It seems that I just don't have the time right now to spend here on Bonesmart. I miss this time of relaxation and venting, and worry that I've lost my need to be part of this forum...
however...my Bonesmart "family" - those of you who have really stuck around and been here for me, are so very much appreciated! When I feel guilty for not commenting on others posts, you lift me up. When I feel bad for complaining on here, you reassure me. When I feel as if nothing is going right, you remind me of all of the things that are. Thank you!!!
My Dad is doing pretty well, although I fear his dementia has progressed quite a bit in the past weeks. He remembers very little of what happens throughout the day, or within the past weeks. He's not mad or angry, just a bit frustrated because he wants to go home. Unfortunately, because of my Mom's shingles, he can't go home when they discharge him from the hospital (which could be tomorrow). My Mom needs time to recover herself before adding the burden of Dad's care to her plate. He remembers that she is ill and can't visit him when I mention it, but wonder how often during the day he wonders where one of us is!
It appears that he will be going to a very nice rehab center, since we WON'T take him back to where he was prior to the hospital. He is just getting supplemental feedings with the feeding tube now, and they expect he'll do very well. (We're not too sure about that, since when he didn't have one before he was labeled as "failure to thrive". We don't want to see that happen again.) They may put in a peg-tube (into the stomach), which could be used if needed.
There is so much stress right now. On Tuesday I went from school to the doctor (an appointment for me), to the hospital, to my Mom's house to my sister's house and got gas in her car and delivered her groceries. The less busy days, like today, are just all day at school, stop at the hospital, stop at Mom's house, then go home. Even that makes me just exhausted!!! I don't know how much longer I can keep going at this pace......
When I get home I make supper, eat, make lunches for the next day and hit the bed. Now I just wish I could sleep through the night!
We Wisconsinites have snow... this makes me very unhappy! I hate the cold, and snow is just a visible confirmation that it is cold!!!
As usual, the lack of exercise keeps my ROM from improving. My knees and legs feel stronger, but I don't have time to do my exercises. I climbed on the stationary bike this morning and did about 10 minutes. It is easier than it used to be!
I hope to get back to more regular posting and encouraging on other threads once things settle down in my life. Hopefully Dad will be home soon, and I won't have to visit 2-3 family members each day before I go home from school! I just want to make sure everyone is safe, comfortable and where they want to be!
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Also, I found that not having to run out every other day and doing my exercises at my pace in my time helped me to relax more and then things started to get better for me.
