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Post by Pam on Jul 5, 2017 17:18:09 GMT -5
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Post by Pam on Jul 15, 2017 11:13:45 GMT -5
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Post by Pam on Jul 22, 2017 7:43:38 GMT -5
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Post by Pam on Jul 23, 2017 8:38:41 GMT -5
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Post by Pam on Jul 26, 2017 8:10:13 GMT -5
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Post by Pam on Jul 30, 2017 7:56:09 GMT -5
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Post by Pam on Aug 16, 2017 11:21:11 GMT -5
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Post by Pam on Aug 26, 2017 5:49:04 GMT -5
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Post by Pam on Sept 1, 2017 9:15:36 GMT -5
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Post by Pam on Sept 2, 2017 11:26:13 GMT -5
Incredibly stressed. My mother is ill and has returned to the hospital. I've been at the family home for 3 weeks. Family members aren'tgetting along. Conversations rarely remain civil. Hadn't intended to stay this long. Walking the pup every chance I get. Going to some sort of group meeting Monday at the latest.
Waiting for members of the family to gather at 4 for today's family meeting. Hoping a family member does not show up to antagonize other family members: cleaning the house and reading to stay focused and relaxed.
Meeting delayed until tomorrow***
Realized this morning that the stress is not unusual. Did not have a decent night's rest for several evenings and that is a factor. Worry about who is going to overreact is unnecessary because I really can't anticipate that sort of thing. Made a grocery list and to do list to get out of the house and remain busy.
Currently accomplishing very little. Anxiety is very high. It's not that I don't believe that mom will be better; it's waiting to see some progress. Feeling somewhat guilty that I don't to sit in the hospital waiting room and rotate my time with her with other family members. Trying to use the time at home to be helpful but I just don't have the energy. Letting the answering machine take messages.
Sunday was better than imagined. No arguments. Mom is resting well.
Monday: All family meetings canceled. Right now everyone is focused on getting a good night's rest and eating properly. Paperwork and discussion can wait another day or two. Would like to say that everyone is getting along but some family members have drawn the line and aren't currently talking. Glad mom is not aware of recent events. Comforted by the fact that Mom is getting the best care possible and we hope she'll be home within a week or two. Will reconsider staying at the family home. Should get back to my own home for the sake of staying sober, but will revisit the thought in a day or two. Can always return. Tuesday: Thinking I don't even like most of the alcohol downstairs. Just wanted to drink. Drinking hot chocolate, tea and decaffinated coffee instead. Aunt woke up moody and argumentative. Will find out in an hour whether or not mom is still alert and responding to her medication.
Thursday: Mom is alert and responds to my auntie's questions. She does not interact with nurses nor doctors. She's eating most of the food brought to her room. We're reading materials regarding assisted living facilities. No time to really think about how we're feeling. Just researching and taking care of mom's household.
Saturday: Simply needed to be patient. Mom is responding to medication. Now eating most of the food brought to her room. Much less stressed
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Post by Pam on Sept 2, 2017 21:40:52 GMT -5
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Post by Pam on Sept 3, 2017 6:05:42 GMT -5
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Post by Pam on Sept 9, 2017 17:15:57 GMT -5
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Post by Pam on Sept 13, 2017 16:15:56 GMT -5
Wednesday: Mom is much more herself. She's well enough to say my bills are due, bring them to me along with my checkbook.: ) Now we are waiting for her doctor to return from vacation for a small family meeting. After care will be the primary focus.
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Post by Pam on Sept 25, 2017 17:47:04 GMT -5
Mom is back home. It's been almost a week that she's been discharged. Upon return she was still very fragile. Each day she is more independent, humorous, etc. A nurse will come to the house and help as needed. I will go home for a few days and hopefully return by the end of the week. Better days ahead : )
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