Well I got my results for my blood test and I'm afraid the nasty little mosquito has got the better of me!!! Yep I have Ross River Virus. Thankfully I am still able to work, the most annoying symptoms being extremely itchy hands and feet as well as aching in my joints. The itching is driving me crazy! I swear that itchy hands and feet could be used as a very successful torture method. The info I have read on the net suggests that symptoms can last from 3 to 7 months, with the worst of it being in the first 3 weeks. Lets just hope the itching stops soon!
I haven't felt much up to scrapping in the last week so I was very greatful that before we went to Port lincoln that I had got myself up to date with all the shop DT work. I don't know how much scrapping I will be doing over the next few weeks, but I doubt anything will stop me for too long!
I had the most lovely thing happen on Friday! Steph brought to my attention one of the letters in the latest FK where a lady had written in and said how she had found my Bling article an inspiration. I was completely blown away by this! It made an otherwise ordinary day, extrodinary. I just wish I could thank her for the lovely comment.
Here is my layout for Scrapbook Station DT this fortnight. It was for a mothers day theme.
I have used the new Heidi Grace papers, I just love these as they are so fresh. I love all the chipboard embellishments she has created as well.
TFL
This fortnights LO are all just gorgeous - must be a great topic for us all to scrap.
Hope the itching goes away soon, and that you dont suffer any of the other symptoms too badly either.
Nic xxx
Posted by: Nic Wood | April 30, 2006 at 07:40 PM
Hi JAnine lets hope it ends soon,all that itching. Great layout as usual. You shouldn't be surprised that your work inspires others, as everything you do is amazing.
Posted by: jo amato | April 30, 2006 at 09:41 PM
The first time I have turned on any blogs for ages and I find out you have what you were worried you had! Oh no...Poor you! My Grandma had this a few years ago and she was pretty sick for a while. Hope it subsides soon. Very nice Mum LO by the way. x
Posted by: Lydell Quin | April 30, 2006 at 11:05 PM
Hi Janine, sorry to hear about the RRV, hope the itching stops soon!
This layout is so yummy! Love it!
Posted by: Chris | May 01, 2006 at 06:54 AM
Oh no! Sorry to hear that your suspicions have been confirmed. I hope that you have a speedy recovery and that it doesn't get in the way of you doing too much!
Kathie
Posted by: kathie | May 01, 2006 at 09:27 AM
Oh Janine!!! You poor thing...RRV is horrible...I have had it before. Hope you are feeling better soon and it doesn't bother you for toooooo long.
Gorgeous layout...rest up okay?
Luv Karen xoxo
Posted by: Karen | May 01, 2006 at 12:03 PM
Oh Janine, I hope it doesn't last long and you are feeling good again real soon! That must be so frustrating.
Your holiday pics are gorgeous, and your layouts are divine as usual. You mum is a stunner!
Posted by: Katie Toland | May 01, 2006 at 12:23 PM
Hope you feel better soon. That RRV is nasty isn't it?
Just wanted to say your layout is absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Donna Meuli | May 01, 2006 at 02:16 PM
Gorgeous layout!! Hope you feel better really soon!
Posted by: Rachel Greig | May 01, 2006 at 09:01 PM
Janine that's awful. I suffered a lot of itchiness when I was pregnant so I sympathise - it's horrible and very distracting. I hope you recover quickly and the worst symptoms go very soon. Your LOs are, as always, beautiful.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Shearer | May 02, 2006 at 09:20 AM
I hope you're feeling better. Sounds like a horrible thing to have.
Take care
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Perry | May 02, 2006 at 02:53 PM
Oh know Janine, that isn't good, I hope it doesn't last to long, its the aching which can really get you down. Gorgeous layout, you are excellent at collage, that is why you are one of my fav scrapbookers, gorgeous.
Carole:)
Posted by: Carole Janson | May 02, 2006 at 05:17 PM
Hiya Janine, thanks for stopping my blog, I have had heaps of fun reading yours too, such gorgeous LOs you've shared. Will definitely pop back and catch up with how you are going. You poor thing with Ross River! Hope you recover really quickly from it.
Chrissy xx
http://chrissy3.blogspot.com
Posted by: Chrissy Berry | May 02, 2006 at 06:34 PM
Janine your layout is awesome. The hearts and flowers are gorgeous.
That RRV sounds awful with all the itching. Hope you get over it soon and get back to scrapping.
Posted by: Lianne | May 03, 2006 at 05:08 AM
Janine, you poor thing. I really hope that the horrid itching gets better soon and you are back scrapping up a storm before you know it.
I love your layout, the colours and design are just divine. TYour layouts in FK have been stunning too - your Mum must be rapt :-)
Take care
Allie
Posted by: scrappinallie | May 03, 2006 at 07:52 PM
I hope you recover really really quickly!!! I know itching is terrible I'm currently suffering from a food allergy and am itchy on arms and legs, but nothing as bad as how it sounds for you!!
And I love your layout it is truely gorgeous!!
All the best
Rach
Posted by: Rach | May 04, 2006 at 06:36 PM
Janine, you poor thing!! LOVE your mothers day LO.
Posted by: Susan J | May 04, 2006 at 09:12 PM
Oh no Janine i hope you don't go mad with the itching!!!!! I also hope you don't get any other simptoms any worse. My poor DH got this a few years back and he was literally in agony every morning, he ached from head to toe he even had to roll out of bed sometime cause he just couldn't sit up with the pain. It was so deblitating, it does reaccur acasionally as well but not nearly as bad. Love your Mum layout it's beautiful as are all the othersd on the site.Awesome job done by all the DT I think you have a real winning team.
Trish
Posted by: Trish | May 04, 2006 at 10:26 PM
Oh no Janine!! Bad news about the RRF! My SIL had this a while back too. I do have one hint for you.....although I don't think I need to tell you this. STAY HEALTHY! Eat well, and even continue gentle exercise, if you go the other way, it will get the better of you.
Stay safe, and I hope you get on top of it soon.
Posted by: Sally M | May 05, 2006 at 11:17 AM
Oh JANINE....so sorry to hear that you have had the RRV. Hope you recover quickly and can keep up the scrapping. Love this last lot of layouts!Take care.....
Lyn
Posted by: Lyn | May 07, 2006 at 06:57 PM
sorry to hear about you having Ross River Virus, no good at all - hope the itching goes away soon. I know just what its like (just had a skin allergy all over my face for a month!)
Great layout
Posted by: ruth | May 07, 2006 at 07:04 PM
I hope you have a speedy recovery from the RRV Janine!!! There is nothing worse!!
I love this LO you have done, I love the colours and all the flowers and the hearts!!
Take Care!!
(*(Hugs)*)
Michelle
Posted by: michellejbg | May 11, 2006 at 08:39 AM
Hey Janine, I am having issues getting into the Scrapbook Station message board and gallery and have had problems for the last week. I tried to e-mail you but it keeps bouncing. Is everything OK? I hope you are all well(ish considering RRV).
Posted by: Susan J | May 11, 2006 at 02:32 PM
You poor thing, Janine! That is terrible news, but it does sound like you are taking it all in your stride and you still have that wonderful sense of humour! Keep smiling, chicky!
Loving your lo's btw! :)
Posted by: Donna | May 11, 2006 at 02:32 PM
JK hope you feel better soon!!!!!
Posted by: Elizabeth Munro | May 11, 2006 at 09:16 PM