Dan and I visited today. We arrived, both in bed but we quickly got them up. Popa asked that we put on Judge Judy and then he walked from bed and sat in the chair, which was good. Momu and I looked at all the Oscar fashions on my iPad which was alot of fun. She watched last night and really liked seeing everyone dressed up.
I brought over some more Pistachios, a can of mixed nuts and some chocolates.
Dan confirmed with the nurse that they are NOT banned from the dining room, which is good because it is the only time they get out of their room.
Momu again is making the connection with getting her checkbooks and then going home and getting a new white kitty called Katie. I am convinced these thoughts are on automatic pilot and just words.
As I was walking with her down to the dining room, for the first time, she admitted to feeling very tired and said she guesses it comes with age, well DUH.
Dinner tonight was choice of Shrimp Stir Fry or Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
I wrote down the E Entertainment channel so she can watch the Oscar Fashion Recap with Joan Rivers tonight.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Saturday February 25, 2012
Momu in a good mood today. She is watching "cutest pet-athon" on Animal Planet and laughing out loud.
I brought over some more snacks - while Momu proclaims to like salty vs. sweet I must say she loves the gummy orange slices - I have brought them a few times already and today she probably ate 12 pieces in an hour and Popa ate a few.
Popa was not talkative at all today. I did call Mark while I was there and Momu wished him well on his upcoming exam. Popa said a quick hello as well.
The story today (triggered by the TV we were watching) was: Momu is getting a white cat since she already has a black one. The name will be Katie. She repeated this 5 times w/in the hour.
I left her a beer for her to have after dinner.
I walked them to the dining room - so what I was told earlier this week about them not allowed in there is not all that accurate. So they will continue to go. Tonight's dinner was Hot Dogs and beans or Chicken on a Bun.
Momu also claims some clothes have disappeared but I don't quite believe it.
Her shoulder hurts and she says she went to the therapy room and got some heat lamp therapy. She said it did not help but I think it takes time.
I brought over some more snacks - while Momu proclaims to like salty vs. sweet I must say she loves the gummy orange slices - I have brought them a few times already and today she probably ate 12 pieces in an hour and Popa ate a few.
Popa was not talkative at all today. I did call Mark while I was there and Momu wished him well on his upcoming exam. Popa said a quick hello as well.
The story today (triggered by the TV we were watching) was: Momu is getting a white cat since she already has a black one. The name will be Katie. She repeated this 5 times w/in the hour.
I left her a beer for her to have after dinner.
I walked them to the dining room - so what I was told earlier this week about them not allowed in there is not all that accurate. So they will continue to go. Tonight's dinner was Hot Dogs and beans or Chicken on a Bun.
Momu also claims some clothes have disappeared but I don't quite believe it.
Her shoulder hurts and she says she went to the therapy room and got some heat lamp therapy. She said it did not help but I think it takes time.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Wednesday February 22, 2012
At 3:55 when I arrived tv off and both sound asleep. I left and chatted with nurse - she told me they are not allowed in the dining room because of Popas spitting. The nurse suggested having them come to one of the rooms off the hallway. But honestly that won't happen since people in there are being fed.
I walked back to room and still asleep even when I made some noise and said hello.
Can't visit tomorrow.
I walked back to room and still asleep even when I made some noise and said hello.
Can't visit tomorrow.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Sunday February 19, 2012
My stomach bug is finally over - 4 days was enough.
I got to MB at 3 today hoping to get them outside 48 and sunny. No way - Popa asked about the weather and I told him and asked him to go outside to get fresh air for 5 minutes. He laughed and said no thanks. Then Popa asked the 2 questions he asks every time I visit: 1. Are you eating with us and 2. Are you coming back tomorrow.
Popa asked when Peter was coming back and I told them 2 weeks. Momu then asked is that because he is traveling and I said yes.
Momu had a headache but did not want to take anything. At least she was dressed today.
Within 5 minutes Momu asked me about the checkbook, told me she wanted to go home and she will get a new kitten.
I did not respond except to tell her the checks are being mailed to me.
She asked me to return the shoes we recently bought. I will just bring them home and take her out another day to look for new ones.
Momu also found out that Doc not only paints but also plays the piano quite well - Momu is very envious.
I got to MB at 3 today hoping to get them outside 48 and sunny. No way - Popa asked about the weather and I told him and asked him to go outside to get fresh air for 5 minutes. He laughed and said no thanks. Then Popa asked the 2 questions he asks every time I visit: 1. Are you eating with us and 2. Are you coming back tomorrow.
Popa asked when Peter was coming back and I told them 2 weeks. Momu then asked is that because he is traveling and I said yes.
Momu had a headache but did not want to take anything. At least she was dressed today.
Within 5 minutes Momu asked me about the checkbook, told me she wanted to go home and she will get a new kitten.
I did not respond except to tell her the checks are being mailed to me.
She asked me to return the shoes we recently bought. I will just bring them home and take her out another day to look for new ones.
Momu also found out that Doc not only paints but also plays the piano quite well - Momu is very envious.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wednesday February 15, 2012
I arrived at 4 with lots of goodies: potato chips, pretzels, chip clips, Reese's, Kitkat, Hershey's and one cold beer.
Both were in bed - tv off.
The nurses stopped me to ask if I could get Momu to go to dining room - she is not sleeping at night because she does nothing during the day.
That was my plan today except Momu was not dressed and refused to get dressed. So in a turn of events Popa got up and started watching TV. Judge Judy.
As we were watching Momu was telling Popa to tell me to go home. Popa got up to ask her why and they argued and he yelled at her because he wanted me to stay. He said there were two people in the room and he wanted me to stay. She said he was being selfish. He said she was being ridiculous. Momu then got up to go to the bathroom. I thought she would stay in there until I was gone. Nope. She came out and went back to bed. Then she got up grabbed her headphones and sat in her chair. Then she said she can't take 'him' anymore. Bottom line is he soiled himself in bed again so that is the constant trigger for her. I told her not getting dressed was not going to make her feel better. As I was ready to walk Popa down to the dining room I brought over the beer and chips - she took both very quickly. I am glad i stayed. I told her i would be back tomorrow and she had better be dressed.
It was just one of those visits.
I got home and just had to have a cold beer!
Both were in bed - tv off.
The nurses stopped me to ask if I could get Momu to go to dining room - she is not sleeping at night because she does nothing during the day.
That was my plan today except Momu was not dressed and refused to get dressed. So in a turn of events Popa got up and started watching TV. Judge Judy.
As we were watching Momu was telling Popa to tell me to go home. Popa got up to ask her why and they argued and he yelled at her because he wanted me to stay. He said there were two people in the room and he wanted me to stay. She said he was being selfish. He said she was being ridiculous. Momu then got up to go to the bathroom. I thought she would stay in there until I was gone. Nope. She came out and went back to bed. Then she got up grabbed her headphones and sat in her chair. Then she said she can't take 'him' anymore. Bottom line is he soiled himself in bed again so that is the constant trigger for her. I told her not getting dressed was not going to make her feel better. As I was ready to walk Popa down to the dining room I brought over the beer and chips - she took both very quickly. I am glad i stayed. I told her i would be back tomorrow and she had better be dressed.
It was just one of those visits.
I got home and just had to have a cold beer!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Monday February 13, 2012
Dan and Phillip (Phillip is home for a quick 48 hour visit) arrived at 4. Both M&P were in bed. Momu immediately got out of bed and started talking about traveling to Europe and how much fun she had. Momu said it is always best to eat the food in the country you are visiting - hmmm, no shit - oops, pardon me. Then she asked Dan if he gained weight.
She went on about the checkbook, credit cards, needing money etc.
Momu admired how much Phillip had grown up.
Dinner arrived and unfortunately they are eating in their room again. Momu said it was more relaxing, but I believe it has to do with one of the servers being mean to Popa - I will get to the bottom of it on my next visit. Staying in their room 24/7 is just not an option.
She went on about the checkbook, credit cards, needing money etc.
Momu admired how much Phillip had grown up.
Dinner arrived and unfortunately they are eating in their room again. Momu said it was more relaxing, but I believe it has to do with one of the servers being mean to Popa - I will get to the bottom of it on my next visit. Staying in their room 24/7 is just not an option.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Saturday February 11, 2012
3:45 arrival Momu in night gown watching Murder She Wrote and eating pistachios, so the cold beer I brought over was perfect.
Today she is angry about Popa being a child, not depressed. I told her I would make sure she saw the staff psychiatrist.
I asked Popa what kind of treat I could bring him and he did not know. He told me to ask Momu.
Popa then asked for some money. I told him he did not need any and he said "are you sure?" I said they haven't kicked you out yet so it must be paid for. He said I was right. He is in bed, dressed but under the covers because he is cold.
None of the rings I brought over fit over her knuckle.
Have ipad will travel - we were able to FaceTime with max, maya, hunter and heather - Momu and Popa enjoyed that!
Momu finished a whole beer and a ton of pistachios so she was feeling fine.
I took her glasses home since the lense popped out - looks like a simple screw is all that is needed.
Off to the airport to pick up Dan who flew from Milan - Brussels - Montreal - Connecticut: I am sure he will be wiped out!
Today she is angry about Popa being a child, not depressed. I told her I would make sure she saw the staff psychiatrist.
I asked Popa what kind of treat I could bring him and he did not know. He told me to ask Momu.
Popa then asked for some money. I told him he did not need any and he said "are you sure?" I said they haven't kicked you out yet so it must be paid for. He said I was right. He is in bed, dressed but under the covers because he is cold.
None of the rings I brought over fit over her knuckle.
Have ipad will travel - we were able to FaceTime with max, maya, hunter and heather - Momu and Popa enjoyed that!
Momu finished a whole beer and a ton of pistachios so she was feeling fine.
I took her glasses home since the lense popped out - looks like a simple screw is all that is needed.
Off to the airport to pick up Dan who flew from Milan - Brussels - Montreal - Connecticut: I am sure he will be wiped out!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday February 9, 2012
I arrived at 4:15 - Popa in bed, Momu watching TV and one of my favorite shows - Say Yes To The Dress. It turns out we both love wedding stuff and both do not like strapless wedding dresses.
Momu's first words to me were: I am calling your father to have him come tomorrow (i.e. today/Friday) to take us home. I told her she is not going home and the doctors are still evaluating her. She then said "what doctors, there are no doctors here". I said of course there are and they are still running some tests. She said they hadn't seen her and I then said she just did not remember they had seen her.
I brought her a beer and olives. I also brought over some orange slices - the chewy candy version, and some hershey kisses. She loves the chewy candy stuff and was happy to see them. Popa asked what I had to eat so I gave him 2 kisses. I need to ask him what he really wants to eat.
Popa was half asleep the entire time; Momu and I watched TV. Momu asked me to bring her another silver ring because her 'Z' one is too tight. She then asked me the same thing about 3 minutes later.
It was 4:55 and I asked them if they were going to the dining room. Momu said no, Popa popped up and said, YES, I don't want to eat in this room. I told Momu she could stay behind, but she of course did not and they both went to the dining room. Chicken Marsala. Momu did mention she had an incident with the waitress about Popa's spitting. Momu claims the waitress was rude - I don't buy it.
No visit for me on Friday - have a doctors appt after work. Will check back in on Saturday, assuming we don't get very much snow.
Momu's first words to me were: I am calling your father to have him come tomorrow (i.e. today/Friday) to take us home. I told her she is not going home and the doctors are still evaluating her. She then said "what doctors, there are no doctors here". I said of course there are and they are still running some tests. She said they hadn't seen her and I then said she just did not remember they had seen her.
I brought her a beer and olives. I also brought over some orange slices - the chewy candy version, and some hershey kisses. She loves the chewy candy stuff and was happy to see them. Popa asked what I had to eat so I gave him 2 kisses. I need to ask him what he really wants to eat.
Popa was half asleep the entire time; Momu and I watched TV. Momu asked me to bring her another silver ring because her 'Z' one is too tight. She then asked me the same thing about 3 minutes later.
It was 4:55 and I asked them if they were going to the dining room. Momu said no, Popa popped up and said, YES, I don't want to eat in this room. I told Momu she could stay behind, but she of course did not and they both went to the dining room. Chicken Marsala. Momu did mention she had an incident with the waitress about Popa's spitting. Momu claims the waitress was rude - I don't buy it.
No visit for me on Friday - have a doctors appt after work. Will check back in on Saturday, assuming we don't get very much snow.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Momu called me around 1:00 pm this afternoon telling me not to come visit today. She said she was in a very depressed mood and would not be good company. I normally ignore her when she gets like this but today I decided to respect her wishes.
I have concluded her dramatic mood swings are a result of a specific 'trigger' - today is was about Popa's lack of bowel control.
I know Momu would appreciate phone calls and visits from friends and family.
I have concluded her dramatic mood swings are a result of a specific 'trigger' - today is was about Popa's lack of bowel control.
I know Momu would appreciate phone calls and visits from friends and family.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Saturday February 4, 2012
I arrived at MB at 3 with treats: 2 pabst beers and pizza goldfish for Momu. A chocolate milkshake with whipped cream for Popa. Also brought pistachios and candy.
Momu devoured the pizza flavor goldfish while drinking beer.
I had to force Popa to drink his shake. But he did have 2 peppermint patties.
Momu said he dropped down to 129lb. I checked with nurse and he was 127.8 on 2/2/12. They will follow up with head nurse.
Same stories about renting rooms, maybe taking driving lessons, getting another cat.
Then I turned the TV on and Guy was on with the Diner, Driveins and Dives - momus favorite.
Left at 4:30 for much needed yoga.
May take Momu to lunch tomorrow - no promises
Momu devoured the pizza flavor goldfish while drinking beer.
I had to force Popa to drink his shake. But he did have 2 peppermint patties.
Momu said he dropped down to 129lb. I checked with nurse and he was 127.8 on 2/2/12. They will follow up with head nurse.
Same stories about renting rooms, maybe taking driving lessons, getting another cat.
Then I turned the TV on and Guy was on with the Diner, Driveins and Dives - momus favorite.
Left at 4:30 for much needed yoga.
May take Momu to lunch tomorrow - no promises
Friday, February 3, 2012
Friday February 3, 2012
Dan was nice and went to MB this afternoon. His scheduled allowed for that, while mine has been a bit busy and I wouldn't have been able to get their tonight. Dan is off to Italy tomorrow so I will be on my own next week for visits.
Momu is insistent on my returning her new shoes. I will take them from her tomorrow and will figure something out for getting her different ones. It is not a big deal.
Popa was sleeping when Dan got therer, but was dressed. Momu had a shower and was just getting her makeup on - it was around noon.
Momu is insistent on my returning her new shoes. I will take them from her tomorrow and will figure something out for getting her different ones. It is not a big deal.
Popa was sleeping when Dan got therer, but was dressed. Momu had a shower and was just getting her makeup on - it was around noon.
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