New baby

We now have a new baby in the family, our nephew and his girlfriend had a lovely baby girl last Friday. We have only seen a photo so far, but hope to visit as soon as they are home.

I went to a family birthday party at the weekend, which was lovely except I struggled to cope with the loud music. I should have taken some ear plugs, but never thought, but the next day I ended up with a migraine.

The house is slowly been de-cluttered and tidied, so hopefully it will be easier for me to look after when my daughter and son start uni.

Tomorrow I have a meeting at the bank, as I need to open a business account, just hope I don't forget anything. My daughter is taking me so hopefully she will help me fill in the forms etc.

My pain has continued to be bearable so have been out more recently, not sure what will happen when the weather turns cold though.

Busy week

I have been really busy this week, but the pain has been managable, most of the time. Yesterday I had an increase in overall pain, but although today I had a sore throat its not got any worse. (Fingers crossed its not the start of a flare) I have been out more too, not far or for long but at least I felt well enough to go.

I haven't been able to get to sleep though, my mind has been too full of house viewings. We lost the one we had put an offer in, so started looking at others. Some are in need of a lot of work, and it made me wish my Dad was still here to help and advise us. I also know I wouldn't be able to help do the work like I would have in the past.

I am still working on my new business, mainly researching new cases at the moment. I find the work addictive so its hard to stop and do other things, like housework but then get over tired.

Looking forward to a relaxing weekend, just hope we get some nice weather before summer is over.

Party time

We had a party for my sister-in-laws 50th birthday on Saturday, which was a great success. It took a lot of planning and organisation which luckily my daughter did most of it. I couldn't have dealt with the stress of it all, but enjoyed just helping with no pressure.

It was lovely catching up with some family we don't see very often, and so good to see the birthday girl relaxed and happy after a stressful few months.

The day was tiring, especially as we were stood most of the afternoon, so it didn't help my muscles. I had a lot of cramp in the night, which make my calf muscle so painful, it was really sore all day on Sunday.

I had hoped today it would be easier today, but it stopped me sleeping last night. I decided the ironing will have to wait till its easier, as standing on it just aggrivates it even more.

My Birthday treats

I have had a wonderful day thanks to my lovely family, although we decided against going to Derbyshire. I knew I wouldn't enjoy it while not feeling very good, but still had a special day. I have had some really pretty cards and gifts, but the most special gift was spending time with my two children. (Last year Laura was in America working at a summer camp) Tom my son went to buy some bits for tea and came home with a huge bouquet of flowers from him & Laura. They had bought me a new vase among other things, so they are looking lovely on my windowsil, then this afternoon he baked me a birthday cake.

I had a visit from my sister -in-law and my nephew James, but no sign of an imminent arrival of his new baby! My little nephew rang this morning, as well as my sister, Mum and Mother in law, and my best friend rang me from Florida which was nice. I've had messages, text message from family and friends, which make you feel loved and remembered.

My husband came home from work with another wonderful bouquet of flowers, its a good job we have plenty of vases. Tea is been prepared as I type, just hope we have room for some birthday cake for desset though.

Birthday plans

Things have caught up with me today, after doing too much on Sunday, then catching up on some ironing yesterday. We were going out early, but I was so tired it was mid morning by the time we left. We went to a factory shop in Doncaster at a favourite bakery of ours. I enjoyed the drive in our new car, and we got some nice things from the bakery, then we came back via a scenic route, as Tom & Laura haven't been that way before.

The plan tomorrow is a run out into Derbyshire, as its my birthday, just hope I feel better. I want to go to a churchyard where some ancestors are buried, but it will depend on the weather.

I am hoping to become a great aunt tomorrow too, I've got my fingers crossed my nephew and his girlfriends baby arrives. Seems only two minutes since my nephew was born, and now he is having one of his own.

Back again

I can't believe how long its been since my last post, due to a mixture of reasons. Firstly its been so hot at times, so I had to sit outside in the shade where it was a lot cooler than indoors. I couldn't concentrate either, and the humid weather made me feel really tired.

Then we have been really busy, and I have finally decided to go into business with my brother-in-law. So I've had lots to think about and decisions to make which has been keeping me awake at night. But after a successful meeting on Saturday, we are now ready to get things moving. I will be working from home, so can do things at my own pace, which is important when suffering from Fibromyalgia.

We are also helping our son, who is trying to buy a house as an investment, which is another stressful experience. We are just waiting to see if we have our offer accepted, then can start planning the improvements it needs.

I have over done things today, as we are trying to de-clutter and once its done it will make life easier. But sorting things and going up and down stairs hasn't helped my muscles. So just hope I can move tomorrow, but think I will have to take it easy.