How are we all doing ?

Do so hope that sorting the UTI improves Mum's mental state as it can sometimes do. I remember it well...the struggle is to get the AP [aged parent] to drink enough to stop it happening again and again, isn't it?

Denby

Hi Denby,I’ve spoken to the out of hours dr and he is sending someone out to check Mum.She is excessively drowsy and still has the urinary symptoms.I’ve managed to get her to drink but she is off her food.Love Jane xx

Hey Denby, I used to call my dad the Aged P. I seem to remember the nick name used in a Charles Dickens novel that was on the b+w tele when I was young. Hope your mum feels better soon Jane x. 

Hi Jane,

How's your Mum now? I do hope the doctors were able to sort her out.

Luce x

Hi Luce,Mum has been in hospital since Saturday evening.They are treating her for a suspected urine infection but her sodium levels are very low and she is having problems walking.Mum might be moved to the rehab unit to build up her strength.I am struggling with sciatica so it was difficult to push mum in her wheelchair,she was unable to walk just before she was admitted.I hope you are ok ? Love Jane xx

Aw Jane I hope your mam is soon on the mend . Have you been able to visit  xx

Maria

Hi Jane, 

I’m sorry to hear your news. I do hope the hospital can get to the root of your mum’s problems and she is soon feeling much better.

How awful that you are suffering from sciatica, perhaps you can rest whilst your mum is in hospital.

I’m ok thanks, been to the hairdresser’s today so that’s been a boost. All very safe, temperature check, mask, disposal gowns etc.

Having heard that masks are going to be compulsory in shops from next week I’ve decided to make them a fashion accessory and have  now got a selection of nice patterned material ones. I’ve also got the medical type ones but don’t really like wearing those.

Take care, love Luce x

Hi Maria,Sadly there is no visiting allowed apart from in exceptional circumstances.It’s hard not being able to see mum as I know she will be getting agitated.I am allowed to drop clothes off at reception so I’ll do that tomorrow as I’m going to the breast clinic.It will be good to catch up with my sister but we are both concerned about mum.Are you still feeling unwell ? Love Jane xx

Thanks Luce,I’m glad you could get your hair cut.I must get mine done,it has never been so long.It’s been a stressful few days,I feel exhausted.Love Jane xx

Hi Jane I am so sorry to read this about your mum I do hope she will soon be feeling better. I am also sorry to read you are suffering with sciatica I had it once it was awfull . I hope you get on ok at the breast clinic. I have still not been able to see my dad in care home as he has copd it does seem like ages since I seen him . I am not sure but I think I may have a hernia I have a ct scan next week so if I do have one I think it may show up on there but I dont think they will do anything anyway  take care love liz xx