Good Morning Monday

I meant to say I’m glad your grandson is fine now NanKate what a big decision as you were on duty!
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Bore da bawb!

Bit grey here in Anglesey!

Didn't know you could get flu jabs in Asda Pantglas2 and I work there!

Nankate - glad your grandson is doing well!

Off on hols on Thursday, so ironing and packing to do. Hurt my back/hip, so no work for me today - yay! It is getting better though!

Still haven't planted my bulbs - might do it today!

Have a good day everyone!xxx

NanKate what a worrying night for you. So pleased your grandson seems to be ok now

Good morning from the NE coast.

I wish I could post some good news but little has changed.

It’s now day 11. My DDH is still on life support. He has lost a considerable amount of weight (didn’t think it was possible to lose so much in such a short time) which is worrying as he is quite tall man (6ft 1”) and normally lean anyway. The dietitian has increased the calories in his feed and they are now feeding him both intravenously and directly into his tummy too.

The various infections are continuing to baffle the microbiologists and he is now on 5 (or was it 7?) kinds of antibiotics in the hope that one of them hits the target. All in all he is on 21 different medications all being administered via computer into various lines in his neck and arms. My poor poor man. A lady came round yesterday and took some photographs for his LS diary which they say might help him come to terms with things later on.

They tried reducing the levels of sedation yesterday for a while but he became very distressed so it’s back up to full strength again.

Anyway I wish I had a tiny glimmer of something positive to report but sadly not yet. Big decisions to be made this week with regards to “that place” . The staff at the hospital keep saying “don’t worry about work, let others take the strain.....” etc. But they just don’t get it .

Sorry for everyone else feeling down or poorly at the moment.

Thank you all for your kind messages of support, I can’t tell you how much they mean to me.

Love Gilly xx

I go to Llandudno for mine MaryFinn- no need for an appointment and it’s only £7.

Sending you big hugs brave gillybob x

Meant to add that I am beginning to feel so selfish and consumed with my own sadness and grief that I am neglecting my family, my DS has had to reduce his hours at work (losing wages with it) and my DD has lost 4 shifts too as there is no one else to look after little Evie. Nursery would just defeat the object of going to work as she is only on just over minimum wage. My dad understands that I can’t be everywhere but I really must get him some shopping this week.

What a life . How has it come to this?

Oh gilly what can I say? Just know I am thinking about you and praying for an improvement in your DH’s condition. Surely this once your sister could take your dad shopping. Sending lots of love and hugs.

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

gillybob there is no answer to your question my love
if only there was.

So much love coming from all here for you .

Hope everyone has a good day x

Gillybobs you are not selfish , you are getting your priorities right , I am sure the family don’t want you running after them just now , but please take care of yourself xxxxxxxxx

Oh dear gillybob you are in the eye of the storm right now. Please hang on to what Maw said - miracles do happen.
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gillybob Please do not feel guilty for putting your dear husband first and foremost. I am sure your family would feel bad if they thought you were worrying about what you cannot do for them.

Let's hope that one of the AB's wipes out these infections, and hopefully he will be on the long road to recovery,

My thoughts and prayers are with you

gilly there is no way in this world that you are being selfish. I’m in agreement with dragonfly about your sister doing stuff for your dad.

Bless you Gilly. I wish you had more support and really don't know how I would cope in such a difficult situation as yours. Please try to look after yourself (easier said than done, I know).
Everyone here is thinking of you and DH. I pray he recovers soon and you get some relief from such troubled times.
Sending a huge hug.

Good point dragonfly

Good morning from a grey NE.
No appointments today, just waiting for plumber to let us know when he will service boiler in our second home. The place is sold but needs to be kept heated.
Thank you for the update gilly, there are no words that can make your situation any easier but we are here willing you the strength to carry on.

Good morning from rainy Colchester.
No Walking Netball as coach is away. I think I might hibernate.
Sending love to Gillybob and wish that we had a GN flying squad to send in to help.

Oh, Gillybob - I hope the hospital are able to sort out effective medication for your husband soon - sounds like they are trying really hard. Poor you - it must be taking its’ toll - hope you are eating well to keep up your strength. ‘Selfish’ is a ridiculous word to use - you are the most unselfish person in GN! This situation is what it is and you must do the best for your husband. Very best wishes to you xx

Good morning from Shropshire.No plans as yet today.
Gilly,I hope the antibiotics start to do their work and you see some improvement.
I totally understand your concern about your children and grandchildren but I am sure they are just as concerned about you and know that you need to give your time to yourself and your husband at the moment.
If your sister is unable to get your dads shopping could your son take him or maybe do an online shopping order?
Sending love and strength to both and your husband and praying for an improvement in his condition.x
Nankate,what a night you had,glad it sounds like the little patient is on the mend.
Hoping everyone has the best day they can.

Just read Gillybob's post. You are being amazing Gilly, how ever did you possibly think that you were selfish?
Wouldn't it just be wonderful if we did have a GN flying squad. A sight to behold for sure.
I think your sister needs to do her bit for your dad.
Hoping that the love, best wishes and prayers that are being offered up, get to you and bring a bit of support.

Good morning to all who are here already and to those who are to come a bit later.

We had an unexpected visit from DD and her DH yesterday lunchtime. They came bearing food parcels, that will be easy to cook from the freezer. I must say I was grateful, as I had had an AF bout during the night, so wasn't feeling up to much

Have a good day one and all.

Good morning from a wet Bristol . Gillybob look after yourself.

Good morning Mick & all. Waiting to board flight to EMA.
Love & hugs to gillybob, thinking of you & your DH.
Glad your DGS is ok NanKate
Hope all not well or struggling feel better today.
Have a good day everyone.

gilly

So sad to read Gilly's post. What a terrible time for you. You are selfless, not selfish!

Time for your sister to take responsibility for helping your dad, Gilly, you can't do it all.

Kate, so glad to hear your wee grandson is improving, how worrying for you.
We were in a similar position last week, it's so distressing to see a wee one struggling to breathe, you would rather suffer it yourself.

Good Morning All x
A dry sunny and breezy start here in the NW, but pleasant enough if a little cooler.

Not the best of nights with a " toothache-like " pain in my arm which I couldn't get comfortable with as I kept flicking it out of the bedclothes in different directions. I didn't have the sense to get up and take a couple of paracetamols. I suppose I thought it would settle ! A touch of rheumatism I suspect.

Still, it's nothing compared to Gillybobs worries, though if it's any consolation my GD went through all that 2 years ago with her ex-partner after he'd been diagnosed with Lymphoma and he was in an induced coma for over 2 weeks with a thousand and one things going awry then stem-cell treatment when he was well enough.
He has 6 monthly checks and is doing alright. He'd spent 6 months in hospital----------so miracles do happen, never ever give up. 2 years on he's so much better.

I say " ex " as because he's the father of my GD's 7 children, he was quite paranoid about catching infections from the children so he went back to living with his father. There's still contact however----but only if the children are cough/cold-free !

Take/accept each day as it comes Gilly your DH is in the best place so make sure that you are too by looking after yourself x Don't ever think or imagine that you're being selfish. There's nothing selfish in focussing on your DH who is the one who needs you right now.

My best wishes to all who find themselves under the weather but whatever you do enjoy the day in this new week.