Today was one of those days where i just can`t seem to do anything right, Yelled at hubby all day which made him edgy, that made me more on edge, i cried most of the day for no reason, he couldn`t seem to settle down and walked around all day, our dog was a pain in the butt, he is usually so good, do you think there is something in the air, are we due for a full moon oe something? What a day, wish it was time to go to bed, now I need to find something for dinner.o ya the hand thing is great
I just want to say I'm so sorry for your bad day. I had one of those yesterday. Couldn't do anything right, and yes, I was really angry and short tempered with DH. I don't know about the moon the past couple days (have too much rain and clouds to see it), but I wouldn't be surprised if it was full.
Awww, Marygail ....... we all have *those* days ...... please don't beat yourself up about it ..... you're a good person and a wonderful care giver ..... ((((hugs))))
Marygail, Everyone has days like that. I'm having one today :) My husband has been very antsy today, constantly wanting to go for a walk, speaking very loudly about nothing. If I hear the word "okay" one more time I might explode. Today, whenever he speaks whether it is to ask a question or make a statement he looks at me and goes "okay?" and I'm supposed to say okay back to him. A nod or yes or all right just won't do it--I have to say okay. HATE that word today.
I wonder if it is the moon. Yesterday and today are justs terrible. I'm exhausted. Don't ask me what I did. Dpubt if I could tell you.
If I get asked the same question one more time, I'm going to explode. Over and over and over again. And, then I had the poor judgment to mention it to one of the boys whom we have not seen since Christmas and he had the audacity to tell me that all it takes is a little bit of patience. "I know it's got to get monotonous, Mom, but really, you've got to have a little patience with him."
I'm kind of glad that son is 30 miles away. He can't stand it if one of his boys asks him 2-3 times. He hollers at them: "Can't you remember anything. I just told you!"
I'm going to go to bed in a few minutes and listen to some music. Hopefully, I'll fall asleep. Tomorrow has got to be a better day.
Thanks so much for listening. And Marygail.New Realm and Debbe you are not alone. Would you ladies like to meet me at the mall and go to Starbuck's or someplace for a cuppa coffee or something? We can settle world affairs and I'll buy??? ::))
yesterday was also a bad day for us. dh was up at 3:00am and wouldn't go back to bed. he was agitated and i couldn't do any thing with him for a long time. he paced all day,would not set and relax,as soon as he set down,or rather i set him down,he was up again. wouldn't eat much,but did drink water and ensure and did eat some supper. he is exhausted and believe me i am too. today so far he is resting,after i found him in the floor this morning on his hands and knees,sweating and exhausted. he just forgets how to get up and what up and down even mean. it was a very tiring day and restless day. i don't know how many times a day i say, lets sit down,and when we do he will not sit back and has to get up,even if its in the floor,he's got to move. what is this? it's awful. jav
jav, when my husband was like that, it turned out his legs were hurting him and the doctor gave us some medication that eased the pain. After reading your posts, I highly recommend that you take him to his doctor and see if his medications need adjustment. It sounds as if he might be having medication fog. Also, try cran-rasberry or cran-pomgranite juice to see if he will drink this better - plus it is good for his kidneys. I think that they get to where they can't describe the pain, don't realize that they are in pain - but they are obviously uncomfortable or they wouldn't be moving so much. That might be what's causing it.
My husband feels better if he is "helping" me (which allows him to be up and mobile), so I invent small things we can do together (that won't cause me more work after the fact), such as folding the towels, or putting the tablecloth on the table, or brushing the dogs, etc. Making certain to keep him away from breakables (all of my favorites have been packed away for the duration) and anything electrical! <grin>
Marygail, I don't think I have welcomed you yet! Welcome to our group! Here's a big (((HUG))) for you!
I remember the song "Momma said there'd be days like this" - but she had no idea how bad those days might be with Alzheimer's!
Mawzy, I know that the repetition is bad, but mine can't...I wouldn't mind the repetition right now....... I think the repetition is the short term memory fuse that drives most spouses nuts. Hopefully you can hug your kitty and that purring will ease you!
Deb, you hang in there too!
My favorite saying is "when you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on" - my knot is frayed. Another friend of mine said that her knot was in pieces! I guess we need to tie another knot higher up!
This morning, for the first time, my husband didn't remember how to dress himself. I've been having to help him for a while now, but today he couldn't even get started.... sigh
Sorry everyone is having a down day! my DH was up alot last nite too and i actually didnt realize it til wee hrs-he was very quiet and smiling,and nodding at somone..spooky.. and i looked it up, no full moon, but a new one is forming. i do know from experience, that when they are going to have a BM, yes i know same ole topic::)) they begin to pace and move alot and can become quite uncomfortable -tummy aches and moving pains can accompany a BM and until they get 'moving' things often start after that..believe me i am an expert on looking for the 'signs'... it could explain some of it. otherwise just restless syndrome!divvi
wow thanks everyone I thought I was the bad one yelling at him, my mood is much better today, I got a good night sleep and believe it or not, i woke up at 6:30 am, two grandchildren are droped off to walk to school from my house, sent them off at 7:30, got back in bed and slept till noon, DH was just walking around the house waiting for me, asked if I had a good sleep, go figure. I got him dressed( he can`t figure out how to put clothes on most of the time) he did make himself a peanut butter jellie sandwich while i was sleeping, but demanded lunch right away. can`t figure that one out, at times he does for himself and then he acts like a little toddler.