Hugs for Verdun, Lyn and Lily. Sorry to here you're not happy with your mum's care Verdun, it must be difficult. I hope your mum is home soon Lyn and sorry to hear she has been poorly.
Lily, I really hope your friend is home again soon and sending lots of love to you.
Well I don't have so much of a worry, more a little nervous so hope it's ok to post......as most of you will know my OH has given up his job and we have bought a business (I'm still working), we take over the business on Monday and today I've realised that this time next week we are actually responsible for people getting paid......that's scary
Really hope that things are working out for you and your Mum Verdun and that Lyn's Mum can stay in hospital over the weekend to improve. Lily I hope you get some better news about your friend soon.Hugs for all in these horrible times.
OL of course you are OK to post here. It's not everyday that you take a leap into the unknown and of course you are nervous but you have been planning for a while and I'm sure that you will both put in lots of effort to make it a success.
Hi Folks, Verdun, Lyn and Lilly, dont be afraid to make a real fuss. I have saved Mums life 3 times (Im not being dramatic or exagerating) by standing my ground and demanding that something be done. Once I stood in the middle of a ward and refused to move until the consultant came to see me. They were treating mum for spondylitits (spelling) and I was sure it was dehydration and an infection. I demanded to see the results of her tests which they couldnt find. Within 10 minutes they had found her test results put her on a drip and altered the diagnosis. Staff in hospitals are pushed to the limit overworked and undervalued and quite often they just dont have time to do anything other than fire fight. If you are worried phone the medical secretary for the consultant and ask to make an appointment re your mother/fathers care, I find that soon sorts things out. I think I should really have put this on the rant thread, sorry but I just get really mad when the elderly are treated as if they dont matter, just because they are old.
Thanks everyone Yes we have been planning and done lots of work already so we should be ok, from Monday we need to start making the money.......I say 'we' just because I always refer to OH and us as 'we' but in reality it will be OH doing most of the hard work, I'll just be doing admin stuff in the evening and at weekend.
Lyn - I'm so sorry I've missed all this,for some reason I wasn't getting email notifications even though I've subscribed to this thread.
That paramedic was totally out of order and should be disciplined. If I'd been there I think I'd have punched him on the nose. There is only so much you can do if someone tells you they are drinking,you can't watch them every second so please don't blame yourself. I'm lucky in that my Dad does tell me things. I've been at his house today because he had blood in his urine. Phoned the 111 service and got him some antibiotics,but then he phoned tonight to say the bleeding was worse. I got him to phone 111 again and doctor got back to him quickly to more or less say 'as you were'.
Apparently blood in urine can be frightening but seldom serious. That was from the internet. Phoned him back and he seems better and less upset than earlier,so I'll phone again in the morning and go over. He's about 5 miles from me,it seems too far at times like this.
To everyone else - Verdun,SGL and OL....heartfelt best wishes to you and of course to you Lyn.
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Ok Dove thank you. I am hoping she will be in for the weekend, they either chuck them all out on a Friday or they are in till Monday!
Glad to hear your mum is a little better Lyn hugs x
Hugs for Verdun, Lyn and Lily. Sorry to here you're not happy with your mum's care Verdun, it must be difficult. I hope your mum is home soon Lyn and sorry to hear she has been poorly.
Lily, I really hope your friend is home again soon and sending lots of love to you.
Well I don't have so much of a worry, more a little nervous so hope it's ok to post......as most of you will know my OH has given up his job and we have bought a business (I'm still working), we take over the business on Monday and today I've realised that this time next week we are actually responsible for people getting paid......that's scary
OL - you get stuck in and storm on...we're here to give you a wee lift when you need it!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Really hope that things are working out for you and your Mum Verdun and that Lyn's Mum can stay in hospital over the weekend to improve. Lily I hope you get some better news about your friend soon.Hugs for all in these horrible times.
OL of course you are OK to post here. It's not everyday that you take a leap into the unknown and of course you are nervous but you have been planning for a while and I'm sure that you will both put in lots of effort to make it a success.
Thanks OL.
You will be fine, just a few nerves creeping in. You and your OH will work hard and do well. Always here for you. Hugs xx
OL ((hugs)) It'll be fine
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Hi Folks, Verdun, Lyn and Lilly, dont be afraid to make a real fuss. I have saved Mums life 3 times (Im not being dramatic or exagerating) by standing my ground and demanding that something be done. Once I stood in the middle of a ward and refused to move until the consultant came to see me. They were treating mum for spondylitits (spelling) and I was sure it was dehydration and an infection. I demanded to see the results of her tests which they couldnt find. Within 10 minutes they had found her test results put her on a drip and altered the diagnosis. Staff in hospitals are pushed to the limit overworked and undervalued and quite often they just dont have time to do anything other than fire fight. If you are worried phone the medical secretary for the consultant and ask to make an appointment re your mother/fathers care, I find that soon sorts things out. I think I should really have put this on the rant thread, sorry but I just get really mad when the elderly are treated as if they dont matter, just because they are old.
Thanks everyone
Yes we have been planning and done lots of work already so we should be ok, from Monday we need to start making the money.......I say 'we' just because I always refer to OH and us as 'we' but in reality it will be OH doing most of the hard work, I'll just be doing admin stuff in the evening and at weekend.
Lyn - I'm so sorry I've missed all this,for some reason I wasn't getting email notifications even though I've subscribed to this thread.
That paramedic was totally out of order and should be disciplined. If I'd been there I think I'd have punched him on the nose. There is only so much you can do if someone tells you they are drinking,you can't watch them every second so please don't blame yourself. I'm lucky in that my Dad does tell me things. I've been at his house today because he had blood in his urine. Phoned the 111 service and got him some antibiotics,but then he phoned tonight to say the bleeding was worse. I got him to phone 111 again and doctor got back to him quickly to more or less say 'as you were'.
Apparently blood in urine can be frightening but seldom serious. That was from the internet. Phoned him back and he seems better and less upset than earlier,so I'll phone again in the morning and go over. He's about 5 miles from me,it seems too far at times like this.
To everyone else - Verdun,SGL and OL....heartfelt best wishes to you and of course to you Lyn.