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Millykin

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Look how far I've come!
« on: February 10, 2015, 03:55:38 PM »
It's my daughters birthday this week and we always go for a family meal. It got me thinking about this time last year. We went for dinner and I was dreading it, feeling sick, palpitations, not wanting anyone to look at me, not wanting to go out. A right mess, pre HRT I might add! I sat in the corner with a bowl of soup and glass of water wishing the night away (and my life). Felt as if I was ruining everyone's night. Today I made the booking for dinner and looking forward to it and all my favourite food, and that's when I thought of last year the mess of me. 10 months on HRT and WOW that's when I realised how far I had come! Did have a blip after new year but put that down to kidney infection. Even with that I wasn't as bad as before. I must remind myself of that day when I'm feeling a bit off. Funny how something makes us sit up and take notice x
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« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2015, 03:59:42 PM »
That's great Milly, sometimes it really helps to think back and then you realise how far you have come.

Are you going far, or is it a local hostelry  ;)


This is one thing I have yet to conquer......at least I can go shopping now so hoping to try a meal out soon.

Enjoy your evening.

Oh and  :hbday:   To your daughter.


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Millykin

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« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2015, 04:03:55 PM »
Thank HB. I can do a quick shop myself but hubby does big shop ::)
We go to HH along the road from you, have done family birthday meals there for years, girls choice for steak x
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« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2015, 04:05:02 PM »
This is such a great post to read, Millykin!
It's lovely to hear how far you've come - it gives encouragement and hope to all of us who are struggling at the start of the journey.

I hope you and your family have a fantastic time celebrating your daughter's birthday.  :cake: :congrats:
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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2015, 04:07:01 PM »
I like that place very much. Used to go quite often. Not too big or crowded either. My son used to live opposite and down a bit.

Of course you do know no one else will have a clue what we are talking about  ;D


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Millykin

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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2015, 04:16:51 PM »
Honorsmum I just thought about it today and hopefully it will encourage others, I just couldn't believe it myself when I thought about it! Some days I feel down down but no where near that and is has gave me a right boost. There is light at end of the tunnel ;D

HB I know, our secret  ;)
It is a very welcoming place, we always ask for extra tablet with coffee! X
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Hurdity

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Re: Look how far I've come!
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2015, 04:24:26 PM »
That's great news Millykin - glad it's all working well - onwards and upwards as they say!

I presume from your comments that you two have discovered that you live near each other?!!

Hurdity x
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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2015, 04:27:27 PM »
Quote from: Millykin on February 10, 2015, 04:16:51 PM
Honorsmum I just thought about it today and hopefully it will encourage others, I just couldn't believe it myself when I thought about it! Some days I feel down down but no where near that and is has gave me a right boost. There is light at end of the tunnel ;D

HB I know, our secret  ;)
It is a very welcoming place, we always ask for extra tablet with coffee! X

Tablet...that narrows it down to Scotland, then!  ;D

Yes, it's so good to be able to look back and see progress. All the seemingly small things other people take for granted, like eating out, going to the cinema etc are huge milestones when you've been in a dark place.
I remember when I was unwell 5 years ago, I struggled to imagine ever being able to be so carefree...but suddenly, you are that person and you hadn't even realised how far you'd come.
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Millykin

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« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2015, 04:31:04 PM »
Hurdity thank you.
Yes HB and I discovered we are 5 mins away from each other, small world ! We have probably passed on main roads and may even been in same shops. Who would have thought x

Honorsmum yes Scotland!  ;D x
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« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2015, 04:40:11 PM »
Well done Millykin.
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Millykin

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« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2015, 04:59:24 PM »
I must say a big thank you to all you ladies too, this site and reading others stories has been great.  :thankyou:

Some of you know I was on Femoston 1/10 and had kidney infection after new year and thought I wasn't absorbing properly so was going to get gel but GP was off sick so I just took Femoston 2/10 to try, I know it is early as only started higher dose on Friday but today I just feel so clear headed and in control. Wether that has effect or not I don't know or it could just be the realisation of this time last year who cares I'm good and I'm going to enjoy it while it lasts.

Hope you all keep well and thank again for support x
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honeybun

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« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2015, 05:31:48 PM »
It's great when we can actually see the steps forward that we take.

Yes Hurdity Millie and I stay in neighbouring villages and went to the same school although years apart. I also think our daughters may know each other despite going to different schools as my daughter had a friend in Millys village.

It's a very small world and as I drive to mums I always think of Milly.


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Millykin

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« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2015, 05:35:54 PM »
 ;D oh the suspense HB, often think of you when driving that road, maybe one day we will be standing in supermarket and feel the vibe. Just to add I won't be shouting out HONEYBUN if I do get a vibe!  ;D x
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« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2015, 05:42:00 PM »
We could look for panicky people with the haircut that may or may not be mushroomy  ;D


One day Milly, one day.


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« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2015, 05:43:57 PM »
 ;D
I just edited my last post x
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