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Subject: Cat's Corner

Posted by: Catreona
Date: Nov 11 20

A virtual blog to post updates on my mother's illness and other thoughts

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Catreona

New profile pic is Mom with her MG, circa 1960.

Reply #261. Aug 06 21, 9:43 PM

rubytops

Cat, sorry I haven't been on your blog for a while. I am so sorry to hear your mom passed. You all surrounded her with such love and your care for her was exemplary throughout the time she has been so Ill. May the Lord keep her in his care now and give her peace. Thinking of and praying for you and your family at this time.

Reply #262. Aug 07 21, 12:35 PM

rubytops

The picture is a lovely tribute to her.

Reply #263. Aug 07 21, 12:36 PM

postcards2go

So sorry about your uncle, Cat. Especially difficult, at this time, when you are still grieving for your mom.

Your new avatar is a wonderful way to honor your mom. (Nice car, too :-D )

Reply #264. Aug 07 21, 2:36 PM

Catreona

Thank you Ruby. ♥

Thanks, Postie. At first I was unsure about the photo, thinking it might be too sad a reminder for me. But on the whole, so far at least, seeing it gives me a smile.

I was just listening to one of Mom's all time favorite records, one that I've always liked. It has a lot more meaning now.

Jo Stafford and Gordon Macrae : Whispering Hope

https://youtu.be/Cdaw__gbzWQ

Reply #265. Aug 07 21, 6:15 PM

rubytops

Enjoyed the song cat. Thanks for posting

Reply #266. Aug 11 21, 1:11 AM

Catreona

You're welcome, Ruby.

Reply #267. Aug 13 21, 6:52 PM

Catreona

Today has not been a good day. I woke up unusually stiff and sore around the bad hip and feeling weak and shaky. Still, I just about managed till it came time to leave the kitchen after breakfast. I got stuck and became panicked. Needed both Dad and Sis to help, though at that point there was only less than ten feet to walk. It was awful. I couldn't move and being panicked I couldn't speak calmly, could only cry and scream, all of which escalated the panic. They finally got me into the stair lift chair, and Dad was so worried that he came upstairs with me and waited to make sure I made it safely up the attic stairs (in stair lift chair) and into my study. Sis brought me something to eat at suppertime, feeling it would not be safe for me to go down to the kitchen. Have been feeling weak, shaky and dizzy all afternoon and evening. I've done my daily games and am going to close up shop and go downstairs early. With the help of God, I'll feel better tomorrow.

Reply #268. Aug 13 21, 7:05 PM

Catreona

Somewhat calmer today, but still having trouble moving, especially walking. Also in pain, feeling weak and shaky. This morning I took twice my usual dose of Advil, but it hasn't done anything. It must be time to take more. I'm so stiff, my startling reflex that had been improving (that is lessening) is getting bad again. And of course when I start, that wakens pain again. It's all very worrisome.

Reply #269. Aug 14 21, 2:25 PM

Catreona

Going to quit while I'm ahead. Got 20 for 20 on The Top Hits of 1964.

Still not feeling so hot, and have a terrible feeling the pain in my hip will come back the moment I stand up. UGH!

Reply #270. Aug 14 21, 7:57 PM

postcards2go

I won't pretend to know how you are feeling. So much emotional upheaval in the past year, with your mother's illness, and all that went with it. It's no wonder that your own physical issues manifested more acutely. I hope you can find some relief soon.

20/20 for 1964 music... well done! I do like the music from that era. Very fond of the Motown groups... both male and female, as well as all the 'British Invasion' groups.

Reply #271. Aug 14 21, 8:18 PM

rubytops

Cat hope the pain and stiffness ease. A lot could be to do with delayed stress..the body's reaction.
Thinking of you.
Xx

Reply #272. Aug 15 21, 8:50 AM

Catreona

Thank you, ladies♥ Delayed stress hadn't occurred to me. Very likely.

Still not feeling well and having difficulty moving. Went back to half a tablet of the new anxiety med, since my dramatically increased difficulties seemingly coincided with changing from half to whole tablet. Dad insisted. He is highly suspicious of medication. /shrug/ I know post hoc ergo procter hoc can be a fallacy, but you never know.

As to 1964, well, that was an illustrious year, being the year of yours truly's birth.

Reply #273. Aug 15 21, 6:58 PM

Catreona

Another difficult day. Dad was so concerned that he called and canceled my PT appointment for tomorrow of his own volition. I told him I had planned to tough my way through it, but he said he didn't want me to. I was touched.

I have a tele-medicine appointment tomorrow morning. don't know what the doctor can do besides officially reduce the dose of anxiety medicine back to half a tablet. We'll see. Certainly, the doctor's office responded quickly to the online note Dad left this afternoon. (No doubt I could learn to use the online system, but it seems to make Dad happy to be in charge.) I'll report back what if anything transpires from the tele-appointment.

Reply #274. Aug 16 21, 7:33 PM

Catreona

Had my phone appointment this morning. According to the P.A., a break in period of four weeks on one half tablet is customary for my new anxiety medication, rather than a fortnight as the doctor directed. The P.A. didn't seem surprised that I was having problems. She said to go back to a half tablet for one week, but if I wasn't feeling better in that time, to stop it altogether. /sigh/ What a bother. And I was feeling better on the one half.

Another less than optimal day. "Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time", me and Carole King. Finished another Star Trek novel, "Final Frontier". Then in the afternoon I turned on the Siriusly Sinatra channel on Sirius XM just in time to catch the beginning of "Nancy For Frank", Nancy Sinatra's program, which is always a pleasure to listen to. When that ended, I lingered listening to the channel till reluctantly deciding it was time to heave the old carcass out of the comfy chair and over to the computer to do my daily games. Wish I didn't feel so muzzy all the time, among other unpleasant things. Oh well, gotta keep thinking tomorrow will be better.

BTW PT rescheduled for Thursday, and have a dentist appointment Friday. Don't usually dread the dentist, but I'm not looking forward to it this time. Dr. Scanlon will not be pleased that I've been gritting (or grinding) my teeth rather a lot lately. Somehow I don't think the excuse of being in a lot of pain while attempting to walk will wash. /sigh/ So many people, especially medical types, to mollify.

Reply #275. Aug 17 21, 7:03 PM

postcards2go

Doctors... annoying, but necessary {{{sigh}}}

Nancy Sinatra... Is it a program for music by her father, introduced by her? Does she tell stories about him?

Reply #276. Aug 17 21, 8:52 PM

Catreona

Yes, it is mostly music by her father, though she does play other artists as well. And she does sometimes tell anecdotes and give info on recording sessions and such. There's always such warmth, such love in her voice when she talks about him - it's quite touching.
___
Had a clean bill of health at the dentist's today, and Dr. Scanlon didn't say a word about the teeth grinding, for a wonder.

Still not feeling 100% and still not back on my feet, literally, but overall am feeling better. Beginning to be hopeful of getting back into the swing of walking. My PT said she is all but certain the problem is in fact muscular rather than damage to the bone, which is a great relief. At least it means that with work, I should be able to get it sorted out.

Reply #277. Aug 20 21, 6:27 PM

agony

I haven't been checking any blogs, so just found out about your mom's passing. I'm so sorry. And now you're having all these health issues, it's so hard.

Here's hoping things start looking up soon.

Reply #278. Aug 20 21, 11:52 PM

Catreona

Thank you, Agony♥

Reply #279. Aug 23 21, 6:10 PM

Catreona

Dad and I managed to agree; so, we took the plunge and ordered a new wheelchair over the weekend. It's a relief. For some time now I've only had a transport chair. It may be paranoia, or self-importance, but I feel uncomfortable being unable to move my own wheelchair except short distances by paddling with my feet. Independence, even if only in potential, is important to me.

Slowly but surely getting back in the swing of walking. It will take more strengthening and stretching of the muscles, but I'm growing more confident that soon I'll be walking around the house again. It's a major drag to have to knee walk leaning on the rolater upstairs and rely on Dad or Sis to fetch me from the stair lift chair and push me in the wheelchair downstairs. Like I said, independence is important to me.

Reply #280. Aug 23 21, 6:21 PM

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