Is it Saturday already? This week has just flown by and I'm sure the next one will go even faster. I've been with Mam at the hospital for 6 hours every day, going in at 2pm when visiting starts and not coming home til 8pm when visiting ends. Other visitors have to leave between 5 and 6pm so the patients can have dinner (or tea as they say over here), but I stay there with Mam because the sister on the ward has given me special permission to do so.
Mam had a good day yesterday and is gaining strength every day. When we arrived at 2pm we saw her just walking back to her bed with a walking frame :) I was thrilled to see her on her feet. The day before she was exhausted just getting on a commode next to her bed. Yesterday she walked to the bathroom herself. I was explaining to my mil last night on the phone that Mam is not in a private room, she was in one for 2 days after her op last weekend but was then transferred to another ward across the hall that has 6 beds in it (all ladies of course, but there is a mens ward just next door to them too). They obviously don't have their own bathrooms, but have to walk out in to the hallway and use the 'patient bathroom' (visitors are not allowed to use this)! After having had surgery myself last year in the US, having my own room, calling the kitchen to order my own personal meals etc .... all I can say is I know which side of the pond I'd rather be on if I was sick!!
It's a slow process for Mam but she is improving every day. I will be going up to the hospital today and staying there til 5pm today. This evening I'm 'taking the night off' :-) My nieces are coming over to have a glass of wine with me and my sister and we're going to make a 'tapas bar'.
My brothers will visit Mam this evening.
13 comments:
You Momma is in my prayers as well as your whole family. I am glad she is getting a bit better!
Blessings ~Friend
Carrie
Denise,
It sounds like you are having a good visit and that your mom is on the mend. I hope she will be much better by the time you come home so that you won't have to worry so much about her. Enjoy your evening with your family and relax! Good to hear from you.
Melanie
Denise, I'm so glad to hear that your mum is on the mend. It certainly does make you grateful for the medical care we have here when you see what they receive there. However, it seems that it's at least working for your mum, which is great to here.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
How nice to find your new post, I'm so happy your mom is improving! Please do keep us posted, you're in my thoughts & your mom is in my prayers. Hugs
I am so glad to hear that your mom is progressing in her recovery. I will continue to keep her and your family in my prayers. Enjoy the night with the girls...it sounds like a lot of fun. Keep the good news coming.
Happy Valentines Day!
Janice (Belladella's mom)
Glad to hear your mom is doing better. You and your family are in my prayers. *hugs*
Nice to meet you...I came via Texas gals. Hope to get to know you!Very nice blog.
I'm so glad your mum is doing well Denise. You sound much happier in your post, so I know you are relieved :O)
xxxx
glad to hear your mom is doing better:)
Glad to hear your mom is better. I'm sure having you there with her is wonderful medicine.
I"m glad things seem to be improving...take care!
Hi, I found you on Texas Blogging Gals site, and came by to say hello and follow you. I am a fellow Texas blogger, so stop by my address www.lonestarlifer.wordpress.com and say howdy.
LoneStarLifer
Paula
So good to hear that your mom is getting better!
Blessings,
G
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