimed the poor thing! Loola is a very "sicky" baby, pukes all the time and the other day she chucked up all over the bunny's head - YUK! So, mummy put the bunny in the washing machine BUT....I forgot that it was in there and subsequently tumble dried it with the rest of the stuff in the machine - when it came out I couldn't for the life of me figure out what was wrong with it - it just didn't look right. I stared at it for ages and then OH NO! Look what I did to it - I melted it's ears! They were all gooey and fluff was all stuck in them so I had to amputate them :o(
Before and after pics:
