27Th Jan 2010 Bertiebassett

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Bert had quite a bad fall last night. He lost his balance abd fell into the bath and got himself wedged in. I had to get a neighbour in to help me get him out. Now he is scared to go into the toilet in case it happens again.

His mania has slowed down quite a bit so I am hoping he will return back to his usual self shortly. He is back to sleeping most of the day but I think we prefer that to the hyper way he was at the weekend.

The Leukaemia that they think is in his brain is making him so different to his normal self that I don't think I will ever have him back.

He cannot even decide which hand to use to lift a cup it is heartbreaking watching the confusion on his face.

 

Love Teri

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Oh Teri, I can sympathise. My H became toxic on morphine for a few weeks before he died, not the same I know, but I did feel that although he was physically here the man I knew had mentally gone. So very hard for you to have to watch. I did get H back mentally for the last two weeks of his life and I will be forever grateful for that.

    I wish you get your Bert back, please don't lose hope.

    Hugs Grace X

  • I'm so sorry Teri; what you are going through mirrors my sister's experience when she was nursing her husband through cancer. He slept a lot but had flashes of lucidity. Treasure  the good moments. I do hope you are having some rest.

    Best wishes,

    KateG

    P.S. Logged on quickly this time - hurrah!

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Thank you both. I am resting but not sleeping if that makes sense. I just lie beside him most of the day. The moments of lucidity are getting fewer but sometimes are still there.

    Kate apparently I had too many "widgets" on my page but the lovely James fixed it for me

    Teri

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    just to let you know I am thinking of both of you. Take care

    Kathxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    It's such a heart breaking time for you Teri - sending you much love.  

    Kate xx