COVID-19

Yesterday I received my NHS letter telling me I am "very high Risk" of being seriously ill if I were to contract COVID-19. No S***T sherlock! Sorry! I am to self isolate for 3 months. Staying indoors always, it says I can open a window. This really sucks, and my heart is broken that I can't see my Son who has returned from the US after working out there for the last 4 years. I have been battling stage 4 OC since May 18, and this just seems like a slap in the face, "oh feeling better? found a treatment that doesn't make you so ill its unbearable" well take this WHAM!!!! I shouldn't be feeling sorry for myself I know as there are many people much worse off than I am, so today I am going to be gardening which always lifts my spirits (apart from him in doors who suddenly wants to take over) 😣 will have to find him some mundane tasks that take a long time! 🤣

Anyway ladies I hope you are all managing as best you can, and keeping your spirits up. I remember stories my Mother told me about her childhood during the 2nd world war, women are resilient and very resourceful when need be she said, they were the back bone of keeping the country together and well fed, With that in mind I am "digging for victory" and growing fruit and veg, I have tinkered in the past with growing strawberries but the birds ate most of those. I have grown from seed and my plan is to distribute excess plants to my local community that really are all rallying round (from a distance of course) I will let you know how successful I am.

In the meantime " Together we can do it"

x

[Alifit]

Yes Lyn, I’ve had the text and I’ve read the document and have also registered for food parcels! I’m happy to do as I’m asked, although I’ve still got to go to hospital for chemo, bloods and line flushing, but surely not being able to go in your own garden is nonsense? Being in the fresh air is so important both for physical health and emotional health.

I’ve reviewed all my unfinished projects and will start to tackle those today, and if some of them need doing outside then so be it!

Best wishes, Ali x

[Hidden in reply to Alifit]

Thank you I have now registered as well. I will still be going into my garden . My message said I could open a window but not go out side, I have taken this to be a generic message and is only applicable to people living in flats.......I think 🤔

[OvacomeSupport Partner My Ovacome Team in reply to Hidden]

Hello lyn1987

I'm sorry to hear that it's been so difficult for you being advised to shield. In terms of going into the garden, you can find the Government's advice at:

gov.uk/government/publicati...

The information about outside space is in the fourth section from the bottom, under the heading 'How do you look after your mental well-being?' It suggests '...get[ting] out into any private space, keeping at least 2 metres away from your neighbours and household members if you are sitting on your doorstep'

If there's anything that we can help with, or if you'd like to talk anything through, please do get in touch with our Support Service.

We're also offering a new remote support service called Staying Connected. You can find more information and register for the online sessions at ovacome.org.uk/staying-conn...

Best wishes

Julia (Support Services Officer)

[Di16]

I had a text from the gov last night & need to contact my hospital as I’m supposed to be having my bloods done & my 3 month scan next week, as I have a recurrence. I have already heard that they are hoping to organise some telephone appointments with consultants, but mine obviously won’t know what best to advise unless I can have my scan. Di

[SUE7777]

I'm sure you've thought of it but you could talk to your son through the window at least that way you'll be as close as possible. Sue x