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[Gemini]

Time for a rest Oma! It sounds as though your niece is doing very well.

It's a pity when good neighbours move away Daisy.

Oma and Daisy, the rib muscle ( official name serratus anterior) problem is mainly that it cramps up sometimes in certain positions but day to day doesn't bother me.
It has been worse recently for two reasons. 1 - all the coughing from the virus and chest infection. 2 - last week we had a relief aqua instructor who had us do a lot of exercises with arms in the air. I think that strained it. It's sore today after the deep massage but generally it's improving so I think it's healing.
That instructor usually teaches dance. It's the first time I have met her. Arm exercises in aqua take place under the water, using the water to push against. Arm waving in the air is pointless! If we ever have her again I will ignore any arms in the air stuff!

GS3 and I have played cars, playdough, shops and cafes, done some drawing,c watched cbeebies and had our lunch!
He's having a nap now.

[Oma]

Not the best instructor then Gem
Sounds like a really good morning with E , time for a rest before round 2 😁

[Daisy]

Gem, it sounds as though a few hours with GS3 provides more exercise than even your aqua class! I do hope the rib pain clears up quickly - I can imagine pushing against the water must be really hard work. Does GS3 eat well? I love to see toddlers tucking in and enjoying their food.

Oma, lovely to find MIL in a good mood. It must make things so much easier, and helps you and B to realise she does appreciate everything you do. Your niece is doing very well. Will she have the other hip replaced next? I hope the drawers were assembled without any damaged thumbs or naughty words.

[Lizzie48]

Good morning everyone, it was a warm day yesterday, like summer! The same is forecast for all of next week.

Gem, we wave our arms etc in the pool, ours isn't aqua though but fifty fit in the pool. I love it!

I got all the windows done yesterday then treated myself to roses from the grower, the only flowers I can have in the house!

Oma, my nephews wife had hips, knees and shoulders replaced about 10 years ago, she was 50 at the time.

Daisy, I hope you get nice new neighbours.

I am going to the gym before doing the coffee duty!

[Nanto2girls]

Good morning.

Sorry, but I'm a bit behind on here.

Daisy, I did reply to your post about your health.

Gem,only 3 small pans were saved. 4 large pans that haven't been used for donkeys years have gone. Along with some other stuff.

[Daisy]

Good Friday morning, everyone.

Nanto, what a beautiful rose - petal perfect. You must have lots of space in your saucepan cupboard now. Are you getting some new ones or using the space for something else?

It's drizzling with rain here and not very warm, but hopefully it will improve. I'll try and get back on here tonight.

[Oma]

Morning ladies
A nice clear day here
Waiting for dog so I have done my housework and a few jobs that need doing ,
I wanted to hoover the bedrooms today but B putting the TV and shelf up so no point till he's done.

Daisy
the drawers went together no bother so he was a happy bunny 😁
My niece thinks it will be her knees next as they are the worst ,
This hip was out of aline and shot because she was walking badly and trying to compensate for the pain in her knees.

Nanto
We did the same with our pans, you hang onto them saying I might need that but you never use it.
Do you have favourite pans? We do they get used the most , same with likes of baking trays and cake pans ,

Nanto
I love the smell of roses as long as they are not overpowering,
I did my windows inside and all the mirrors the other day then the window cleaner came the next day so they are all shiny till it rains again

Gem
How do you feel today ,are your ribs settling ? Xx

[Gemini]

Good morning ladies.
Very windy here all night, slightly sunny this morning.

Lots of room in the cupboard now then Nan2.

Daisy, I hope it all goes smoothly today. If it's long day and you are tired, don't worry about getting back to us!

Busy bee Lizzie - gym before coffee duty!

GS1 is coming over at some point today, and coming with me to collect GS2 from school, and presumably tea for them both. I sometimes feel we are running a cafe for boys

[Gemini]

Oma, I got distracted with family messaging so our posts clashed once I got round to hitting send!
My ribs feel a lot better thank you and I haven't had to jump out of bed to massage rib muscle cramp away when I turn over which had been part of the problem. I now have some deep breathing exercises to target the muscles so will keep at those.
Have a nice doggy day

[Oma]

Gem
Is it a cramp just under your rib cage?
I ask as I get that and have too sort of stretch my arm in the air and massage the cramp point , it blooming hurts,
I wonder what causes it ?

[Nanto2girls]

Daisy, hope all goes well today.
After getting rid of some pans,that won't be getting replaced, I can now get my food mixer and the food processor in the cupboard, instead of having them on the worktops.

[Gemini]

Yes, it's those muscles attached to the ribs Oma. The cramp can be where you describe .Mine started not too long after my radiotherapy on that side so I think that's what has caused mine. I had 'breath hold' radiotherapy to protect the heart, and I suspect that put the side of the ribs more in the firing line.
I'm sorry you are suffering too, it's a pain isn't it?

[Plantaholic]

Daisy, I hope your visit to the hospital goes well, I know we will all be thinking of you. How long do you think you will be at the hospital?

Nanto I have kitchen cupboards stuffed with bowls etc as my DD borrows them occasionally.

Gemini, I hope GS1 turns up today. I am sure GS2 would be pleased to see him. Is your DD having to Home School DS1. We have a similar situation in the distant family.

[Oma]

Gem
I don't get them very often but when I do they are really painful,
My sister gets them too.

Plant
I think the first treatment can last a long time so Daisy may have been there most of the day,
It's not just the treatment but waiting to see Drs get meds etc,.
I bet she's shattered by the time she gets home xx

[Gemini]

Daisy took her Kindle and was prepared for a long day!

No GS1 GS2 was disappointed because apparently his cousin had told him he would be with me today. GS2 has got over his disappointment now

Fish and chips for us later, so no more cooking for me now I have done GS's tea .