New Bed ahhh

Finally a new air mattress top for Dave.  His bed sores are better already.  Hospice said it is too soon to join with them which I knew.  Dave is doing better but fluid in his lungs continues.  Also, one leg is still swelling.  A very nice female physical therapist started with bed exercises, something else Dave needs.  He actually threw a ball back to her.

A survey said we are most happy in our seventies.  I am content but certainly wish Dave felt better.  I have learned not to look back but to be happy with today.  I am lucky to have him at all.

Better Without

Just when I wanted to stop my antidepressant, the dr. explained she was looking into hospice care for Dave.  I took the pill.  While it may be early, she explained, it may help in getting a better mattress.  So, it has been three days without taking the drug and I feel better.  Sometimes, it is better to be less drugged.  I seem less sleepy for one thing.

Dave continues to take lasik which helps with his swelling.  Throughout this journey, it has been most difficult to see Dave in pain.  Tylenol, three times a day helps too.

A friend expressed her dislike of nursing homes and is trying to get 24 hour care.  If nothing else, I know I am doing the right thing having Dave home.

New Year

I linger between getting all the Christmas things put away and starting  a new year.  Having knee and shoulder pain stops me from digging in...at least that is my excuse.  Back to making a list.  That seems to motivate me.

Antidepressant?

Happy New Year!  I begin 2019 somewhat happy.  It was a rough end of the year for Dave.  He was swelling all over.  Finally, after two trips to the ER, they kept him  to find another Uti plus fluid in the lungs.  No luck in getting him home for Christmas but at least he was feeling much better.

I advised Sara to mention to her doctor she was easily upset.  Turns out she needed prozac.  Wow...what a difference.  I have my old friend back.  That got me to thinking that I was sad each morning, uncontrollable tears would come.  The doctor gave me lexapro.  Now that things are better, I question if I need the antidepressant, so I will look into that.

Dave feels better and looks better plus he is chatty. I must have slept a few days after the holidays so I feel better too. Life is good.  I just watch the daily news to know that.