Hello again
Bath day for mom, meaning she is then put to bed. At least today they had the TV on. Oh wait a minute, it didn't matter as her line of sight was blocked by the railing padding. So mom could only hear the TV, Really, what is the point in that.
Of course they put to many covers on her and when I arrive mom is extremely hot. Trying to get the covers off of her. Remember, she only has use of one arm. So this is very difficult for her. Doesn't work well. The covers always end up being bunched together. And she is still hot and has had a work out trying to get the covers off of her.
So I unpack as quick as possible to get her drinks out, to give her the needed hydration. And can she drink allot. I don't even think they give her something to drink all day long. They ignore her, I am sure of that.
I warmed up mom's dinner and she really enjoyed it tonight. Ate all of it, then the served dinner came. Just as mom was finishing up her dinner. She had a little bit of it. I really am trying to get her to loose some weight. Mom will eat, she has a great appetite, I have to watch.
Now after dinner I got her teeth brushed and the changed her nightgown, put on an undershirt first. Then I changed her sheets. So when I was finished mom had a new undershirt on, clean nightgown and clean sheets. All while mom was in bed. I have become an expert at changing mom's sheets, while she is in bed. Without having to disturb her in anyway.
This is when the care aid came in, actually she came in right when I was about to give mom her spa treatment. I knew this would happen. I was just about to start, so no big deal.
The only thing the care aid had to do was to change mom's pad and wash her. This I could of done as well. I have to leave something for them to do, as I do everything else. They don't have to do anything for mom, the moment I walk in the door. Nothing at all. I do and can do everything. And have done everything on many occasions.
They have all this extra free time, and they still complain.
I finished or should I say, I started the spa treatment as soon as the care aid was done. Mom just loves this so much. I started to massage her neck as well and mom looks forward to this. She moves her head up so I can get at her neck. Then she is ready to sleep. Yet I haven't even done her arms and legs. By the time I am done, it is lights out for mom. She just reaches for my hand and as soon as she gets a hold of my hand, her eye's close and she just smiles.
It is so wonderful to see mom smile as she falls asleep. Her hand loosens, it is time to go.
There was allot of static electricity in the air today. I could feel it. I was shocking mom and myself. All the hairs on my arm were and actually still are standing up. I can feel it through out my body.
It is very uncomfortable. This is why I can;t wear watches. I drain the battery, very quickly. Especially on days like today. I will even drain the battery on my phone if it is right up against my body. I am not the only one who can't wear watches. Battery powered watches. I can wear kinetic watches.They just whined as I move.
Need to go. I am still not sleeping well. Okay, I haven't slept well in many years and getting tired of it. I wish I could have just 3 hours straight sleep. Not likely.
GOD bless and good night.
Kris Schmuland
