Guest guest Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Millie got up this morning and actually is better than before her little blue pill vacation. No whiney voice, speaking in complete sentences, asking real questions, and tracking well. She wasn't on any pain meds while she was so dopey and she seems to have cleared a bit. If I didn't have to give her pain meds I think there would be less brain interfernce. I think a lot of her pain is in her muscles from dehydration. Sitting across from her right now she is initiating conversation, forgiving me for overdosing her, and asking if we can do something fun in her new wheelchair. She just asked if my mother was coming by this week so she could tell her that she loves her and loves her daughter. 36 hours ago I was target for all of her aggression. She is actually smiling! I just noticed that Millie has a bruise on her forehead. I do not know where that came from! I never saw her fall,and now I am wondering if the little blue pill had nothing to do with her sleeping. I know she didn't fall at all yesterday, so I am wondering if she fell before and was so wound from a bump on her head. I am sure there is nothing to be done about the bump, but it worrries me enough to feel we do need 24/7 care for her. i still think she is safer in her home than anywhere else. She has only ever fallen once before, and this may be a new stage. Looks like we will have to get the shower seat and the top hat. I think we better max out this Milie while we can. It might be a good day to get to see her greatgrands. It's 6 in the morning, and she is going to go back to bed for a while, but I hope this Millie is who wakes up from her nap. It would be a good day for Jim to interact with his mom. Emma and Ron are you out there? Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 My guess is everyone is sleeping through whatever party or watching of the ball drop last night. Sure isn't much traffic. Quiet way to start the new year. We have about 6-8 inches of new snow. So whoever isn't sleeping is shoveling. I am debating on do I pull the electric blanket back up or dress in layer and shovel a bit of snow. My son promised yesterday he would come by on his way home from work (he has to plow at the apartments he works at) and will have a snow blower to clean me out. Glad to hear Millie is doing better. Sometimes it is that they do get enough sleep helps too. Lack of sleep always made Mom less clear. Hugs, Have a good one and Happy New Years, everyone. Donna R Caregave for Mom (after I brought her from WI to MI) for 3 years and 4th year in a nh. She was almost 89 when she died in '02. No dx other than mine. 2008 and Millie is awake! Millie got up this morning and actually is better than before her little blue pill vacation. No whiney voice, speaking in complete sentences, asking real questions, and tracking well. She wasn't on any pain meds while she was so dopey and she seems to have cleared a bit. If I didn't have to give her pain meds I think there would be less brain interfernce. I think a lot of her pain is in her muscles from dehydration. Sitting across from her right now she is initiating conversation, forgiving me for overdosing her, and asking if we can do something fun in her new wheelchair. She just asked if my mother was coming by this week so she could tell her that she loves her and loves her daughter. 36 hours ago I was target for all of her aggression. She is actually smiling! I just noticed that Millie has a bruise on her forehead. I do not know where that came from! I never saw her fall,and now I am wondering if the little blue pill had nothing to do with her sleeping. I know she didn't fall at all yesterday, so I am wondering if she fell before and was so wound from a bump on her head. I am sure there is nothing to be done about the bump, but it worrries me enough to feel we do need 24/7 care for her. i still think she is safer in her home than anywhere else. She has only ever fallen once before, and this may be a new stage. Looks like we will have to get the shower seat and the top hat. I think we better max out this Milie while we can. It might be a good day to get to see her greatgrands. It's 6 in the morning, and she is going to go back to bed for a while, but I hope this Millie is who wakes up from her nap. It would be a good day for Jim to interact with his mom. Emma and Ron are you out there? Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 <snip> Looks like we will have to get the shower seat and the top hat. <snip> Couldn't resist - craigslist has shower seats too: http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/for/489325970.html http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/for/484122431.html http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/hsh/484085807.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Yes, she does have a mattress topper that has variable air pockets, so it keeps the pressure moving around a bit under her. I recently had to have that replaced, and they replaced it with one that does not vary the air pressure. Not good. They are supposed to be coming out today to give us the right one. I had to argue with them, but it's worth it if I get what we need. Engles SEIU-UHW Shop Steward ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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