Day 33 - Monday 30th May - Part Two
Not much to report from the evening shift.
Lydia visited today (as you can see from her blog entry). She had Karen doing belly laughs (where kp holds her belly to stop it splitting). Karen really enjoys seeing friends from work or home as it really helps to break the monotony of a day in bed. Thanks for coming Lydia.
After Lydia, Yvonne and Dave left for the evening, kp and I had a nice bit of private time. Lots of hugs and kisses. And very little talking, because we have said it all. She did ask me to tell her about the worst bits of her last 33 days, but from previous experience I have learned my lesson, and said you can read it for yourself when you're better. I do hope her eyesight returns.
I had told Karen this morning that when I came back on the evening, I would fit the Continuous Passive Movement (CPM) machine to her legs so that they do physio while we talk. She managed 15 minutes on the right leg, 30 minutes on the left. Thanks to Yvonne and Lydia who helped me get the machine on her legs. Heavy Machine, Heavy Legs and lots of pain if you don't get the legs just right.
When it came to hometime, kp wanted me to stay the night. She said the dogs will be fine. I am quite tired generally at the moment and need good nights sleep and basically said so. I think she understands. She said she did with a bit of a tut at the end.
That reminds me, the last time I stayed the night (until 4am), kp had the worst of nights. She couldn't get comfy. I was kn+ckered. I longed for a bed to put my head down. Well, there was a bed there with kp in it and because she was on her side, there was JUST enough room for me to lie beside her. So, I got on the hospital bed with kp. Actually it worked out well because my front was supporting her back. Unfortunately in order for me not to fall out of this SINGLE hospital bed, I would need to put the sideguards up (on my side). So I did.
Oops !!! The button for lowering the sideguard is quite a stretch and is not really intended to be pushed by the person in the bed. So I was kind of stuck in the bed with Karen. Within minutes she was uncomfy and wanted me out. At the same time, I could hear someone outside heading this way. I felt an imminent bollocking from a nurse. Luckily, I managed to push the button and lower the sideguard and swing my feet out before he came in. So he probably thought I was just sitting on the bed.
I would have slept like a log had kp been comfy.
That's all for now....
Hopefully tomorrow should be an interesting day as kp is getting a newer better bed plus a posh chair that goes from horizontal (like a bed) (so she can get on it) to chair sitting position, the consultants will be doing their rounds, and the physios will be coming round also.
ttfn
dp
Lydia visited today (as you can see from her blog entry). She had Karen doing belly laughs (where kp holds her belly to stop it splitting). Karen really enjoys seeing friends from work or home as it really helps to break the monotony of a day in bed. Thanks for coming Lydia.
After Lydia, Yvonne and Dave left for the evening, kp and I had a nice bit of private time. Lots of hugs and kisses. And very little talking, because we have said it all. She did ask me to tell her about the worst bits of her last 33 days, but from previous experience I have learned my lesson, and said you can read it for yourself when you're better. I do hope her eyesight returns.
I had told Karen this morning that when I came back on the evening, I would fit the Continuous Passive Movement (CPM) machine to her legs so that they do physio while we talk. She managed 15 minutes on the right leg, 30 minutes on the left. Thanks to Yvonne and Lydia who helped me get the machine on her legs. Heavy Machine, Heavy Legs and lots of pain if you don't get the legs just right.
When it came to hometime, kp wanted me to stay the night. She said the dogs will be fine. I am quite tired generally at the moment and need good nights sleep and basically said so. I think she understands. She said she did with a bit of a tut at the end.
That reminds me, the last time I stayed the night (until 4am), kp had the worst of nights. She couldn't get comfy. I was kn+ckered. I longed for a bed to put my head down. Well, there was a bed there with kp in it and because she was on her side, there was JUST enough room for me to lie beside her. So, I got on the hospital bed with kp. Actually it worked out well because my front was supporting her back. Unfortunately in order for me not to fall out of this SINGLE hospital bed, I would need to put the sideguards up (on my side). So I did.
Oops !!! The button for lowering the sideguard is quite a stretch and is not really intended to be pushed by the person in the bed. So I was kind of stuck in the bed with Karen. Within minutes she was uncomfy and wanted me out. At the same time, I could hear someone outside heading this way. I felt an imminent bollocking from a nurse. Luckily, I managed to push the button and lower the sideguard and swing my feet out before he came in. So he probably thought I was just sitting on the bed.
I would have slept like a log had kp been comfy.
That's all for now....
Hopefully tomorrow should be an interesting day as kp is getting a newer better bed plus a posh chair that goes from horizontal (like a bed) (so she can get on it) to chair sitting position, the consultants will be doing their rounds, and the physios will be coming round also.
ttfn
dp
posted by David Pollard at Monday, May 30, 2005
2 Comments:
Hi Karen +David,
glad to hear you had a better night and things are getting sorted at last.
Prayers getting said in Saudi Arabia how nice is that from a stranger.
Now Karen the food issue are you eating any beter I hope so?(I will be informed)so woo betide you if not.
I am going on a trip with the kids from the youth club today 20 of them, dont you feel sorry for me. It will be me that is cream crackered tonight. I will tell you tommorow all the good bits.
David why dont you do nursing degree while you are there, by the sounds of it you will have no problem you are doing most if it anyway On second thoughts dont bother to many folks depend on you for the blog.
Hi Karen and David,
great to speak to you both over the last few days. It was really good to hear your voice again Karen, me and our mam kept smiling all day, we were both soooooo chuffed you had rang. I know I keep saying it but you are amazing.
Mark and Megan also send their love. Megan is keeping us on our toes as usual. Our mam was looking after her for me the other day and I said "are you going to be a good girl for nana?" and she replied "I might be just a little bit naughty!" with a huge mischievious smile on her face.
Our mam is looking forward to coming to see you and come and do her nurse ratchet! I'm sorry I can't come too. We are away next week (counselling will be needed again after doing packing and no doubt being late at the airport!), then it is Megan's birthday so we hope to get up to see you sometime after that.
I know what you are going through is really hard, and we can only imagine how you must feel, but keep it up Karen, you have come such a long way in the last 4 weeks and we are all so proud of you. We love you lots,
Tracey, Mark, Megan and Marge xxxxxxx
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