It’s taken a while, but we are finally with tree!
What with Lil Man’s concussion, and a week of school, and oh so much ‘mum stress’ and worry, the Christmas tree, I’m afraid, took a back seat.
But yesterday evening, I came home to find a different child at home. Previously during the week, he had been really suffering from bad headaches, and was unable to get up, or do anything. Last night, however, he was so happy, helping me with housework, and even doing his homework!
The week was filled with hospital visits as his headache was no better, and he was waking each morning, conscious of missing school, but standing with silent tears falling due to the pain.
There were tears from me too… It is far too hard to see your child in pain, and not being able to do anything about it. We were lucky that Hubby Dearest works from home so he was at home with Lil Man, but it meant that I would come into work, and if anyone showed concern, I was a blubbering mess!
It didn’t help when the Locum Doctor at our surgery refused to acknowledge the concussion diagnosis by TWO hospital Dr’s and dismissed the whole thing as a headache because of the weather! And then he sent Hubby Dearest and Lil Man away saying he didn’t want them to waste anymore of his time! Seriously? This is a child with a diagnosed head injury??? We had been asked to go to our surgery to discuss next steps if the pain worsened. I wanted to hit someone (the doctor!) but I just cried instead!
Still, that is all a stress of the past now, and he seems so much more himself finally!
And Sonu Singh has been getting involved too, as usual!
He loves sitting under the tree and then sneakily trying to climb it! But the best is him getting acquainted with my giant Nutcracker!
And yes, I admit, I attempted some dressing up… but he was not compliant with me this time! See below for the Snowman and Elf attempt… FAIL!
He made himself feel better by sitting in our KFC bag instead!
Visa Ong
Jan 12, 2017 @ 16:18:27
Thanks for your sharing.
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Ritu
Jan 12, 2017 @ 16:48:28
Thanks for looking!
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Ann GrubbsnCritters
Dec 13, 2016 @ 20:15:46
Let it snow let it snow let it snow! 😊
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Ritu
Dec 13, 2016 @ 20:23:13
Oh I wish!!!!!
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sheldonk2014
Dec 11, 2016 @ 18:33:00
It’s never easy
Glad to hear he’s better
Sheldon
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Ritu
Dec 11, 2016 @ 18:41:33
Thank you Sheldon. It was a worrying week. He’s a little nervous about going back tomorrow but it’s only a week until his holidays thank goodness!!!
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sheldonk2014
Dec 11, 2016 @ 20:31:48
I had all of this with my daughter
It doesn’t get easier either
She’s ten,and can you believe she got her first real dance next weekend
And a boy has asked her
She is only ten but she is growing fast
As always Sheldon
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Ritu
Dec 11, 2016 @ 20:41:50
They grow too quickly nowadays!!!!
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Hugh's Views and News
Dec 11, 2016 @ 12:33:35
Sorry to hear about Lil Man, but very pleased to hear he’s feeling a lot better now Ritu. Sounds as if you’ve had a really rotten week. Sonu Singh never fails to bring a smile to my face. I hope he doesn’t try and climb the Christmas tree too much this year.
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Ritu
Dec 11, 2016 @ 12:45:26
Thanks Hugh 😍
He’s had a good few goes already!
Lil man is great now. But I have hubby Dearest with man flu and Lil Princess with a tough of the D & V bug now… it’s never ending.
No rest for the wicked??? Jeez, I must be evil!!!! Roll on holidays! 😉
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Hugh's Views and News
Dec 11, 2016 @ 16:31:42
Oh no! Man flu! When do you finish for the Christmas holidays? I bet you can’t wait?
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Ritu
Dec 11, 2016 @ 18:13:22
Lil Man finishes this Friday on the 16th, but my school goes on until Wed 21st! So Lil Princess and I have a very short break, back on the 3rd Jan! And no time to prepare for Chrismas either!
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Hugh's Views and News
Dec 11, 2016 @ 22:05:29
I’ll wrap you up some time, Ritu. Christmas is magic after all. 🎅
Wishing you a super week ahead. You’re doing a great job.
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Ritu
Dec 11, 2016 @ 22:22:43
Thanks Hugh!!! All your thoughts are always much appreciated 😘
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Judy E Martin
Dec 11, 2016 @ 00:35:31
I am so glad that Lil Man is so much better now but disgusted with the GP.!!!
Love Sonu’s little outfits. We bought Roxy a Christmas jumper but she is not impressed
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Ritu
Dec 11, 2016 @ 00:37:45
I know. Coulda killed that locum… it’s a good thing it wasn’t me at the surgery… I would have blown a gasket!!!
Sonu is never pleased with me and my dress up efforts either!! But I have to try!!!
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Thoughts in Life
Dec 10, 2016 @ 19:10:40
Such great costumes for your pets! It is looking like christmas now. It is amazing!
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 19:15:11
Thank you!! I can’t help but dress him up!!!
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Thoughts in Life
Dec 10, 2016 @ 19:17:19
So adorable! Really…
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 20:08:48
🙂
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Lisa A.
Dec 10, 2016 @ 18:50:23
I’m glad your son is feeling better, Ritu. It’s the worst when they’re sick. Wow, I can’t believe that doctor or whatever he is! Don’t waste his time?? WTH?? I’d be livid if I was told that, especially if it involved my son! Nice tree and decorations! I really like the nutcracker!
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 19:00:26
God I was totally livid! So was hubby but at least lil man is much better thank God!
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Tosha Michelle
Dec 10, 2016 @ 16:21:02
Beautiful
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 16:25:40
Thank you Tosha😚
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Tosha Michelle
Dec 10, 2016 @ 16:26:29
You’re welcome. 💕
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Marje @ Kyrosmagica
Dec 10, 2016 @ 15:21:18
So glad Lil man is on the mend, and your tree is up.. My daughter is isn’t well at the moment, she’s had a dreadful time of it recently one thing after another. And today I feel poorly too, which is a bit unfortunate as I have my work Xmas party tonight.. Sigh. Shall have to manage somehow!!!
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 15:22:44
Oh no Marje! I hope both you and your daughter take a turn for the better soon xxx
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Marje @ Kyrosmagica
Dec 10, 2016 @ 15:23:43
Thanks Ritu, hope your family are all well too over the coming days.. xxx
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 15:55:55
Here’s hoping we all have a healthy happy festive season 😊🎄🎄🎄
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Marje @ Kyrosmagica
Dec 10, 2016 @ 17:23:10
Yes cheers to that!
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 18:22:13
🍻
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Jim
Dec 10, 2016 @ 14:58:36
the cat looks sooooooo undignified all dressed up. I’d climb the tree and knock off all the ornaments in retaliation.
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 15:05:05
He started it this year!! I retaliated by dressing him up! 😝
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Sue Vincent
Dec 10, 2016 @ 13:47:48
I’m glad your son is picking up, Ritu. I know how that feels all too well! Frankly, I would put in a complaint to the surgery… head injuries should never be taken lightly!
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 14:10:11
I know you would know exactly how it felt Sue!
We have complained. The Locum and others like him, taint the medical profession and those that took the oath to help…
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Sue Vincent
Dec 10, 2016 @ 14:30:09
Sadly, I have a feeling that the medical profession, like teaching, is under siege these days with paperwork and funding shifting the focus of some away from where it should be. The system, not the people who try and work within it, is at fault… but occasionally you do find the odd one who seems to be in the job for entirely the wrong reasons…
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 14:44:33
That is true actually. But this guy… well he really took the biscuit… and a pot of tea with it! I was disgusted!
Usually we find locums to be almost over cautious as they are treating another drs patient. But it was like he hadn’t got a care in the world. Apparently there were other patient complaints that day too… says it all really!
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Sue Vincent
Dec 10, 2016 @ 14:48:13
Makes you wonder what was going through his mind that day, doesn’t it? I’d agree, locums almost always err, if rr it is, on the side of caution.
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 14:52:51
😊 still… it looks like Lil Man is on the road to recovery now! No contact sports for a few weeks… but I’m sure he can cope!!!! 😄
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Sue Vincent
Dec 10, 2016 @ 14:55:59
That is indeed the most important thing. 🙂
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 15:05:15
😊😙
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Erika Kind
Dec 10, 2016 @ 13:18:48
I am so happy and relieved that Lil Man is finally progressing in his recovery. Congrats for having your tree up. I don’t even have a tree yet… time issues too!!!
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 13:20:18
Lol!!! Sis I. Know. Usually mine is up.on the 1st!!!
Yeah so glad he’s on the mend now!!!! Thank goodness!!!
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Erika Kind
Dec 10, 2016 @ 13:22:18
Thank God, indeed!
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 13:27:29
😊😊😊
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Brenda
Dec 10, 2016 @ 12:48:18
I’m so happy to hear that your son is feeling better. There’s nothing more stressful than a sick child. I love your tree btw. 🙂
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 13:03:04
Thank you Brenda. A sick child is probably the most stressful experience ever…
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Brenda
Dec 10, 2016 @ 13:06:57
It is. I remember those times from when mine were young. Even now, I’d be so stressed if either of them took sick. They never really stop being our babies. 🙂
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 13:16:10
No..my mum is the same with me and I’m Over 40!!!
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Brenda
Dec 10, 2016 @ 13:19:50
My mom can be like that and I’m close to 50 lol 🙂
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 13:20:34
Love our parents 💜
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Brenda
Dec 10, 2016 @ 13:21:45
Always. 🙂
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mopana
Dec 10, 2016 @ 12:31:38
So, everything is OK, now. It’s magic, Ritu 🙂
One thing is missing… Santaaaaa :))
Have a great weekend, my friend!
xo ❤
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 12:32:20
I think … a Christmas miracle!
Yes. Now hurry up Santa!
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mopana
Dec 10, 2016 @ 12:32:51
Oh, Yeah! Hurry up!
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pensitivity101
Dec 10, 2016 @ 12:23:45
Glad to her your lad is feeling better. Very anxious time. As for your locum GP? yeah. waste of space some of them. (I saw a locum about my eye problem, and he didn’t even look at me, let alone my eye, saying he’d leave it to the hospital to sort out! So glad I didn’t see him regarding Humphrey!)
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 12:29:37
I.know…. our own GP. Called the next day after hubby left a complaint. At least he gives a toss!
It was horrible this week… .but as I hear brother and sister argue… I sigh and think “oh yes..he’s definitely better!!
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pensitivity101
Dec 10, 2016 @ 15:49:04
Always a good sign!
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Ritu
Dec 10, 2016 @ 15:59:24
Noisy… annoying… but a good sign, yes!!!
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