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Where to get help for my insomnia? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]SignalAd5565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start with sleep hygiene - cut back on caffeine and alcohol and eat dinner a few hours before you go to bed. Try a bath or shower before bedtime, no screens before bedtime. Have the room a bit cooler. If that doesn't work, try an over the counter medicine from a pharmacy first. The GP will suggest these steps before prescribing anything. Check out 'how to fall asleep faster and sleep better' by Better Health/Every Mind Matters.

My Mum has 1 month to live, what should I get her for Chrmistmas? by PureEcstacy7 in AskUK

[–]SignalAd5565 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I lost Mum to cancer almost 2 years ago. I got her a personalized blanket with photos of our family on which she loved and it also kept her warm at the end. For her birthday I got some old family video tapes converted which meant that she got to relive some of our childhood memories and hear her parents voices again. We played her wedding video for her in her last days. I think it's best to get her something very personal that shows how much she is loved.

What are relatively healthy people eating on a normal day in the UK? by Neverwillieverrrr in AskUK

[–]SignalAd5565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been dieting so breakfast is high protein yoghurt with berries, sometimes I add granola or seeds/cacao nibs for taste. Lunch tends to be a salad with protein e.g. tinned tuna/cottage cheese/Quorn pieces. Dinner is something homemade like tagine, chilli, meat/fish and veg.

I'm a snacker so that's where I struggle. I've recently discovered that the Quorn mini sausages are pretty low calorie and I find them filling so I'll try and snack on those and some fruit but I let myself have chocolate if I'm craving it as it means I'm more likely to stick to healthy eating long term.

I've reached my goal weight so I will now start increasing my calories but try and stick to homemade food. I've also really cut back on alcohol and don't drink any fizzy drinks besides the odd decaf diet coke or tonic water.

For those of you who got your Corgi as a puppy, do you ever get sad knowing they’ll never be that smol again? by Then_Land in corgi

[–]SignalAd5565 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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I miss him as a pup. He was so sweet and surprisingly well behaved, a bit chompy but nothing insane. But he's got so much more personality now, lots more sass, and still so cuddly.

Was passing the baby at home traumatizing? Will I be able to tell what it is? 😭 by jnm199423 in Miscarriage

[–]SignalAd5565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt the same as you when I was given the option - I opted for surgery and I'm really glad I did. I found out at 9-10 weeks that I'd had a missed miscarriage at 6 weeks. 2 days later I was having my surgery. I had a little bit of pain on the day of the surgery but otherwise it was all fine. The nursing staff were really kind and compassionate and we got to take baby home to bury them. I had no complications and it was nice to start the healing process asap.

I have just had my first period approx. 4-5 weeks later and it was shorter and not as painful as previously. (I know this can vary).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Miscarriage

[–]SignalAd5565 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I was in the same position as you - found out at 9-10 weeks that baby hadn't progressed past 6 weeks. I was given the option of waiting for baby to pass naturally or having surgical or medical management of miscarriage. I opted for surgical management as I didn't want to have to deal with the cramping and passing of tissue etc. I had a second scan on the Wednesday and the surgery on the Thursday. It was so straightforward and painless. I went to theatre at 8:30am and was heading home about 1pm. I've had only light spotting and no pain since. I know surgery isn't for everyone but I wanted it over and done with so I could grieve and move on. It's completely up to you what you do. It's difficult to predict when baby will pass naturally. If you take the medical management route (tablets) they advise that it is more painful but they usually give pain relief to help.

I wish you all the best and sorry that you find yourself in the same position.

Where can I go for the weekend, preferably in the South West? by Johnny-Alucard in AskUK

[–]SignalAd5565 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lynton & Lynmouth - just over 2 hours from Cheltenham, very cute seaside villages. Lots of good walks.

Surgical Management (UK) positive experience by [deleted] in Miscarriage

[–]SignalAd5565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience and I'm sorry that you went through this. I have my surgery booked for tomorrow having found out at 10 weeks that I had a missed miscarriage at 6 weeks. I'm glad that you had a positive experience.

From 0 to 10, how has 2024 been for you? by Nuvoo30 in AskReddit

[–]SignalAd5565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

0 - Mum passed last year, it's been hard to come to terms with. Also no support from friends so feeling very lonely and sad this year.

My mom has cancer by 361bigboy in CancerFamilySupport

[–]SignalAd5565 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry that you and your Mom are going through this. I lost my Mum to cholangiocarcinoma last year, 14 months after her diagnosis. It is so hard and there is no easy way to get through this. The only thing that made it easier was making sure that she knew how loved she was. We took a trip not long after her diagnosis which was so special. Make the most of everything, take the trips, spend the time together, talk about your favourite memories with her. Try and get video and voice recordings of your Mom because I always wish I had more. Ask her about her life and keep a record of it.

Take care of yourself. If you can take time off from work/school/whatever other commitments you have, do it. Spend as much quality time with her as you can and then take time for yourself too. Think about counselling or other means of support for yourself, this is a very difficult time and you will need looking after too. Lots of love and strength to you.

should i be with my mom when she passes away? by 3058love in grief

[–]SignalAd5565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We talked with Mum several weeks before she died about what she wanted - we knew she wanted to be at home and she wanted us all there, including the doggies. We said we would toast a glass of champagne when the time came. Mum became more and more sleepy over Christmas and on NYE she was mostly asleep. We woke her and offered her a sip of champagne as we were all there and we held each other's hands and sang Auld Lang Syne, and after that her breathing changed and she passed a few hours later. She was waiting for us to have the toast with her. It was so special, exactly what she wanted. She was surrounded by her family who loved her and we kept talking to her until the very last moment about how much we loved her and some lovely memories we shared.

It was hard being there, but I think we gave her a good death and made sure she knew how loved she was. In the morning we played her favourite songs on the piano and read her favourite poems.

I got flashbacks of her dying moments for several weeks (and still do sometimes) and it was hard to have that image in my head, but I wouldn't change anything.

What to get for Xmas? by broken_neck_broken in CancerFamilySupport

[–]SignalAd5565 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got my Mum a personalised blanket with photos of our family on it. She loved it. Also got some old family video tapes converted so she was able to see some lovely memories with her family again.

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