Hi,

I understand I understand it’s been a while, 2 months to be precise, and for that I apologise however the positivity of that last post didn’t last, and I didn’t wish to reduce the state of mind!

So I have actually left it a while, today feel able to capture you up on what’s been occurring.

If you have actually been following for a while, you understand that I have a spine stimulator that assists mask the discomfort brought on by OPLL. The spine stimulator was suited 2014 and the battery powered leads were positioned according to where my discomfort was even worse at the time.

Just recently nevertheless, the discomfort has actually spread out, many embarrassingly to my butts. Any pressure because location has actually ended up being intolerable, indicating that I can’t take a seat for any length of time. Since of discomfort in my legs, I likewise can’t stand or stroll for long either! A no win scenario

I had actually hoped that the gadget might be reprogrammed to cover the brand-new locations, however my neuro consultation ended up being a dis-appointment! They attempted their absolute best, however it wasn’t to be. So I have actually been left having an evaluation of my discomfort medications rather, which has actually up until now been not successful.

And I’m investing more time in bed lying flat or on my side, which isn’t perfect from a social viewpoint! Although I am normally signed up with by the pet dog so I do have some business

Then about 6 weeks earlier, I began getting really sharp pain in my neck whenever I attempted to turn it from side to side. I have actually been described MSK as I have actually had problem with a disc because location in the past, however due to the fact that of Covid, NHS consultations have long waiting lists at the minute.

I will not lie, it’s truly been getting me down, and I have not seemed like doing much at all.

Then, my child’s hen celebration strategies started which raised my spirits a lot. We likewise had a ‘zoom’ wedding event fitting session which was amazing, and I started to feel much better, mentally a minimum of!

My household keep advising me how strong I am, even when I do not constantly feel it. Surprise check outs from my niece and nephew, followed by my sibling and sibling in law assisted immensely too. And I could not do anything without my charming spouse who bears the impact of my ups and downs every day

My Sugar and Crumbs household have actually kept me sidetracked with Facebook lives and classes, and a couple of cake demands have actually got me up off my behind and really putting a few of my cakey abilities into practice. And obviously, current occasions in Afghanistan have actually advised me that there are a great deal of individuals going through much even worse.

So, I have lots to think of, to eagerly anticipate, and to be grateful for, and I’m now in the right state of mind to value that.

I’ll end by revealing you some images of cake, due to the fact that it would not be a Baking for Treatment post without them would it? And if my buddies didn’t keep trusting me with their demands, I would not have the healing worth that developing them provides me!