I got a new exercise bike and just built it up.  It's a bit wobbly though  I'm knackered now after building it

Thanx guys... fingers crossed its gone now, i really hope it doesn't go around cos i have my dad staying for a few days lol PLUS Just back from opticians (after the hosp were terrible i decided to take 10yr old back to the person who first noticed the pressure) It's the same as before!! 3 visits to hosp in one week and they never checked her out properly!! So we're off to eye casualty tomorrow with a letter from optician

You just made me feel a bit guilty  - I might get on my tread mill tonight

Jen what is it exactly that is wrong with your daughter?  My son kept feeling pressure on his eyes and had constant headaches and it turns out it is caused by his adenoids being far too big and having sinusitis which was the cause of the pressure-like feeling in his head and eyes.  He's awaiting surgery for the removal of the adenoids and is on a prescription of nasal spray and anti histamine aswell.  

She had constant head aches just under 2yrs ago Ells with signs of pressure in her eyes, MRI (to check for lumps) and lumbar puncture later they diagnosed benign inter cranial hypertension and after they drained a bit of the fluid off during the lumbar puncture it all stopped.. Until about a month ago when the head aches returned.

Does the sprays help him Ells? It's horrible seeing them in pain all the time isn't it. How long did they say he'd be waiting?

They don't really help Jen, no  But hopefully the surgery will help.  They said it would be around a 4 month waiting period.  I'm dreading the recovery tbh, hope he isn't too sore.

 

Have you been to the eye casualty place yet?  You must be going out of your mind!  I hate when you know there's something wrong and the docs can't seem to find it or fob you off.  Be persistent and don't let them send you home saying it's nothing if she's still got problems.  Do you think they might need to so another lumbar puncture?   Your poor wee girl.

Ells - when I was a kid i had my tonsils and adenoids out together. TBH - I really don't remember any pain or trauma at all - as I recall I recovered well. Mind ...................memory isn't everything - hope it goes well 

I hope so Sooz because apart from the fact that it will break my heart seeing him in pain....he's the biggest drama queen you'll ever meet and will milk it for all it's worth

 

Aww he's been a school trip since Wednesday and this is the longest he's ever been away from me and I can't wait to see him today!  He drives me insane most days but it's too quiet here without him

My boys home tonight for the weekend he's 31 but ......................he brightens up this household no end - he always did - like your boy he was/is a drama queen but so much fun. We'll both have our boys tonight Ells 

My bike KILLS my arse!  Why can't they make them with comfortable seats??

Mr Woo has padded cycle pants for his bike - looks something like this

 

Is it a regular or a magnetic one? I had a regular one and had bad achey bottom. Then got a second quite expensive magnetic one. My posture on it is slightly different, the saddle is pitched forward slightly so its more like you're running than sitting. Much easier on the botty.

Or it could be that I lost a lot of weight exercise biking so its less pressure on the bot anyway 

 

Damn I gotta get back on it though... took a break last Autumn and haven't resumed.

Feels urge to pop it  [a la Kenny Everett]

We use selle royal seats where possible. They are the best in our opinion.

Soozy  I did look those up last night.  You'd think my arse would have enough padding as it is 

 

Joe they sound as though they cost a pretty packet?

 

Rosie....it is just a cheap stationary bike, I suppose you get what you pay for!  Cushions galore for the mean time and hope I don't fall off

Hello strangers. 

 

Cags

 

And ...? C'mon, tell us all the news

No news apart from boring everyday family stuff. Got 2 chihuahuas now. no more babies.  

 

Got a lot of catching up to do on here. Where do I start? 

I'd always be frightened I'd stand on a chihuahua!!

 

just jump in ... There's not really a lot to catch up on, we all bumble on like some big, probably dysfunctional, family now

Cagney

Jen 

 

Between kids, dogs and the cat I tip toe everywhere 

Well we're on a ward! Got sent to a+e from eye casualty.... then sent back again lol Had the students poking and prodding etc now we're waiting for a doctor.... Looks like we might end up staying here tonight :disap:

Cags!    Your babies must be getting big now!

 

At least if they keep her in then they're actually looking into it.  

Aww Jen hope it all works out okay

What happened jen?

Hi Cagney tell us everything about your doggies!

Awww Jen! And lil Jen.   Glad to see you weren't fobbed off again though. 

 

Keep us updated. We'll be thinking of you. 

Oh no sounds awful Jen  

Hi Cagney welcome back 

Head aches for month sweet, she had it once before and ended up having a lumbar picture to drain some fluid and reduce the pressure.... Looking the same again. Thanx for the kind wishes guys. I will most def be keeping you all upto date, if we stay here my phone is my only source of entertainment!!

Hope they get her sorted out Jen 

We're going home soon no point in getting no sleep on ward, so we've gotta come back tomorrow for lumbar puncture.... Finally getting somewhere

Good decision Jen- hope it can be done tomorrow. 

TWO!!!! hahahaha woman now wonder you've been busy, what with them and a baby.  You OK though?

MARK YOUR CALENDARS PEOPLE.  A VERY VERY VERY RARE THING HAS HAPPENED TONIGHT.

 

I've just poured myself a glass of wine, took a sip, and poured it back in to the bottle. 

 

I just didn't fancy it. *wheresthefaintsmiley*

But also, how lazy is this?  I have an awkward top that needs to be steam ironed, so I have it hanging in the bathroom with the shoer running on red hot. Hoping I dont have to iron it tomorrow.

Let us know how you get on  are you at the Queens?