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
Friday, May 2, 2014
Thursday, May 1, 2014
New room
Hello again
So mom was moved to the new room today. They took everything off of the wall, but we have to wait to put it back up, until they fix the wall in the new room. A week. But in the mean time, we both have to get use to the space.
I have been dealing with the other space for two years and this is a little tighter, but more open, better view, more light. No loud TV or noise. No more delusions.
I got their just in time, as I was at the doctors office again. Today I waited an hour and a half and it was to be another 1/2 hour before I would get in. Didn't have the time. Twice now I have waited over an hour and nothing.
I need to see a doctor, I am in pain. My doctor is on vacation until the week of the 12 th
It is worse today.
So we had a great dinner, and lots of fruit and cheese. Did the dishes and off to the new room. It was so quite, mom just loved it. I could tell by the huge smile on her face. I had to turn everything down. Her stereo.
Mom just relaxed as I was getting her ready for bed. And when she was in bed, she had this amazing smile on her face through out the entire spa treatment. After she held my hand tightly, smiled and told me she loved me.
She then closed her eye's, to go to sleep.
I can see that it won't take to long until her left hand opens and is relaxed.
I need to go, I am tired. As it is hard sleeping. I usually sleep on my right side I am trying to sleep on my back, but keep rolling over on my side and then wake up from the pain
GOD bless and good night
Kris Schmuland
So mom was moved to the new room today. They took everything off of the wall, but we have to wait to put it back up, until they fix the wall in the new room. A week. But in the mean time, we both have to get use to the space.
I have been dealing with the other space for two years and this is a little tighter, but more open, better view, more light. No loud TV or noise. No more delusions.
I got their just in time, as I was at the doctors office again. Today I waited an hour and a half and it was to be another 1/2 hour before I would get in. Didn't have the time. Twice now I have waited over an hour and nothing.
I need to see a doctor, I am in pain. My doctor is on vacation until the week of the 12 th
It is worse today.
So we had a great dinner, and lots of fruit and cheese. Did the dishes and off to the new room. It was so quite, mom just loved it. I could tell by the huge smile on her face. I had to turn everything down. Her stereo.
Mom just relaxed as I was getting her ready for bed. And when she was in bed, she had this amazing smile on her face through out the entire spa treatment. After she held my hand tightly, smiled and told me she loved me.
She then closed her eye's, to go to sleep.
I can see that it won't take to long until her left hand opens and is relaxed.
I need to go, I am tired. As it is hard sleeping. I usually sleep on my right side I am trying to sleep on my back, but keep rolling over on my side and then wake up from the pain
GOD bless and good night
Kris Schmuland
One more sleep
Hello again
Well tomorrow mom moves to the new room. I have been letting her know it is only a few more sleeps until she moves. So by the time I get their, mom's belongings will be in the new room. Except for all the items on her wall.
They were glued on, by who knows who did this. So the painter is going to come in and remove them, to not wreck the dry wall and the decorations on the wall.
It was a day for me to wash mom's hair and mom really likes when I do this for her. It completely relaxes her, helps her sleep.
I made a great dinner for her, which she ate all of it, plus extra fruit tonight.
Afterwards I got her ready for bed and had time to read our new book. The life of Pi. We were able to get to chapter 3, before the staff came in and put mom to bed. I think mom is enjoying this book so far.
But I am finding it difficult to do the normal things I do for mom each and everyday. The pain is great and I am completely stiff all over. Hard to move my back and neck in any direction. This is typical of this type of injury.
After mom was put into bed. I quickly gave her the nightly spa treatment, as she was almost asleep, when the staff came to change her and put her to bed. So when I returned to the room, mom did not want to be fussed with to much. She just wanted her face and feet done. And for me to just hold her hand, while she fell back to sleep.
When I left mom was asleep.
I slowly walked up to the bus. And now, taking the bus is bothersome.
This I do not need.
Have to go now, need some sleep. Can't sleep on my sides, and not very comfortable sleeping on my back. So I am trying to sleep on my back, but keep rolling over onto my side and wake up.
GOD bless and good night.
Pray that I find a place. I can't afford to pay the whole rent and the rent is due today.
Kris Schmuland
Well tomorrow mom moves to the new room. I have been letting her know it is only a few more sleeps until she moves. So by the time I get their, mom's belongings will be in the new room. Except for all the items on her wall.
They were glued on, by who knows who did this. So the painter is going to come in and remove them, to not wreck the dry wall and the decorations on the wall.
It was a day for me to wash mom's hair and mom really likes when I do this for her. It completely relaxes her, helps her sleep.
I made a great dinner for her, which she ate all of it, plus extra fruit tonight.
Afterwards I got her ready for bed and had time to read our new book. The life of Pi. We were able to get to chapter 3, before the staff came in and put mom to bed. I think mom is enjoying this book so far.
But I am finding it difficult to do the normal things I do for mom each and everyday. The pain is great and I am completely stiff all over. Hard to move my back and neck in any direction. This is typical of this type of injury.
After mom was put into bed. I quickly gave her the nightly spa treatment, as she was almost asleep, when the staff came to change her and put her to bed. So when I returned to the room, mom did not want to be fussed with to much. She just wanted her face and feet done. And for me to just hold her hand, while she fell back to sleep.
When I left mom was asleep.
I slowly walked up to the bus. And now, taking the bus is bothersome.
This I do not need.
Have to go now, need some sleep. Can't sleep on my sides, and not very comfortable sleeping on my back. So I am trying to sleep on my back, but keep rolling over onto my side and wake up.
GOD bless and good night.
Pray that I find a place. I can't afford to pay the whole rent and the rent is due today.
Kris Schmuland
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Back
Hello again
So I have been off line since Saturday. I have written about the crazy girl upstairs, in the past. And I got home Saturday to find out there was no WiFi connection at all. So I went upstairs, and noticed that the router was gone. She cut the cable cord and took the router into her room. So no cable, no Internet since then.
Today, the landlord found it in her room, one of the antennas was broken off. I manage to get it working again. Which made me late. I wanted to go and get another printer. I have this e card worth $50.00 and a few good ones are on sale. I also have a few extra dollars, so I can get a better one. I am going to scan all the photo's I have and put them on a digital frame for mom. and my printers scanner is broken.
Anyways mom is excited about moving. This is going to happen on Thursday. I keep asking her if she wants to move. And it seems she does. Well a little late now. It will be much better for her. Quit and there will be no loud TV and lights on until, who knows when. No one constantly calling for the staff, and no delusions or hallucinations. Better view, more light and the window right beside her.
She has been eating great, and allot. Mom is doing well. Happy and healthy. It has been OK weather outside, so if I can I will be taking mom out for a walk tomorrow.
I do need to get mom a lamp. As the lighting is not that great where she will be. To bright or to dark. A table lamp will be needed. Something that won't break. So a metal one.
I thought I had allot to write and I do, but I am in extreme pain. The other night, on my way home. The bus was pulling away from a stop and a car side swiped it. The entire bus moved and jolted. Everyone felt it. And I was OK, until I got off the bus and stood up. I felt my lower back had been tweaked a little. And by the time I got home, I could feel a difference.
The next day my back was stiff and today, the entire back. Lower to upper and my neck is stiff and sore. Not a shooting painful sore. But an uncomfortable, tight and irritating sore. Can't twist my neck, from side to side, nor move my back around. Side to side. Even my arms are sore and tight. I sleep on my side and last night not a chance was this going to happen. I slept on my back and kept waking up all night.
So I need to get up early, phone the insurance company, get to the store and buy the printer. I will have to wait until the next day to get it. I will see if I can get a ride to pick it up.
Mom, tonight, got mad at me for speaking with others. She wanted me all to her self. A little lonely I say. And I just did everything to reassure mom that I am their for her. Always.
Since I just got the Internet back I have some emails to write.
Haven't found a place, and it looks like I am stuck for the entire rent. I will be broke all month because of this. And the place is empty. Except for a chair and desk. Plus my bedroom suite.
GOD bless and good night
Kris Schmuland
So I have been off line since Saturday. I have written about the crazy girl upstairs, in the past. And I got home Saturday to find out there was no WiFi connection at all. So I went upstairs, and noticed that the router was gone. She cut the cable cord and took the router into her room. So no cable, no Internet since then.
Today, the landlord found it in her room, one of the antennas was broken off. I manage to get it working again. Which made me late. I wanted to go and get another printer. I have this e card worth $50.00 and a few good ones are on sale. I also have a few extra dollars, so I can get a better one. I am going to scan all the photo's I have and put them on a digital frame for mom. and my printers scanner is broken.
Anyways mom is excited about moving. This is going to happen on Thursday. I keep asking her if she wants to move. And it seems she does. Well a little late now. It will be much better for her. Quit and there will be no loud TV and lights on until, who knows when. No one constantly calling for the staff, and no delusions or hallucinations. Better view, more light and the window right beside her.
She has been eating great, and allot. Mom is doing well. Happy and healthy. It has been OK weather outside, so if I can I will be taking mom out for a walk tomorrow.
I do need to get mom a lamp. As the lighting is not that great where she will be. To bright or to dark. A table lamp will be needed. Something that won't break. So a metal one.
I thought I had allot to write and I do, but I am in extreme pain. The other night, on my way home. The bus was pulling away from a stop and a car side swiped it. The entire bus moved and jolted. Everyone felt it. And I was OK, until I got off the bus and stood up. I felt my lower back had been tweaked a little. And by the time I got home, I could feel a difference.
The next day my back was stiff and today, the entire back. Lower to upper and my neck is stiff and sore. Not a shooting painful sore. But an uncomfortable, tight and irritating sore. Can't twist my neck, from side to side, nor move my back around. Side to side. Even my arms are sore and tight. I sleep on my side and last night not a chance was this going to happen. I slept on my back and kept waking up all night.
So I need to get up early, phone the insurance company, get to the store and buy the printer. I will have to wait until the next day to get it. I will see if I can get a ride to pick it up.
Mom, tonight, got mad at me for speaking with others. She wanted me all to her self. A little lonely I say. And I just did everything to reassure mom that I am their for her. Always.
Since I just got the Internet back I have some emails to write.
Haven't found a place, and it looks like I am stuck for the entire rent. I will be broke all month because of this. And the place is empty. Except for a chair and desk. Plus my bedroom suite.
GOD bless and good night
Kris Schmuland
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