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Mom is doing better but still tired all the time. Wish we could get to the bottom of that. She's perkier in the mornings, but by evening, she's worn out.
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Hope I'm sorry it's freaking Jeanette out but I absolutely adore that avatar. Makes me chuckle every time I see it.

Susan, she's lost a lot of steam, don't you think? Does she nap after lunch? - that's what our District Nurse recommended, not that mother would listen of course...
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The pace of mail in my mom's name has decreased but once in a while I get some from a random religious organization. So now I go to their website find out where to email and send a pretty strongly worded message in all caps mom passed away, these mail in poor taste, how can you be a religion organization going to get my attorney involved etc. I hear back from them pretty quickly!
I am currently back in the city I grew up for HS class reunion. Late night last night and late tonight too. I told my sister not to tell dad where we were going as I do not want him talking about coming here. And we'll you know what she did-I'm glad she has a hangover!
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Shara...oh no...I pray it's not cdiff....after all I read in preparation in the event Mama had it, I know that has to be a nightmare dealing with the effects...let alone how awful it is for your Mom...and I didn't know our pets can get it??? or spread it? mercy....Oh I hope it's not that...please keep us posted.

Susan...I'm sorry your Mom is not feeling as energetic. Mama seems to be a totally different person at night..In the AM she will smile and at times be even conversant in her own way, but at night it is that sad, confused look...I don't think it's sundowners..I don't know, could be, just a sad, lonesome look...it breaks my heart. I hope your Mom gets to feeling better soon.

CM....LOL....I kinda like old Budro there ..sometimes that's about how I feel anyway....so I'll let him stay a little while longer.....hehe glad he can make you smile...

Twin....our mail is finally dwindling as well. When I first moved home I swear the box would be crammed so full every single day it was impossible to keep up with it all. I don't like throwing anything out until I have a chance to be sure something hasn't gotten sandwiched in there that could be important but all the mail is one of my bugaboos.....

I need to change Mama again...but she is really in a deep deep sleep...I hate waking her, but I can't bear leaving her in wet pants either...I'll let her have a few more minutes then get to it...

I hope everyone has a really good weekend...I see already that everything I did in the yard yesterday needs totally redoing today.I'm going to stop doing it...this time of year all that mess is falling from these hardwoods and it is just a ridiculous losing battle that cause a lot of unnecessary work...I think the only person it bothers is me...so I need to get over it... :) hugs and smiles to all!!!
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I'm still laughing at Jeanette's avatar....hahahahaha
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Jeanette,Thank you for the ideas about the hostpital bed.I would love to bring her big old bed into the den but it wouldnt go up and down and it would be a hard fit.And Mother hates change of any kind,good or bad.As far as the brothers go,I dont know why they can hurt us so very deeply and quickly.I guess because we grew up with them,they know what buttons to push to"get" us.Every time,I think we have made progress as brother and sister,they wil say or do something super hurtful.If you looked up selfish in the dictionary,you would see a picture of my 2 brothers.Im really sorry yours are being such jerks too.Isnt loosing a parent enough heartache?
Its another Saturday,The day Mother and I used to get out to garage sales and fleas.We wont be going anywhere the way Mother is now.It doesnt matter anyway because you sure dont take anything with you when you die.
Back to chores.....Thanks to all for giving me this safe place to vent.
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Plungers.falcons and asses, this place is going to the dogs.
Note to anyone loosing their mind please put your name and address on it so it can be returned.
Did manage one rummage sale to-day a the Luheran church they are always so nice and polite and price things well. Still getting over the grey wool pants (Pendleton) no less till I got them home and found the crutch was totally destroyed and worn out. Luckily the legs were too long so I cut the extra off and made four patches then sewed everything back together and I don't think it will notice. I used invisible thread and sewed the patches on the outside and that was the most frustrating part because the sewing machine hates that stuff.
Now my big shine is a medical one. The worthless neurologist ordered a CT of my thorax in case I had TB spine. After a week paseds I sent an email through our patient portal where we are supposed to get a reply in 2 business days.
A few days later an admin assistant said she had passed the message to the Dr and he knew he had to call me with the results. Nothing! So I went to the different hosp where it was done and got a copy of the report only to find I have a fractured vertebrae and de mineralization of the bones. Still don't know if I have raging osteoporosis or T B. last bone scan was about 4 yrs ago and then they said osteopenia. So I will be taking the report to my PCG next week and asked to be tested for both. As a friend said "wonder where he cheated his way through medical school"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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OMG, so many to comment on, so I will start with the easiest. ?. JEANETTEB, you are a hoot! I love your new Avatar! So many things to relate it too, and keepsthe convo light. I've said what I think about your son, he'll come around.
SHERADALE, Honey, I'm praying for your Sweet Mama, and that those tests are Neg? Your post about your Step Son breaks my heart, thank God you have your little Grandaughter to dote on, such a blessing!
GERSHUN, you are in BC? I Love Canada, and have been going there all my Life. We have done 3 Houseboat trips on Lk Okanogan, So Fun! I HATE MAIL!!! With the old man (a term of endearment) living here, we have that much more, and he too gives to several charities, who must then sell his name to so many others, that it is just multiplying, along with my own junk mail! No, you can never be on here too much!
Luckylu, Sweetie, I love to go to the garage sales too! But yes, enough junk already! At least you have those fantastic memories with your Mama, I do hope she is feeling alright!
KATIE, you've been kinda quiet, I'm thinking about you girl!
HOPE, you silly cow, lol, maybe if you only did the yard work once a week it will satisfy your need for the unattainable perfection, especially if those trees are really dropping it right now! I love your Avatar too!we had a crazy day yesterday, let's do it again soon!
VERONICA, that's terrible news.,with your back honey, I hope it's isn't hurting you too much, and that there is something they can do to turn it around, or at least help! I love that you sew, I used to, and still have loads of fabric and plans to make things, but I must just jump right back into it. You have a wonderful sense of humor too, thank you for all your wise imput all Over the blogs!
To the crummy brothers ans Siblings everywhere, well they can all just F, jump in the lake!!!
Everyone else, good day. An NO MORE CHANGING YOUR NAMES AND AVITARS, I'M CONFUSED ENOUGH! !! UGG!
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Well, I am proud of me....This morning the back yard was bugging me to the point I just started saying out loud to myself...get moving...move it..move it...go go go....so I got out there, burned a huge pile of leaves and logs I had sawed into smalled pieces a few weeks back and never got around to burning. I stacked it just so and it burned superbly...got the yard all raked and clean and tidy and tonight I may even throw a burger on the grill...I enjoy it on the deck so much, but when it looks so untidy it's not as much fun..so yay me!

Now I have gotten one of those hot hot baths with my yummy lavender scented soap and powder, got my hair washed and about to put on a little war paint and make a quick run to the grocery....

On a quieter note, Mama has not been as happy looking today. And that always makes my heart sad...She has eaten ok, so maybe she's just sleepy. I miss our fun Saturday's too.

I understand the BROTHER issue...I love mine and we seem to make really good progress, but something inevitably seems to happen and buddy does he know what buttons to push..but for now we're good...so maybe it will continue...

Veronica...I'm sorry you are having all those issues....doctors are so frustrating to me. Since you have an excellent medical background I am guessing it's even more frustrating for you because you know more than he does I guarantee.

Stacey, it is fun to have a light hearted day isn't it...when I'm working in the yard for some reason I can really solve a lot of world problems in my head...I just can't remember most of it by the time I"m done, but I was thinking today how I am going to make a point of interjecting more fun into each day...if I have to drive myself crazy to do it... :)

Hope everyone is having a happy day....
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Jeanette I love your latest avatar. Is that your dog? He is so sweet. Much nicer than the plungers I think.

Veronica so sorry you are having back issues. I can relate. I have a bulging disc in my back and whenever I try to exercise it acts up big time. I work through the pain but sometimes I want to just give up. My Mom had severe osteoporosis due to having breast cancer in her early forties. She had to have her ovaries removed as well so she went into early menopause. So lack of estrogen and all that caused early bone loss. Why I'm telling you this I don't know cause it has nothing to do with your problems does it?

Anyhow........... I hope you feel better soon and can get to the bottom of your problems. With or without the help of said doctors.

Hope, have fun doing your yard work. But remember it doesn't have to be perfect.

Stacey yes I live in Vancouver. Oh and Victoria is the capital of B.C. not Vancouver. Duh! I don't know what I was drinking yesterday. I love the Okanogan too. Its so pretty there. Unfortunately the forest fire situation is hurting them big time this year.

Anywho me and hubby are going to see a movie. First one in I don't know how long. I'm going to eat a ton of popcorn and regret it later no doubt.
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I had gotten ready to run to the grocery and just checked on Mama and my brother came by on his way home from work...I was dreading cooking something tonight because I am so tired but he brought me one of my favorites....large size chili dog and crinkle fries...yummmm....it was soooo good...perfect timing. He stayed and visited with Mama while I went to the store so as I said, timing could not have been better...This has been a really good day!
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ahhhh...beautiful pup Jeanette....yes, much better than the plungers...hahahaha...although I'm still laughing just thinking about that....
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Hope,
Glad you had a yummy dinner and got to the store.So glad you had a good day!
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Thanks lucky...hope you and your Mom are doing well this weekend. Mama has had a slight cold I think...Her breathing seems a little shallow and her eyes are weepier than normal...there are a few bugs going around and I am wondering if she has one...no fever...vitals are good...but she is not nearly as alert today so that is troubling. I have come to know her so well that when her breathing is like this, I give her just a very small dose of the morphine as it helps open her airway and help her get some deep restful sleep. She sure is sleeping well right now. I started to change her but she is sleeping so good I don't want to disturb her..she has stopped having those severe issues that she was having and so I think she'll be fine to let her get some good rest and I will change her before we go to bed....

Getting ready to watch Aquarius...that show is very interesting to me...one of the few that is any more.
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Hope, I am glad you had a good day. Things here went pretty well all things considered too. I have been so busy these last days with all kinds of things but had a calmer day today. Mom seems a bit more alert today than last week, and was interested in the horse races at Saratoga on TV. I am hoping for a nice calm nite too....for everybody!
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Aquarius is stylistically brilliant...but who would have thought some of the characters would be in a TV show someday. The music is really good in this show.
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My Mother isnt good at all and it tears me up inside to see her like this.Its sad beyond sad.Even worse,Ive gotten used to it but I have been anticipating death to come for a long time.
Yesterday,Mothers medicene wasnt delivered through Hospice,so first thing Monday,Ive got to fight that.We should have changed Hospice companies a long time ago.Captain used to call Hospice,Hotpss.I understand.
We did take our walk around the block tonite and were thankful the rain had cooled the air.Im about to put in Mothers curlers and get her situated for bed.
Hope you all had a good Saturday today.
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Forgive me for not answering questions right away, but I miss seeing them sometimes and catch them on review...

Gershun - Mom is 75. Relatively young to have all these issues, but she's spent the last 15 years being very sedentary and eating junk...so for all my efforts to improve that when I moved in 2 years ago, it was too late to reverse the damage already done by those years plus heredity.

CM - yes, mom has lost a lot of steam - especially since she went into the NH.

And I forgot who asked, and probably screwed up some names above (sorry!) - but Mom naps pretty much all day long these days. She will have about 1 or 2 days a week where she is up and chipper and then the rest of the week she's down, tired and not wanting to do much at all. She'll do her therapy in the morning, but then sleeps and only gets up for meals and to go to the bathroom.
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Yes Susan being sedentary and eating junk....not a good thing. I also can relate to the fact that your mom has lost a lot of steam since being in the nursing home. Same thing with my mom. She put on a brave face for everyone but me. I always seemed to get her at her worse. But I'm glad she didn't feel she had to act happy for me.

You can only do what you can do though. You are doing what is best, for you and for your mom.
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57 so glad u went to your reunion. I hope you had an awesome time. I went to my 25th and had a decent time but it was in October and coming from Fl who wants to get that cold. Plus I was freshly divorced (1 year) and as hot as I ever was, lol. I came from a town on the Jersey Shore, actually the town across the bay where they shot that awful show. We had two high schools but one intermediate or middle school so we went together and then we're all split into two high schools. We were hoping for a combined reunion with our other high school but no dice. I spent the other day of the weekend trying to track down old friends from the other school.
Haven't been to any other reunions because life has been too crazy. Let us know, who held up better the men or the women.
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Veronica! Take that CT to an excellent neurosurgeons see what they can do to the fractured vertebrae. If it goes untreated you could end up with nerve damage and paralysis which is much worse than TB or osteoporosis. I have three vertebrae fused with cadaver bone for disks. Will probably need another surgery above that site in the next 5 years. I have nerve damage which gives me chronic pain, limited use of my arms and range of motion because I waited.
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Soory I haven't been around much of late but Im just so damned tired all the time. Visiting mum every day and sometimes twice a day packing visiting solicitors - how much paper work can a house sale have for goodness sake is sadly taking its toll and now it looks as though my holiday will be cancelled all because she her thing the devil incarnate had some bloody senna in her makeup bag I didn't know about and has been taking them judging from the pack - no wonder the diarrhoea wouldn't bloody clear. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the docs will work their magic - they say they can send her to the home - the home say they won't take her - oh just bloody offing marvellous. Can someone join the dots for me I am just too worn out
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for the o in offing replace it with an e
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Oh Gershun, did you win the lottery? You must have if you and your hubby are going to the movies AND getting popcorn! Lol I took Mom a few weeks ago to see Mr. Holmes. We went in the afternoon thinking we would get a discount because it was a matinee and we were both senior citizens. No such luck! It cost $20 and a large drink and smallest popcorn was $12! I actually was stunned on the price of the drink which was $9! The young man assured me that the large drink was refillable! No one could drink that much and then want a refill! I could get 3 twelve packs of soda for that price at CVS! I am going to become one of those old grandmas that brings their own drinks and snacks in a big tote but since I can't lift more than 5 pounds, I'll hide it in Mom's walker bag, Lol!
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Hope, I am so glad you had a nice time with your brother. Being the youngest and only girl my 3 older brothers have always been special to me and I used to cry when they were mean to me as they will be. I still cry when they are mean to me. Actually the one that hurts me most is the One I was always. The closest to.I think most of the negativity comes from my SIL, who used to be like a sister to me. Isn't it strange how people can become so different as they age. Well life goes on and they all live far away so at least I only have to see them once a year when they come to visit Mom.
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Oh Lucky I am so sorry for you and your Mom tonight. I know if is so hard to see them in distress and not being able to do anything. I would give the few real teeth left in my mouth to give my Mom a full month of strength and good bowels! Maybe two months, after all those teeth are what are holding all my crown and bridge work together, lol.
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Okay Falcon, I need some translation. What is senna and what does it do? Sorry for the cancellation of your holiday, it seems like no one can catch a break.
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I decided I will change my avatar too. Still trying to decide whether to show you all my other two beautiful Golden Retrievers or to use a pic of Mom and I on her 90th birthday.
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Shar, senna is a very common herbal laxative found in exlax and senokot among others... you and yours mustn't have that problem!
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Falcon, why would you have to cancel your holiday?
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