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beansideProbably a short one today, since we are preparing for departure.
It was an eventful morning here at the beanside house. Dad had critical colostomy failure with all the mess that entails. Thankfully, all three of us were awake to do a coordinated effort of getting him cleaned up. I felt bad for the dude, because it's not his fault that his body betrayed him.
Yesterday was thoroughly boring. I'm so glad that my co-trainee is being released to go on the phones on Monday. I feel like I haven't really learned a thing the last week, and it's been chafing. I mean, sure, I watched her work, and maybe picked up a few things, but not a whole lot, and nothing that won't be covered in training presumably. I learned a few things I don't want to do, which I guess is something.
Otherwise, we're slowly getting in a groove with dad. Jess makes sure he's got pants and shoes on by the time I get off for lunch, and we haul in the sit/stand and get him up and into the wheelchair, so he gets some upright time. He stays there until I get off work, at which point we put him back in bed. I'd rather he stay up for dinner, so maybe we'll work towards that.
It's not quite as long as I'd like him to stay up, but it's a start.
I've been outvoted on PT, as everyone feels that we should give him another try. All in all, I'm not impressed with this home health agency. The nurse has called a few times the day before, but most of them seem to call and give like an hour's warning. It's just not good. I need a schedule, so we'll be ready for them. We've got a dog to corral, and it's not easy when the timeline is "whenever."
The weather is not cooperating with our getaway. It is raining rather spectacularly, and I am not looking forward to driving in it. But for 30 hours of freedom, I will manage. At least tomorrow, it's supposed to be relatively nice.
My computer glasses came, and seem to work well. I can see the screen quite well, which will make life much easier. I may still get a pair of reading glasses once I have my exam, but we'll see.
Okay, now it is time for me to go find clothes and start getting ready to go. Everyone have a lovely Saturday!
It was an eventful morning here at the beanside house. Dad had critical colostomy failure with all the mess that entails. Thankfully, all three of us were awake to do a coordinated effort of getting him cleaned up. I felt bad for the dude, because it's not his fault that his body betrayed him.
Yesterday was thoroughly boring. I'm so glad that my co-trainee is being released to go on the phones on Monday. I feel like I haven't really learned a thing the last week, and it's been chafing. I mean, sure, I watched her work, and maybe picked up a few things, but not a whole lot, and nothing that won't be covered in training presumably. I learned a few things I don't want to do, which I guess is something.
Otherwise, we're slowly getting in a groove with dad. Jess makes sure he's got pants and shoes on by the time I get off for lunch, and we haul in the sit/stand and get him up and into the wheelchair, so he gets some upright time. He stays there until I get off work, at which point we put him back in bed. I'd rather he stay up for dinner, so maybe we'll work towards that.
It's not quite as long as I'd like him to stay up, but it's a start.
I've been outvoted on PT, as everyone feels that we should give him another try. All in all, I'm not impressed with this home health agency. The nurse has called a few times the day before, but most of them seem to call and give like an hour's warning. It's just not good. I need a schedule, so we'll be ready for them. We've got a dog to corral, and it's not easy when the timeline is "whenever."
The weather is not cooperating with our getaway. It is raining rather spectacularly, and I am not looking forward to driving in it. But for 30 hours of freedom, I will manage. At least tomorrow, it's supposed to be relatively nice.
My computer glasses came, and seem to work well. I can see the screen quite well, which will make life much easier. I may still get a pair of reading glasses once I have my exam, but we'll see.
Okay, now it is time for me to go find clothes and start getting ready to go. Everyone have a lovely Saturday!
