momals2008

Good morning hope u had a good night I was able to get some sleep last night

Yes. I have it arranged so she will come over on Fridays for 3 hours. Having lunch with a friend. I know now that I need that. I have to trust that everything will be ok until I get back. He goes to the hsp tomorrow for his trach change. I'll give him an Ativan before we leave. Hope things are better today for you. You are in my heart and prayers.

Yes hospice hasnt contacted me yet dont know why its takin so long but I dont want to call the np asking her again I spoke to her on friday and she said she was makin the referral I really thought I would hear from them by now. My mother has not been on the patch before.. its hard seeing someone in pain... r u having the rn come this week so u can go out for a few hours

I was worried about you. Thought things must have gotten bad with your mom. Sorry you had to wake up so much. I know how hard that can be on your emotional and physical well being. Rest today... Dr coming over today to discuss pain meds. Lortab is not working. Joe is on a 25mg fentanyl patch. It think it needs to be increased. is ur mom on a patch. If not maybe that would help. I hate to see him in pain. I hope hospice comes over for you. You sound like you need them sooner than later.

The np made the referral on friday so I guess this week I might here from them. They switch her tylenol with codine to percocet but every few hours like 3 hours she is in pain again she gets red high pulse and even cries. My mom has a stage four wound on her upper back and its not healing so hope hospice can help

how soon is your hospice intake appointment. my husband was on hospice for about 11 months and then they made us get off--he wasn't progressing fast enough. after that I got a CNA for 20 hours a week for help. I think Hospice is great if you are close to the end or in any pain. Tell them that you really need them and that she is in pain. they will probably sign her up.

All went well yesterday. One of r daughter-laws drives us both nuts.(that's a whole new story) he wanted some anxiety meds. He was worn out. It will take him a couple of days to get over all the visitors. How is your mom? I'm going to try and go to church next Sunday. Hope you got to go to church today.

Yes ur so right. Hope u had a good day. Im going to try to go to church in the morning it helpse feel so much better. Gn

I think it's called Being a caretaker.............

Yeah I feel the same way u are describing. . I said that I think im bipolar sometimes because I get very depressed but sometimes snap out of it and have like all this energy and then I go back to depression

look at him and wonder if this will be his last. Having family over & hope that lifts his spirits. You are so young and I hate you have to face this at your age. Follow your dreams of becoming a nurse. With caring for your mom for so long, you will make a wonderful nurse. U sound like a great mom and your moms and kids are lucky to have you.

My husband and I are both 63. When I look at him, I wonder how much more he can take. Then I look in the Mirror and wonder his much can I take. Then the guilt trip comes for even thinking of myself with all he's going through. When you said someone thinks you are bipolar - I don't know. When things are going ok I almost feel elated - when things are real bad - I'm in the depths of depression. Do you feel that way?

I did increase meds on my own. The nurse suggested that the dr might increase meds. Dr had to canc because his child was sick. So i just increased it. What can it hurt. He can eat a little bit, I just have to be careful that it's soft And cut up very small. I don't know if he would consider purée foods. 2day is his b-day and so far so good.

Do u cook for ur husband and then blend it. If so I have good puree ideas

I am studying to become a nurse I am almost done with my prerequisites but now I have to pass an entrance exam to get I into the nursing classes I took this semester off but go back in January. I take one class online and one at the school on day when my son has no class. I dont want to give up but sometimes I feel like my life is done. Then I c my kids faces and say no im gonna finish school so that one day I can take them on a nice trip and so I can be a better parent. They have had to adjust so much. I used to work for verizon and had a great salary well at least they dont complain they just enjoy what they have they r such great kids

Did u increase ur husband lortab or the doctor. Did I mention my mom is 78 years old im 36 years old feel like 90 starting to look 90 also.