drained, done, finished, nap time.
 

Has anyone ever kept going past their limits, even tho you knew it was going to cost you?

I spent this past week with Jack the sick cat, and pushed way past what I was capable of. I have run to vets, slept on floors, cuddled next to a chilly slider door, been on hands and knees to encourage eating and drinking, wiping hienies and so forth. While the DH thinks he was helpful, he was also an additive to the problem and less of a solution. I gave him many errands today to get him out from under foot.

I am beat! my legs are wobbly, my back is so tight you can bounce quarters off of it. I am tipsy, and off balance, and feel tired to my bones. I knew I was going to pay for all my activities this past week, but with the low pressure storm coming to park on top of our state, i am simply wrecked! I am taking some heavy hitter drugs and going to bed!

See you all in a few days. zzzzzz :(

Feel better soon, Dej. Caring for a sick animal is draining. Probably more so due to the fact we have to guess at most of the problems and hope what we're doing works for them. You've expended an enormous amount of energy on Jack for several months. It was bound to catch up with you. You and Jack both deserve a few uninterrupted days of rest. Tell DH to fend for himself and to be quiet while doing it! :p

Have a Wonderful Rest, Dej! Hope you will rejuvenate and feel much better!!!
You have been a very busy girl!! See ya when you wake up!!! :hug:

Dej :hug: I do it all the time and can totally relate to how you feel. I hope you get a good day(s) rest.:hug:

Hang in there Dejibo!! :hug: You are going thru a lot. My heart goes out to you. (((hugs)))

Coffeegirl

Bet you were like the Tazmanian Devil...now like a wet, used dishrag...you poor dear...
take a load off. you're in good company. My mantra-"I'm going to use it, 'cause I know I'm going to lose it"...

Time for a 3 day long nap?

now all you need to do is BE like the cat.

best advice i had from another MS'er. Live life like a cat.

Live for now. Sleep lots. Charm others into doing things for you when needed.

I did manage a decent nap yesterday. Got up, gave jack food, and his pill to make him contract his bladder and we both went back to sleep. Nodded off watching TV, and then about 11pm jack started seeking the box about every 45 minutes. He would go very little, then be upset and come seek attention from me.

I think I am going to take a few days to do nothing. I have a few errands today and then the weekend belongs to me!

Will peek in now and again, but for the most part, i need sleep! real, long lasting, deep, restorative sleep.

What does the vet say about Jack's condition? I'm out of the loop on things. Just curious. I iknow how sick animals/kids can be a lot of work and wear a person out. Hope you are able to get some sleep. You need it and hopefully Jack will be able to rest some too. Thinking good wishes and thoughts for you and your kitty. Hang in there!!

:hug:

Coffeegirl

jack is still having probkems? poor baby. and you! if you nap, when do you retire at night?

Jacks surgery was a success! wahoo! but his poor bladder stayed over stretched for so long that it is now floppy and out of shape, and he is having trouble contracting down on it to empty. So, he can dribble. He is on pills to help, and this will heal. it may take a week or two, but 99% of animals that have this recover from it. its a matter of trying to stay ahead of the skin break down from urine being on his new incision, his tender shaved skin and the irritation from the bladder being forced to spasm.

Managed a good nap today. holy crow I needed that. I am going to stay in low gear and take the weekend to run around in my jammies. DH did the laundry AND when I was up he changed the bed, and even made a nice dinner. Wahoo!

That is great news to hear!! Glad you were able to get some zzz's too. It is great when spouses/SO's are so helpful and caring. Have a peaceful night!

Coffeegirl