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Hi all, I try to read all the posts and comment but I still have a hard time recalling who is who once I start my post- so ((((hugs))) to you all!! and to all your elders!!!
The party went pretty well, btw. We ended up telling my dad a day before the party as my Mom was getting anxious about it and , of course, he said he already knew. But it was nice to see all the "Aunties" and my Uncles who I have not seen in a very long time. And we all celebrated my Dad.
Dtflex, I hope your mom settles down n the medicine kicks in for her n you.
Deefer, sounds like u made a good choice taking her back home for that is horrible what happen to your mom with the adverse effects of that med. Not like we don't know better sometimes. I hope she is able to get some rest PD meds start working so u can get a little break. As for hubby that is what I told him if he every had to have another procedure or test. He had also been drinking that rot gut crap again. I told him he Won! He can drink himself to death for I don't care anymore. As for the past few days he hasn't been drinking but I will not hold my breath. I just gotta focus on me n getting well. It was funny about u letting the nurse that the thermometer was not in yalls room. Gotta have that sense of humor. ; ) Linda, hang in their girl n so sorry for your pain.
Gotta go eat my jello, yum. yum and ginger ale. mmm good. Thanks everyone for being their for me. I will try to get back on when I can. Please let Jam know that I am thinking about her n I pray she gets to feeling better real soon.
Cattail, thanks n he needs a few kick n the ass! That is what the Neice said too n she was going to have a word with him for she even said that, I shouldn't even have to be worrying about how to get home n such. So, hubby called me this morning while I was trying to get stuff for the house for I know I won't tomorrow. Anyway, as I am talking to him, you know when u r n so much pain that u tend to hold your breath sometime, he asking me r u n that much pain? He had no idea i was that bad off. No f.. ing shit! Not getting the surgery done for sympathy or attention for I can find better f..ing ways to get that done! He took part of the day off. so that the mil can stay with the Neice down the street so she won't have to be dragged up to the hospital. That way she can get all the one-on-one attention for most of the day. ; ) I told him that I called my bro from Fl that he said if he needed to come up he would. I just wanted him to know that even though my family members r scattered they r their for me. Of course all y'all gals too. ; ) It is nice to feel your loved. So, he feels guilty n asking what I want for my b-day which is not till March 1st. I just want my car in my name. No joint name on the title. I will remind him again on my b-day. As for now, the nurse called from hospital n we r still on the go for me to be their at 5:30am yet dr won't be their till 7am. Hubby will be able to stay till 10am. Of course, if something was to happen n hopefully not then, he will take whole day.
Book, thanks for uplift n also the tips for the after surgery. I will be bringing a soft pillow. : )
I called the neurologist's office. They have the results but the dr. hasn't read them yet. I gave them my number and hopefully they will call tomorrow for an appt. I am not going to wait for my sis to act on this. Thanks everyone!!
Yes, we have to have a sense of humor, don't we? My Mom 'moved in' with me, without being invited, in 2008. My husband (deceased 2008) cared for her since '82, when my Dad died. We provided a home for her on our property and that was so much better, having her in her own home. When my husband died, she just 'moved in' and since then my life has not been the same. She cooks ALL the time and eats stuff I cannot stand -- chicken livers, liver and onions, just gross stuff. I recently retired and looked forward to traveling and now I can't even sneak out to the drug store without her. She's physically fit and doesn't like to be around other seniors because they are OLD. She will be 89 this year. Not sure how much longer I can deal with my house constantly smelling like bacon or other forms of pork, which makes me gag.
Get a load of this! I'm driving to daycare to pick up Mom and I see the ambulance in the lot!!! I was like oh sh!t!!! But as I pulled in I could see Mom sitting near the window inside. Apparently a lady was climbing onto the bus and her knees gave out. She ended up kneeling on the floor of the bus for at least 15 minutes. She is very heavy, so no one could lift her up. Even the EMT's had a tough time getting her up and onto a seat. The surgeon is going to do the scope on my FIL tomorrow, so he will be in the hospital until then. Not happy that all he can have is clear liquids! Mame, sorry I got "boat time" again. I came in from errands and my husband got back from the hospital at the same time. We needed to get to the bank and Walmart before I had to get Mom, so I sat down and typed a quick comment to let you know my FIL was okay. I didn't even see the count! I have lots of boat time stacked up, so if anyone needs it, just say "when"! Daylight savings time is in less than 3 weeks and we will have light until after 6:30. That is always a welcome sight! My daughter's ex boyfriend of 6 years, used to be a professional motorcycle hillclimber. He was the youngest to take the championship when he was just 17. We used to travel to most of his races and would be in Penn. and New york a couple times a year for races. We went to Las Vegas twice for the AMA National Championship award dinners. It was lots of fun, but very scary. he and his dad used to build the bikes from the ground up, Great guy, like a son to us for those 6 years, but stuff happens! As for my sibs talking about vacations, I just zone out now because of an incident with one of my sisters last summer. She was a real b!tch to me and said awful things that my cousin was the only witness too! She doesn't talk to my sister very much after that! I just act like it never happened. Don't need that crap in my life! Yogi, I don't check my wall unless I get a notification. I haven't gotten any since last week for hugs, so it appears I missed a few! Sorry. Glad you get to see your mom 3 times a week, but 60 miles round trip is a lot! Especially with the price of gas. It's such a vicious cycle to visit when there is distance involved, but I know you will make sure you get there and she will definitely love seeing you! Stormy, I sure hope your mood improves! If the sun comes out, get your butt outside and soak up some of that natural vitamin D!! Austin, sounds like you worked hard to clean out your mom's place. I already had a conversation with Sharon, the nurse, before we left the ER. I thanked her for running a tight ship in th ER and for keeping her sense of humor through it all!14 cats, wow! We have 11 in this house, but that's between 4 apartments. My King Tut is huge like a Maine Coon, but looks more Egyptian. He's tricolor, unusual for a mail, and his main color is pewter gray with white and tan markings on his face, belly and legs. he is also double pawed and has thumbs as big as my pinky finger! Wow Sharyn, 66 degrees sounds great! We are expecting another 3-4 " of snow by morning. tell your sister to chill out and hopefully you can get an appointment tomorrow! Don't you just love cat antics? Jen, I still say once the weather gets warm, you may really like the short hair! Doesn't that short stubble feel neat! Love that you covered it so Mom can't see your bald head! Why don't you take your hat off at the dinner table for all to see? Maybe FP would have a seizure or something! Mishka, Thanks for letting us know how the party went! Sounds like everyone had a great time. Bet your mom was proud of herself after all her "organizing"! I'm sure your dad really enjoyed it. LilDeb, hope a;; goes well for you tomorrow! Screw everyone else for a while! Get yourself better and worry about the rest later. Early Happy Birthday to you, too! It's our 40th wedding anniversary on March 3rd and my daughter and sil are taking us to the revitalized Hawthorn Theater in Worcester, to see Rain and their Beatle's concert. Should be a fun time! Geez, where did the day go? I just realized it's 10Pm and "Smash" s on! Hope I don't fall asleep and miss it! Night everyone!
Thank you, Deef. And the price of gas keeps changing almost daily. I have had to readjust my finances to make my visits work for my mom. It's so important for me and her to see one another.
I hope your FIL has some good news from his procedure tomorrow. It must be tough on you, too.
Lildeb, good luck with your surgery.
Everyone, hello and I hope you have the best day you can have. Blessings
You know the hair "hair" does look good. I think the ugly will come when it is to butch short for someone who wears skirts all the time...
Shopping was, um...yesterday and I am real glad, I told anyone I knew what and why and mom look so pissed the whole timer. i think she thought I was getting some sort of sympathy for having cancer or something... Ignoring her...
Lildeb: Wish you an early happy birthday. I will be thinking of you in surgery and sending a big splash of the white. Don't you worry, things are going to be fine.
Hey Mame: What a good idea about meeting up with Jen.
Deef: Our 40th wedding anniversary is on March 17th.
You know that er crazy but I could really see it, all of us up a lake Coeur d'Alene at a time share swimmin, drinkin, laughing,....Not cleaning poop off anything for days at a stretch...
dog howling gotta go do dinner here...and I forgot my head covering down stairs. mom is gonna have a crap horse!
What a day! Stormy, that darn cat got me up at 4AM, so I let him out and left him out for a half hour. I wasn't feeling well at all when he woke me, so when he kept after me for another hour, I just ignored him and he eventually stopped. I woke up again just before 8 and felt like crap, so I checked on Mom and rolled her onto her side like I do every morning, and went back to bed. Next thing I knew, it was 10 AM!!! I jumped out of bed and checked on Mom and she was still dosing, so I got myself dressed. I didn't feel well at all, but had to deal with Mom until Erin came at noon. During the afternoon, I had to go to the cellar for something and caught my toes on one of the steps as I was climbing them. I fell forward and caught my full weight on my hands. Oweee!!! I jammed my left wrist that was already bothering me, and jolted my right shoulder that I had surgery on. Needless to say, I had to sit on the stairs for a minute. My left wrist is sore and a bit swollen, and my right shoulder is getting stiff. I sure hope I didn't tear the rotator cuff again! What a klutz!!! Any results on your dad yet? My FIL has a stomach ulcer! He will be fine, but my sil wants them to send him to rehab to get his strength back. What!!! He isn't really sick, and has only been in the hospital since yesterday. If they release him tomorrow, the rehab they have to send him to, is not a good one. He was there 2 years ago and hated it. The other one he was at is much nicer, but he came home with c-diff and almost died! I told my husband they should bring him home and have the physical therapist come to the house. They can get a twin bed to put where the couch is in the living room and she and my husband can take turns spending the night to keep an eye on him. I don't think he needs rehab, but I do think he shouldn't be alone at night anymore. they are both retired and if they don't want to do it, then they should hire someone to stay and keep an eye on him for a couple weeks. He has plenty of $$. My husband is tired of trying to convince his sister what they should do. She doesn't want to be tied down. Her husband died 11 years ago and she likes to travel and take craft classes etc. She uses the excuse that she would not be able to get her father up if he fell. I said that's what a phone is for, to call for help! I sure hope she doesn't let them send him to rehab. he hates places like that! I guess it's not my call, but I just feel he is afraid to be alone at home at night, and they won't release him from rehab unless someone is going to be staying with him anyway! So why put him through that? LilDeb, Sure hope you aren't in too much pain and are getting some much deserved rest! Cat, 1973 was a good year! I think? we were married on my grandparents anniversary and they were married for 63 years before my grandmother died at the age of 92. That's when we found out why she was always so frustrated with my grandfather. He had been suffering from early dementia for a couple years and we never new it! he was a handful for the next 2 years until he died at 93. We were married for 30 years on 3/3/03. That was pretty cool! Jen, Sounds like you had some fun with your new hairdo, or would you call it hairdon't? Mom is really off her rocker not to take up the time share offer! I say you go by yourself too! When is it again? maybe I;ll head back out that way and Rip and I can join you there! Hell, let's all go stay with Jen!!! Party time!!! Sharyn, Did you get an appointment to see the neurologist today? Diane, Mom calm down for you yet? Don't you hate when you can't cut a break! Bobbie!!!! Still working on the boat? or moving on! Time to ice my shoulder or I won't be able to handle Mom in the morning. Night everyone!
Deef!!! I am so sorry about your fall! Awful and I hope you are not going to be too sore. Ow Ow Ow. Deef, you really do need a break and I am not talking about breaking your ass on the stairs. I think it's a great idea that you go and get Rip and kidnap Jen and go to the Lake. Jen, tell your aunt that you're going!!! Break time!!
Thinking about lildeb and hope she's ok.
Linda, I hope you are doing better and I am so sorry for the loss of Sheba. Please give Debbie a hug from me and get Debbie to hug you. Saw the picture of you cutting my hair on the boat from when you and Deb came. That was a good haircut! I've been using the Flowbee and that turns out ok but not as good as when you cut it.
Flex! You know that you have a boatload of boat time racked up and I hope that it happens!
Jen! Reading your play and it's GOOD. Would love to see it produced. I still think that there has to be a way to produce An Evening With.... and do both of the plays?
Stormy and Meanwhile and Austin and Cat and Sharyn and Mame and Mish and Yogi and Kuli and CUZ! where are you and Barb and I hope Jam is doing better and everyone I have missed check in and chew me out.
I had a diver on the boat today and he worked for 4 hours since I haven't had the bottom scrubbed in about 4 months. I ran up and down the dock getting zincs and this and that and he got them all changed out. 7 zincs. Bowthruster is 2, 2 on the get home shaft, 1 on the get home strut, 2 giant zincs on the keel and if I can get this big donut zinc trimmed 1/4" he will come back tomorrow and put that on the main shaft. Right now it's too wide and when I throw the boat in reverse it could hang up the tranny so no zinc on the main shaft until it's trimmed. Man, all I wanted to do was get a boat and go swimming. Didn't know I was going to have to learn all this stuff.
You put zincs on boats to keep the electrical charges that run in salt water from corroding the different metals. The zincs are sacrificial anodes so they are attacked first and keep the metal in the boat from going away.
Tomorrow we will move the boat to a different dock and she will go into the next phase of cosmetic repair. Deef! I am still working on the boat AND moving on haha. moving on another dock woohoo.
I don't remember if I told you guys that the Cat fell in again. I was standing on the dock and she went to jump onto the boat and missed the rail. She hauled herself out by climbing up the piling onto the dock and I grabbed her and took her below into the tub to rinse the river off of her. There's all kinds of barnacle worms etc etc so I got her rinsed with fresh water while ignoring the howls of indignation. Falling in and hauling herself out gets her another promotion so now she is: Able SeaCat, First Class.
Tonight she was on the dock hanging out under the dock cart and I didn't see her so when I did the fingers-in-my-mouth whistle she jumped on so fast she startled me. She's been getting me up early as well. The 5am Alarm Cat. Now she's sitting right next to me on the clean laundry trimming her toenails.
My Cousin Vinny Train going by. Man oh man.
I am looking at marinas all the way up into the Chesapeake and don't know exactly where the next place is going to be but I do know that at 7.5 kts it will take awhile to get anywhere. I sure would like to be able to dock close to those of us who are coastal like we talked about 3 years ago. Anyone who is still interested in that let me know your general locations again and I will begin a float plan. Can't head to the islands until late Fall since I don't want to be there during hurricane season so thinking about heading North through the Spring and Summer and finding hurricane holes up the coast and then turning South starting in late October.
Talked to Ted today and he is doing better as well. I miss seeing his cat avatar too. That is a funny picture.
OK, the Cat will get me up at 5 no matter what so I am turning in.
Love all you guys way more than you'll ever know. lovbob
Deef: You have got to be careful. You could break a leg, arm or worse. It's amazing how fast something serious can happen, especially when our minds are going in so many directions. Hope you are feeling better. Sorry about FIL. Hope he can come home.
Bobbie: I love to hear your boat stories and the possible sailing destinations. I don't imagine you can make it to Washington state. Look up John Wayne Marina. It's two miles from my house. I could get Jen and bring her to meet you. Actually, it would be a lot cheaper for you if we all chipped in a got her an airline ticket to where you are on the East Coast. Are you excited about heading out and navigating up the coast? Sounds like a dream come true. Maybe some water wings for Able SeaCat, First Class. Sounds awesome!!
Jen: How long was your hair when you decided to take it down to the nub?
Stormy: Hoping all is well with you.
Sorry I don't mention everyone, but I do sends hugs to you all.
So the darn cat wanted to go out when I was ready for bed! I let him out thinking he would be right back, so I thought, why not leave him out for longer and maybe all the fresh air would make him sleep all night. Well, that backfired! The little sh!t was gone for an hour!!!! I sat up watching "Duck Dynasty" until after midnight! the little turd! At least he didn't bother me in bed all night, but was waiting by the back door when I woke up at 6.He went out, but came right back for food. My shoulder and right arm are very sore. The upper arm is the worst because I had a ruptured tendon there due to the shoulder issue. It's real uncomfortable to lift my arm and rolling Mom over this morning wasn't easy. Now I have to get her up and ready for daycare. That should be lots of fun! Shirley, LM mode is good as long as you check in here and there! Bobbie, Take your pick of locations in N.E. Any of them would only be a 2 hour drive for me! Rhode Island is nice! Newport and the mansions. Block Island, I've never been there, but my brother goes there all the time. Even N.J. is only a 4 -5 hour drive. I'll just pack my bags and tell the sibs I'm off and they are in charge! It's a royal pain learning all that boat stuff, but after you get her out on the water and have the freedom of going anywhere and having your own accommodations with you, I bet you will forget how long and hard it was to get to that point. Cat, It's not a matter of being careful, I just gave to realize I'm not a kid anymore! Know what I mean? A twenty something mind in a 61 year old body. I'm fortunate in the fact that I'm a "young" 60 and don't look anywhere near my age. But I sure feel it sometimes! Okay, It's time to roll Mom out of bed and do the morning routine. Hope I can get her into the car with this bum arm!!!
Hi all. Feeling down this morning. Feeling lonly. Pity Party! Some of hubby's fam was talking abt a vacation in Aug and I TOLD my husband-we are going, no matter what. We missed the last two they all went on-well, because I don't do what needs to be done here with getting someone care for mom. I feel guilty asking siblings and know that I am going to get some grief... We don't have the money to put her in respite or really go on vacation. OR hubby doesn't want to go or can't get the time off from work. This is the same man who when I say, we never go on a vacation-he says, plan it and I will take the time off. HA! Then it is -Oh we have this or that going on, it is not a good time for me blah blah blah. SO, I inform the hubby that it is planned, and I asked the two sibling who do help me if they will stay with mom...and sis is off 4 weeks in the summer so she said she will make sure one of the weeks is that week... Well, I am getting all happy and thinking how much time I have to lose a little weight to look good in a bathing suit on the beach...HA! And, the vacation falls through. The sis in laws have some $$ prob and now can't go. They try and think of somewhere else, cheaper etc...and decide to stay at their parents for the week. Parents live on a lake near here. Yes, hubby and I can go somewhere anyway-but I am having a pity party and am mad that the one time we say yes, it falls through! OMG-I am soooo laughing at myself right now-I hope all of you are too!!!! Am I a big baby or what!? But this is life... now, I have to get the horsepower to plan a vacation myself and go with my hubby-without other ppl to make it a little more fun...and less expensive when sharing expenses. Why not go to the in laws lake house? Sorry, hubby will find things to "fix" while he is there like he always does when we go out to spend some quality time with his folks or just go hang at the lake-which is seldom-but he can't just sit and relax there. I guess I just want to go away. Far away. haha. If I am going to have someone here for a week with mom I guess I just want to take advantage of it big time...not go 20 min away. And we really don't have the money to do much. UGH. Another thing bothering me is that I have my bro coming Saturday so we can go to dinner with 2 of hubby's sibs and spouses. Now, hubby wants me to ask bro to stay the night with mom and we stay with sibs at his folks house for the overnight just to spend more time with the sibs coming from out of town. Yes, that would be nice...and this bro is the one who always helps me...but I feel like I am asking too much of him on short notice. I probably will and he will prob say yes. But it just got me thinking how strapped down I feel to this house and mom...no freedom. Lonly. I am just in my head too much and sometimes wish I wasn't. That I could just go on day to day la la la and not know what I am missing. I don't know, I am just venting... Funny story-mom didn't know who I was yesterday morning-or who she was-or where we are etc. So, I go thru the whole thing of who she is etc and I am showing her pictures. I show her a pic of her with her brothers at my wedding... She doesn't really know them...but all of a sudden she blurts out "your first wedding or your second?" I almost fell on the floor! Yes, I was married before-but the fact that she remembered that??? TOO FUNNY!!! I guess I am a bit manic today with my writing...skipping around...sorry. I have been trying to get lots of little things done around the house when I can...pushing myself-cause it is really easy to sit on the couch or nap or eat when I have a free moment from mom. I have been feeling really good about what I have been accomplishing. However, I am exhausted! Which is probably why everything is bothering me. I just want to wake up-well rested-ready for the day and go! But that feeling first thing in the morning has left me-and did so long ago... God, I am depressed aren't?! Sorry, it has all been about me. Deef-you are right-we are not as young as we used to be! Hi Cat! You got married on St Patty's Day?!! 40 years! Congrats! Sounds like you are on year 40 too Deef! Congrats! Meanwhile-we are all in LM sometimes! Bobbie-Rhode Island etc is not that far from here and we could meet up with Deef...where will you be in Aug??!! haha Jen-take cover! (exploding mom....) Mishka-glad the party went well! Sharyn-hope the results come out good! Lildeb-how you feelin honey? Hey Yogi and BJ and everyone else out there in caregiver land! Thanks for letting me vent, I feel better already. Mame
I hear you! I wonder why we feel that 'guilt' when we ask others to stay with our Moms, just for a little while? I suppose it's because our obligation is so embedded.
You got that right BJ!!! Too bad our sibs don't feel the "guilt"!!!! Mame, you are about a 4 hour drive from here. It's a straight shot all the way on I90. We should find a place in the middle and meet there for a week of fun. I can pick up anyone that is on my way! The more the merrier!! Jen, trying to picture a "mom" explosion!!! think I've done that myself a few times! Off to pick up Mom from daycare!
I have tried to figure out why I feel guilty. I rarely leave Mom anywhere. I have to be honest and say she and my sister don't get along. My sister says she would not put up with Mom's hoarding, her messiness in the kitchen, constantly cooking. They clash about everything so Mom doesn't want to spend time with her. Therefore I feel 'guilty' if I have to occasionally ask my sister for help. There is just the two of us - no one else to ask. Mom has a younger sister who just lost her husband but they are estranged (had some sort of argument about 15 years ago) so she doesn't even visit her own sister or talk to her. Mom is not a pleasant person to be around so even the grandkids don't want to be involved too much. I just had to talk to her because she said she wants to get a pair of canaries - says she loves birds! No way! I would be the one cleaning cages and taking care of them! I have enough to do so she's not getting any birds! haha!
BJ and Mame, the lack of freedom was one of my greatest hurdles to get over when I started caregiving about 6 years ago. If it weren't for my boyfriend living with me now I would still feel the loneliness of being house bound. He is a great help and good company. The sibs are clueless about being chained to the house or your charge. Vent all you want on here since we all understand. Mom was re-evaluated today for recertification for Hospice. She has lost 25 pounds since Thanksgiving. The mental decline is what is causing the rapid physical decline now. The nurse had a long talk with me about how I would handle things if mom died at home. I think I will be okay since I was the only one home when my dad died. I already know all of mom's wishes for her burial. I have to make the decision to sign a DNR for mom but I'm trying to come to terms with that decision. I know logically it is the right thing to do, but I'm not sure I'm ready emotionally. It's just another step in the long good-bye. Cat, it sounds like you had a "lucky" choice in your mate, not only being married on St. Patty's Day. Deef, I sure hope you didn't do too much damage to your shoulder. I hope Lildeb is recovering from her surgery. I can relate to everyone's "alarm" cats. The youngest one is the loudest of our alarms. Remus, the 20lb Maine Coon likes to stick his face in ours and wakes us up. Bobbie, I'm about a 2 hour drive from Charleston, SC, 2.5 from Savannah, GA and 3 hours from Myrtle Beach, SC. Savannah and Charleston are both great historic cities. I got the news yesterday that my a/hole sister plans to visit on March 14th. Hospice is going to work with me to get mom into the nursing home while sis is here so I don't have to have any interaction with her. It was her visit last year that lead to my suicide attempt. Well let me get some work done. I had to bring some home since I ran out of time at the office. This huge group leaving next week is about to kill me already. I just pray everything runs smoothly and they have a great tour.
Have a good evening all and I'll check in soon again.
with you mane pack and wait for him in the car? if he doesn't show drive off!
Hair was below shoulders when I craft-scissors attacked it. Cat Then finished with the nose hair trimmer..Mine. NOT fp!
Mom had el crappo day yesterday, from having him yell at her: "What did you put in that stuffing!" "Some Spice it making me gag!" Sure it is old man sure it is...The generic brand of box stuffing you have been choking down for two decades... whatever, that and my forgetting to wear my hat, she about had a coronary. today she is taking him out to do his taxes...so house to myself.
Gah deef how is the arm now? should you get it looked at?
Thanks Bobbie, no idea, it is all so foreign to me I feel like what the hell do I think I am doing I have never even SEEN a play!
BJ, had three different relatives give my grandfather cases of chili for his 90 th ...yes thank you, you come and clean it off the walls...
DNR is a very serious decision Diane, you know from quality of life issues, but it doesn't make it easy.
My aunt said she had never cleaned her trash or sent folders in email and had over 3,000 in her history..do not do this!
Lost that war!!! Geez, still trying to catch my breath and calm my heart down!!! I'm going to need help getting her to bed at night if she keeps this up!!! Wouldn't let me pull her pants down. Had a death grip on them. Then wouldn't sit down on the raised toilet seat, as she stood there throwing her head back and stiffening up like a board. The whole time she's trying to reach stuff on the hamper, the trash basket and anything else she sees!!! I'm trying to get her clothes off and she's trying to get off the toilet to reach the curtains over the window! She's grabbing my shirt, my arms, my ass!!! it's like she has 8 hands and they are everywhere!!! Dentures were easy to get out for a change, but she kept grabbing the washcloth and towel as I am trying to bathe her. Then she starts pulling on her boob as if it was a piece of clothing! it must have hurt, but in her wild frenzy, she never even flinched! We won't even discuss getting the diaper on. She has a broken blister on her shin from rubbing her legs in bed. The PD causes her to constantly cross her ankles, even in bed. Then she jives all over when she first gets in bed, so she rubbed the skin raw. this is a first, so I have been putting antibiotic ointment and a bandage over it at night. Well, I no sooner got that on, and she spotted it! The race was on to get her nightgown on and her into bed so I could tie the top sheet down with her arms on top so that she can't pick at the bandage or her diaper. Learned that trick after cleaning up one wet diaper mess allover the place! Now I will keep my fingers crossed that she will go right to sleep, but I'm not counting on it with how wound up she was. Sorry! I needed to get that out!!! Going to take a breather. I'll check in later!
Man Deef, you have your hands full with mom. I guess I should be greatful I only have temper tantrums to deal with nightly. I'm getting ready for my battle now. I may need to vent afterward too.
Deef-have you ever tried the tegaderm clear bandages? They can stay on for days. The visiting nurses used them on mom's legs one time-they are great and she totally forgot they were there! Mom had a shower tonight... "Why are we doing this at night?" Well mom, you had a headache or some other excuse all week so, in the shower you go! Thank God for Downton Abbey after! Well, for me and hubby...mom had to watch EWTN to see the Pope's last day... Gotta get her ready for bed now. Hair in curlers...she loves that! Still in a funk but looking forward to the weekend. G'night! Mame
Mame, Mom picks at EVERYTHING!!! If she can see it feel it, it's gone!! When she broke her wrist last January, I made the ER doctor put on a hard cast. She picked pieces off the entire week we had to wait to see the orthopedic doctor. I used cloth tape on all edges. Cut up those hospital foot socks and taped those over to keep it clean. When the orthopedic doctor saw her, he wasn't happy about the hard cast because it was tight and confined her hand too much, so he trimmed it and by the time he was done, he realized I was right about the hard cast! By the time her six weeks of the cast was up, it was pretty tattered from all of her picking! She would pull on it and twist it to try to get it off and then she would say "ouch!" She even tries to pick the painted decorations off of plates! Enough said on that subject! Mame, glad your mood is better. I hope we all get to have a vacation this year. Stormy, any news on dad yet? Sharyn, how about mom's MRI results? LilDeb, Hope you aren't in too much pain.:( Hey there Shirley! Yogi!, Kuli!,Bobbie! Mishka! Jen, any hair yet? Arm is very sore after wrestling Mom all day! But I think it will work itself out eventually. Diane, Too bad you have to bring work home, but sounds like you need to get it done. Mom is quiet, just grabby as hell! Maxine, You all rested up yet? Cat, It would be cool for Bobbie to go through the Panama Canal with her boat! I'm sure I forgot someone, but my brains are fried! I actually sat down earlier and made a few pairs of earrings, just to relax for a bit. Oh yeh, My fil is heading to rehab tomorrow.:( Sil is convinced that aspirin gave him the ulcer and he doesn't need to change his diet! What an a$$. She just doesn't want to do the extra work for him! Can't convince her that not taking aspirin everyday is not going to fix the ulcer. He needs to change how and what he eats too. I sure hope he's not in rehab too long. Don't want him to get sick like he did last time. My husband told his sister that if she didn't listen to the doctors, that he was not going to help her out if he ends up in the hospital again! Can't fight someone who thinks they know everything. He told her to research it online and she just said she didn't have the time and it wasn't necessary! Some people! Okay, night everyone. Hope you all get a good rest tonight!
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I try to read all the posts and comment but I still have a hard time recalling who is who once I start my post- so ((((hugs))) to you all!! and to all your elders!!!
The party went pretty well, btw. We ended up telling my dad a day before the party as my Mom was getting anxious about it and , of course, he said he already knew. But it was nice to see all the "Aunties" and my Uncles who I have not seen in a very long time. And we all celebrated my Dad.
Deefer, sounds like u made a good choice taking her back home for that is horrible what happen to your mom with the adverse effects of that med. Not like we don't know better sometimes. I hope she is able to get some rest PD meds start working so u can get a little break. As for hubby that is what I told him if he every had to have another procedure or test. He had also been drinking that rot gut crap again. I told him he Won! He can drink himself to death for I don't care anymore. As for the past few days he hasn't been drinking but I will not hold my breath. I just gotta focus on me n getting well. It was funny about u letting the nurse that the thermometer was not in yalls room. Gotta have that sense of humor. ; )
Linda, hang in their girl n so sorry for your pain.
Gotta go eat my jello, yum. yum and ginger ale. mmm good. Thanks everyone for being their for me. I will try to get back on when I can.
Please let Jam know that I am thinking about her n I pray she gets to feeling better real soon.
Cattail, thanks n he needs a few kick n the ass! That is what the Neice said too n she was going to have a word with him for she even said that, I shouldn't even have to be worrying about how to get home n such.
So, hubby called me this morning while I was trying to get stuff for the house for I know I won't tomorrow. Anyway, as I am talking to him, you know when u r n so much pain that u tend to hold your breath sometime, he asking me r u n that much pain? He had no idea i was that bad off. No f.. ing shit! Not getting the surgery done for sympathy or attention for I can find better f..ing ways to get that done! He took part of the day off. so that the mil can stay with the Neice down the street so she won't have to be dragged up to the hospital. That way she can get all the one-on-one attention for most of the day. ; ) I told him that I called my bro from Fl that he said if he needed to come up he would. I just wanted him to know that even though my family members r scattered they r their for me. Of course all y'all gals too. ; ) It is nice to feel your loved. So, he feels guilty n asking what I want for my b-day which is not till March 1st. I just want my car in my name. No joint name on the title. I will remind him again on my b-day.
As for now, the nurse called from hospital n we r still on the go for me to be their at 5:30am yet dr won't be their till 7am. Hubby will be able to stay till 10am. Of course, if something was to happen n hopefully not then, he will take whole day.
Book, thanks for uplift n also the tips for the after surgery. I will be bringing a soft pillow. : )
Maine Coon cats are huge too, seen them on TV. A lot o cat! Always liked the Russian Blue one's myself.
deef it probably would have done more harm than good. People who don't know your mom won't know her "routines" and behaviors and"code" ! Ya know?
Hope everyone is doing OK.
Jen
The surgeon is going to do the scope on my FIL tomorrow, so he will be in the hospital until then. Not happy that all he can have is clear liquids!
Mame, sorry I got "boat time" again. I came in from errands and my husband got back from the hospital at the same time. We needed to get to the bank and Walmart before I had to get Mom, so I sat down and typed a quick comment to let you know my FIL was okay. I didn't even see the count! I have lots of boat time stacked up, so if anyone needs it, just say "when"!
Daylight savings time is in less than 3 weeks and we will have light until after 6:30. That is always a welcome sight! My daughter's ex boyfriend of 6 years, used to be a professional motorcycle hillclimber. He was the youngest to take the championship when he was just 17. We used to travel to most of his races and would be in Penn. and New york a couple times a year for races. We went to Las Vegas twice for the AMA National Championship award dinners. It was lots of fun, but very scary. he and his dad used to build the bikes from the ground up, Great guy, like a son to us for those 6 years, but stuff happens!
As for my sibs talking about vacations, I just zone out now because of an incident with one of my sisters last summer. She was a real b!tch to me and said awful things that my cousin was the only witness too! She doesn't talk to my sister very much after that! I just act like it never happened. Don't need that crap in my life!
Yogi, I don't check my wall unless I get a notification. I haven't gotten any since last week for hugs, so it appears I missed a few! Sorry. Glad you get to see your mom 3 times a week, but 60 miles round trip is a lot! Especially with the price of gas. It's such a vicious cycle to visit when there is distance involved, but I know you will make sure you get there and she will definitely love seeing you!
Stormy, I sure hope your mood improves! If the sun comes out, get your butt outside and soak up some of that natural vitamin D!!
Austin, sounds like you worked hard to clean out your mom's place. I already had a conversation with Sharon, the nurse, before we left the ER. I thanked her for running a tight ship in th ER and for keeping her sense of humor through it all!14 cats, wow! We have 11 in this house, but that's between 4 apartments. My King Tut is huge like a Maine Coon, but looks more Egyptian. He's tricolor, unusual for a mail, and his main color is pewter gray with white and tan markings on his face, belly and legs. he is also double pawed and has thumbs as big as my pinky finger!
Wow Sharyn, 66 degrees sounds great! We are expecting another 3-4 " of snow by morning. tell your sister to chill out and hopefully you can get an appointment tomorrow! Don't you just love cat antics?
Jen, I still say once the weather gets warm, you may really like the short hair! Doesn't that short stubble feel neat! Love that you covered it so Mom can't see your bald head! Why don't you take your hat off at the dinner table for all to see? Maybe FP would have a seizure or something!
Mishka, Thanks for letting us know how the party went! Sounds like everyone had a great time. Bet your mom was proud of herself after all her "organizing"! I'm sure your dad really enjoyed it.
LilDeb, hope a;; goes well for you tomorrow! Screw everyone else for a while! Get yourself better and worry about the rest later. Early Happy Birthday to you, too! It's our 40th wedding anniversary on March 3rd and my daughter and sil are taking us to the revitalized Hawthorn Theater in Worcester, to see Rain and their Beatle's concert. Should be a fun time!
Geez, where did the day go? I just realized it's 10Pm and "Smash" s on! Hope I don't fall asleep and miss it! Night everyone!
I hope your FIL has some good news from his procedure tomorrow. It must be tough on you, too.
Lildeb, good luck with your surgery.
Everyone, hello and I hope you have the best day you can have.
Blessings
what is with the ER there, has it come in threes or are you onto fives!
Can't deal with more fall-out from mom, so I keep it on....
Aunt offering her time shares AT A LAKE! so mom and I could get away for a few days while she is here in summer...will mom do it? NNOOOOOOOOO!
I have to go cry now...
Shopping was, um...yesterday and I am real glad, I told anyone I knew what and why and mom look so pissed the whole timer. i think she thought I was getting some sort of sympathy for having cancer or something...
Ignoring her...
Hey Mame: What a good idea about meeting up with Jen.
Deef: Our 40th wedding anniversary is on March 17th.
Got to run for now. Sending hugs to everyone.
Cat
dog howling gotta go do dinner here...and I forgot my head covering down stairs. mom is gonna have a crap horse!
Stormy, that darn cat got me up at 4AM, so I let him out and left him out for a half hour. I wasn't feeling well at all when he woke me, so when he kept after me for another hour, I just ignored him and he eventually stopped. I woke up again just before 8 and felt like crap, so I checked on Mom and rolled her onto her side like I do every morning, and went back to bed. Next thing I knew, it was 10 AM!!! I jumped out of bed and checked on Mom and she was still dosing, so I got myself dressed. I didn't feel well at all, but had to deal with Mom until Erin came at noon.
During the afternoon, I had to go to the cellar for something and caught my toes on one of the steps as I was climbing them. I fell forward and caught my full weight on my hands. Oweee!!! I jammed my left wrist that was already bothering me, and jolted my right shoulder that I had surgery on. Needless to say, I had to sit on the stairs for a minute. My left wrist is sore and a bit swollen, and my right shoulder is getting stiff. I sure hope I didn't tear the rotator cuff again! What a klutz!!! Any results on your dad yet?
My FIL has a stomach ulcer! He will be fine, but my sil wants them to send him to rehab to get his strength back. What!!! He isn't really sick, and has only been in the hospital since yesterday. If they release him tomorrow, the rehab they have to send him to, is not a good one. He was there 2 years ago and hated it. The other one he was at is much nicer, but he came home with c-diff and almost died! I told my husband they should bring him home and have the physical therapist come to the house. They can get a twin bed to put where the couch is in the living room and she and my husband can take turns spending the night to keep an eye on him. I don't think he needs rehab, but I do think he shouldn't be alone at night anymore. they are both retired and if they don't want to do it, then they should hire someone to stay and keep an eye on him for a couple weeks. He has plenty of $$.
My husband is tired of trying to convince his sister what they should do. She doesn't want to be tied down. Her husband died 11 years ago and she likes to travel and take craft classes etc. She uses the excuse that she would not be able to get her father up if he fell. I said that's what a phone is for, to call for help!
I sure hope she doesn't let them send him to rehab. he hates places like that!
I guess it's not my call, but I just feel he is afraid to be alone at home at night, and they won't release him from rehab unless someone is going to be staying with him anyway! So why put him through that?
LilDeb, Sure hope you aren't in too much pain and are getting some much deserved rest!
Cat, 1973 was a good year! I think? we were married on my grandparents anniversary and they were married for 63 years before my grandmother died at the age of 92. That's when we found out why she was always so frustrated with my grandfather. He had been suffering from early dementia for a couple years and we never new it! he was a handful for the next 2 years until he died at 93. We were married for 30 years on 3/3/03. That was pretty cool!
Jen, Sounds like you had some fun with your new hairdo, or would you call it hairdon't? Mom is really off her rocker not to take up the time share offer! I say you go by yourself too! When is it again? maybe I;ll head back out that way and Rip and I can join you there! Hell, let's all go stay with Jen!!! Party time!!!
Sharyn, Did you get an appointment to see the neurologist today?
Diane, Mom calm down for you yet? Don't you hate when you can't cut a break!
Bobbie!!!! Still working on the boat? or moving on!
Time to ice my shoulder or I won't be able to handle Mom in the morning. Night everyone!
bad night here, mom so pissed she could explode..clearing off...
I am so sorry about your fall! Awful and I hope you are not going to be too sore.
Ow Ow Ow. Deef, you really do need a break and I am not talking about breaking your ass on the stairs.
I think it's a great idea that you go and get Rip and kidnap Jen and go to the Lake. Jen, tell your aunt that you're going!!! Break time!!
Thinking about lildeb and hope she's ok.
Linda, I hope you are doing better and I am so sorry for the loss of Sheba. Please give Debbie a hug from me and get Debbie to hug you. Saw the picture of you cutting my hair on the boat from when you and Deb came. That was a good haircut! I've been using the Flowbee and that turns out ok but not as good as when you cut it.
Flex! You know that you have a boatload of boat time racked up and I hope that it happens!
Jen! Reading your play and it's GOOD. Would love to see it produced. I still think that there has to be a way to produce An Evening With.... and do both of the plays?
Stormy and Meanwhile and Austin and Cat and Sharyn and Mame and Mish and Yogi and Kuli and CUZ! where are you and Barb and I hope Jam is doing better and everyone I have missed check in and chew me out.
I had a diver on the boat today and he worked for 4 hours since I haven't had the bottom scrubbed in about 4 months. I ran up and down the dock getting zincs and this and that and he got them all changed out. 7 zincs. Bowthruster is 2, 2 on the get home shaft, 1 on the get home strut, 2 giant zincs on the keel and if I can get this big donut zinc trimmed 1/4" he will come back tomorrow and put that on the main shaft.
Right now it's too wide and when I throw the boat in reverse it could hang up the tranny so no zinc on the main shaft until it's trimmed.
Man, all I wanted to do was get a boat and go swimming. Didn't know I was going to have to learn all this stuff.
You put zincs on boats to keep the electrical charges that run in salt water from corroding the different metals. The zincs are sacrificial anodes so they are attacked first and keep the metal in the boat from going away.
Tomorrow we will move the boat to a different dock and she will go into the next phase of cosmetic repair. Deef! I am still working on the boat AND moving on haha.
moving on another dock woohoo.
I don't remember if I told you guys that the Cat fell in again. I was standing on the dock and she went to jump onto the boat and missed the rail. She hauled herself out
by climbing up the piling onto the dock and I grabbed her and took her below into the tub to rinse the river off of her. There's all kinds of barnacle worms etc etc so I got her rinsed with fresh water while ignoring the howls of indignation.
Falling in and hauling herself out gets her another promotion so now she is:
Able SeaCat, First Class.
Tonight she was on the dock hanging out under the dock cart and I didn't see her so when I did the fingers-in-my-mouth whistle she jumped on so fast she startled me.
She's been getting me up early as well. The 5am Alarm Cat. Now she's sitting right next to me on the clean laundry trimming her toenails.
My Cousin Vinny Train going by. Man oh man.
I am looking at marinas all the way up into the Chesapeake and don't know exactly where the next place is going to be but I do know that at 7.5 kts it will take awhile to get anywhere.
I sure would like to be able to dock close to those of us who are coastal like we talked about 3 years ago. Anyone who is still interested in that let me know your general locations again and I will begin a float plan. Can't head to the islands until late Fall since I don't want to be there during hurricane season so thinking about heading North through the Spring and Summer and finding hurricane holes up the coast and then turning South starting in late October.
Talked to Ted today and he is doing better as well. I miss seeing his cat avatar too. That is a funny picture.
OK, the Cat will get me up at 5 no matter what so I am turning in.
Love all you guys way more than you'll ever know.
lovbob
Bobbie: I love to hear your boat stories and the possible sailing destinations. I don't imagine you can make it to Washington state. Look up John Wayne Marina. It's two miles from my house. I could get Jen and bring her to meet you. Actually, it would be a lot cheaper for you if we all chipped in a got her an airline ticket to where you are on the East Coast. Are you excited about heading out and navigating up the coast? Sounds like a dream come true. Maybe some water wings for Able SeaCat, First Class. Sounds awesome!!
Jen: How long was your hair when you decided to take it down to the nub?
Stormy: Hoping all is well with you.
Sorry I don't mention everyone, but I do sends hugs to you all.
Cat
At least he didn't bother me in bed all night, but was waiting by the back door when I woke up at 6.He went out, but came right back for food. My shoulder and right arm are very sore. The upper arm is the worst because I had a ruptured tendon there due to the shoulder issue. It's real uncomfortable to lift my arm and rolling Mom over this morning wasn't easy. Now I have to get her up and ready for daycare. That should be lots of fun!
Shirley, LM mode is good as long as you check in here and there!
Bobbie, Take your pick of locations in N.E. Any of them would only be a 2 hour drive for me! Rhode Island is nice! Newport and the mansions. Block Island, I've never been there, but my brother goes there all the time. Even N.J. is only a 4 -5 hour drive. I'll just pack my bags and tell the sibs I'm off and they are in charge!
It's a royal pain learning all that boat stuff, but after you get her out on the water and have the freedom of going anywhere and having your own accommodations with you, I bet you will forget how long and hard it was to get to that point.
Cat, It's not a matter of being careful, I just gave to realize I'm not a kid anymore! Know what I mean? A twenty something mind in a 61 year old body. I'm fortunate in the fact that I'm a "young" 60 and don't look anywhere near my age. But I sure feel it sometimes!
Okay, It's time to roll Mom out of bed and do the morning routine. Hope I can get her into the car with this bum arm!!!
Deef-you are right-we are not as young as we used to be! Hi Cat! You got married on St Patty's Day?!! 40 years! Congrats! Sounds like you are on year 40 too Deef! Congrats! Meanwhile-we are all in LM sometimes! Bobbie-Rhode Island etc is not that far from here and we could meet up with Deef...where will you be in Aug??!! haha Jen-take cover! (exploding mom....) Mishka-glad the party went well! Sharyn-hope the results come out good! Lildeb-how you feelin honey? Hey Yogi and BJ and everyone else out there in caregiver land! Thanks for letting me vent, I feel better already. Mame
Mame, you are about a 4 hour drive from here. It's a straight shot all the way on I90. We should find a place in the middle and meet there for a week of fun. I can pick up anyone that is on my way! The more the merrier!!
Jen, trying to picture a "mom" explosion!!! think I've done that myself a few times!
Off to pick up Mom from daycare!
Mom was re-evaluated today for recertification for Hospice. She has lost 25 pounds since Thanksgiving. The mental decline is what is causing the rapid physical decline now. The nurse had a long talk with me about how I would handle things if mom died at home. I think I will be okay since I was the only one home when my dad died. I already know all of mom's wishes for her burial. I have to make the decision to sign a DNR for mom but I'm trying to come to terms with that decision. I know logically it is the right thing to do, but I'm not sure I'm ready emotionally. It's just another step in the long good-bye.
Cat, it sounds like you had a "lucky" choice in your mate, not only being married on St. Patty's Day. Deef, I sure hope you didn't do too much damage to your shoulder. I hope Lildeb is recovering from her surgery. I can relate to everyone's "alarm" cats. The youngest one is the loudest of our alarms. Remus, the 20lb Maine Coon likes to stick his face in ours and wakes us up.
Bobbie, I'm about a 2 hour drive from Charleston, SC, 2.5 from Savannah, GA and 3 hours from Myrtle Beach, SC. Savannah and Charleston are both great historic cities. I got the news yesterday that my a/hole sister plans to visit on March 14th. Hospice is going to work with me to get mom into the nursing home while sis is here so I don't have to have any interaction with her. It was her visit last year that lead to my suicide attempt.
Well let me get some work done. I had to bring some home since I ran out of time at the office. This huge group leaving next week is about to kill me already. I just pray everything runs smoothly and they have a great tour.
Have a good evening all and I'll check in soon again.
Love ya,
Diane
Hair was below shoulders when I craft-scissors attacked it. Cat Then finished with the nose hair trimmer..Mine. NOT fp!
Mom had el crappo day yesterday, from having him yell at her: "What did you put in that stuffing!" "Some Spice it making me gag!" Sure it is old man sure it is...The generic brand of box stuffing you have been choking down for two decades...
whatever, that and my forgetting to wear my hat, she about had a coronary. today she is taking him out to do his taxes...so house to myself.
Gah deef how is the arm now? should you get it looked at?
Thanks Bobbie, no idea, it is all so foreign to me I feel like what the hell do I think I am doing I have never even SEEN a play!
BJ, had three different relatives give my grandfather cases of chili for his 90 th ...yes thank you, you come and clean it off the walls...
DNR is a very serious decision Diane, you know from quality of life issues, but it doesn't make it easy.
My aunt said she had never cleaned her trash or sent folders in email and had over 3,000 in her history..do not do this!
Wouldn't let me pull her pants down. Had a death grip on them. Then wouldn't sit down on the raised toilet seat, as she stood there throwing her head back and stiffening up like a board. The whole time she's trying to reach stuff on the hamper, the trash basket and anything else she sees!!! I'm trying to get her clothes off and she's trying to get off the toilet to reach the curtains over the window! She's grabbing my shirt, my arms, my ass!!! it's like she has 8 hands and they are everywhere!!! Dentures were easy to get out for a change, but she kept grabbing the washcloth and towel as I am trying to bathe her. Then she starts pulling on her boob as if it was a piece of clothing! it must have hurt, but in her wild frenzy, she never even flinched! We won't even discuss getting the diaper on. She has a broken blister on her shin from rubbing her legs in bed. The PD causes her to constantly cross her ankles, even in bed. Then she jives all over when she first gets in bed, so she rubbed the skin raw. this is a first, so I have been putting antibiotic ointment and a bandage over it at night. Well, I no sooner got that on, and she spotted it! The race was on to get her nightgown on and her into bed so I could tie the top sheet down with her arms on top so that she can't pick at the bandage or her diaper. Learned that trick after cleaning up one wet diaper mess allover the place! Now I will keep my fingers crossed that she will go right to sleep, but I'm not counting on it with how wound up she was.
Sorry! I needed to get that out!!!
Going to take a breather. I'll check in later!
Mom had a shower tonight... "Why are we doing this at night?" Well mom, you had a headache or some other excuse all week so, in the shower you go! Thank God for Downton Abbey after! Well, for me and hubby...mom had to watch EWTN to see the Pope's last day... Gotta get her ready for bed now. Hair in curlers...she loves that! Still in a funk but looking forward to the weekend. G'night! Mame
Mame, glad your mood is better. I hope we all get to have a vacation this year.
Stormy, any news on dad yet?
Sharyn, how about mom's MRI results?
LilDeb, Hope you aren't in too much pain.:(
Hey there Shirley! Yogi!, Kuli!,Bobbie! Mishka!
Jen, any hair yet? Arm is very sore after wrestling Mom all day! But I think it will work itself out eventually.
Diane, Too bad you have to bring work home, but sounds like you need to get it done. Mom is quiet, just grabby as hell!
Maxine, You all rested up yet?
Cat, It would be cool for Bobbie to go through the Panama Canal with her boat!
I'm sure I forgot someone, but my brains are fried! I actually sat down earlier and made a few pairs of earrings, just to relax for a bit.
Oh yeh, My fil is heading to rehab tomorrow.:( Sil is convinced that aspirin gave him the ulcer and he doesn't need to change his diet! What an a$$. She just doesn't want to do the extra work for him! Can't convince her that not taking aspirin everyday is not going to fix the ulcer. He needs to change how and what he eats too.
I sure hope he's not in rehab too long. Don't want him to get sick like he did last time. My husband told his sister that if she didn't listen to the doctors, that he was not going to help her out if he ends up in the hospital again! Can't fight someone who thinks they know everything. He told her to research it online and she just said she didn't have the time and it wasn't necessary! Some people!
Okay, night everyone. Hope you all get a good rest tonight!