I have been ultra slack in blog land. Huge apologies. Lots been going on. The lump was referred to a breast clinic so I have been in an out of mammograms and ultrasounds which has taken up a whole month of my life. But all seems fine (fingers crossed), yes, there is a lump, but it is not showing up on anything, they said it must just be part of me. Very technical explanation. Don't you think?
Also, I have started a writing course and I have homework. I was such a swot on my lesson one and got great feedback. Lesson two has been sat with me about three weeks, because....
WE HAVE A PUPPY!!
My, oh, my. I am in love. He is a boy. He is cute. He doesn't answer back. He doesn't whinge. He doesn't argue. He makes no demands of me. He gives me gorgeous cuddles. He makes cute little noises. He has big brown eyes. He has soft fur... *contented sigh*
Perhaps if anyone had told me all this I would never have had children? I jest. Kind of.
He is instead of a third child. I didn't even have to go through pregnancy. I didn't have to give up booze and soft cheese. I didn't get piles or have stitches. I didn't even have to have sex!
Ok, so now the downside. He sometimes poos in the night. Right in front of the tv. It's not good. Luckily, hubby gets up first and deals with it. He has chewed our stairs carpet, which will cost a couple of hundred to replace. His claw snapped off on his way out of the door. The vet visit cost £100. When I am out shopping, I am now not worrying if the children are OK at school, but what present (poo or wee) will be awaiting me on my return. (To date the tally is 3 poos inside and about 5 wees in two weeks.)
He is great company though. Last night, me and him stayed up to watch Jordan and her strange eyebrows on I'm A Celebrity. He sat quietly, didn't make any comments about the junk I was watching and kept me warm. The kids love him. We go for loads of walks in rain or shine (mainly rain at the moment). Lots of splashing in puddles and welly wearing. He makes me, us, really happy. I can see why dogs are used in therapy and to cheer up hospital patients. Having never had a dog before in my life I never really got it. How people could be so obsessed with their pets. I so get it now. As Donny Osmand (and S Club Juniors) once sang, 'and they called it puppy loooooooooove...'
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I hear ya! I lover Bert my doggy too LOADS xxx
Ok you almost sold it to me until you got to the poo bit! I've been changing poo filled nappies for five years now and i don't think i could take anymore. He sounds adorable though and i'm glad he makes you so happy :)
I understand - I adore my cocker spaniel. They can read your moods, love you unconditionally and keep you fit - hope you have many years of happiness together! I also love Take That - Gary or Howard for me. x
I'm not really a big dog lover but that one is ultra cute! Glad to see you haven't disappeared altogether...
Hey Missy... missed ya! Wow... you have been busy! Sorry to hear about the backing and forthing with the lump. I thought that was resolved so you must've been really worried. Gorgeous puppy dog... despite the poops! The writing course sounds good... I am considering starting one in the new year... do you mind if I get in touch via email to see what you'd recommend? I value your opinion as you are one of my first bloggers whose writing style I loved. hugs xx
So glad your lump isn't a bad one, so to speak. And so good to have you back online! As for the puppy - now you've made me REALLY jealous! I have been craving canine companionship for a while now.....can I borrow yours occasionally?
Hurray for all being well in boob-land!
Glad to have you back, even if you have a whiff of poo around you xx
Why? Why? Why did you get the Good Dog? When I saw the puppy photo my heart leapt at the thought that someone else out there would get what I was going through. But No. I need a drink.
Then There Were Three - Hello there! Bert. What a cute name.
Wife of Bold - Yes, I was very reluctant due to poo. I can't say I like picking it up in poo bags, especially as it's still warm. Yuk!He is adorable despite his warm poo.
Diney - Hello there. Yes, I have done so much more walking. Makes me feel better and less guilty when I eat a kitkat. I am really moving all over to Gary. He is hot!
Nappy Valley Girl - I will be popping over to yours as soon as I have mopped my floor. How are you??
That Girl - Hello gorgeous. I will be popping over to yours once I have mopped, hoovered and entertained small child. The lump thing lingered on longer as I went for a second opinion on the NHS (after initially going private). But hopefully all good. Very stressful though. Mail me and I will tell you which one. It's one you do at home.
Mud - Nice to have you all back. I wasn't even expecting one comment so to log on and have 9, I am touched! I am considering renting him out for walks? He's yours whenever you would like ;o) x
MWA - Yipeee. The breasts haven't seen so much action in years! They have been fondled by all sorts, men, women, looked at from afar. Very strange!
Auntie - Hello lovely lady.I have had to stock up on nice candles as am worried house smells of dog. Carrying a bag of poo around is something of a conversation stopper I must admit. Will be bringing my poo bag along to yours later x
MH - Put the bottle down. It is only 10.30am. The authorities will be round...I will bring good dog over to yours to mark his territory later. x
awww he looks so cute! I had a puppy once he chewed EVERYTHING!! even 5pair of heels (gulp) but sadly he had a genetic propblem and had to be put down when he was 2 and a bit as his quality of life was rubbish. Sometimes i miss finding that chewed shoe but i don't miss finding poo.
There you are! Good to have you back. Here's hoping to see more of you in the near future!
PS: Happy to hear that it's 'just part of you'!!
Gorgeous dog and glad to hear about your boobs! I was diagnosed with lumpy t*ts a couple of years ago and had the pleasure of experiencing the mammogram - how do they get them that flat? Lucky the husband never witnessed it - it's not for the faint-hearted...
He's adorable! And so glad the boob's are healthy xxx
Amy - The chewing is very annoying. Carpet stairs and my Graham and Green catalogue this morning. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Mummmeeeeeeeeeeee - Sorry but your name sends shivers down my spine as I hear it so often throughout the day! Very funny. Glad I am not the only freak with lumpy boobs ;o)
I felt sorry for the poor mammogram woman having to stetch out my saggy pups...
Mom/Mum - thanks hon x
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