ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

[Dottie Belle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

So sorry about your mom fen...I feel your pain.

[fennel]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Dottie, I swear...this is the most difficult age to be! We are dealing with our own menopausal whatever, plus our folk's decline.

[fennel]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

I am going to have to water the back yard in order to weed. Things have gotten very dry here!

Mama, I am waiting with bated breath to hear about baby "Tucky...

[Dottie Belle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Yep fen I totally agree...they called me to say dad doesn't want to shower or change clothes....so OT visited him today and got him to shower and change clothes....and she suggested grab bars so we will pick them up tomorrow..no clue why a facility that caters to older folks didn't install in the first place but we will pick them up and OT will mark on the walls where they should go and maintenance will install. They are pretty good about those kinds of things.. Yes this is the most difficult for sure. And dh is another worry for me.....but I do think the exercising I am MAKING him do is helping on lots of levels.....

[mama bear]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Oh Dots and Fen.... All I can give is hugs. Y'all were here for me when we lost Pop and I will be here for you...
Yucky update.... Contractions every 10 minutes but no further dilation. I have no idea what that means.
I am trying not to freak out about work. She's a pain in the ass, but she's good.
It is what it is.
Going to try and eat and keep some food on my poor tummy. Time for a Zenny update!

[Dottie Belle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

OK this thread is possesed.....I have duplicate posts and cant get to the last one at all.....

[fennel]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Dottie Belle;1694993 wrote: Yep fen I totally agree...they called me to say dad doesn't want to shower or change clothes....so OT visited him today and got him to shower and change clothes....and she suggested grab bars so we will pick them up tomorrow..no clue why a facility that caters to older folks didn't install in the first place but we will pick them up and OT will mark on the walls where they should go and maintenance will install. They are pretty good about those kinds of things.. Yes this is the most difficult for sure. And dh is another worry for me.....but I do think the exercising I am MAKING him do is helping on lots of levels.....

Dottie, I am certain that the exercising you are making dh do is so helpful! We have to "move it, or lose it" as the saying goes. Exercising is a natural anti-depressant, as well. I hope you keep on dragging him to the gym! :H

As for your dad...a lot of folks don't think of this, but one thing we do in my line of work when peeps stop showering or changing clothes (this is so common!) is to actually tell them they are smelling a bit ripe, and need a shower! Often, they are shocked to hear this and will comply. Or, a caregiver can give a few well placed swipes with a wash cloth when the client is getting dressed or being toileted.

I have to say, I am pretty surprised that there aren't grab bars, etc. in and old folk's living situation.

[fennel]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

mama bear;1694998 wrote: Oh Dots and Fen.... All I can give is hugs. Y'all were here for me when we lost Pop and I will be here for you...
Yucky update.... Contractions every 10 minutes but no further dilation. I have no idea what that means.
I am trying not to freak out about work. She's a pain in the ass, but she's good.
It is what it is.
Going to try and eat and keep some food on my poor tummy. Time for a Zenny update!

Huh. What's she dilated at, mama?

Thanks for being there...you know how hard it is, too. :l

[fennel]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Mama, can you try some dry toast and a soft boiled egg? Do you like yogurt at all? That's very helpful during these occasions. Also, my mom always used to give us kids half 7 up (or sprite) and a half Gatorade mixture to help keep our electrolytes up. I wish I could be there to help! :l

[fennel]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Dottie Belle;1695002 wrote: OK this thread is possesed.....I have duplicate posts and cant get to the last one at all.....

I always get duplicate posts when I post from my phone...are you posting from your phone?

[Dottie Belle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

I have NO clue what is up but I cant see past page 63.....dang cant read any posts...

[NoraC]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Hello everyone......long day & couldn't get on at work. The couple times I could, I couldn't get a connection. :upset:
Hubby and I are watching TV so I will be back.

[fennel]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

NoraC;1695042 wrote: Hello everyone......long day & couldn't get on at work. The couple times I could, I couldn't get a connection. :upset:
Hubby and I are watching TV so I will be back.

The connection to this site has been very dodgy this week, for certain.

[Lizann]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

So sorry to hear about your parent Dottie and fen. It does get hard..just dealt with this with my FIL. My parents are slowing down too, but thank God they are still doing good. My father told me yesterday he's herring dizzyer by the day.
Mama keep us posted on baby watch. Six weeks early is not good!
Nursie there is always next month. Do you guys want another one?
Pauly try some protein in the afternoons maybe that will help.
Started on the garage and did some major organizing. Sadly still lots to do. Off to end for me, I'm so tired. Looking forward to relaxing at work tomorrow!

[Lizann]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Yup I've been having trouble,reading and posting too!