Total Exhaustion Catching Up!
By mummymo
@mummymo (23706)
May 15, 2008 1:14pm CST
Well my friends a lot of you know that I don't sleep very well at the best of times and most of you know that I had a bit of a problem with my daughter being attacked at school too, well since then I haven't slept and have been in turmoil and now I am afraid it is catching up on me - my eyes are so heavy and gritty , my head is too heavy for my neck and I have a cold flannel on my forehead as it is burning up! I have been trying to catch up on discussions all day and seem to be going backwards rather than forwards! I am giving in and logging out for tonight - I think I will actually sleep as I have spoken to Niamh's school again today and the matter is being taken seriously and the staff are also aware of the problem with these 2 boys - although they are not able to tell me specifics I understand that there are different support agencies involved with the families who have also been notified of what has happened! Sorry if this doesn't make any sense to anyone but me - I can't even tell what sounds right or not just now! I am afraid there are a few (well quite a few) discussions I wanted to respond to but won't be able to - if you don't hear from me in some discussions - it is not you , nor the discussions it is just that I am accepting my limitations! Yes, really! lol Hopefully see you all tomorrow where I will be bright eyed and bushy tailed(????) and ready to get my teeth in some great discussions! lol have a great night/day (depending on your time zone, have fun and play nice! G'night! xxx
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@p1kef1sh (45681)
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15 May 08
Once upon a time there was a beautiful Scottish lady who gave all her love to not only her family but to all her friends too. She had many many friends too. Even when she didn't want to, she still cared and supported for them like they were family too. But one day, when she was very tired and the bullies at her daughter's school had been nasty, and she may have been feeling under the weather anyway, she went to bed and had a lovely sleep. All of her friends were delighted that she managed to do that. They owed her so much that they just wanted her to be better very soon. When she awoke the next day she felt..........
Shush, she's asleep boys and girls. Doesn't she look peaceful sleeping there. Let's all kiss her softly and whisper that we love her, I don't think that we'll wake her if we're gentle. XX
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@mummymo (23706)
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16 May 08
I am totally lost for words - that story was so lovely p1ke my darling! Both you and Pat have touched me far more than you could ever realise and I Thank You from the bottom of my heart! I am so lucky to have such amazing friends - oh heck I can't see for the tears now! lol
I did get some sleep for once although I think I may even have a nap today!
Hugs and love xxxx
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@minnie_98214 (10557)
• United States
15 May 08
We all have days like this. I will skip over many discussions when im just not feeling the mood to sit here all day long. So you get yourself some good rest so we can see ya chatting again soon.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
15 May 08
Better not be skipping over mine girl.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM DADDY!!~
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@minnie_98214 (10557)
• United States
15 May 08
I always skip over yours lol I dont know anything about those flowers you so like to discuss.
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@mummymo (23706)
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16 May 08
I had a few hours and feel better now! I usually alway store unanswered discussions in my inbox to try and catch up but I deleted everything there when I started this to relieve the pressure! I am feeling better but not enough to cope if you 2 fall out so big hugs please! lol xxx
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@Angelwhispers (8978)
• United States
15 May 08
Sugar, you are making perfect sense. I understand completely. i am sort of over come with work right now as I was yesterday, I was not able to get on at all, well that is after I did finally sign out myself yesterday morning. I am thrilled that the school is taking this event seriously as they should be. You go rest your head, we will all be here tomorrow. Love you Mo.
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@Angelwhispers (8978)
• United States
16 May 08
I slept real well last night Mo :)))) how about you? are you feeling better?
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@mummymo (23706)
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16 May 08
I'm so glad to hear that angel - you know I worry about you - but only cause I love you! I had a few hours and was much better today - i am starting to get weary again though so I shall be heading off soon and hoping I have more energy again tomorrow to come play with you guys! xxx
@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
15 May 08
Sleep tight mummy and dream about tails in bushes! That'll brighten up your eyes! LOL
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
16 May 08
Ah Ha! An active participant in the making of love! Wonderful! LOL
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@Gollywog (1092)
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15 May 08
Get your head down mummymo, a couple of pain killers and a long long sleep. It works wonders. I hope the nasty inccident at school gets sorted, that was some heavy stuff from a couple of 6 year olds.!!! I cannot believe that could happen, one of the things schools teach children is to keep their hands to them selves not to touch others in any way at all!!!??!! It seams this school has failed to do this! I would be asking for a meeting of the governors to see what they have to say. I was a LEA (Local Educational Authority) Governor and I found that not all the rules were being keeped by the school. A lot of bullies got away with frightening the younger children, because Heads say there is no bulling going on in my school!!! Its obvious they are not in touch with the pupils and that is bad. Keep pushing you dont want this happening again, these boys might do this in later years! Your poor beautiful daughter what a violation she must have been so scared. It makes me so angry, she should feel safe at school! Lots of hugs for her. Pat.
@mummymo (23706)
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16 May 08
That is exactly what I did sweetheart - well I got 3 hours sleep which is great for me and I rested lots too! I think it is awful the way problems are swept under the carpet at many school but I have to say I am lucky as that is not the case in my daughters school! Thank you so much Pat - I appreciate your support and your advice - I will email you in a bit! xxx
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@dana234 (2114)
• Spain
16 May 08
Don´t worry about catching up. Your health is more important and you must look after yourself. This is rich coming from me, lol. I can hardly ever sleep before 3am.
I´ve been thinking a lot about the problem that Niamh has had at school. It´s a huge relief to me that at least it´s being taken seriously and that they are trying to find a solution.
I think you made perfect sense here, your discussion is not confusing. Accepting your limitations is a good attitude, I´m still learning and haven´t passed beginner´s stage yet, silly me.
Take care.
A big hug to you and don´t come back unless you´re eyes are at their brightest.
XXX Dana
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@dana234 (2114)
• Spain
16 May 08
I take a siesta now and again, but only if my husband does. Don´t worry, this won´t be classified as mature content, lol. The reason is that he´s got a build in alarm clock and always manages to wake me up somehow. A hammer on the head usually does the trick.
If it wasn´t for him I´d sleep for hours, wake up in a lousy mood and probably stay up until my daughter gets up to go to school, lol.
It´s normal here to see even very small children outside very late at night, we used to do the same thing. Just a way of life. Saves money for babysitters :-))
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@mummymo (23706)
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16 May 08
LOL I can just picture your husband looking at the clock - hammer in his hand ready to waken you up! lol
I thought it was wonderful that everyone was so family orientated - no trouble, no louts no fighting just families out talking, sharing and loving - it was so nice! xxx
@mummymo (23706)
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16 May 08
LOL Do you a deal Dana dearest - I will get some more rest if you do - we can study for beginners limitations together! Do you ever take a siesta? I remember when visiting my brother in Spain - I couldn't believe the families that were out eating and spending time outside with very young children at 1, 2 and 3 in the morning! Thank you for caring so much about my family and I - love to you and yours! xxx
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
15 May 08
Well you need some much deservede R & R now don't ya? Don't worry about things here at this time. they will still be here when ya decide to finish up doing it here. rest and relax then come bacj barnstromning so to speak. I undertsnad the feelings of not feeling up to responding to discussions as there are days I just read then delete them without a thought of what to say. I call it burn out. Hope you decided to take a rest by now. See ya soon again I hope.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM AGB!!~
@mummymo (23706)
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16 May 08
I had already logged off as soon as I posted this discussion ~AGB~ I rested and even got 3 hours straight sleep which was wonderful - in fact it was so good I think I am going to have a nap soon! lol Big question though - do you have your broadband fixed yet? xxxx
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
15 May 08
Take care of yourself mummymo and have a nice sleep. I'm glad things are being dealt to at the school and I don't blame you feeling drained and all. I know I would be feeling the same way too! take care!!!
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@kamran12 (5526)
• Pakistan
15 May 08
Hello mummymo!:-)
Though I am not aware of all the details of the case of your daughter (I'll try to see past discussions, if there are any) but your remaining awake, getting worried, tired and exhausted in this situation is quite natural and understandable. I know that when my child was in hospital, I couldn't sleep at all even though they were thousands of miles away.
I am sorry about whatever incident happened to your girl and I am glad that the School Authorities are taking it very seriously and are determined to sort it out. I would hope that it is dealt in the best possible way.
I think your friends would be more happy if you take rest and sleep and get refreshed than to try to catch up on their discussions that may result in your bad health. So, sleep well, my friend, and don't take it too hard on yourself! Good night!:-)
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@mummymo (23706)
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16 May 08
Thank you kamran and I know that you have found the discussion on what happened to Niamh now! It must have been extremely difficult for you to be so far from your child when they were in hospital - I hope all is well now my friend! I have had a long resat and almost 3 hours sleep which is very good for me! Thank you once again for your friendship and support sweetheart! xxx
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@kamran12 (5526)
• Pakistan
16 May 08
You are most welcome, mummymo. Becoming myself a parent cleared many things for me. I couldn't believe that I would be this much in love with my child as I am and I don't know how much I am.
He is around 16 months now. He got into hospital for the first time late last year for travelers diarrhea and remained there for about 5 days. Not only he but his mother became a worry for me as she constantly remained awake for 4 days. I am in habit of remaining awake for extended periods but she wasn't. It was the first time that I realized, profoundly, how painful it is to see one's child in trouble. He is very fine now, growing at his pace, funny and entertaining that he is, LOL! Thank you for your concerns. And, being a parent myself now, helps me understand the problems of other parents. I hope all will be fine and well taken care of!:-)
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@kamran12 (5526)
• Pakistan
16 May 08
To be honest, I got a little angry with my wife when she didn't sleep for so many days. Her mother was at the hospital too, and my mother also went for a day as we live in different cities. I asked her that they are there so take some rest especially when our son started getting better the 3rd day. She wouldn't listen and told me that she can't even if she tried. I got more worried for her from 3rd day on than I was for our child as he was improving and there were people to take care. She did get her normal sleep back afterwards but not as much as she was able to before he was born.
She is a doctor and has delayed her house job for him to grow enough that he could be taken care of by his grandmother. She has joined a second house job after leaving one for some reasons. After every couple of days, she has 30 hours duty, otherwise it is 6 hours a day. So, you can imagine that it is still difficult for her to get enough time to sleep especially when she takes charge of our son in normal days.
You are so right that it is very difficult for a person to understand the delights and worries of parents unless one is a parent oneself. I thought I did, when I wasn't a parent, but I was so off the mark. It's a complete different world that can't be "felt" unless one enters into it.
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@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
16 May 08
Hi mummymo! I think you are doing the right thing...Rest and have a good night sleep dear friend! You have to recharge your tired body so that tomorrow will be a renewed and fresh mummymo!
Hoping that things will be better for Niamh in school or I might go up there and kick some a$$ in that school! haha..
Take Care and God Bless! Happy Mylotting! 
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@mummymo (23706)
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16 May 08
LOL Thank you for that faith - I really appreciate how supportive you have been , it has made a huge difference to me! Niamh is doing fine and the school are taking everything seriously and keeping a close eye on things1 I did rest - I even got 3 hours sleep and feel a lot better! I also think I will either have a nap or an early night again tonight just to make sure that I keep feeling better! Love and hugs sweetheart xxx
@gemini_rose (16264)
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15 May 08
I should think that the matter with your daughter is being taken seriously, poor little thing. It needs to be stopped now while they are young enough to maybe be dealt with. I know how you feel, I felt like you, yesterday with the stress over my eldest. My head was so off that I just kept feeling nauseous and my eyes went all puffy and horrible.
It was horrible and to be honest bed is the best place for you, do not worry about discussions at all!!
To tell you the truth I have that many to get through I think it is going to take me at least a week to catch up.
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@mummymo (23706)
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16 May 08
It is so sad that both our kids are going through a difficult time isn't it sweetheart? I f you need to vent just let me know - I am more than happy to listen! I did get some sleep - 3 hours almost which is good - hope you are getting enough rest! To be honest I usually always try to catch up - this time I knew I would get stressed so I deleted all notifications I haven't answered yet and am starting afresh! Sorry if any of those notifications were from you! xxxx
@gemini_rose (16264)
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16 May 08
I do not mind if you do not respond to my discussions, it is not a problem at all. He has not got no more exams until next week now so we will be OK until then. I am calming down a bit now!
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@Xdrowninghavocx (3117)
• United States
15 May 08
That's sucks, about your daughter. I hope everything is sorted out quickly. Yeah, you are exhausted because you are using all of your emotions from recent events. I've had upsetting things happen to me and the first thing I feel is exhaustion. Make sure you at least rest your head, even if you can't sleep.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
18 May 08
Well Sweetie you better rest and remember I am here do you hear me
I know what you are going through and yes I am still up
I will be going soon I had to wait for the Pain killer to set in and now I am surprised that I am still typing straight actually
You rest Sweetie and I will call you sometime tomorrow
Love you big Hugs xxxx
@mummymo (23706)
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18 May 08
Sorry that you are having to have painkillers again sweets - hope you are feeling better now! I am just home from a birthday tea for my Grans birthday and am totally exhausted! I am getting my epidural tomorrow so hopefully I will be feeling better tomorrow night when I eventually get home! I have been resting some more even if I haven't been sleeping much!
Hugs xxx
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
19 May 08
Hi Morag dear. As you know I'm here nearly every day and for several hours a day but my connection is slow so I'm always way behind with things it seems. I don't worry about it any more and I don't think we should worry about answering things immediately. The things going on with you are far more important and in this particular case some closure must be required before you can rest easily. Getting your sleep is vital to good health sweety so please try and have a couple of little rests during the day if you can. I hope Niamh is none the worse for the experience.
@mummymo (23706)
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19 May 08
Niamh is doing fantastically well Tickle sweetheart! I am starting to take little rests now - I just don't sleep much! I am trying hard though so I don't get to that stage again! I am on broadband and it still seems to take me hours to do anything as I find it so hard to concentrate! xxx
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
20 May 08
Oh sweetie, I am sorry I did not see this message. I hate that you have lost sleep over this but it is understandable. You are such a wonderful person, Mo.... worrying about not getting to all your discussions and making sure we know it is not us but your limitations. This place is a brighter place because of caring people like you.
I do hope you are sleeping a little better these days.
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@cortney09 (1345)
• United States
18 May 08
I hope that you are getting some much needed rest. It sounds like things have been really busy and kind of rough lately. And with all that you have going on we all understand that you won't be able to respond to everyone's discussions.
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@mummymo (23706)
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18 May 08
Thank you Cortney! I am resting - not sleeping much but rest is good! I am spending less time here on the lot than usual and when I am everything seems to take a lot longer! I am having an epidural tomorrow so hopefully i will feel a little better after that and sleep a bit better for a few days at least when I have relief from the pain! xxx
