From the Friday before Christmas until now......"we" have been dealing with Pneumonia/Bronchitis. My honey spent one night, in the hospital, and I think the IV fluids/antibiotics did wonders to help turn him around and begin to get better. He isn't great about "sharing" information (I'm still searching for that class in ESP or mind-reading), but when you've lived with a man for over 50 years, you begin to be able to read some of the signs. He's talking more, and it doesn't seem to hurt so much when he gets up out of a chair (lungs are getting better).
He was supposed to use the Isometer every hour that he's awake .....and I'm just sure he's been awake for more than 2 - 4 hours in a day.....but that's about how much it has been used! I'm not sure why he hates that little device so much - but he does. My "Hester" stubborn streak (one of the things I inherited from my mother) appeared, and I decided that he is an adult.....knows he needs to do it.....so I'm not saying a word!! Thank goodness, he's getting better without it.
His appetite is non-existent and food makes him nauseous. This isn't anything brought on by the Bronchitis, so it's probably a side-effect of one of the antibiotics. Thank goodness, there are only a few days remaining. We're currently on an oatmeal, grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken noodle soup diet.
If he HAS to be sick, winter is such a good time. It's a great time to stay indoors - lots of pajama days in front of the fire. How miserable it would be if the weather was good, and he didn't feel well enough to be oustide.
Now, not that I'm a pessimist, but I have to wonder.......what's coming next? We're finally nearing the end of this Pneumonia/Bronchitis thing......and I'm just hoping that there's nothing else planned (God's plan) for him, in the near future. Dear God....please let him be well, for a little while.
Your post reminds me of how scared I was back in May 2010 (it seems like only yesterday)when Mike was in hospital and they had no idea what the problem was. (It turned out eventually to be a sinus infection.)
ReplyDeleteAs carers all we ever seem to do is wonder what will be next. Fingers (and everything else possible) crossed that there is nothing else due to happen this year.
Lorna: Thanks! I'm glad I'm not the only one that worries like this. He was so sick, in October, and thank goodness this time hasn't been that bad.
ReplyDeleteI'm really hoping that 2011 was his year, and this one will be better.
I like to think we are heading towards spring now that Christmas is over... and the weather will get warmer, and we will all regather our strength as the sun comes out. I do hope so!
ReplyDeleteYou know me, I always wonder (worry) what will be next! I hope you and your honey have some time of peace and feeling well ahead of you!!
ReplyDeleteSARAH, I AM SO GLAD TO HEAR YOUR HONEY IS DOING SO MUCH BETTER. WORRYING ABOUT WHAT COMES NEXT DOES COME WITH THE TERRITORY IN THE REALM OF MYELOMAVILLE. BUT IT SOUNDS AS THOUGH YOU HAVE A NICE BALANCE - BEING ABLE TO BE SNUG INDOORS IN FRONT OF A LOVELY FIRE, AND SAVORING JUST BEING TOGETHER - ALL IN THE "HERE AND NOW". GOOD FOR YOU, AND I KNOW YOU WILL CONTINUE TO FIND COMFORT IN ALL THE PRECIOUS MOMENTS YOU AND BOB GET TO SPEND TOGETHER. WARM HUGS, KAREN
ReplyDeleteThanks....and he's doing much better! His appetite is even beginning to improve (always a good sign).
ReplyDeleteYep, just being together with all these things that go on in Myelomavilla.....is a great thing.
Glad to hear he is on the upswing. I will say though that Tim felt nauseous and had no appetite when he had pneumonia last year, so it may indeed be the illness. Christmas day was the first time he ate a full meal and he almost got sick from it. Pneumonia really hits hard but I'm glad you got this bout turned around so quickly!
ReplyDeleteIntending that 2012 is a healthier year for both of you and that you sweetie is feeling better and better each day!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ladies.....and I, too, am hoping that 2012 is the year of "wellness"!
ReplyDeleteAs soon as he completed the Levaquin, his appetite began to be better.
Looks like he's on the mend.
Hugs to all...