Day 26 Bertiebassetts Return Journey

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Well it was too good to be true, Today I went out for a couple of hours before going visiting so was about 2 hours later than I would normally go on a Sunday. When I arrived I was asked to wait in the day room as Bert was unwell, It seems he had diarrhoea and vomitting, confusion again along with a high temp unfortunately he woke up vomitting so never made it to the toilet,

He could not remember anything again, thought we had been out on the bus with the nurse, Did not know why he had to go for more x-rays so it was all a bit distressing for him to say the least. Also because I had taken some time to myself I felt so guilty.I know I could not have done anything to stop his temp go up but still I felt guilty. I am there evey night as soon as I finish work and all day at the weekends but the day he needed me I was Christmas shopping.

There is a distinct possibility that he has C- Diff again just waiting for the results to come in

Will update tomorrow

Goodnight

Love Teri

 

 

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Teri,

    So sorry about Bert but please please don't feel guilty for taking some me time. As you say yourself you could not have done anything to stop his temp. You need time for yourself and to look after yourself.

    Take care

    Kath x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Teri ia gree with jazzcatyou need some time for your self and try to have some form of normality this bloody monster takes over so many lives its unreal do all you can when you can but also take care of your self you are needed by Bert and you have to be well for him.hugs dont forget take care xxAalan

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Teri,

    I was angry with the way things have developed for

    Bert.  But more for you no one could do more for Bert than yourself,your there every day and probably some nights.no one in the world could do more for him than yourself.

    So please dont torture yourself how could you have possiblily known that he was going to take aturn for the worse,Nobody takes care and Loves Bert the way you do. He knows it and the staff know it.

    but most important you know it.

    So no self blame you dont deserve it.

    Take care and be safe.

    Thinking of you both.

    Sarsfield.xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Teri,

    I'm really sorry how things have devloped with Bert.  I hope they can get him stabalised and comfortable soon.  You have got to be able to have time for yourself and he was in the best care.  It imposible to be there 24.7 with out making yourself unwell, it doesn't ake away that guilt feeling, but knowing you do all you can already hopefully will give you some comfort.  Take care Teri,

    you are in my thoughts xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Terri,

    Give my best to Bert and take a big hug for yourself and remember that you do need to look after yourself.

    Taker care, both of you

    Andrew xx