I’m not sure if I’ve blogged about this before. At the beginning of December I had what I thought was cystitis. So I bought some cranberry tablets and took a month’s cure. Unfortunately it kept on coming back and the tests that were taken where clear. Anyway, I ended up taking tablets for bladder spasms. I’ve looked around on the internet and now I don’t drink large quantities of anything in one go and have trained myself to wait 90 minutes between visits to the loo. This keeps things more or less comfortable most of the time.
It just so happens that next week I have an ultrasound scan and guess what? I have to drink a litre of water an hour before. I know the journey will take roughly an hour, so I must drink the water just before setting off. I’ve been worrying about this since I found out the ‘good news’ yesterday morning.
This morning I came up with a plan. I would measure out the water (4 glasses) and drink them down. Allowing one hour plus another hour for waiting because appointments are usually late, I’m going to note how I manage. If it really is too uncomfortable, I will cancel the appointment and contact my gynecologist to see what else can be done. Anyone who has had a baby will know that an ultrasound scan on a full bladder is no picnic.
Progress will be updated every hour.
9.22: Drank down four large glasses of water
10.22: I need to go but it's managable - no spasms. Not sure how I'll feel about someone pressing the scanner onto my tummy at the moment
11.05 : I was hoping to get to 11.22, but considering everything, I did better than I thought I would.
I checked the medicine I’m taking; Vesicare. It’s designed to help people last longer – as it were. So in theory I will be alright on the day. I found the website and there are 3 stories of women of different ages, who suffered with overactive bladder (there, I said it). I’m thankful that I went to see my Doctor pretty quickly. Now I understand what had been going on.
If you’ve found this post because you’re trying to find out what’s wrong; please, please don’t hesitate to talk to your Doctor – it can’t be more embarrassing that having an accident when you’re out and about, can it?
Friday, April 06, 2012
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Bordeaux
Friday morning found us leaving the house at the crack of dawn (if not before) to catch the train to Bordeaux. We were off to an auction. The first auction we’ve been to that hadn’t been organized by our expert. It was lovely to watch the sunrise over the fields as we made our way South. Bordeaux has an efficient tram system which was really easy to use. The only problem we had was how to get the tickets read by the machine. A fellow passenger soon showed us how.
The auction house is along the docks. Like a lot of cities these areas have been re-built and we were surprised to find rather good discount shops and lots of restaurants and bars as well as a pleasant place to stroll along the river. The auction house was rather large and imposing but the people there were really friendly and we viewed all of the lots we wanted to see and a few more. We really were spoilt for choice. After the viewing all we needed to do was choose ourselves a pleasant riverside restaurant for lunch in the sunshine. This is the life! (Though we had to go through our notes and decide what not to bid on).
The auction was very well run and moved along very quickly, no time to doze off. We got most of what we wanted and managed to catch an earlier train home. It really was a good day, the journey went smoothly and the weather was great.
The auction house is along the docks. Like a lot of cities these areas have been re-built and we were surprised to find rather good discount shops and lots of restaurants and bars as well as a pleasant place to stroll along the river. The auction house was rather large and imposing but the people there were really friendly and we viewed all of the lots we wanted to see and a few more. We really were spoilt for choice. After the viewing all we needed to do was choose ourselves a pleasant riverside restaurant for lunch in the sunshine. This is the life! (Though we had to go through our notes and decide what not to bid on).
The auction was very well run and moved along very quickly, no time to doze off. We got most of what we wanted and managed to catch an earlier train home. It really was a good day, the journey went smoothly and the weather was great.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Good news for women everywhere
Dominique Strauss Kahn has been questioned by the authorities in France. Apparently he didn’t realize that the women at certain parties he attended in top hotels were being paid to be ‘nice’ to him. I don’t understand the prostitution laws in France, but it seems he’s broken at least one of them. This had to be finished in time for him to get to New York where he has unfinished business regarding his ‘behavior’ last May.
The man responsible for the company which produced PIP breast implants, Jean-Claude Mas, has been in custody since 6th March as his bail hasn’t been paid.
It’s good that justice is being done, but isn’t it sad that we still have a long way to go as regards certain men’s attitudes towards women?
The man responsible for the company which produced PIP breast implants, Jean-Claude Mas, has been in custody since 6th March as his bail hasn’t been paid.
It’s good that justice is being done, but isn’t it sad that we still have a long way to go as regards certain men’s attitudes towards women?
Sunday, March 25, 2012
A grey week
It’s been a very grey week here in France with all of the killings. Over and over we heard people saying ‘We never expected something like that to happen here’. The young man reminded me so much of one of my ex pupils (I know that it wasn’t). What happens to make a young man’s life change so much?
Walking down the street I admit that I panicked a little when I saw a scooter on the road close by. Perhaps we receive too much information.
I think that many people from all walks of life have been drawn closer together for a while.
The poem I wrote during the week.
Walking down the street I admit that I panicked a little when I saw a scooter on the road close by. Perhaps we receive too much information.
I think that many people from all walks of life have been drawn closer together for a while.
The poem I wrote during the week.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Son time
When Oliver was home a couple of weeks ago, he set me up with two computer screens. At first I felt quite giddy and kept on ‘losing the mouse’. Now I’ve settled down to this new technological breakthrough (for me at least) and wouldn’t be without it. I have to do quite a bit of research when describing some of the postcards I have for sale. It’s so useful to be able to see two lots of information at a time.
He phoned me up yesterday morning. I always know when there is a problem because of the pause before he asks me how I am. While he was playing football (soccer) he injured his toe and needs an X-ray. The X-ray isn’t the problem. What about the insurance? – Will he be expected to pay up front and how much will it cost? We have a very good back up insurance. I never have to pay for blood tests and X-rays because I always have my papers on me. I don’t know how much they cost. If he can find his papers he should be fine, if not he will pay and then be refunded later.
The best part of his toe injury is that he has been signed off work for a few days as he can’t walk very far. No KFC for a little while
He phoned me up yesterday morning. I always know when there is a problem because of the pause before he asks me how I am. While he was playing football (soccer) he injured his toe and needs an X-ray. The X-ray isn’t the problem. What about the insurance? – Will he be expected to pay up front and how much will it cost? We have a very good back up insurance. I never have to pay for blood tests and X-rays because I always have my papers on me. I don’t know how much they cost. If he can find his papers he should be fine, if not he will pay and then be refunded later.
The best part of his toe injury is that he has been signed off work for a few days as he can’t walk very far. No KFC for a little while
Disgusting!
Not long after French soldiers killed in Afghanistan were brought home with full honours....
This week soldier’s wives were protesting in order to bring notice to the powers that be that their husbands salaries were not being paid in full. In France if you can’t pay your bills you become ‘interdit bancaire’, which means that you cannot own a credit card or have a cheque book and the bank allows you the minimum for your needs. This is already happened to some soldier’s families and one wife has had her gas supply cut off. The powers that be have assured the families that the problem is due to a computer fault and that hundreds of staff are working 24/24, 7/7 to resolve the problem, which should be solved within the next couple of months!
I could also write from experience about how long teachers that are new to the payment system have to wait months before their salaries come through…..
This week soldier’s wives were protesting in order to bring notice to the powers that be that their husbands salaries were not being paid in full. In France if you can’t pay your bills you become ‘interdit bancaire’, which means that you cannot own a credit card or have a cheque book and the bank allows you the minimum for your needs. This is already happened to some soldier’s families and one wife has had her gas supply cut off. The powers that be have assured the families that the problem is due to a computer fault and that hundreds of staff are working 24/24, 7/7 to resolve the problem, which should be solved within the next couple of months!
I could also write from experience about how long teachers that are new to the payment system have to wait months before their salaries come through…..
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Son and daughter
I haven’t written much recently as I’ve been busy. Olivier and washing came home for a few days. He’s fine, but I think he’s lost weight. His job at KFC keeps him on the move as well as his studies. He says he doesn’t always have time for lunch. I think he should try getting up a little earlier…
Dom and J-M came for the weekend last weekend. It’s always a pleasure to see them. Dom made Brownies and they were delicious, of course. She’s waiting to see if her paper will be published. We went to our favourite Charity shop Emmaüs and I bought lots of books in English.
We’ve had lovely weather after a week of snow and very cold temperatures in February. Tomorrow I’m going to try to get out in the garden and plant some seeds. I garden mainly on my knees and on Friday we’re starting the injections of gel into my right knee, so I must get some done before that.
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Dom and J-M came for the weekend last weekend. It’s always a pleasure to see them. Dom made Brownies and they were delicious, of course. She’s waiting to see if her paper will be published. We went to our favourite Charity shop Emmaüs and I bought lots of books in English.
We’ve had lovely weather after a week of snow and very cold temperatures in February. Tomorrow I’m going to try to get out in the garden and plant some seeds. I garden mainly on my knees and on Friday we’re starting the injections of gel into my right knee, so I must get some done before that.
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Monday, February 20, 2012
I don't think I like it
I've never liked going to the hairdressers. I've had too many bad experiences. Once I went somewhere for a perm and the girl doing it was so slow someone stepped in to help her. I ended up with one side different to the other. The hairdressers was called Sweeny Todds - I should have guessed.
Anyway on Friday I finally went to have my hair 'trimmed', though I rather fancied the idea of it flicking up. Not knowing much about this kind of thing, I expected it to be flicked over using a brush and a hair dryer. I should be so lucky. I didn't realise I had so much hair untill I saw how much she was chopping off. She was making layers and layers. I wasn't happy when I went home. I didn't want to complain because I didn't want anymore cut off!
I sent a photo to Dom and J-M and they said they liked it
This morning I washed it and 'did' it my self. I'm not someone who can spend hours in the bathroom fiddling.
I prefer a straight bob like my ID pic. What do you think?
Anyway on Friday I finally went to have my hair 'trimmed', though I rather fancied the idea of it flicking up. Not knowing much about this kind of thing, I expected it to be flicked over using a brush and a hair dryer. I should be so lucky. I didn't realise I had so much hair untill I saw how much she was chopping off. She was making layers and layers. I wasn't happy when I went home. I didn't want to complain because I didn't want anymore cut off!
I sent a photo to Dom and J-M and they said they liked it
This morning I washed it and 'did' it my self. I'm not someone who can spend hours in the bathroom fiddling.
I prefer a straight bob like my ID pic. What do you think?
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