Its going to be hot again

all through June, so it seems, up to 29c some days. Its sunny today, but there is quite a breeze, which is keeping it a bit cooler.

DB continues to be a complete pain, however the exercises do seem to be paying off, his legs appear to be a bit stronger. We have been battling with his gut problems again this week, things seem to be moving now though.

Terrible night last night, just 3 hours 20 minutes, so am really tired today. Still hauling DB to and from the toilet several times. I fell asleep and was rudely woken by a certain someone announcing he need to be taken to the toilet, end of Nana nap.

Frittata and salad for supper tonight, have some bacon to use up. We had home mede fish and chips last night.  

Dull start

It was raining first thing, but after lunch it brightened up and got quite a bit warmer.

We have decided that DB will nap in his chair after lunch, it cuts down the number of times I have to wheel hime in and out of the bedroom, just have to take him to the toilet and then through to bed at night. He is sleeping a lot, I have reason to believe he is depressed beacuse he cannot walk, I told him he needs to do the exercises he was given by the physio.

Grocery order this morning, all present and correct......3 days ding suppers + an emergency one, just in case.

Db has asked for stovies tonight, so need to peel the spuds and lightly fry off the onion. There is a lemon sponge pudding if he wants it for dessert.

Did not sleep so well last night, we were drinking tea at Midnight!! 

Fine now

but we had very heavy showers first thing this morning. DB is trying my patience quite a bit just now, wants to walk, even though he has been told not to........what do I do?????

Quiet day, nothing spoiling, have made scotch broth for lunch, it will do a couple of days at least, might freeze some, I have other stuff which needs eating up.

Nothing else to report, I slept over 8 hours last night, I am so exhausted pulling DB about I am crackered.

Mac and cheese with jacket spuds for supper tonight. 

Its raining

At last we have had rain, showers on Monday, but heavier this morning, the garden really needs it, Trevor had a job digging out weeds yesterday.

DB slept last night, I managed almost 8 hours which was good, carer here this morning, will be back shortly to put DB to bed for his afternoon nap.

Not so tired today, Monday is always a heavy day......I made leek and onion soup for luch, we finished off a pack of rolls from yesterday.

No plans to do anything today, except read. I need to have another check in my sewing room, there still seems to be a lot in there, I am sure some of it can go. The wheeled commode is in there except when it is needed.

Supper tonight sweet and sour chicken.........

 

I am tired

DB has been home since Friday, I am shattered, moving him is a challenge, its a case of pulling not pushing the chair, manouvering it in the bedroom is not fun.

Collected the gardener this morning, carer arrived just after I did, got him washed and into the sitting room, he finished off his breakfast. He has exercises to do twice a day, he has done them this morning.

Bank holiday here, everywhere is very quiet, its very windy. 

I need to do some mashed potato for a cottage pie we are having tonight with vegetables. The less said about yesterdays roast is best left unsaid.

Time to go and sort out the lunch, cooked gammon sarnies.......

A visitor

The community visitor came to see DB.  Nice lady who actually listened to what we both had to say. She took a history of what happened with DB and then she and I did a walk round the bungalow looking at various things. She is going to get a lever to help DB get out of bed, she is also sending me exercises to be done twice a day to try and strengthen DBs legs. In the meantime he is not to walk anywhere, she will come in 3 weeks to see how he has got on.

I asked about a light wheel chair so I can get him out, they only do heavy ones, so I need to contact the two businesses in the Town and see what they can come up with. It's not going to be easy as I need someone to sit with DB.

We had rain overnight but it's sunny now, it's going to be awkward collecting Trevor, but I will try and work something out.

We are having the first of the Sundays roasts from WFF, roast lamb, I have strawberries for dessert with some ice cream.

Home again

So DB would not have his afternoon siesta. DD2 brought fish and chips, after he had eaten he decided he needed to go to bed........ he slept from 6pm to 8am this morning, I woke him so he was awake for DD the carer who came to get him up. After he had his breakfast he put his chair back, since then apart from a toilet visit he has been asleep. I know he did not sleep well in hospital, he is making up for it now.

I bought him 2 pairs of joggers, decided to wash them to see if they shrink, will then turn them up, they are too long. All his shirts need to go, will get him a couple of new ones to wear with a tie, another pair of trousers are on their way with two polo shirts and a new summer jacket.

Whilst Db is sleeping I am keeping my feet up and resting as much as I can, let night I slept for just over 5 1/2 hours.

Supper tonight quiche, baby potato's and beans. I will do two of the roast dinners from the freezer tomorrow.

Home again

DB arrived home in time for his lunch, the nurse removed the catheter before he left. He had his lunch but did not have his usual afternoon nap, so I did not get a quiet time myself.

We have a couple of major decisions to make, its going to take some sorting out......but sort it we will.

Another sunny day, it was quite warm this afternoon, had to take my jumper off. Wheeled DB through to the loo, its a bit different to moving an empty chair, but I managed.

DD2 is bringing fish and chips tonight, we will have to start doing them at home shortly.

I have come up with an idea for keys in a handbag (purse) I need to get to the machine and see if it works. I am always loosing mine, cannot find them when I want them.

 

We wait

So DB is due home at lunch time, our original carers will be coming 3 visits a day. DB was not happy that they were going to discharge him with a catheter in place, I objected strongly, hopefully he will get it out before he leaves. Yesterday I went to the Post Office and drew the cash for the gardener and cleaner. I went in the afternoon to get my hearing aids serviced. I am on the waiting list for impressions and new aids. I have had my present ones since 2019!! That's 6 years.

So

It looks like DB will be returning home tomorrow Friday, just waiting to see re carers etc. I went to Hose for the coffee morning and to pass on the news re DB. Have a grocery delivery, an appointment at lunch time and another in this afternoon to get my hearing aids fixed.

Yesterday I cooked minced beef, enough for spag lol. Mince and mash and also shepherd's pie. All in the freezer for meals in the future. I have some pork belly to make into sweet and sour pork, might do that later today, need to defrost it. DB was dizzy free again yesterday, so it appears that the ramp up has died down for the time being.

Not Happy

they are pushing for DB to come home, they say there is nothing more they can do.  Want to set up an evening call to get him into bed and provide a wheeled comode to transfer him from bed to chair. If I have to go out I need to have someone to sit with him. He is going to love that - not. The only alternative is to get him into a home.......sorry no way is that happening. I cannot think of a quicker way of him giving up the ghost!!

So despite my concerns and condition, I am not counted in the equation......its a case of put up and shut up. One thing is certain, I need to concentrate on selling/gifting the stuff in the house ASAP!! I can then apply to the council and see if we can get a flat, no hopes of another bungalow, in the town. I know there is a long waiting list. Whether we would be considered as requireing urgent care I just do not know. One thing is certain, what ever happens re DB I cannot stay on here, just cannot afford the rent, even with housing benefit and council tax benefit. I will also not get pension credit, my pensions give me a bigger income that the basic.

Sorry forgot to post yesterday, day at home today

 DB was ok when I went in yesterday, I took him melon which he ate, the hospital had a fire in the kitchen last week, so they are having to buy meals in, not very satisfactory, but at least he is getting fed.

I was in so much pain when I got home yesterday afternoon, I took pain killers, went to bed early, but still did not sleep, its slightly better this morning, but still painful when I walk. My new meds have just come from the Dr, so will give them a try when I have taken Trevor home.

No idea what to have for supper, will do a freezer dive, although I could have cheese on toast or something.

Day off

from visitng, he was ok yesterday, but still dizzy, they did a standing BP which was high considering he had just stood up.

Reasonable journey home, called into Aldi for a couple of bits, then came home. DD2 came with baby, he does look like his Mum. DD2 had brought him out to try and get him to sleep, he was too nasy, she says he prefers the puchchair to the pram, he can see whats going on.

Was in bned early, so slept reasonably, woke just after 8am, so made myself some brekkie and went back to bed until 10am. Have just done a small wash..... BD had left a paper hankie in his pocket, everything was covered with bits aaarrgggg!!

So no visit today, just going to chill, will be going in tomorrow morning. No idea what to have for supper, will raid the freezer and see what there is.

 

OK ish

Visit to see DB went ok, I was there at lunch time. The consultant came whilst I was there, so I was able to speak to her as well. Certain issues were being addressed.

Much better journey home, was glad to get in it was very cold. Better weather this morning cloud has lifted and the sun is shining, not going to be too hot, there is quite a breeze.

My sleep is all over the place again, woke at 1.30, eventually went back to sleep and managed another 3 hours. Had my breakfast, will have a snack before I trot off to see DB.

Tim called in after I got back from the hospital, stayed for an hour, had a cup of tea and a chat, it was nice to see him.

DD2 is coming with fish and chips tonight, so it will be nice to see her. 

Hospital visiting

 I went in to see DB yesterday, it was quite a walk to get to where he was. He had seen the Dr. more tests, the pharmacist also came whilst I was there. Journey home was horrific, took me over an hour.

DB rang later to tell me he had been moved, he has been in this ward before, it is not quiet, I can see him asking for ear plugs........ he was asking yesterday where his glasses were, I was sure I had packed them for him, but did search when I got home. I told him to get the nurses to check his bag, message this morning to say he had found them. Phew!!

I have ordered 4 weeks Sunday roasts from Wiltshire farm foods,  they arrived this morning.

No sun and the temperature has dropped back from 24c to 16c, its blooming cold.

I plant to have a snack and then go in to see DB. Not eager to get caught in traffic again today, I will go tomorrow and then on Sunday. Monday will be cleaner and gardener, so if he is still in it will be Tuesday before I go again.

Think I might have egg and chips tonight, I had chicken curry last night. Was in bed before 10. but woke at 5.15 and could not get back to sleep, so got up, had a shower and my breakfast. Hospital visiting starts at 11am so will set off from here so I am there for DB's lunch and will then come home so he can have his siesta.

Yesterday did not improve. DB collapsed as he was getting up after his siesta, so I called the ambulance and they have taken him off to LRI. Could not get any imfo last night. Phoned this morning and he has been admitted, tried to ring but phone constantly engaged. Not sure if I am going to try and go in to see him, my right knee is giving me grief this morning, its a fair walk round the hospital.......will keep trying the phone.

Had a reasonable night sleep all things considered.......hoping for better tonight.

Tuesday

Another sunny day, but a bit of a breeze, towels washed and out to dry.

Not a good night, my right knee was playing up, so it was after 1am before I fell asleep, awake just before 8am.

DB got up for a wash with his carer, by the time he came through he had a dizzy, did manage to eat his breakfast but then slept for a couple of hours.

A friend rang me yesterday to say that Joan, one of the ladies that went to the coffee morning had passed away, she had been in a home since before Christmas. She and her husband had a farm on Hose lane, she gave it up when her husband died and move to the next village to us. She was always smiling although in a great deal of pain from her arthritis, she had difficulty walking. I have an idea she was a year younger than DB. So 91 just before Christmas.

Supper tonight will be egg and chips, we ended up with spaghetti and meatballs last night. DB cleared his plate.

 

Hot

 again, although rain is forecast later, we really need it.

Not such a good night, was up at 7.30, prepped breakfast and had mine, carer came just after 8am, so I set off to collect Trevor. Sun is warm already, but there is a breeze, put the laundry out, it should dry and air on the line.

DB was ok when he got up, is asleep just now, has a dizzy. My knees are much the same, I put up with them during the day, but take pain killers when I go to bed at night, not that they always help me to sleep, but thats life. Would not be able to ramble as we did when the children were young, in fact I doubt I could walk to the shop down the road, so what with DB and my knees I am stuck in the house.

Trevor is cutting back the two laurel bushes in the garden, cutting all the new growth off to keep them under control. He is going to water the part of the garden thats in shade.

I air fryed the gammon joint, sliced it yesterday and had some with salad for supper last night, have kept some for lunchtime rolls, the rest is in the freezer. I am not happy with the slicer I bough, find it difficult to use, should have gone with a Kenwood, similar to the one that broke.

No idea what I am going to do for supper, I have ordered frozen roast dinners for the next month. See how we go. I need to do a small order for Morrison, but no milk, I have 8 pints in the fridge and 4 pints in the freezer, need to use it all up before I get any more.

Hot

temperature ay 10 am was 18c its 20 past 4 and its 24, the house is nice and cool......

Bit of a panic day yesterday, DB has flares up of costochondritis, which was his chest pain yesterday. He sleot through the night, and a couple of tablets have put paid to it today. I managed over 8 hours sleep last night. I am going to need a few night like that to make up what I lost over last week.

No carer this morning, no idea what happened.........I got DB up at 10am.

As its so hot we are having gammon, new potato's and salad. I have banana and cream for dessert. for dessert.

Thank goodness

A better night, 7.30hours for a change.

I went down to Aldi for meat, managed to spend £60+, when I got back DB was complaining of chest pain, he has had this before, its to do with the muscles between his ribs, he drives me nuts.....I feel as if I am in prison, stuck inside.

I did a load of washing which is on the line, its warm with quite a breeze, so it should dry.

Gammon tomato and eggs for supper. 

Shattered

over the past 2 nights I have had precisely 5 hours sleep, DB was up and down to the toilet more times than I have had hot dinners. He suffered with IBS, obviously something has affected it. I left a message for the carer, but she still came in and woke me just after 8am, DB was not the only one who was dizzy!!

I eventually got up at 11am, washed dressed and then laid on the bed reading..... DB finally made it to the sitting room at 3pm. It was a struggle to get DB to drink, did manage it and also fed him yogurt, lifting his head sent himback on the waltzer!!

Doing HM fish and chips tonight.

Bad night

DB woke me about 20 to 4am, it was well over 5am before I got back to sleep, I put a message on the door for the carers not to wake us, so it was after 9am before I finally got out of bed.

DB is driving me nuts, no idea what he did lst night but the TV would not go back to the TV setting after we had watches a couple of programmes on the freesat box.

I have sent an email to the hearing clinic to make appointments for us both to get our hearing aids checked, mine has come adrift and I am having a problem getting it into my ear.

The temperature has gone right down, still have the haeting on early morning and then in the evening, DB is feeling the cold a lot more recently.

No idea whats for supper........ 

 

So

this morning DB woke, dizzy free, the chiropodist was coming she was early, so much against my better judgement we set off for the coffee morning. As I suspected about 25 minutes after arriving DB began to look uncomfortable, so Barry helped me to get him into the car and I drove home. I backed the car in so he cold easily get to the door, with in 5 minutes he was asking for the blanket and was asleep. He slept for 2 hours. Woke dizzy free and has been watching the snooker on TV since. He did have yogurt and milk, I made myself a cheese and pickle roll for my lunch, washed down with a cup of tea. Unless he has been dizzy free for a number of days its not something I would be repeating.......

Supper tonight, sausage, jacket potato and beans. I finished the ice cream yesterday so he will have to make do with an orange for dessert.

I did sleep a bit better last night, was up and washed by the time the carer came to get DB up.

Another bad day

DB is haing constant dizzy attacks, he has not been able to get out of bed today except to go to the toilet and then back to bed. this has been going on for several days and I am really at a loss what to do with him.

Its so cold I have put the heat back on, I was acutually shivering this morning.

Dave done and dried a load of laundry, so thats finished for now, I dried it in the dryer, could not face having to hang it out.

No idea about supper, I had got beef stew out, but doubt DB will eat it, he only managed half a piece of toast this morning and a yogurt  and milk at lunch time.

My knees are not good today, they have been okish the last 2 days, but not happt this morning. I am trying to walk about as much as I can.

Holiday Monday

7.25am when the carer came, I was up washed and dressed but DB was still alseep. I reiterated that before 8am was too early. She rang the agency, they have agreed to move things round so the carers comes after 8am.

Fetched Trevor to go the garden, Cleaner Clare was here when I got back. Bed linen changed and out on the line, it is sunny, but there is quite a breeze, so it will be dry.

Trevor managed to fall, scratched his arm and hand in two places, so had to patch him up. He did the same as DB, pulled a piece of ivy and it broke, he fell backwards and hit the rubbish bin. I took him home after I had cleaned him up, supplied him with Savlon and plasters, also wipes to clean his arm. I drummed into him that he needs to keep it clean.

We go to bed at 9pm and either watch TV or read. light is usually out by 10.30 at the latest.

DB was up when I got back, so cup of tea.

Supper egg chips and beans, I know that will get eaten!!!

I dont believe it!!

Even worse this morning, carer came at 7.10am. I would have slept for another hour. DB did manage to get washed and dressed, but is now lying back with a dizzy!! I am going to have to ring and ask them to come later. I know they have other patients but it really was too early.

Yesterday was a cooler day, in fact we both had to put jumpers on. This morning the sun is shining again and it's quite warm.

I need to go and get dressed, still in my night attire. Did sleep better, but could have done with the extra hour or so.

Need to do a freezer dive for tonight's supper, not sure what we actually have. The kitchen freezer needs a clear out and clean.

And again

 3 days in a row, carer came to get him up, no way, he could not even lift his head. Finally made it out of bed after 10am. I had to send the carer off. If this continues, I am seriously thinking of stopping them, they are coming too early in the morning, it was 7.30am this morning.

Weather is changing the temperature is down and there are grey skies, would not be surprised to see rain later today.

When DB finally made it out of bed, I helped him wash, he more or less dressed himself.

Cooked the prok yesterday, we will have it with rice. Finished the jelly, so DB will have to have ice cream if he wants a dessert.

Two days in a row

DB was in bed until after lunch yesterday and this morning he is asleep in his chair in the sitting room, for some reason his dizzies have ramped up, which is annoying.

Its another sunny day, yesterday was a record for 1st May, but the forecast is for change back to more normal temperatures next week.

I did a bit more clearing out yesterday, I am finding it difficult to get going in a morning.

Surgeon rining me this morning re my left leg. suspect I will be discharged, not willing to have surgery just now.

Supper will be fish and chips, DD2 will bring them after work.

Phew

its very warm, yesterday was a scorcher, although we were cool enough in the sitting room, the sun moves round during the morning. I shut the blinds and curtains in the bedroom and brought the fan back in, although we did not need it.

I have no idea whats going on with my sleep according to my watch I slept for 3 hours last night. I think its mis functioning........I was awake in the night, but had been to sleep before then. Think its going to end up in the bucket.

DB's carer was early this morning, so he had to get up in a hurry which has pushed him into a dizzy......so he is back in bed for now.

I have a grocery delivery coming this morning, they have changed the small pack of tea bags to a large one...trying to keep the oderer down, so they will be going back.

I am going to try and set myself a goal for each day, this morning I need to photograph the two electric radiators and put them on Gumtree....... if they do not sell, one of the charity shops will take them. They are new and both thermostatically controlled. Have only been used a couple of times.

I think supper will be cottage pie, oranges in jelly for dessery, have some cream to finish up.