A bit of cheer when we need it.

[strawclutching]

A bit off topic, but I'm so chuffed at having self published my third book! I'm not bothered about sales, just a few reviews and the sense of achievement through all my dark days of bad consultations, taper/flare yoyos, etc. Stuck at 10 mgs Pred currently and still resisting MTX & Zoledronic acid, despite the pressure.

'Dinner's in the dog' is a collection of cartoon illustrated rhyming jokes & stories with a few captioned cartoons. Having cared for my severely autistic son for 20 years, it was sad to become too poorly to take care of him anymore. He moved into a care home in 2020 and loves it - doesn't even miss me! But that's a good thing. And so I decided to polish up all the stories, rhymes & drawings I'd created in that time and try to publish them. If anyone would like a free copy of this book in exchange for a review on Amazon (active Amazon account required), please message me with an email address and I'll send you either a PDF file or an EPUB (for Kindle users). Thanks folks.

amazon.co.uk/Dinners-dog-st...

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Do you find it hard that he doesn't miss you? I know a lot of mothers do/would, we are so engrained that only we can do the caring for our children thing. Not me really - something I learned with both daughters at only hours old was that other people could do at least as good as and in many ways better job of looking after them. I was reminded of it today when I met a friend's granddaughter: born 12 weeks early, weight 820 grams, she was due today! Mine were comparative heavyweights at 1090g and 1300g - but that was 40+ years ago.

[strawclutching in reply to PMRpro]

Absolutely I found it hard. The realisation came when he first visited during lockdown. He wasn't allowed in my house, so we had to meet in a car park nearby wearing masks. He headed for the house saying 'computer' because that was what he missed the most. The support worker persuaded him back into the minibus, and I was so choked up I can't tell you. The second time he was allowed in the house and went straight for the computer. After I thought about it, if he had been clingy I probably would have been tempted to have him back home, which I know I couldn't manage anymore. I still have a cry now and again, but it's better this way. He gets lots of mystery packages from me now, and I enjoy putting them together. But I know what you mean about babies. The dependency cuts both ways.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to strawclutching]

Hugs ...

[Suet3942 in reply to strawclutching]

A tug at the heart strings 😥❤️

[strawclutching in reply to Suet3942]

They never stop being our kids. Hope I haven't made you sad. It's just life.

[strawclutching]

Aw, thanks PMRpro x

[autumnlass]

Brave and Clever. ❤️

[strawclutching in reply to autumnlass]

Thanks so much Autumnlass.

[Jackoh]

What a wonderful idea! So pleased for you too that your son has settled in so we’ll and is very happy. Must be a great weight lifted. Xx

[strawclutching in reply to Jackoh]

A weight lifted indeed Jackoh. Thanks so much.

[Sharitone]

Bought it straight from Amazon, though I'll try to do a review .Do you know feedaread.com ? My SIL has just published his book with them; he finds them helpful, and they take a much smaller commission than Amazon. You can publish on both at the same time. Best of luck with sales!

[strawclutching in reply to Sharitone]

Thanks Sharitone, I haven't heard of feed a read but will look them up. Sounds interesting. I could have sent you a free copy! But I'm grateful for the support, thanks so much. Hope you like it.