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What kind of things do you remember from Childhood
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Mel Fairy Godmother | Report | 23 Apr 2024 15:33 |
Yes I buy the live ones online from Livefoods direct and I have the mixed ones. It a lot of fiddle really to sort the sizes out and grow them on but my little Robin and Wren love them so I try to just give them to them but the Dunnock has seen where I put them too so I have too chase him away sometimes. I keep them in plastic boxes in porridge or bran and they have slices of carrot for a bit of water. When they chnage into bugs and then beetles I keep those seperate and they lay eggs which I have to sive and put in a clean box with fresh porridge but this time I have some bran so I may try that for them to lay their eggs in. I keep them in the shed in the summer and the ones I am feeding in the lounge as its pretty cool in there and if its too hot they go in oh's study which is north facing. You can keep them in the fridge so they last longer but my fridge is too full now I am on my own I have to keep the tatoes in there or they start to sprout. |
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AnninGlos | Report | 23 Apr 2024 14:22 |
Mel, do you mean the meal worms you buy are live ones? I only buy the dried ones, not seen live ones. |
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MillymollyAmanda | Report | 23 Apr 2024 13:29 |
Just rang the doctors to see if should stop the iron tablets and the receptionist said she would leave a message for the doctor and when she heard from her she'd ring me back . |
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Mel Fairy Godmother | Report | 23 Apr 2024 13:19 |
Don't worry about not commenting on the posts Mandy we just want you to get better. Sounds like you have had something to eat today. I always gave my son Rich Tea biscuits if he was unwell, they are good for an upset tummy. Also drink boiled cooled water NOT tap water. |
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SuffolkVera | Report | 23 Apr 2024 12:50 |
Good morning all |
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MillymollyAmanda | Report | 23 Apr 2024 11:19 |
Morning all, |
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AnninGlos | Report | 23 Apr 2024 08:11 |
Good morning all 8 degrees here already so a bit warmer than the past few days. slept quite well last night. Nothing planned for today though except I need to continue with cleaning the three piece suite in the lounge. |
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Mel Fairy Godmother | Report | 23 Apr 2024 08:10 |
Morning all, |
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Annx | Report | 22 Apr 2024 20:07 |
That's very true Mandy. They can be difficult, heartbreak years for girls and boys can't they and who knows what other problems he might have in his life. It was just such a contrast to see OH being his usual smiley, chatty, upbeat self getting just a surly response from him and no eye contact. |
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MillymollyAmanda | Report | 22 Apr 2024 17:54 |
Oh I see what you both mean now ,heads a bit slow on taking it in :-) yes Ann a lower dose might help too. |
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Annx | Report | 22 Apr 2024 17:47 |
Ah you slipped in there Vera with me being slow sending my post with OH's interruption! I'm glad you are both on the mend now, so be careful not to set things back. |
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Annx | Report | 22 Apr 2024 16:43 |
Mandy how awful for you having all this trouble and not feeling well. As AnnG says, it does seem like the tablets are a problem now. I wonder if your GP might suggest lowering your dose to see if you tolerate them better? It might take longer to build up your iron levels, but worth it if you feel better. Best wishes and yes keep sipping some water. :-) |
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AnninGlos | Report | 22 Apr 2024 16:26 |
I think what Vera and I mean Mandy is that there is probably more than one make of iron tablet. Maybe a different ‘make’ would not upset your tummy. It is the extra contents in the tablets that can cause problems. I have also heard of people having injections if they can’t tolerate tablets. |
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MillymollyAmanda | Report | 22 Apr 2024 16:18 |
I don't think there's anything else I can take instead of the iron tablets so I'll just have to see how it goes and if I keep getting tummy trouble I will have to go back, but I have to wait for the stool test result as she wondered if I was losing blood . |
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SuffolkVera | Report | 22 Apr 2024 16:06 |
Oh dear Mandy, that doesn't sound good at all. It does sound as though some of your problems could be from the side effects of the iron. I'm sure you have looked into it but, if not, the NHS site has quite a lot of info about the side effects, how long before and after food you should take the pills and what foods you should and shouldn't eat with them. Do let your doctor know how poorly you are feeling as he may be able to change the pills or make things easier for you. I hope you feel better very soon. |
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AnninGlos | Report | 22 Apr 2024 15:46 |
Cleaned the kitchen sink unit. and the cloakroom. I was going to clean the three piece suite which is leather. I did one chair and ran out of enetgy. a long time since they had a proper clean so hopefully I can get that done tomorrow. It is cream leather so can get a bit dirty. |
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AnninGlos | Report | 22 Apr 2024 14:29 |
Still has not stopped raining. |
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Mel Fairy Godmother | Report | 22 Apr 2024 13:44 |
You got a nce lot done this morning Anng. I repotted a lot of my strawberry plants and the bonfire is still smoking away from yesterday. I was going to have a go at the side of the driveway but got sidetracked with the strawberry plants. I had only cleaned a few up a few weeks ago but some are showing flowers now so I have most of them done now and put gravel on the pots so I know which I have done. Some needed bigger pots others just needed a pot!! as they had rooted in the soak tray and were still attached to the parent plant. :-0 |
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Mel Fairy Godmother | Report | 22 Apr 2024 13:39 |
O gosh just read the posts and that dos'nt sound good Mandy you MUST get back in touch with the doctor . You always think the doc knows best but they can make mistakes too they are only human but I think its gone on long enough now and you want to feel better not worse. Do please get on to the doctor. |
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AnninGlos | Report | 22 Apr 2024 13:25 |
It has been drizzly rain all morning so I have resorted to H/W. I vacuumed all upstairs with the big cleaner then dusted the bedrooms. Downstairs I did the floors with the cordless vac. So lounge dining room, kitchen hall and conservatory. Then I did a proper clean, dust and polish which has taken me an hour with actually removing everything off the surfaces dusting and polish, wipe ornaments and replace. haven't done that for months so it is all nice and clean now. Going to have lunch, empty the tumble dryer - I did a coloured wash- and clean the kitchen sink. |
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