Dan and I arrived at 3:45 today. I brought alot of snacks and other things Momu wanted: Hair Color, Makeup, Pistachios, Pizza flavored goldfish (her favorite), pringles, jelly beans and alot of assorted chocolates. I also brought her an individual small bottle of wine and I must say, wine is the cure all for everything.
I poured her the glass and gave her some pizza goldfish and within a few minutes she was in a good mood, even though she kept repeating the fact that Dad is not letting her go home, which is good in the fact that she remembers him saying that.
Popa is growing his beard, it is quite funny, but he likes it as does she.
She is excited to see Hunter and I showed them both the recent picture of him. I said to think of all the good things vs. the negative.
Dan did speak with the nurses to confirm that Popa is not allowed in the dining room due to his constant spitting. The nurses tried to give him a bag and that did not work. So for the time being, they will be eating in their room. Momu can dine alone in the dining room, but I don't think she will do that.
Momu also said that if she could drive, she would leave Popa at MB and visit him daily like another residents family does. But of course I told her she can't drive. I truly think she realizes the situation and will have her ups and downs along the way.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Friday May 25, 2012
Samantha is home - yipppeeeee. She came with me to MB today. We got there and Momu was dressed nicely in a skirt and blouse and watching The Kardashians on E - too freaking funny!
Momu asked me for her checkbook about 6 times and always because she wants to purchase new hearing aides she saw advertised either in a magazine or on TV. Her hearing test at MB was supposed to be today, but apparently that did not happen. Ugh.
Samantha showed Momu lots of pictures of animals from The Humane Society, especially kitty cat's.
Momu asked me for her checkbook about 6 times and always because she wants to purchase new hearing aides she saw advertised either in a magazine or on TV. Her hearing test at MB was supposed to be today, but apparently that did not happen. Ugh.
Samantha showed Momu lots of pictures of animals from The Humane Society, especially kitty cat's.
Gotta love the fact Momu is using an iphone.
Popa was pretty silent today. He was happy to see Samantha, but did not get out of bed until it was time to go to the dining room.
Momu expects Popa's beard to be noticeable within the next month.
Momu said that she spoke with Dad and he told her Heather and Hunter will be visiting next Saturday. Momu was very excited. I then showed Momu and Popa the picture of Hunter with his new haircut and they can't wait to see them!
The candy I brought over on Monday night was gone, so I took all the containers and will fill with snacks this weekend and bring back. Momu's request included Pistachios, Jelly Beans, Chocolates. I can do that!
Happy Memorial Day and Unofficial start to the summer of 2012!
Monday, May 21, 2012
Monday May 21, 2012
Dan and I arrived at 4:00. Popa was really sleeping soundly. He usually wakes up when we say hello - not today. Momu was in the bathroom and did not hear me yelling her name. Dan and I decided to leave and wait in the lobby. We went back in 10 minutes later and he was still sleeping and she was still in the bathroom. This time Popa woke up. He looked really thin and I asked about his last weigh in. Found out they only get weighed once a month so no update since May 1st.
Popa said Momu was probably reading in the bathroom so I knocked and screamed louder that we were here. Please be glad the Internet has not yet developed smell-o-vision. Momu decided to have soda and is paying the price - pain in side. I told her to stop. She agreed.
I showed her prom pictures and she liked that a lot. She saw Phillips sling and then went into a healthy bone story which of course let to the 'getting paid $.01 to drink her friends milk' story. Then I said that is what she needs to drink instead of soda - she liked that idea.
Momu told me a secret - Popa is growing a beard. Dan asked him why and he replied "I want to look distinguished". Then Momu said Popa was making her old before her time.
We walked them to the dining room - Popa and Dan were ahead of us and all of a sudden Popa's pants fell to the ground. Dan quickly pulled them up. Momu yelling at him to wear a belt - but he was wearing a belt! So he really must have lost more weight.
Momu gave me the name of a hearing aide company that I will look up for her. She cannot stand it anymore and really wants help.
What a visit.
Popa said Momu was probably reading in the bathroom so I knocked and screamed louder that we were here. Please be glad the Internet has not yet developed smell-o-vision. Momu decided to have soda and is paying the price - pain in side. I told her to stop. She agreed.
I showed her prom pictures and she liked that a lot. She saw Phillips sling and then went into a healthy bone story which of course let to the 'getting paid $.01 to drink her friends milk' story. Then I said that is what she needs to drink instead of soda - she liked that idea.
Momu told me a secret - Popa is growing a beard. Dan asked him why and he replied "I want to look distinguished". Then Momu said Popa was making her old before her time.
We walked them to the dining room - Popa and Dan were ahead of us and all of a sudden Popa's pants fell to the ground. Dan quickly pulled them up. Momu yelling at him to wear a belt - but he was wearing a belt! So he really must have lost more weight.
Momu gave me the name of a hearing aide company that I will look up for her. She cannot stand it anymore and really wants help.
What a visit.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Sunday May 13, 2012
Happy Mother's Day. Dan and I went for a quick visit to MB while Phillip took a quick nap (he really can't be left alone for the next few weeks). Momu was in the bathroom putting her earrings on when we arrived and when she came out, she had dark blue circles under her eyes. I told her she needed to go back and fix her eye makeup - she did, but did not do a great job, oh well.
I brought Momu a box of chocolates and then put in the opera DVD that she wanted to watch and could not figure out on her own. Il Volo is quite the group and I enjoyed watching the first 4 songs. Momu really liked it as well. Momu repeated this at least 8 times: This group met at a talent show, they are all teenagers.
Popa was in bed rolled over and not interested. He really was not looking too good today - I wanted to check on his last weigh in, but the nurses were very busy with dinner, etc.
That's all folks.
I brought Momu a box of chocolates and then put in the opera DVD that she wanted to watch and could not figure out on her own. Il Volo is quite the group and I enjoyed watching the first 4 songs. Momu really liked it as well. Momu repeated this at least 8 times: This group met at a talent show, they are all teenagers.
Popa was in bed rolled over and not interested. He really was not looking too good today - I wanted to check on his last weigh in, but the nurses were very busy with dinner, etc.
That's all folks.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Saturday/Sunday May 5 and 6, 2012
Dad, Chris and Christopher arriveda t MB on Saturday after lunch. Momu and Popa sat in the lobby at first.
Then everyone except Popa went outside into the courtyard. Phillip and I arrived around 3 and Popa was still in the lobby asleep. As soon as we got there, Momu started in on the fact that Popa has changed, he is not the same man, etc, etc. etc. but now she wanted a divorce. We all had to chuckle, what else are we supposed to do with that comment. Momu was able to convince Popa to come outside. I had brought some small individual bottles of wine and we all shared that - Momu immediately felt better not only because she had a glass of wine, but Popa also had a few sips. The conversation was just regular stuff - Momu still mentioned going home, but did not harp on it at all. She realizes that more people come to visit because of where she is now.
Dad and Chris and Christopher left after M&P were seating in the dining room and took Christopher to the train (to go back into the city). They then came to my house were we had some dinner and some birthday cake (early celebration for Dad)
On Sunday, Dad and Chris went back to MB for lunch (brought in sandwiches), more BLTs which M&P enjoyed. Momu was not in a good mood initially, but that got better quickly and they had a nice visit for the entire afternoon before heading home.
I will probably not be visiting MB this week - Phillip is having shoulder surgery tomorrow and needs 24hr care. That's all for a little while.....
Then everyone except Popa went outside into the courtyard. Phillip and I arrived around 3 and Popa was still in the lobby asleep. As soon as we got there, Momu started in on the fact that Popa has changed, he is not the same man, etc, etc. etc. but now she wanted a divorce. We all had to chuckle, what else are we supposed to do with that comment. Momu was able to convince Popa to come outside. I had brought some small individual bottles of wine and we all shared that - Momu immediately felt better not only because she had a glass of wine, but Popa also had a few sips. The conversation was just regular stuff - Momu still mentioned going home, but did not harp on it at all. She realizes that more people come to visit because of where she is now.
Dad and Chris and Christopher left after M&P were seating in the dining room and took Christopher to the train (to go back into the city). They then came to my house were we had some dinner and some birthday cake (early celebration for Dad)
On Sunday, Dad and Chris went back to MB for lunch (brought in sandwiches), more BLTs which M&P enjoyed. Momu was not in a good mood initially, but that got better quickly and they had a nice visit for the entire afternoon before heading home.
I will probably not be visiting MB this week - Phillip is having shoulder surgery tomorrow and needs 24hr care. That's all for a little while.....
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Wednesday May 2, 2012
What a difference a day makes. To quote one of my favorite movies .....
With Room 108, it is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you will get inside (the doors). Both M&P were in bed when Dan and I arrived, but they quickly woke up and Momu was very cheerful and in a great mood.
She wanted to sit on the couches in the lobby, but we told her they were full. She said 'really' and I said 'you snooze you loose'.
Their candy levels are down to zero, so I will bring some more tomorrow. (I have a stash from 1/2 price Easter candy that I snatched up at local stores). Momu said she would like a beer and hopefully it won't make her side hurt. I don't think it will, in fact, I think it may have been the black licorice - she ate way too much of that.
Momu was in repeat mode today - she commented on my blouse at least 6 times in 30 minutes. She also told me she would like to get some of her rings made bigger since they don't fit over her knuckles. She also wants to get some skirts for the spring and summer. So that will be a weekend project that hopefully Chris can help with this weekend.
We showed her video of Samantha's foster kitten, 14 days old, being bottle fed. She loved that. She said she would like to see her kitty again and then said, well maybe that won't happen. On the way to the dining room, she told me she would like to go home, but that she also liked seeing me and Dan often. I told her she had to make a list of pros and cons about all life evens and sometimes they balance out and sometimes they don't. I truly think she has accepted the fact she won't be going home.
Popa continues to decline with his weight, down to an even 126. He requested milkshake for tomorrow,chocolate, so I will bring him that. He looked a bit wrinkly today in the face, but I think that is what happens when you loose what little fat cells you have left.
Until the next visit......
With Room 108, it is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you will get inside (the doors). Both M&P were in bed when Dan and I arrived, but they quickly woke up and Momu was very cheerful and in a great mood.
She wanted to sit on the couches in the lobby, but we told her they were full. She said 'really' and I said 'you snooze you loose'.
Their candy levels are down to zero, so I will bring some more tomorrow. (I have a stash from 1/2 price Easter candy that I snatched up at local stores). Momu said she would like a beer and hopefully it won't make her side hurt. I don't think it will, in fact, I think it may have been the black licorice - she ate way too much of that.
Momu was in repeat mode today - she commented on my blouse at least 6 times in 30 minutes. She also told me she would like to get some of her rings made bigger since they don't fit over her knuckles. She also wants to get some skirts for the spring and summer. So that will be a weekend project that hopefully Chris can help with this weekend.
We showed her video of Samantha's foster kitten, 14 days old, being bottle fed. She loved that. She said she would like to see her kitty again and then said, well maybe that won't happen. On the way to the dining room, she told me she would like to go home, but that she also liked seeing me and Dan often. I told her she had to make a list of pros and cons about all life evens and sometimes they balance out and sometimes they don't. I truly think she has accepted the fact she won't be going home.
Popa continues to decline with his weight, down to an even 126. He requested milkshake for tomorrow,chocolate, so I will bring him that. He looked a bit wrinkly today in the face, but I think that is what happens when you loose what little fat cells you have left.
Until the next visit......
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Tuesday May 1, 2012
I received a call from Momu at 12:45. She told me not to come visit today because she was feeling low and would be bad company. I haven't received this call in a few weeks, so my guess is something happened with Popa during the night to set her off. My other guess is that she probably did not get dressed.
I will give her a call this afternoon and get a better status - part of me wants to visit and just tell her I did not get her message.
I will give her a call this afternoon and get a better status - part of me wants to visit and just tell her I did not get her message.
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