All 3 chickens stopped laying today

[jackiepoppies]

Oh Shirl,

 

I'm sorry.......I'm tired and when I read your last post, I thought you said he'd had an EGG today and I thought, yeah that's great

 

My DD can sleep with her eyes wide open and it's very disconcerting.

 

As always, thoughts are with you.

 

Jx

[Shirl]

Now if he started laying eggs we would be worried!

[Valkyrie]

You naughty girl!

[Mrs Webmuppet]

I too sleep with my eyes open............my Mum had to warn babysiiters when I was a kid , frightened the life out of a few of them. It's taken Mr W years to come to terms with the whole eyes open but fast asleep thing ( keeps him on his toes , never knowing if i'm awake or asleep).

 

I hope and pray that Tom continues to make tiny improvements. The body's way of healing is lots of sleep so hopefully that's a good sign.

[Shirl]

Tom's EEG came back fine so he's not having fits. It is kind of good news, the downside being is that fits usually start because the brain is making new pathways and then hitting scar tissue. Can't help but think he isn't making new pathways.

 

He spent 31/2 hours in a wheelchair on Wednesday and by that time he was exhausted and as soon as they put him back to bed he fell asleep with his eyes shut! They won't be getting him out of bed again soon as his breathing is bad again.I am feeling so down about it all now.I've spent so much time crying again as the reaslisation sinks in that Tom isn't getting better. The physio says all his movements are reflexes and that he is one of a very few people she has seen that are so badly damaged. She must be nearing retirement so she's seen a few people in Tom's position.

[AnnieP]

Shirl, you have been through so much, no wonder you are feeling so low. I just don't know what to say to you, or how you are managing.

 

bless you.

xx

[Joojoo]

Shirl, you have been through so much, no wonder you are feeling so low. I just don't know what to say to you, or how you are managing.

 

bless you.

xx

 

I'm struggling to find the right words too but I am keeping everything crossed that you will all come through this absolutely horrendous time.

 

I know you will be worrying yourself silly about Tom but try to remember to look after yourself as well. I hope that you have got plenty of emotional and mental support for yourself

 

Very Best Wishes xx

[Valkyrie]

He may not be making new pathways - perhaps he has discovered the scenic route - which always takes longer. Keep hoping for the best and as Joojoo says look after yourself too. Still crossing everything for you both.

[Shirl]

The scenic route sounds nice I hope Tom's enjoying it.

[Seagazer]

Shirl, thinking of you all and sending lots of positive thoughts.

[Lesley]

Thinking of you Shirl

[Chickvic]

Thinking of you and your family.

[Helly Welly]

I don't know what to say Shirl, i think you're coping admirably. I'd be worried if you weren't having bad days and crying, what you and your family are going through is a terrible ordeal. As far as Tom's condition goes, whatever will come, will come. All you can do is hope for the best and support him where necessary. Make sure you get some help and support yourself. You will be going through a grieving process as you feel that the old Tom is gone. But he isn't gone, he's just different.

 

We'll be here for you Shirl, whenever you need a shoulder.

[Plum]

All the best Shirl, keep hoping for you x

[Space Chick]

Hi Shirl,

 

Just wanted to let you know that you, Tom and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Cooks]

thinking of you all as always Shirl x

[Shirl]

Thanks for your support. I really need it at the moment. Didn't see Tom for long today as the hospital have new anti swine flu procedures. Our visiting time has been curtailed and he's only allowed 1 visitor at a time. If it keeps swine flu out of the ward it will be worth it though.

[Olly]

So sorry to read your posts above; thinking of you, I can't imagine how hard this is for you and your family, but I hope you can find a way to cope with it.

[theherd123]

Dig deep Shirl, dig deep! We are all thinking of you.

 

Tom is making his own progress, it might not be obvious to everyone else but he is doing his own thing and taking his own time.

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Just catching up after being away. I'm so sorry to hear about Tom's setbacks . It must be such a strain on you - I hope you're looking after yourself.

[Chook n Boo Mum]

Just wanted to add some more supportive {{{hugs}}}, look after yourself Shirl, you've been so strong, don't neglect yourself.

 

Sha x

[Couperwife]

I keep reading this thread, but dont post on it.

 

(((hugs))) from me and Kev.

[abwsco]

Just wanted to add a load more {{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}} from me as well Shirl.

[Lesley]

And some more from me - you can never have too many hugs (even if Christian does say they are 'old lady hugs' )

[Chook n Boo Mum]

And some more from me - you can never have too many hugs (even if Christian does say they are 'old lady hugs' )

 

"old lady hugs" are the best, they are full of experience and love collected over more years than "young 'un" hugs ....not sure where I am...sort of "middling" hugs I s'pose !

 

Have some more "middling" hugs Shirl, as Lesley says, you can't have too many hugs

 

Sha x