When I awoke this morning I had an unsullied empty calendar page for the whole week. A few hours later and it is all filled in.
Monday - air conditioning service
Tuesday - visit to bank to fill in form they forgot last week
Wednesday - special bin collection
Thursday - pick up prescription
Friday - covid and flu vaccinations for me and Katie
And just as a bonus, next Monday Katie has a blood test booked.
The ones that involve a needle going into my daughter’s arm provoke the greatest dread. Various medics have had PTSD following the procedures, with some scarring, I might add.
The sentence “Hold still, sharp scratch coming up” is enough to incite mayhem and chaos. I tell them repeatedly to prepare their syringes BEFORE we enter the room, and just get on with it. No warnings of imminent pain, no opportunity for refusal, no explanations of what the bloody great needle is supposed to prevent., just do it, and then stand well clear!
And no, a sticker saying what a good girl she is will not help. They are very likely to get their stickers stuck back where they are not wanted.
Xx
Awww bless poor Katie and more to the point poor you. It must be so frustrating repeating yourself time after time.
Sending you massive hugs you should be so proud of yourself after all you go through.
Xxx
It does get a bit tedious Jo. I love her to bits, but sometimes I am worn to a frazzle.
It was so much easier when there were two of us. Silly little things like I can’t lift her wheelchair. If somebody rings or knocks at the door when I am dressing or showering her, I just have to ignore them and hope it’s not important.
My son is going to finish work early and help me take her for the vaccinations. Thank goodness I have him living close by and that he is so willing to help out where he can. Xx
I really feel for you @Willow112
I wish I could help
But I can be here to listen and give you love and support
Love and hugs
Liz x x
Thanks Liz, sometimes the sole responsibility is a bit much. Most of the time, it’s fine. But when there are decisions to make I miss a second opinion/sounding board. My son is great, but I don’t want to keep leaning on him all the time. Xx
You can always lean on us Willow, we are all here for you. We cant be there physically but we are there in spirit.
Hugs Jo xxx
Thanks Jo. Xx
Well, that’s the first two days jobs sorted. Air conditioning men looked nothing like a young Elvis, so that was disappointing.
Bank person was very pleasant and helpful, so I didn’t slap them in the end. It was a bit annoying having to make a 16 mile round trip to sort their mistake, but it got me out of the house for a while, even if I did get soaked in a heavy downpour.
I had 5 bank accounts to sort out. After almost 5 months only one is totally sorted out.
I suppose it’s keeping me busy and out of mischief.
Xx
Well done Jane disappointing it wasn’t a young Elvis, but at least you didn’t have to resort to violence, although you might have git a young Elvis policeman. With lets hope furry handcuffs. Only to protect your wrist of course. Xxx