Topic: For Older People with Sense

Jun 2, 2012 10:54 AM Leah_S wrote:

Chrissy, I'm glad to hear that the clot dissolved. Even my DD says congratulations!

Mac, I hope the breathing issues are dealt with soon. I don't understand the reluctance of your doc to give you a nebulizer. When you (finally!) go in to see him you might want to ask why.

I had the pre-op for my surgery last week. Now I'm just waiting for them to give me the date. I forgot to ask the PS how long to expect to be in the hospital. After my unimx I was in for 2 nights (standard here). I saw the BS and asked him - he seemed to think I'd be in 7-10 days! Boy do I hope he's wrong. I would like to know before I go in, though. I mean, how else could I figure out how many pairs of underwear to pack?

Leah

Jun 2, 2012 10:57 AM Leah_S wrote:

How'd I do that twice?

Jun 2, 2012 12:43 PM QCA wrote:

Lisa, I'm really loving these pictures you're sending.  Keep 'em coming, too, and we'll look forward to your way back.

Chrissy, that's wonderful news about the clot being gone.  Hope your coumadin days are over for a bit.  

Hope you get a date soon Leah, so you can pack all your panties!  7-10 days does seem a bit long to stay in the hospital, especially when you only stayed 2 nights before.

I'm glad you've arrived safely Kaara, and I imagine you had a lovely day today with cooler temps.  The NC weather has been gorgeous today, not too hot, just perfect.  Wish it would hold for DD's wedding 2 weeks from today.

Hope everybody's had a good Saturday!

Kathy

Jun 2, 2012 11:18 PM Alyson wrote:

Haven't been on for a few days as we have been to nephew's wedding which was lovely and on the whole my siblings have behaved so it has been quite a good time but feel very tired. Had chance to have great chat to friend's husband, he has only a short time - kidney cancer which is now in the skull- he managed well but was very tired.

Good news of the day is that DS rang from the Loire Valley to say that he had finally asked his lovely GF to marry him. We didn't get much sense from them at all. I am just so pleased as his GF is lovely

It is very cold here in the Waiarapa area of the country. This is one of our great wine growing region so have samples some great Pinot Noir. Heading for Wellington tomorrow where DD1 will be singing and then will make our way back up the island home. Have specialist visit the following week . Shoulder is still not good and now have lump on arm. I can feel it when I massage my arm - it will be nothing but does worry me.

We are still trying to organise our next trip. Dh is just so worried bout a big conference we have at the beginning of September that he doesn't want to go away before then but I am determined to get him away later in October. I was so cross about it, I have to actually get him out of the country before he has a holiday. He has been doing work today!!!

Have read through the thread quickly but will try to catch up with what people have been doing tomorrow.

Jun 3, 2012 08:39 PM sas-schatzi wrote:

Folks---I know you have such a cohesive group, I know I am well received here, but I'm active on three other threads and I find it's hard memory wise to keep all straight.  You are all wonderful , so,I will check in time to time. If any of you need a nursing opinion of how things are going or should be--- PM me.   Today is one thing --tomorrow is another

Namaste sheila

Jun 3, 2012 10:07 PM 3jaysmom wrote:

Jun 4, 2012 12:39 AM chrissyb wrote:

Shiela, pop in when you are able as you are always welcome.  You will be missed but se la vie.

Hope all you girls are doing well and enjoying your warm weather although from what I read you have already had some really hot days.

 Winter has really hit and the fire is lit everyday or the house gets very cold.  The animals spend most of the time laying on the hearth I guess their old bones are feeling a bit creaky as well because I know mine are.....lol.  

The hands are kept very busy knitting DH his first new pullover for a couple of years.  It's a deep avocado green and should suit him well.  I don't know why I picked the pattern I'm doing maybe I was just kidding myself I was as good as I used to be.....lol......well, I know there are two mistakes in the front but I guess someone would have to look very closely to find them.   I realised they were there after I finished and was checking it out..........oh well, it's okay not to do perfect work occasionally and I was not about to pull it out and start again.........now that is just plain lazy as once upon a time that's exactly what I would have done!

Love n hugs.  Chrissy 

Jun 4, 2012 11:52 AM SoCalLisa wrote:

Jun 4, 2012 03:31 PM QCA wrote:

Sheila, we'll miss you and hope you'll come back every now and then.  Take care, too.

Alison, best wishes to your DS and his fiance.  Weddings are such exciting times! (But I wish the one I'm dealing with now was over and done already.  Not much longer, though.)

My neighbor came over yesterday and showed me how to make bows for the hanging baskets we're using at DD's wedding.  We got a lot done but basically doubled our work by deciding to put a blue and an ivory bow together for each one, thus twice as many bows.  DD's almost finished with the wedding program fans she's making, and I told her not to worry about not having one for every single guest.  Really don't think the men will take one.

Chrissy, I'm sure the sweater is beautiful.  My DH would just love a green sweater since that's his favorite color.   I envy anyone who can knit, or crochet, or sew as I can do none of those things. I can hem pants, but that's it.

Well girls, I got my wish.  DGS will start day care a week from today, and now I feel a bit guilty, actually, especially since DH is rather bereft about it.  I know we'll both miss having DGS around every day, but every day is so hard and confining.  He just needs to be around other children and be where he doesn't rule the roost, especially now that he's turned three.  Plus, I told DH that we'll babysit some weekends so DS and DIL can have some time for themselves, which will be good for everybody.

Hope everyone had a good Monday.  Love to all,

Kathy

Jun 5, 2012 12:53 AM SoCalLisa wrote:

Jun 5, 2012 02:20 AM Kaara wrote:

Lisa:  Yes...the same thing happened to us...imagine not inviting us in.  It was a beautiful drive though and I loved the little town!  My BF said the fried clams were the best he ever had!  Wish I could remember the name of the resaurant, but it was right as you come into town on the right near the water.

Jun 5, 2012 07:10 AM SoCalLisa wrote:

Jun 5, 2012 07:21 AM SoCalLisa wrote:

It is only 53 degrees here....brrr

Jun 5, 2012 04:16 PM Wren44 wrote:

Lisa, here too. LOL

Jun 5, 2012 06:48 PM QCA wrote:

Brrr, yourselves, Lisa and Wren.  It's cold here in NC too and I've turned off the a/c tonight.  It'll go back on soon though, since in a couple of days we'll be back to the 90's.

Thanks Kaara and Ginger, for your comments re day care.  Ginger, I sent you a PM.  

Lisa, the Bushes obviously know nothing about Southern hospitality, even if they are from Texas.  Imagine, not even offering you a cup of tea!  

Love to all,

Kathy