Day 308
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Physical:
First thing this morning, when the CNA tried to give DH a bath, he
wimpered evry time she tried to move him.
She did not proceed, but called the nurse. When the nurse got here and evaluated DH, she
told me to go on and give him another dose of pain med combined with a dose of
a calmative.
Since then, DH has slept all day.
He is not responsive when someone tries to talk to him. His breathing has alternated between
soundeing labored, sounding congested, and just sounding quietly “normal”.
People:
The CNA and the nurse were here this morning. In the early afternoon the “prodigal” son
came by … first time since June. This
evening the dialysis nurse came by .. not a “professional” visit, just a
personal one.
I had to make some phone calls that felt weird .. to cancel the
next dialysis supply delivery (I have a week’s supply on hand, and should I
need more than that the clinic will provide it); and I had to call the pharmacy
to tell them to take ALL Rxs for DH off automatic refill.
I also talked to DH’s brother (who plans to come tomorrow), and
had a nice long conversation with a good friend.
I exchanged a lot of emails today with another good friend, and
with my DIL.
Emotions:
Right now, I feel ready for this strange day to quietly end. I’m sad for the ones who couldn’t be bothered
to visit DH until now, when I don’t know if he actually knows they’re there or
not.
I feel a little stressed that for all the assistance hospice has
offered, it feels a bit like some of the things I need to know how to handle
are being ignored.
I feel sad but not “distraught” (sp?) I’m very glad DIL is coming; for tonight I
think I’m happy to be alone.
I feel like there are things I should be doing, but not really
sure what. I did (finally) clean the
kitchen floor; and I vacuumed the “public” rooms. All laundry is put away.
I think I should notify people .. of what? There’s nothing really to say, and no time
line.
Mornings have become a b it hectic, so I thought I could just as
easily post at night. I don’t know how
many more posts there will be.
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