I have just started seeing a counsellor. I am hoping that I will gain some coping skills.
I know that people have mentioned whether it is time for permanent residence, but I really and truly dont think that SS will go for it. He needs help with showering, his walking is becoming harder and the catheter is a biggie, but apart from that its just that he cant do the things he used to. He has become compliant, still able to dress and feed himself; he is very aware of his surroundings, doesnt get muddled about where or when he is, doesnt get lost, knows who I am, sleeps at night. If only I could get the catheter sorted it would be fine.
The urine output isnt high if you look at it over 24 hrs @DesperateofDevon - its just that it is almost all produced overnight.
Yes @RosettaT , He has 2 litre night bags. I didnt know that you could get 3 litre ones. Thank you
I have to decide whether to extend the respite by Monday.
Oh lovely lady you need to look after you for a bit. Please take careIm having a bad couple of days here.
I also have to get up for a 9.00am appt tomorrow. Normally I would be up long before this, but Im finding mornings hard, at the moment.
Oh my head is swimming!This mornings journey was worse than expected.
It was 4 miles from my house to the nearby town where my 9.00am appt was. I went by car and, aware that it was during rush hour and the route passed several schools, I allowed 45 mins to get there (normally takes just under 15 mins).
The first 2.5 miles was fines, but once I got to the town all the roads were completely log-jammed with cars. I tried to avoid it by going through the back roads, but I think everyone else had the same idea . I phoned through to say I was going to be late and could I still be seen and was told that everyone else had been held up too. It eventually took me just under an hour and a half to do the 4 mile journey!!!
By this time I was in a right two and eight and because I got ushered straight in to see the doctor I forgot to switch off my mobile which promptly went off during the consultation . Came out of there with a fist full of literature (about mental health services) and got a phone call from the lady at Carers Support. I was very glad that she phoned as she always gives me good feedback about what I am considering, but by then I had brain overload. I drove straight round to a friend who had invited me over for lunch because by this time I was running late, but by driving direct made it on time.
Had a lovely leisurely lunch chatting and catching up, then got home to find a message on my answerphone from OHs care home wanting to know if I was joining them for their Christmas party on Thursday (I said yes). I told them I wanted to extend OHs respite to the middle of January and it has been booked
Finally made myself a much needed cup of coffee and the phone rand again, this time from the GPs surgery saying that I needed to book OH and my flu jab.
I hope thats it for today. Im going to visit OH tomorrow and hope its not going to be so hectic.
I think you have been sensible in dealing with life’s curve balls! Of which recently there have been many!Oh my head is swimming!This mornings journey was worse than expected.
It was 4 miles from my house to the nearby town where my 9.00am appt was. I went by car and, aware that it was during rush hour and the route passed several schools, I allowed 45 mins to get there (normally takes just under 15 mins).
The first 2.5 miles was fines, but once I got to the town all the roads were completely log-jammed with cars. I tried to avoid it by going through the back roads, but I think everyone else had the same idea . I phoned through to say I was going to be late and could I still be seen and was told that everyone else had been held up too. It eventually took me just under an hour and a half to do the 4 mile journey!!!
By this time I was in a right two and eight and because I got ushered straight in to see the doctor I forgot to switch off my mobile which promptly went off during the consultation . Came out of there with a fist full of literature (about mental health services) and got a phone call from the lady at Carers Support. I was very glad that she phoned as she always gives me good feedback about what I am considering, but by then I had brain overload. I drove straight round to a friend who had invited me over for lunch because by this time I was running late, but by driving direct made it on time.
Had a lovely leisurely lunch chatting and catching up, then got home to find a message on my answerphone from OHs care home wanting to know if I was joining them for their Christmas party on Thursday (I said yes). I told them I wanted to extend OHs respite to the middle of January and it has been booked
Finally made myself a much needed cup of coffee and the phone rand again, this time from the GPs surgery saying that I needed to book OH and my flu jab.
I hope thats it for today. Im going to visit OH tomorrow and hope its not going to be so hectic.