Never travel with relatives. by RMMC

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Never travel with relatives.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Hi folks. Nothing new really with my mom. She's still not eating much and most doesn't stay down long. The hospice is trying her with Prilosec on the thought that she's nauseaous due to too much stomach acid from not eating.

I went up there last week on Wednesday after work with my brother, his wife and son. Never again. It was a hell trip. The radio blaring in my ear, constant conversation from my nephew about anything and everything of no importance and loudly over top of everyone else speaking (he's 12 and should know better...and his parents shouldn't have let it happen...for four hours straight) my brother talking almost as constantly or yelling at something (another driver, his wife, kid, etc) and my sister-in-law quietly pouring oil on the flames.

We stayed the night at my s-i-l's parent's home (they're in Florida) which was about an hour and a half from mom's.

On Thursday, I made dinner for everyone. I also discovered that my nephew, with whom I'd had to share the backseat of the car for about six hours total, was coming down with something and nobody thought to warn me. We won't even talk about that they shouldn't have brought him up north to see Mom if he was sick...okay, I did. GAH!

I cooked and cleaned up the kitchen (swept & washed the floor, washed the counters, appliances and sink). My s-i-l dusted the rest of the house. My brother and nephew did outdoor chores (leaves, washing windows.)

Friday, we were suppose to go home and I had plans for the evening. That morning I'm told that we'll not be going home until later...much later.

Then another 4+ hour trip...with the car being bone-chillingly cold as my brother and his son can't stand anything above 40 apparently. Any future trips, I'll either be alone or with ANYONE else. {/rant}

Sorry about that. Back to mom. She only ate a little while we were there and actually slept for most of the time. She's upset about having to take so much medicaton just to do virtually anything (up to and including daily bodily functions) and when she has a good day is rebelling and not taking her meds and is surprised when she gets worse. Then she doesn't want to take them because she feels so much worse. She's driving my step-dad (and me via long-distance) nuts. We've all tried to explain to her (including the s-i-l who's an RN) that it's like her blood pressure meds; even when you feel better or worse you still have to keep taking it or else it'll never work right.

So...I meant to be here more, but I've been a bit depressed and stressed (work has the 'calendar year end snits' going) and end up just reading or sleeping when I'm home. I'm missing my friends both here and RL to keep me on an even keel. I need to get out more, but am needlessly paranoid about missing any important calls.

One of my friends (and a fellow Browncoat) dragged me out to the movies on Saturday to see Happy Feet. It was just what I needed. Two hours of silliness followed by dinner and a few hours of gaming. 'Coats are the best folks!

Thanks again for all your well wishes. I've told my mom about them and she says to thank all of you. *hugs fellow Browncoats*

*****
RMMC

COMMENTS

Thursday, November 30, 2006 10:49 AM

SAVEWASH

RMMC, I hope the Prilosec will help. We're happy to be here for you when you need us. I'm glad you got a chance to go out and forget everything, just to let off some steam and lose the stress for a little while. That can make a huge difference. I hope you'll be able to do it again soon.

More *hugs* to you!

Thursday, November 30, 2006 5:31 AM

MSG

HUGS and such RMMC. I'm glad you got to see Happy Feet ( which I loved) Has your mom tried Ginger Tea? When my mom had cancer Ginger tea really helped her keep food down and settled her stomach. I wich I could do more to help ( though next time you're trapped with nephew begin asking really pointed personal questions like who his girlfriend is and has he had health and learned about birth control...he'll shut up real fast!

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 5:35 PM

BLUEEYEDBRIGADIER

Wow...I totally know the feeling about car trips with relatives. And that's just my own family!

And I know from personal experience about people being less than obedient about following medical orders. Though I have been ignoring my orthodontist for a while, so it's different in some ways;)

And about the paranoia...do ya have a cellphone? Cuz if you do, you could look into whether your provider offers Call Forwarding so any calls to your house get routed to your mobile if you're out and about. That or just tell people to call your cell if they can't get you at home. It's simple, but it's an option to think about.

We're hear for ya, RMMC. We don't mind carrying a Browncoat in need...and hugging's a gesture we do well too;D

BEB

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 4:56 PM

ASORTAFAIRYTALE

Glad to see you're back again RMMC!
You and your family will still be in our thoughts and prayers too!
*more hugs*

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