Just catching up finally on my thread after a quick post on Friday and yesterday.
Thanks everyone for your support
@Pete1 @Sarasa @Woohoo @DesperateofDevon @anxious annie @Jaded'n'faded @Izzy and of course
@Grannie G and anyone else I have missed as I can't scroll back and write at the same time.
I found my stethoscope at work in my bag which had been kept safe, so that was a relief. And for your information
@Jaded'n'faded it cost £140
. I'm not sure about the Holby City bit though ...
I did stop for a cappucino on the way and thought that was a good move
despite the dark and grey sky and damp weather -not exactly the best of days to return to work.
Going back to work was the right thing to do and has helped me move forward, a distraction from home and from mum. I was shocked when I saw her yesterday, she has changed again and does seem to be settling but not the concept we have in our heads of someone sitting down and watching TV and having meaningful conversation with their new housemates. Far from it, but deep down I knew this would be the reality and I am beginning to accept it. She is not distressed, seems comfortable and even relaxed at times. I keep an eye on her wellbeing and how she looks and her room, and of course her bloody spectacles - there's not much else I can do now.
I am going on the work Christmas night out, this will be the first time in two years, and I am dreading it because they all drink like a fish
-I can foresee a long night ahead on that one, I am assured a bed for the night at Emma's, though last time we got inebriated we had some difficulty finding a taxi and ended up with her very grumpy and tired hubby picking us up at 4 in the morning -Ooops