Update 6: My dear husband finally arrived home... - PMRGCAuk

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My dear husband finally arrived home yesterday at 2.45pm. The ambulance was driven by two very nice ladies who had set off at 8am. Today he is very tired. What I didn't know 'til I read the report is that he has been treated for sepsis. No wonder he spent about four days not with it. He did not think he could have managed the journey in a private car. So I am very grateful to the PALS ladies and the unseen others who made it happen. The Ward has never contacted me to say he was on his way and neither the Matron nor Ward Manager told him of the arrangements. The last twenty four hours have been busy so please excuse me from not having replied to you dear people. I hope to catch up and thank you for all your help with this. Without you I don't think he would be home now.

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Glad he is home....🌻

scats profile image
scats

That's wonderful news prunus.Just take care of yourself as well as him.

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prunusβ€’ in reply toscats

Will try. Not very good at it.

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scatsβ€’ in reply toprunus

I know what you mean, I'm the same, but if you cant cope he suffers too. All the best to you both.

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Yellowbluebellβ€’ in reply toprunus

Dont worry, scats isnt very good at it either!!

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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer

Good news. But don’t too much - you’ve been under a lot of stress - and will continue to be.

Just enjoy the fact he’s nearer to home.

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prunusβ€’ in reply toDorsetLady

He's actually at home but very very tired.

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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteerβ€’ in reply toprunus

In that case - rest when he does, as much as you can.

Been there! Don’t try to do too much when he’s asleep - it’s very tempting to, but you still need to pace yourself. Do the things like organising tablets etc in the quiet times, but you still need to look after YOU!

When he’s feeling a bit stronger, perhaps a friend can pop in and talk to him so you can have a bit of ME time.

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Blearyeyedβ€’ in reply toDorsetLady

Exactly what I was thinking , it's PMR style care for the sick technique , not what you used to do before the PMR.

Care for each others need for rest at the same time , and take everything slowly , when they are sick people can handle a few more minutes wait for things , they aren't going anywhere .

And if you can get relatives or friends to do the practical stuff outside the house like shopping or going to the chemist , and even popping in not just to visit the OH but do a bit of cleaning , dishes or bring a meal with them for you to heat up , all the better.

Getting others to do for you what you would have done to help them in the past is what you both need right now. Xxx

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prunusβ€’ in reply toDorsetLady

You're right but it is not always easy. Then I get frightened of having a migraine with aura, which I don't want if I can possibly avoid it.

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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteerβ€’ in reply toprunus

I know it’s not easy....I looked after my late hubby for the last 5 weeks when he had terminal cancer - and I still had GCA (albeit well controlled by then), but you still have to think about YOU.

If you fall to pieces, then everything is going to go to rats! I know you want to do the best for him, but not to the detriment of your health.🌷

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prunusβ€’ in reply toDorsetLady

Thanks for that. I wanted to write a reply to Mrs Nails in her Test but there is nothing there now. Also the word Write seems to have gone from the top of the page. Can you let her know I cannot reply to hers of Saturday please?

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Hi Prunus, l was literally doing a β€˜Test’ re emojis & that’s why it disappeared.

How are you doing? And of course your lovely husband, l’m sure you’re glad to have him nearer to you. 🌷🌷🌷

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prunusβ€’ in reply to

Thanks. Had another very busy day. Anyway the CM has been now. He is in bed.

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DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteerβ€’ in reply toprunus

Hi

MrsN has answered.

SheffieldJane profile image
SheffieldJane

So glad that he is home safe!🌼 and that you had angels helping you.

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prunusβ€’ in reply toSheffieldJane

I needed them.

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Blearyeyed

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scatsβ€’ in reply toBlearyeyed

Lost for words? Not like you!

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Blearyeyedβ€’ in reply toscats

Nope , I am cock-a-hoop!

It is just that I know Prunus loves my little emojis and they help her to raise a smile so I thought I'd be extra colourful to mark this amazing day 😘😘

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scatsβ€’ in reply toBlearyeyed

I did think they looked colourful. You being thoughtful as usual.

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Blearyeyedβ€’ in reply toscats

Thoughtful .... Nutty ...... The panel , as ever , is out !??πŸ˜‹πŸ˜πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜πŸ˜πŸ˜πŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜πŸ˜‡

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prunusβ€’ in reply toBlearyeyed

Amusing me.

Yellowbluebell profile image
Yellowbluebellβ€’ in reply toBlearyeyed

Have you just found the emoji button?

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PMRproAmbassadorβ€’ in reply toYellowbluebell

They are a present for Prunus :)

Yellowbluebell profile image
Yellowbluebellβ€’ in reply toPMRpro

I am sure prunus appreciates them in all their glorious colour. I just thought it was bee losing the plot!!

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PMRproAmbassadorβ€’ in reply toYellowbluebell

Unexpectedly - not this time ...

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Blearyeyedβ€’ in reply toPMRpro

πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ You said exactly what I was going to , Great minds / Small minds!!πŸ˜‹

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prunusβ€’ in reply toBlearyeyed

Sure way to make me smile.

Koalajane profile image
Koalajane

This is great news, but as everyone says look after yourself as well

Yellowbluebell profile image
Yellowbluebell

Have you been in touch with the gp? Dont try to do this on your own.xxDeb

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Grants148

I am so pleased that your husband is home again,l hope that he continues to feel much better,and you must also take time Prunus to rest as much as you can .

Mellow-Yellow profile image
Mellow-Yellow

Such wonderful news,although feelings of relief can leave you even more exhausted.!! Take great care of your dear husband and yourself too,convalesce together,😊not much matters really..except health.

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prunusβ€’ in reply toMellow-Yellow

My grandmother used to say you have got your wealth if you have got your health.

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Oumaof2

So pleased you're together again.... Lovely weekend news... Wishing your husband a speedy recovery...

I'm sure none of our forum are expecting a reply, just happy it's all ended well and you're together againπŸ’...

It's going to be a busy time...

Look after you as best you can...

Best wishes.... Lena 🌻

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prunusβ€’ in reply toOumaof2

Thanks for that.

Telian profile image
Telian

Just been catching up Prunus. Pleased hubby is home and best wishes to him for a full recovery. Look after yourself in all of this.

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