Hello again
So last night was mom's first night sleep in the new room. And today it seemed to me she was a little more relaxed. More awake and comfortable.
I brought her Friday fish and she enjoyed this.
Though it seems that as soon as mom grabs my hand she starts to fall asleep. And mom is only interested in me. She pays no attention to anyone else. And doesn't want me to speak with others.
And it is Friday, so I wash mom hair. It is not just washing her hair. It is about massaging her scalp, scratching her head. These are all things that relaxes her. And these are the things caregivers should be doing for their loved one's.
Tonight the staff member did not even come in. I went looking for her at 7:30 pm and couldn't find her. So I put mom to bed and washed her and changed her pad. This is when the staff came in. I just said it is done. And proceeded to give mom her nightly spa treatment.
Oh, by the way, mom does not have any problems with me changing her.
But we did get to read a chapter of the new book. It will take a month to read this to her. So far mom seems to be enjoying it.
I left an hour latter than normal, so I ended up getting back at 11 pm. It is OK. I am not going to quickly give mom her spa treatment. I took my time.
I sang our good night song to her. It is so quite in this new room. Mom seems really happy with the move. And I know she will relax even more as the days go on. And I do believe that her left hand will relax and open up on it's own.
For me, it is more difficult for me to carry what I normally carry to and from mom's. I am not even sure how I am going to carry groceries or the new printer home.
I am getting more stiff as the days are moving along. Can barely turn my neck and have to turn my entire body just to look to the sides.
Anyway, I really need to eat something and get to bed. Because the internet was out for days, I am behind in the programs I normally watch each day.. And I have been falling asleep while watching them. And wake up all night, because I keep rolling on my side.
It even hurts to sit here and type
GOD bless and good night
Kris Schmuland
