Wow Beth! You certainly have a lot of stress going on in your life. Hospice is great. They really helped out in the last three months of my dad's life. Hang in there!

hugs to you Beth! I am keeping your family in my prayers.

Aw, Beth...so sorry to hear that you're dealing with all of that...

How come bad sleeping for so many? Sarah, I pm'd you...rest up after that awful time...

I'm under the weather today...got a tummy bug. So I'm taking it easy.

Had preop testing done this morning. Had to go back later for a nasal MRSA test that the pcp wasn't clear about on the order...

After weeks of doing dishes by hand, my dishwasher got fixed! The mother board went bad...so glad to have it back before Thanksgiving, when the kids & spouses are all going to be home.

It's kind of icky out...but not as bad as the South...Kelly, hope you all don't get flooded out...

Well, I'm watching DIY network, and resting up, drinking ginger ale, and hoping I'll feel better by the time DH comes home this evening.
Have a good afternoon, all.
And thanks for startig the new thread, Trish!

Beth HUGSSSSSSSSSSSS! take care of you during all the changes going on, hugsssss

hugsss all, not much nap yet, but resting!! hugss,sarah

's for you, Beth. I know you've probably said it, too, but ENOUGH ALREADY!! You have more than your fair share to deal with. I hope things settle down for you soon. Is it for certain that DS will go back to active duty? I know you said he had a doctor's appointment to go to first.

My Dad had hospice and it was a blessing. They're wonderful people.

It's been raining steadily here all day and boy is it ever windy! The cover on my grill blew off....and it was on there pretty securely, too. I have wind chimes hanging on the front porch and they've been clinging and clanging all day. Call me crazy but I just love weather like this. Curl up on the couch in a flannel gown and thick socks and watch movies type weather!

Beth - So sorry your grandma isn't doing well. I lost my precious grandma in May and I keep wondering when I will get used to her being gone. We did hospice, too, and it was a good experience. Those people are angels. Be careful to not overdo things and wear yourself down, though. May God be with you during this.

Hi everyone. HUGE and prayers for everyone in need.

I spoke with mom's doctor today and he said she's doing better. We talked about how long she would have to stay in rehab and he said 2-3 weeks. That is not going to make her happy at all! Anyway, we requested an appointment with her neuro and a hearing test to rule out a hearing problem. We also went over her meds. We haven't called to tell mom yet that she may be there longer. Any volunteers? She's madder than a hornet caught in a mason jar!

Sandy,
You could play the game we used to with the kids...you know, trying to put a good spin on not-great news...
You can tell her, "Mom...I have some really great news! You will be home for Christmas! Isn't that wonderful?"
If she starts complaining, you can interrupt her and say, "Gee, I was excited. I didn't think you were ever going to go home from here."
Do you think she'd feel more positive after that?

Great idea Debbie, yes Sandy say something like that example.. I find that is awesome!! I do not volunteer to call no way no how.. but if she is ornery.. it does mean good things she is on the mend!!

hugss all.. still going... lol..going to try a nap before picking up hubby at airport...if needed my son can pick him up. I want to though hehe kissy kissy!! Just could use a good nap first, but mind is going!!

Well, the neuro said to take a dose tomorrow morning and see how it goes with taking it in the morning. I am gonna talk with hubby, decide if I even want to try it... some of me says can not hurt take one more dose see if less side effects.. some of me is it worth it...

sorry rambling wish I could be a better decision maker, I always go back and forth uggggg

hugss to all in need, Debbie I sent you a message...hoping your legs are doing better!

love and hugsss,sarah

Sarah - How much baclofen are you on? I'm just curious why he would try to switch you rather than up the dose.