INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours

Pawprint

Good morning all...it's Christmas Eve morning. Had to read tons to catch up. I think I missed the pocket party SAS I love hearing the stories of Ireland and France. And Chevy, that pallet art looks interesting. I hope everyone has a nice day 

chrissyb

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!

sas-schatzi

Schatzi came to me a ratted Dini out. Dini was gone--no question. How? They were in the screen enclosure--no way out. I was out calling his name, like a crazy lady in a night robe. Back into the house to dress, to search. Catch a glimpse  of him out the window. He was out of breath and legs wet to knee joint. Definetly, on a run. Mystifying. Now on bed and we had a talk.

I talk allot about Dini. He came last year this week. I was totally uncertain then. But there was a freeze. He was kept outside. I couldn't have that, demanded he be brought here. He was covered with fleas. Solved the flea problem with capstart(sic?).  Didn't know capstart didn't work as they described---Slug-a-bug worked on the problem for a couple of months.

He'd never known a kind hand. The neighbors are all kind about him now, but a backstreet person threatened to my back neighbor to call the cops. !0,450$ to fence the yard 3years ago. Dini goes over and under. This morning kept door to enclosure open and he was gone. Doors self catch.?????????

sas-schatzi

Pawprint , Chrissy, Squishy, Soteria, Chevy, Cami, Nicky, Wren, Aly, Bonnie, Sally, Gumby, Littlegoats, Chabba, Linda, Maddy, Badger, Aussie Sheila, Phillysoclose, Susan, Blessings, Dwilli, H-in-1, Teka, Jackie, Sweet Pea, Chickie, Spookie, Ro, Ronnie, Rocky, Lurkers , Mods------And all here not named , may we all be blessed and held in HIS cloak. L&H&P's  sheila

Veggy you are in our hearts always.

Anonymous

Chevy I have a friend who's back yard is fenced in with chain link, but her patio area has a privacy fence around it to give her a smaller sanctuary feel. She has one of those pallets, painted aqua, hanging on the inside of the privacy fence. In the summer she puts pansies, or petunias, in it. I was so impressed the first time I saw it. Such a simple job, and so pretty. She saw it on Pinterest.

Sas I took care of my elderly (favorite) aunt in my home for 3 years after she fell in her home and had a head injury. She could no longer walk, so I did adult diapers...the whole 9 yards. One day as her bath girl was leaving I noticed Aunt June kept repeating herself. So I went into her room and her eyes were fixed to the left. I asked if she was ok and she just stared to the left. I said, "I'm calling the squad." I grabbed the phone and before I could dial, she managed to say, "I'm ok." I asked her to do 3 things for me...smile, raise her hands above her head, and say something like...see the brown dog run. She couldn't do any of those things. So I called 911. They were here within a minute as the firehouse is around the corner from me. The EMTs at first didn't perceive a problem until she fixed her eyes to the opposite side and stopped responding.

I hurried to get her meds, ID, insurance, & Living Will, then hurried over to the hospital. I was only 10-15 minutes behind the squad, but by the time I got there the Dr. told me she had suffered a seizure. She had 2 more after I got there. Her oxygen went so low they had to intubated her. She spent a few days in ICU, then was in a NH for 2 months. When she was being admitted into the NH the admitting nurse told me aunt June had coded in the squad.

After all the tests MRIs etc, the only dx they could come up with was "Chronic changes due to aging."

Chevyboy

Yes Soteria!  That's where I first saw them!  I have to get out my two-wheeler, sneak up the alley, when DH isn't home, and get that thing back in the yard!  I already DID this with 2 wicker chairs that were thrown out!  I will paint them this Spring, and look again at the Pics on Pinterest to see how I want to fix the pallet!

This happened to my Grandma.... the stroke.... WHILE she was in the Hospital!  One morning she didn't even know what was going on!  The night before, she was just fine.

I went to find a Nurse, and screamed WHAT HAPPENED TO MY GRANDMA?  They of course didn't know....  It was like who was on duty?  But finally found out she had a TIA?  She recovered a little from that....  but I told them ALL, don't take her to Hospital for any more of their tests....   I wanted to be in charge of her.... just like my little girl.  And I was....  Finally aNOTHER nursing home worked WITH me, and we all cared for her... 

I told them don't FORCE her to eat!  She don't even know what you are doing!   She just wanted to sleep.... that's all.  So I would go see her every day, and make sure she had leg-warmers and socks on, and she just rested.... and slept.... and finally went to sleep for good.  It was a blessing...   But I got to spend so many hours just talking to her....  and brushing her hair...   Ahhh..... Christmas memories...

Chevyboy

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sas-schatzi

Soteria, hmm fits all criteria for stroke, you used all the initial questions on stroke eval.   ?? are you of a medical background? You get my worry about Di's dad. The question "has he ever done this before" It's brain, heart, BP, oxygen, or blood sugar/electrolyte problem until proven otherwise. She's still not answering. I know it sounds intrusive to call her, but we have become so close in such a short time. Please, pray for him, I'm fairly positive, he's gone. if he hasn't passed , he's in very serious condition

camillegal

OMG I'm trying to catch up--I read some then the phone rings, another furnace out, read more gain another furnace goes out--I think all the elves are breaking all these furnaces--Drat these furnaces, poor people---So I'm all confused (shut up Chevy) I liked that song it was cute. I can no remember who posted wht now.But I do remember the downunders cuz it's Christmas there now right? we're still on eve, it's a crazy day--some presents to still wrap. I doubt that I'm going to my cousins house tonite--not doing so well, and I feel like if I save my energy I'll be better for my sister's kids house tomorrow--I never thought I'd turn down fun and yet I notice I do sometimes. But tomorrow is a big day so I'll save my energy, what little I have today---OK I have to get my hair cut now---BBL

april485

Cammi, it is likely the AI that zaps all of your energy plus the time of year too. I cooked up a storm after work last night and today I am draggin ass big time. I am at work, but it is a mellow day. My phone only rang like twice and usually I can get as many as 40 or 50 calls in a day! I made sure I left my calendar clear today (no appointments with clients) so I can goof off a bit so I am :-)

Merry Christmas to all! Hope you have a wonderful New Year too!

Anonymous

Sas yes absolutely I'll pray for him and for your friend. I have no medical background, but I probably know more about diabetes than a PCP does. My 25 year old son was dx Type I at age 6. He takes 4 insulin injections daily. When he was first dx he spent several days in Nationwide Children's Hospital. They gave my husband & I quite an education in caring for him. Plus years of living with that teaches you a lot. I'm also an avid reader, and I always ask questions of medical professionals. My sweet aunt June always told me I should have been a doctor or nurse.

Chevy thanks so much for the link. I have to show DH. I especially like the green coffee table, and the platform bed.

Wren44

SAS, Perhaps she is with him in ICU. They make you turn off your phone there.

Teka

I love Owlette.

Teka

Done with f'n X-mas shopping.

sas-schatzi

Wren, yes, your right, I'll just pray.

IllinoisLady

Not quite so far behind today.......SAS, I'm so hoping for Di and her dad.  It is distressing to have these things happen at a time when many are looking forward with eager anticipation to a usually very uplifting and enjoyable holiday.  I feel for all who have to grieve and somehow attempt to celebrate ( for children, or other family ) at the same time.  Many prayers to the Universe for your loving friend and her family as well as anyone who finds themselves in un-enviable circumstances of loss or illness.  My wish is for grace, strength and serenity and the Universe to provide it in great abundance.

I think the verse pretty much says it all.  I hope you all will find this a wonderful, wonderful holiday filled with happiness and devotion to each other and to sharing life with all the brothers and sisters in this world.  We may have little to give, but a smile, a word of praise, or a soft handshake.  We lift each other up however we can....so we can all be from a better place that starts with a heart full of love.

Sincerest Blessings

Lilli

IllinoisLady

Have to add -- just not in the above post....Teka, way, way too funny about your description of Christmas shopping being done. 

Lilli

P.S.  I've known for a long, long time how CRAFTY Chevy is.....she is to be watched !!!!!  Just kidding.  She is very, very good at it....along with her many hours of excellent advice to me.  All of which is deeply, deeply appreciated.

Chevyboy

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years Owlettes! xoxoxoxo

camillegal

NickyJ

Merry Christmas to you all!   It's 1.30am, everyone's asleep, the kids' stockings are in their beds. Now I'm just waiting for someone to wake up!

Nicky

camillegal

Nicky it's Eve here now but soon Santa will come and I truly hope all have a Wonderful Holidy and feel well and get to spend it  with u'r favorite people.

Spookiesmom

Merry Christmas to all!

camillegal

sas-schatzi

May your Christmas be blessed and blissful. May our hearts be full with love and laughter. Let us have peace. Love&Hugs&Prayers  sassy

Teka

Enerva

Hi, i an new here but had insomnia through chemo in the past and today i had my exchange surgery the pain is brutal, and the vomiting is bothering me a lot. just wanted to vent about it here since there maybe one of u out there to listen (read) Have a great xtmas everyone. 

camillegal

Enerv Welcome, but I'm sorry u'r here--I have heard some have really a lot of pain and others not so much--Again a crazy thing. Please take any pain meds they gave u and I hope u can rest and feel better very soon. Try to have a Merry Christmas.

Enerva

Thanks i actually think is a reaction to the anesthetic, which is the first time i have that long reaction. Hope i feel better tmw. I mean beside the pain i vomit 5 times, even water i vomit. This is brutal. On the other hand i am glad its done, over and TE are gone. That makes up for my suffering. 

chabba

A Blessed and Peaceful Christmas to all! May your Holidays be Happy.

Holeinone

Enerva, sorry you are having to suffer the side effects from surgery especially on the holiday...hoping 2014 is a better year for us...