Quick update for you:

1) Meds - I finally got to the pain clinic and they've put me on tapentadol for my night time pain, and oxycodone for breakthrough pain in the day. Fingers crossed they a) work b) don't make me throw up or fall asleep! I collect them today.

2) Dentist - after 5 HORRID trips to the Special Needs Dentist I have finally been told I don't have to come back for 6 months! I hate the dentist, it's painful for me to sit and also frightening to let someone else take over what happens to your body, and the jabs were in nasty places, BUT it's done and I feel very proud of myself for going each time and getting it done.

3) Awww - The other day I emailed techiebloke and apologised that because I'm sleeping so badly and still can't get up in the morning, we will be going to his parents for afternoon tea rather than lunch. He sent me a lovely email back saying that while he hopes I get the night time pain fixed, because it's obviously bad for me, not to worry about getting up in the morning - if it happens, great, but not to sweat about it if I need the sleep. It was really supportive and exactly what I needed to hear. I nearly cried!

So I'm still here and still battling things.

Have a good weekend, everyone!