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I do now??? I realized today that Mother needs a little cape to keep her shoulders nice and warm when she is sitting up. I have found a child’s pattern that I can use to make it (will just have to increase original chain by 8 (eight)). The problem that I am facing is what color or colors to use.
For Mother’s ease in being dressed, she only wears gowns that open in the back and matching housecoats. This way she does not have to lift her arms and nothing goes over her head. The colors are lavender, pink, mint green, blue and yellow.
Well, for now, I guess that I do nothing for Mother and work on the baby blanket that is still not finished. Nope, change mind again, found 1 skein of lavender, so I am going to start a cape and hope that when I get more yarn the colors are the same dye lot.
Til Next Time
I really enjoy going out on a clear summer night and looking at the broad spectrum of stars. I am amazed to watch them twinkle. Every time i do this I think of the childhood rhyme “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”. If I had a telescope, I am sure that I would enjoy the wonder even more.
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Other than viewing the sky,maybe you could use some ballistic goggles for your target practice. After all these goggles are light and offer weather and dust protection for your eyes as well as having anti-fog and anti-scratch protective coatings.
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DD#1 and I went to See Mother today.
She had been taken to the dining room to be fed her lunch. I called on the way and was told they were having a fish sandwich for lunch. There is a restaurant about a mile from the facility that specializes in seafood. Before going to the facility, I went by and picked up a shrimp plate for her. She only ate maybe a third of it.
Mother did not look as alert today as she has for the past couple of days. Maybe she was more tired today. I am sure she had been up at least an hour before we got there, and was just waiting for someone to feed her. I do wish that I was closer so that I could be more available to assist in her care. If I could just be there at meal times, I would know that she was given every opportunity needed to eat all that she wants. I am sure that when she indicates she has had enuff that she is not prompted or enticed to eat more. I know little things to do to get her to eat more and they do not and it would do no good to tell them as they cannot understand the simple instruction of “Mother needs on her white socks and then a pair of thicker socks over them at all times”.
I know that my train of thoughts have not been separated correctly, but that is how life is today.
Til Next Time
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Finding yourself in debt after Christmas? Just hate to see the mailperson make deliveries in January. I myself have been too spendy at Christmas in years gone by, but not this year.
Sometimes people will find themselves getting personal loans just to finance Christmas. This is sad and really does not help one enjoy the holidays. Or they may even get mortgages of some type.
I have fallen into the debt trap and am slowly digging myself out.The best way to do this is definitely not charge anything else and pay at least the payment plus any interest that is charged that month.
One can usually get secured loans to help themselves get out of debt. I would only recommend this if the interest rate on your present debt is really really high.
Thursday
I had more blood work done on the 21st because I just knew my synthroid was not at the correct dosage. I was given a boost to do this because of a comment made by Approaching Glory.
The results show that my calcium is still just a little high but should not have any bearing on how I feel. However, my TSH level is still at 0.0 and should between 0.47 and 4.68. My Free T 4 level is within range at 1.82 but is on the high end. It should be between .062 and 1.94.
The doctor is still trying to get my meds regulated, he lowered my dosage from 137mcg to 125mcg. I think it should even be lower than this. Before the test results, I had changed my dosage without any consultation. I took half 137mcg, the next day took a whole, and the day after that I took the other half. Yes, I did feel better. I have an appointment on the 27th of January and will go in a few days before for more tests.
The nurse is saying it takes about a month before the new meds can make a difference, maybe she knows, but I disagree.
I do think some of my tiredness could be depression over Mother.
Til Next Time
Mother’s CT scan showed something that in my opinion is worse than a stroke. She has been diagnosed with ‘organic brain syndrome’ which is a symptom of deterioration of the brain. It will not get any better, only worse.
It is my understanding from what I read on the internet, this can be caused by a number of things–acute infection and she had a severe UTI a few months back, depression, TIAs, high blood pressure which she has had for many many years, to name a few.
On a higher note, her eyes looked more alert today and she said 3 words.
She did forget to swallow her coffee today. Not knowing how much she comprehends as to what is going on, I do hate to remind her to chew and swallow. I noticed yesterday that she chewed her food for a very long time. I guess I will ask if she has swallowed.
This is so very sad to me. Mother has always been one to care for others and now she is totally dependent on someone else to care for her. I do not understand why this has happened to her, but know that if I were suppose to understand then I would.
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DD #1 has tagged me. 
I am suppose to tell you 5 things about myself that you do not know. You can read her comments here .
1) I am the baby and only girl and had 4 older brothers.
2) I am shy, though no one will ever believe it.
3) I am very insecure and have little self confidence.
4) I was brought up on a tobacco farm.
5) I detest keeping the house in order, but love to sit on my butt and crochet.
There, you have it folks. Items 2 and 3 I have never thought much about until I had to reveal things about myself. I did not realize until know just how true they are.
I have no one to tag, sorry.
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I have visited Mother, but as you can see have not been posting about my visits.
Not much has changed in her condition. She does seem to recognize me more often now. ( This could be wishful thinking.) She still is not talking-only a very brief nod when she is asked a question. Some days she will not take her medicine. She does not seem to be eating as well now. I fed her lunch yesterday and she only ate maybe 25% of it but ate 2 Hunt’s Puddings after she would no longer eat any of her lunch. At this point, anything is better than nothing. She has a med to increase her appetite so her not taking her meds regularly may be the reason she is not eating as well.
Today she is going for a CT scan, so hopefully it will answer some of our questions.
Til Next Time
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It is also important to remember that after the desired weight is obtained, one must maintain the correct exercise and a proper diet. Some think that dieting means that no more of your favorite foods can be eaten. This is very untrue. I once lost 34 pounds and ate a piece of chocolate everyday.
