Good News Today

[Nanny857]

Got a phone call from Social Worker today confirming I am getting 3hrs day sitting (2 days a week) and 1 night sit, starting 16 July. Can't believe I've got free time to myself. Now to think of what I'm going to do with it. 🤔🤔 Love to everyone ❤ Nanny857xx

[Georgepa]

Excellent news , well done , it will make a huge difference and once you are in the system you can ask for more and don’t forget Marie Currie .

Love Georgepa

[Nanny857 in reply to Georgepa]

Don't worry, I have spoken to GP and he advised I should contact SW first and if they can't refer me , he will. Thankfully in our surgery we have a part time GP who also works in the Hospice. Thanks again for your advice. Lots of love Marionxx

[NannaB]

I’m so pleased to hear your good news. I spent my ‘sit’ times with people who made me laugh and it was good going back and telling Colin the funny things they told me. Being with him so many hours a day it was sometimes a job keeping one sided conversation alive but seeing friends there was always something interesting to tell him.

Enjoy your time of freedom and do something that’s fun for you.

XxxX

[Nanny857 in reply to NannaB]

I agree with you on the one sided conversation.

I use to go out on my bike with my uncle (he's more like a brother as he's only 18months older than me) We would stop off for a coffee/lunch and he always has plenty of stories to tell, so looking forward to doing this again and re telling them to W. Lots of love Marion xx

[Trillo]

That s great news, to get a bit of me to.e , it's much needed. Enjoy. You will still be watching the time when you go out, especially when shop. Don't forget to treat yourself to a beauty treatments or meeting up with friends for a coffee.

[Nanny857 in reply to Trillo]

Trillo I got spa vouchers for Christmas and birthday presents, so definitely will be using these. Hope you are keeping well. xx

[Tippyleaf]

That is wonderful news. Those little breathing spaces and being able to sleep at least one night per week will make such a difference. Absolutely agree with what NannaB and Trilo say do something nice for yourself be it exercise, beauty, catching up with friends. A little bit of you time is so very important

Love Tippy xxxx

[Nanny857 in reply to Tippyleaf]

Yes I plan to be back on my bike, meeting ex colleague's for coffee and lunch and a bit of shopping. Lovely to meet you in London, just sorry I had to leave early. xx

[doglington]

Great news. It is a life saver. Agree you must have some treats. Love from Jean x xx

[Nanny857 in reply to doglington]

Thanks Jean, I'm making a to do list😀😀 Enjoy those lovely grandchildren.. xx

[Yvonneandgeorge]

So happy for you, enjoy you breaks and do what ever makes you happy, you so deserve it, so pleased you have at least got a night sit, agree with George you are in the system, you will be able to ask for more night sits. I remember saying to George I need to sleep to be able to function the next day, really pleased for you. Sending you a massive hug. Yvonne xxxxx

[Nanny857 in reply to Yvonneandgeorge]

Hi Yvonne, thank you. Yes, getting enough sleep definitely helps to cope the next day. Up 5 times last night and so patience was wearing a bit thin by this afternoon. Am taking George's advice and seeing if I can get some more help with Marie Curie. Lots of love Marionxx

[Katiebow]

Great news for you, I didn't have a night sitter as Ben was pretty good at night but I did always sleep on the sofa in the next room just in case. Other than that I only had a two hour sitter which I used for a yoga class and Ben went to hospice daycare once a week and this is the day I left to do as I pleased. It's such a relief to get down time and get to see friends knowing that your loved one is being cared for safely. Enjoy your free time it's a life saver.

Love Kate xxx

[Nanny857 in reply to Katiebow]

Thanks Kate, I am looking forward to having some time to myself. I know W will be in capable hands as the same carers get him up in the mornings and back to bed at night. Lots of love Nanny857xx

[Bettina545]

YAY! So very happy for you.

You certainly deserve it!!!

XO

Betty

[Nanny857 in reply to Bettina545]

Thank you, not sure I deserve it, but definitely need it. xx

[Spiralsparkle]

Fantastic news x

[Nanny857 in reply to Spiralsparkle]

Thanks Kate, hope you are keeping well. xx

[Satt2015]

Brilliant news! And about time you got some help! Use that time to snooze, see friends, shop for nice things, see your lovely sister and simply try and relax! Now your in the system crank it up and keep telling em you need MORE help! Much love x

[Nanny857 in reply to Satt2015]

Thanks Amanda. The 2 mornings I have free are the 2 my sister looks after her grandchildren, so that should be fun. The rest you mentioned are definitely on the cards. Lots of love Marionxx

[AliBee1]

That is brilliant. Enjoy. You deserve it xx AliBee

[Nanny857 in reply to AliBee1]

Thanks AliBee, hope the bruising is disappearing. xx

[AnneandChris]

Brilliant news, enjoy your time and try to relax. You are as important and need YOU time too. So keep on keeping on.

Hugs Anne

[Nanny857 in reply to AnneandChris]

Thanks Anne, by getting back some time for myself will definitely benefit both me and my husband. Lots of love Nanny857xx

[Heady]

1. Sleep.

2. Shop.

3. Sleep

4.Meet people for coffee.

5. Sleep

6. Get your hair/nails/ facial done.

7. Sleep.

8. Do some exercise.

9. Sleep.

10. SLEEP

ETC. ETC. ETC.

Whatever you do, enjoy!

Lots of love

Anne

[Nanny857 in reply to Heady]

I love your list Anne 😊😊 xx

[Kevin_1]

Fantastic!

Time to start planning outings?

[Nanny857 in reply to Kevin_1]

Thanks Kevin. Planning to catch up with friends I haven't seen for a long time☕, some exercise in the fresh air on my 🚴‍♀️ and of course a little bit of shopping 🎁🎁. Love to you and Liz, never far from my thoughts. xx

[Kevin_1 in reply to Nanny857]

I am now hearing Queen "Bycicle" in my head... Enjoy!

xx

[Nanny857 in reply to Kevin_1]

Thanks for giving me a laugh this morning. It's now going round in.my head too. 😂

[AJK2001]

Great news, be strict with yourself and make sure me time = treat time and don't let it get eaten up by chores. Lets hope we get some nice summer weather you can get out & enjoy. :)

[Nanny857 in reply to AJK2001]

Hi AJK, no chores, I promise. Hope you found a cream or something that helped your mum. Lots of love Nanny857xx

[Baileyboo]

Hi Nanny857

That is great news for you to be able to do whatever you want to.

Love and hugs

Pat xx

[Nanny857 in reply to Baileyboo]

Hi Pat, I really can't believe I got what I asked for. One carer told me I would probably get the night sit as she would do it, but day sits were rare with their Agency. So I'm over the moon. Lots of love Nanny857xx

[Cazash]

Fab news. Don’t think anyone on this site doesn’t appreciate e effort it takes just to get any decent level of support. Sleep is so important to function well. Enjoy your down time. Do exactly what you want. Best thing is when you get back home you’ll be so much more able to deal with Colin as your head will e in a better place

Carers need support too. Something the majority of people don’t appreciate

Take care

Caz x

[Nanny857]

Thanks Caz. xx

[jabberwocky45]

Great news. Enjoy your time. Xx

[Nanny857 in reply to jabberwocky45]

Thanks, looking forward to it. xx