Friday, May 7, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Fire Department to the Rescue
I did get a nap in this afternoon until the phone rang. It was an interesting day.
Dad was stuck in the wheelchair because neither of us had the strength to get him back out. The Fire Dept came to the rescue with four guys and the big fire truck. One guy lifted him two feet off the ground and back into bed. He made it look so easy.
Seems that the shingles are once again contagious for chickenpox. Have to find a way to keep him on his side so they can get some air to them.
Praying we can BOTH get some sleep tonight.
Dad was stuck in the wheelchair because neither of us had the strength to get him back out. The Fire Dept came to the rescue with four guys and the big fire truck. One guy lifted him two feet off the ground and back into bed. He made it look so easy.
Seems that the shingles are once again contagious for chickenpox. Have to find a way to keep him on his side so they can get some air to them.
Praying we can BOTH get some sleep tonight.
Awake and asleep...Can you be both?
I'm overwhelmed with responses to help, visits from hospice and the legal things to update and expenses. Love the help but coordinating takes more energy than I have. (It will come together somehow.)
Doesn't help that I'm tired and my brain just wants to shut down right now. Was hoping for a good nights sleep. Prayed for Dad but guess we forgot to pray for me. Although he's been awake every hour or two he goes right back to sleep. I can't say that for myself. I've been awake since 1:30 am. Oh that our sleep would coincide.
Dad well...
He is fixated on his feet - convinced something is not right. I think he's feeling the air mattress under him. Also fixated on the couch and something he perceives as different. Have no clue but that we moved out some furniture to put in the bed.
Yesterday he hasn't been finishing his sentences. He is determined that he has to do something but doesn't know what. That's kind of scary for me.
When he left the hospital the doctor said his shingles were not contagious because they were scabbed over. Now the ones on his back are wet again. Wonder if he's contagious again or just not healing because he's on his back continuously and sweating from the air mattress??? Been putting Aloe Vera plant on them.
So I need sleep desperately. I don't want to deal with any of this at the moment but my brain won't shut off...until he gets ready to wake up. Then I'll be ready to sleep. Maybe I can catch a nap after his haircut and visit with the social worker. Although I haven't been good at nap taking lately either.
Not a happy camper. So very frustrated and overwhelmed right now. Reminder to me....One thing at a time.
Doesn't help that I'm tired and my brain just wants to shut down right now. Was hoping for a good nights sleep. Prayed for Dad but guess we forgot to pray for me. Although he's been awake every hour or two he goes right back to sleep. I can't say that for myself. I've been awake since 1:30 am. Oh that our sleep would coincide.
Dad well...
He is fixated on his feet - convinced something is not right. I think he's feeling the air mattress under him. Also fixated on the couch and something he perceives as different. Have no clue but that we moved out some furniture to put in the bed.
Yesterday he hasn't been finishing his sentences. He is determined that he has to do something but doesn't know what. That's kind of scary for me.
When he left the hospital the doctor said his shingles were not contagious because they were scabbed over. Now the ones on his back are wet again. Wonder if he's contagious again or just not healing because he's on his back continuously and sweating from the air mattress??? Been putting Aloe Vera plant on them.
So I need sleep desperately. I don't want to deal with any of this at the moment but my brain won't shut off...until he gets ready to wake up. Then I'll be ready to sleep. Maybe I can catch a nap after his haircut and visit with the social worker. Although I haven't been good at nap taking lately either.
Not a happy camper. So very frustrated and overwhelmed right now. Reminder to me....One thing at a time.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
A Few Minutes Outside
A full nights sleep. May take a few of these to catch up. Got Dad up and outside for a few minutes, by myself. That was exercise in itself. A nurse suggested I get a back brace. Need something for posture also as my neck has problems also when I lift.
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