Mom is coming home on Monday. That will make her stay 25 days rather than the 4-8 weeks I was told earlier. She's quite a toughie! Strong woman to bounce back so well the way she does. Monday is when the really hard work will begin. It honestly feels like I might kill myself being her full time nurse and servant, as I can barely move or breathe myself since that heart attack and pushing myself so hard for the past 3 weeks right after the heart attack. They say the caretakers often wear themselves out and die before the patient does. Going to try to rest today and tomorrow in preparation for Monday. I'm so thankful for all of your compassion!!! It really does lighten the load some! THANK YOU ALL!
Blessings, Sheila
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Thanks so much Jackie. I did need this advice. I push until I drop.
(Hug) Sheila
Sheila, as always, Jackie gives such kind, sound advice. It's easier said than done, I know. Time and time again, taking care of myself drops to the bottom of my "To Do" list even though it should be at the top. This is especially difficult when there is someone else depending on me (as is the case with you and your Mom), so I know what a struggle it can be.
I hope that everything falls into place today and goes as smoothly as possible. Please know that we are all thinking of you and wishing you and your Mom well.
Take care,
Chris
Thanks again Chris and Jackie. i am already so tired and overwhelmed and hurting that I am shaking and my chest hurts. Not sure how I will carry all the luggage 2 or 3 trips from top hospital floor to the parking lot. Now I am fearing that if i pass out and am taken to hospital, I will be in trouble because I will not have a witness/advocate to sit with me. I will never get the care that I give Mom, and my health care will always take a back seat to hers. Very discouraging.
Sheila, don't you carry a thing, load it all into a wheelchair or have the hospital contact their material handleing department to help you. You cannot be lifting anything heavy, Im sure stearing a full wheelchair will be challenging enough but at least it wont put extra stress onto your back. I have to run out for awhile but will be checking back in later. We cannot clone you to take care of you so you have to be super strong until you have some home services in place. Can your brother help a little more right now? I know he has his own challenges but I think he may need to step up right now and realize all you have been doing.
hugs and prayers,
Tracy