Are you kidding? Maybe I'm just stupid, brain cells melting from stress. Or the heat from the 24/7 fire in my mouth has seeped through my palate. They cancelled this morning because even ....... what the hell. Doesn't matter at this point. Another two week wait, nasty things exiting my mouth for two days. Carole just called, thankful that they FINALLY increased her lousy 100 mg gabapentin dose to what CC was giving her. I am looking into other options, including an ambulance dropping her off at the CC ER, before any more of that foot turns black.
Carole's calls gasping and sobbing from pain have kept me quite upset and busy in the evening, so no stitching. I do like Margret and will try to protect her from flames or open windows. Several gowns were kept and I managed to pack up and ship back her clothing. I can't be there to help with fit, her new gown is still on the stand in her room, but oh does she love these muumuus. You know my problem with decision making and there are way too many prints to choose. These came in today and I do believe she will love them. Been a leopard girl her entire life, she will approve.
Another idea for the wrap back hospital gown. Duster is snap front, and rather than open the entire back, I will fold over a few inches down the center to her waist and topstitch (ordered larger size). The back panel of the pleat can have a print or solid fabric sewn to its edge, horizontal topstitch across waist to hold the added panel. No longer needed? Remove the panel, sew the two edges, pleat please!
I tried the vinegar, wrinkle sprays, dryer sheet, everything, those creases would not release. This stripe doesn't look like it will have that problem.
To explain the large sewer bill, $3500 to tie in, $60 per month forever, $8500 to excavate and install pipe to the road, extra to excavate and install from other end of house where mom's bath was added. Removal of wood deck, break and remove stamped concrete patio, barn stone edging, shrubs. The deck is the only part we're replacing.
Someone requested a sampler box weeks ago, but no-reply status prevented an answer. Maybe in the future if quality boxes are found.
Have a good night. I hope to sleep this time.
Thanks for visiting.
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9 comments:
Do hope you had a good night sleep.
Praying for less pain for you and Carole.
A big hug for you and lots of love,Truus from Holland
The muumuus are beautiful. Love both prints. I just wish Carole could enjoy them without having so much pain.
Outlandish prices for the sewer line. Hate to think about the destruction of your property.
We pay over 70.00 a month for water and sewer here. Was 29.00 a month when we moved here in 1967,
Thoughts and prayers for you and Carole.
Happy stitching when you feel like it.
Charlotte in Va.
Can’t imagine the pain both of you endure. I am always struck by how you keep going, doing what you CAN do- adjusting muumuus . Beautiful
I just got up to look at little Henry's gabapentin he takes for his herniated disc. For crying out loud! HE takes 50 mg three times a day, and he is a 7 pound poodle!!
I am very concerned over Carole's black foot.
I am so sad you had to destroy your property.
Carole's foot is turning black!? And now postponed a call on what to do about it?! Not good - If it was from blood accumulating due to clot in vein, what about using leeches? I suppose that would need to be done carefully so their anticoagulant spit(?) doesn't goof up whatever other clot meds she's on. Gross? Yes, but highly effective for circulation issues caused by lack of blood flow *out* of an area. I have no idea what can be done if the clot is in an artery.
Another off the wall suggestion, on clothing - if the front & back are close to the same, can the front-opening dusters/housecoats be worn backwards? Maybe take the pocket off if there is one? Or move it to the new front - though that could be as much work as making a back opening...
Wow, that's some sewer bill, and more yet to come :-( not to mention losing landscaping you worked so hard on :-< I'm crabby enough about voluntarily ripping up a shrub that's turned rogue, I hate to think what my mood would be if someone told me I had to rip out things for to put in something I don't want. It's bad enough when DH makes suggestions sometimes :-/ You have every reason to be upset and downright angry.
I wish you and Carole find some relief soon, and hope you got some sleep last night. (((hugs)))
Marly: It seems your hands are full, I feel so sorry, I had just about the same problems with my Mother before she passed away, it is hard, I hope you are able to cope and do not get sick yourself from being worn out with worry.
I hope they get Carole's foot fixed out so she is in no more pain.
Hang in there my dear friend.
Hugs
Catherine
First, let me say I am not a doctor. However, due to chronic illness I need medication everyday to reduce pain that often keeps me in bed. I also run a support group for people with this illness. All of us refuse to take Gabapentin/Neurontin. It is a devil drug often causing more pain/swelling in legs than it relieves. I almost had my foot amputated until I sought out a different doctor. I do not know if you have talked to a doctor about different med for your sister. Just want to let you know the experience that my support group as well as myself have experienced.
Hard as you try, you just can't seem to catch a break and neither can Carole. Imagine what it would be like if you were not advocating for her? Just sad.
I, too, don't like the sound of Carole's foot turning black, Marly... it really makes me sad to know she's been in such pain for so long and you have so much on your plate. I've been away again so haven't been reading blogs, but please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Again--as always--if I can be of any help with medical care here in Pittsburgh, I'm here ♥
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