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Post by winegirl on Mar 19, 2010 7:44:51 GMT
Have a LOVELY time hun - look forward to hearing all about it when you get back!
xx
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Post by wkmmum on Mar 22, 2010 15:56:13 GMT
Well I'm back!
Have caught up on a bit of sleep (not enough but hey) so before I go and get DS from tennis thought I'd let you all know how it's gone....
Friday was absolutely exhausting. Having stayed up all night on Thurs I really thought I'd sleep on the journey but I managed half an hour on Eurostar and then later after we'd been to Paris and were on the coach to the town we were staying in I managed about an hour. So needless to say I was exhausted!
When we got to Paris we had a bit of a sightseeing tour by coach then stopped for lunch and shopping. As we all split up for lunch it was easy for me to avoid it so I just did extra shopping lol. We then headed for the town we were staying in and booked into our hotel.
Then we headed to our host families for dinner. The lady I was with (who also has MS) was absolutely lovely and we hit it off straight away. Dinner was ok as she'd been told I have a problem eating. After dinner we had a rehearsal with the other choir. After that we went back to the hotel. Everyone else stayed up for a couple of hours drinking, talking a singing but there was no way I could carry on so went to bed.
On Saturday we went to visit the French National Assembly (like our Parliament). This was a surprise organised by the other choir and although it was hard as there was a lot of walking it was really interesting. Then back to the hotel for an hour before heading to the place we were singing at in the evening.
When we got there we had a light lunch but as it was a buffet it wasn't too bad. Then we had a rehearsal, then the concert which went really well. After the concert there was a sit-down meal which was huge!!! We started at 9pm and finished at 1am!!!!!!! Having said that there were cabarets from both choirs and speeches in between some of the courses as well. That meal was the hardest part.
On Sunday everyone else went to see the Palace of Versailles but as I was getting so tired the lady I was with invited me to go to her's for the day which was lovely and just what I needed. They then took me to meet the others at the Station to get the Eurostar.
So all in all I've had a lovely weekend and really enjoyed myself. I know that at least one person noticed how little I was eating as he said something to me but hopefully no-one else realised xx
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Post by sarajay28 on Mar 22, 2010 16:10:14 GMT
Hiya,
Sounds like you had a fab time! although tiring! LOL. Try not to worry too much about people noticing your eating habits, like i said before everyone's appetites are different.
Really glad you actually enjoyed your time away.xxx
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Post by wkmmum on Mar 22, 2010 20:52:13 GMT
Just a quick one to let you know that I've uploaded the photos onto fb xx
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Post by wkmmum on Mar 23, 2010 11:58:24 GMT
Today's been a bit of a mad rush so far. Took DS to school, then had to go to Tesco to get all the things hubby didn't get at the weekend (!), then cleaned the kitchen, then saw psychologist.
Now home and just catching up on here, emails etc before spending the rest of the day studying. I'm so far behind it's untrue so even though I could do with some sleep I can't.
As soon as I've taken DS to school tomorrow I've got a CPA and then that other appt (see my other thread). I hate CPAs with a vengeance and have already told my psychologist that tomorrow I'll be saying that I don't think I need them anymore. And if they say that I still need to have them they can have them without me. I'm fed up of rearranging my life for these things. The only reason I'm going tomorrow is that I'm off work this week anyway. I just can't see the point cos we just go over the same old stuff every time.
While I was away in France, I was ok apart from eating. But now I'm back home my mood is rapidly going downhill again. Talking to my psychologist this morning I've realised that being at home affects me far more than I'd realised. But I'm stuck in the situation so for the time being I need to do things to cope with it. Don't know what though xx
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Post by winegirl on Mar 23, 2010 20:48:07 GMT
CPA's are a ball ache - but the professionals have to do them whether they like it or not - they are probably as bored of them as you are! Its a statutory regulation thing, so they get in big trouble if they dont do them..
To be fair, you dont have to attend them if you dont want to, but I think its always best to know what is being discussed??
How has this afternoon been for you mate?
WG x
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Post by wkmmum on Mar 24, 2010 12:27:48 GMT
Had my CPA this morning and they're happy to stop them so did't have to go into one about them!
It was a complete waste of time. We just basically said that everything's the same as when I had the last one.
But at least that's the end of them for the time being. The only thing that confused me was the the psychiatrist said there were things they could do if they became concerned about my eating/weight. Wish I'd asked what those things are but didn't have the guts. Does anyone have any idea what she cold've meant? xx
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Post by winegirl on Mar 24, 2010 21:17:43 GMT
Probably just support they could offer/interventions?? If in doubt you can always write and ask about what they meant, that way you are not having direct contact but still clarifying for you??
How has today been for you?
WG x
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Post by wkmmum on Mar 25, 2010 18:16:06 GMT
Am really struggling. The need to SH, or more, is almost overwealming xx
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Post by juppster on Mar 25, 2010 19:03:55 GMT
Hugs to you xxxxxx I am so sorry you are struggling today, i wish i could offer you more support but just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts xxxxxxxxxx
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Post by cazfletcher on Mar 25, 2010 19:05:01 GMT
hi hun, sorry you are struggling tonight. is there anyone you can call for help right now? here for you x
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Post by wkmmum on Mar 26, 2010 14:43:48 GMT
Sorry I didn't get back on here last night.
Things are still pretty bad but will not be able to get on here much over the next couple of weeks as my husband will be on leave from work. Will do my best though xx
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Post by monica on Mar 26, 2010 19:51:02 GMT
Hi
How are you this evening? I'm sorry your mood isn't good atm - coming home after a break can be hard as the brief escape from your problems has ended and it's back to how things were. Is that the case for you?
Try to concentrate on the positives - you have brilliant memories from your trip and now you've done it once there's no reason not to do it again. Maybe breaks for you from time to time would be a good thing? Your life is moving forward and you're getting thngs into perspective.
You know where we are if you can get onto computer.
Love
Monica
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Post by winegirl on Mar 27, 2010 8:11:30 GMT
We are listening and here for you if you manage to get back on here. And if you dont, know that we are thinking of you xxx
WG xx
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Post by wkmmum on Mar 28, 2010 9:30:56 GMT
Am at DS's swimming lesson atm so have a bit of time to get on here.
Things are pretty much the same. Am looking forward to going to work tomorrow just to get away from home. Not sure how I'm gonna manage for the next couple of weeks. I really need space and time to myself every day and I'm not gonna get any xx
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