Journal Entry for April 9, 2007
April 9, 2007 6:55am
It's 6 am and the house is quiet now, but not for long. I love the wee hours of the morning as it's the ONLY time that I have to/for myself. That 1st …
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I am 62, mom of 3, g'ma of 6 & a gt-grandaughter due July. I was a "stay-at-home" Mom. Now, I am sole Caregiver for my 82 yr old Mother with Dementia & Congestive Heart Failure. My passions are family, crochet, knitting, smooth jazz and any upbeat music that gets me going. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteo Arthritis and a few autoimmune disorders with Fibromyalgia as well. My husband is retireing this year. Most days are good but some are filled with dispair. All are hard!
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I LOVE 3 soap operas, that I've watched (semi-faithfully for nearly 38 years! (I'm pitiful!!) Bowling was a passion until RA hit me hard. Crochet &knitting are a big part of my life. Amer's Fun Videos is a must because I love to laugh more than anything. I like dogs very much but don't have one now. We DO have Grand-pets though. I'm interested in Politics (all sides) children and friends.
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Thanks ML: Yes and Amen. If...she talks to a contractor...it would be our handyman Rob-Bob and I will put my foot down because no room changing is happening. This house is gorgeous. I need peace. I will be strong. This too shall pass. I'm shortening a pair of jeans, doing a load of laundry and watching a funny movie called Heart & Souls. I'm sorry if mom is depressed. That is not my fault, I didn't cause it, I can't control it and I can't cure it. She just doesn't like it that I have a life! She is very overweight and she has "nothing" in her life. So the only thing left is the house...she is a grand decorator...but the buck stops at my space. Thanks again for the encouragement! Why can't you and hubbie have a bedroom together???
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Different story, same actors as in my family! Hugs to you...gotta go get ready for my outside job...I too, love the early wee mornings, my office at home is by a window and I hear the first birdie cheeps outside! You have a lot on your plate and a big ***hand clap*** to you! It's not funny about the bm's, I am sure, but doesn't it make you laugh that your mom thinks you forged her signature next to the log book! That's one for ya! Well, I will be praying for you today! Sandi
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Close Dementia
Mom lived independently after Dad died. My brother & I took over her bills 4 yrs ago after it became evident that she could no longer handle it. In Jan. after several confontations with our violent & crazy sister, Mom had a coronary. She spent 3 wks in a nursing home and is now living with us. We had a good relationship til now. I am the focus of her anger since she doesn't remember anything prior to moving in here. She is suspicious of me, yells at me, accusing me of everything under the sun.
Treatments
- Aricept Somewhat Helpful
- She had good results for months, until a recent event set her back. She is having weord dreams, loss of appetite & paranoia.
- Metoprolol Working / Worked
- I thought it was helping her heart & circulation, which in turn helped with her memory problems.
- Imdur Working / Worked
- Same as above. her legs, ankles and feet had been very swollen but got back to normal size for past 2 months. After recent confrontational event, she is swollen again.
- HCT Working / Worked
- Isn't working at this time.
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I'm 62, Mom of 3, granma of 6, great-grandma to be in July. I deal with RA, Fibro, 3 herniated discs, Osteo, psoriasis, Interstial Cystitis and a husband! I'm sole caregiver to my 82 yr old Mom who lives with us now. Most of my siblings are useless when it comes to Mom, but hubby is quite helpful. He has known her all of his life & loves her as his own.
Treatments
- Laughter Working / Worked
- Laughing is great! Aricept is still questionable.
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