27th March
We had friends come to visit today for lunch at a local pub. I learnt my lesson this time and didn’t have a starter and only ate ½ of everything on my plate. It was a delightful lunch and catch up and our friends showered me with flowers and gifts!
28th March
I woke up feeling sick again, about a level 5 or 6 but that passed later on.
Today was my first full day at the Hospice. I met a retired Guide Dog called Heidi and had a lovely light lunch. The complimentary session I opted for was reflexology. That was very relaxing and the day shot by.
The nurse looking after me has arranged for an occupational therapist to call round and assess our bathroom as one thing I am starting to struggle with is showering. I get rather out of breath just showering myself. The occupational therapist is going to see if it is possible to get me some sort of seat for the bath/shower. Not sure is this is possible as we live in a very small 2 bedroom house with an equally small bathroom.
29th March
I woke up feeling a bit sick again, probably about a level 7 so a bit more than usual. I didn’t do much as the weather was rubbish, but I didn’t feel too bad once the sickness feeling had passed so that was a bonus. I did go into town to get a passport photo done for my disabled blue badge application though. I opted for a bandana in the photo as I’m not completely sure I like my wig.
The occupational therapist came round and said I couldn’t have a seat but she will get me a bath board.
30th March
Hubby has suggested that I should actually record how I feel each day, how I slept etc. etc. so I will try and make sure I record that sort of stuff from now as that is what is important.
I didn’t have a great night’s sleep as I woke about 2.30 feeling a bit numb in my hip and knee. I only got up the once to go to the loo but that wasn’t until about 6am. Sickness level was better, about a level 4. I eventually got up about 9am and by the time I had showered it was 11am.
Not too bad during the day so we had our usual couple of Friday night drinks in the pub followed by homemade pizza :)
31st March
Only got up once again during the night – I’ve discovered that an alcoholic drink prior to going to bed stops me getting up too much – not really a sensible recommendation though! I still felt sick when I got up but not as much.
Today was bag change day after my weekly bath. Not sure what was done differently this time but it’s really sore when moving. I think that the tube might have moved too far in or out? Back on the paracetamol to help with the pain :(
