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8.8 at 03.45 today.

I can actually use my left hand well enough to put my hair into a pony tail today - much better than letting it hang loose and over my eyes. Progress!

I've ordered a few bits and pieces of disability aids which the local people won't have. I've held out against these things so far, but that was just daft. If I'm to keep myself going, I need to find what aids I can.
6.4 this morning
Had the stitches out yesterday. The nurse that my head has healed really well. So all good.

Am relaxing with a coffee before we set off to classes in Norwich
So glad to hear that your head wound is healing well.
 
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Blood sugars this 9:00am ish were 8:6

Disaster folks, absolute disaster folks, overslept this Sunday Morening till just gone 9:00am and its only just now 11:53 that I am ready to face the challenges that the day has for me.

What a load of old cod’s this is, I’m going for my morning nap
 
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6.4 this morning
Had the stitches out yesterday. The nurse that my head has healed really well. So all good.

Am relaxing with a coffee before we set off to classes in Norwich
A coincidence that Mrs L had a fall late last night. A minor cut to her head. Ambulance to about 1.30am. No hospital tho.
8.8 at 03.45 today.

I can actually use my left hand well enough to put my hair into a pony tail today - much better than letting it hang loose and over my eyes. Progress!

I've ordered a few bits and pieces of disability aids which the local people won't have. I've held out against these things so far, but that was just daft. If I'm to keep myself going, I need to find what aids I can.

So glad to hear that your head wound is healing well.
Our house is full of aids, to help us around the house. You still have to be careful.
A comfortable recliner, and ease of useful tools and utensils to hand.
 
A 6.8 today and so tired.

The weather is windy, windy, windy and now raining and it is so baltic.

I'm not good. The endless stream of difficulties that Mrs L is putting me through, is at last taking its full toll on me. I'm trying to do the chores but I just don't have the enthusiasm or the will to carry on this way. I am struggling to get through today.
Tomorrow is gonna be the same battle and I have no idea how I can make it through it all.
Sorry!
Best wishes.
 
8.8 at 03.45 today.

I can actually use my left hand well enough to put my hair into a pony tail today - much better than letting it hang loose and over my eyes. Progress!

I've ordered a few bits and pieces of disability aids which the local people won't have. I've held out against these things so far, but that was just daft. If I'm to keep myself going, I need to find what aids I can.

So glad to hear that your head wound is healing well.
Thank you @Annb. Really good that your left hand has improved.
 
A coincidence that Mrs L had a fall late last night. A minor cut to her head. Ambulance to about 1.30am. No hospital tho.

Our house is full of aids, to help us around the house. You still have to be careful.
A comfortable recliner, and ease of useful tools and utensils to hand.
Hope Mrs L is recovering. Good that she didn't need stitches.
 
A 6.8 today and so tired.

The weather is windy, windy, windy and now raining and it is so baltic.

I'm not good. The endless stream of difficulties that Mrs L is putting me through, is at last taking its full toll on me. I'm trying to do the chores but I just don't have the enthusiasm or the will to carry on this way. I am struggling to get through today.
Tomorrow is gonna be the same battle and I have no idea how I can make it through it all.
Sorry!
Best wishes.
Do let your family know how things are with you. Maybe they can give you just that bit of extra help that you need. Also let those who are trying to help Mrs L and yourself know how urgent your need is as well as Mrs L's.
 
A 6.8 today and so tired.

The weather is windy, windy, windy and now raining and it is so baltic.

I'm not good. The endless stream of difficulties that Mrs L is putting me through, is at last taking its full toll on me. I'm trying to do the chores but I just don't have the enthusiasm or the will to carry on this way. I am struggling to get through today.
Tomorrow is gonna be the same battle and I have no idea how I can make it through it all.
Sorry!
Best wishes.
Good Morening Ladies and Gentleman.
My blood sugars this morning were 5.9 how I achieved that reading I know knot.

Mrs J said to me over breakfast “ I want to run something by you that you’re not going to be very happy over “ Before Mrs J could continue I interrupted saying by saying I’m not going to offer you a divorce, if I were to agree to a divorce I would have to learn how to use the washing machine and also the Id10t box remote control, both of which defeat me, me’s and myself.

@Lamont D, I can offer no words of support but Mrs J and myself feel for you and offer our sympathy.
 
Gave up on the FBG readings for a few days, because it was depressing me.
Cheered up this morning with 6.1.
@Lamont D . I echo the sentiments expressed by others. As a carer you have the right to support, too. Hope you can find that, and you and Mrs L get the help you both need.

@Annb , impressed by your spirit. Never give up.
 
Good morning all. Fbs today was a shocking 13.8 at 5 am. I have been unwell since my last posting. Abdominal pain!! :arghh: GP has treated me for diverticulitis with 21 antibiotics which I had to take 3x/day with food. The timings meant I had to eat something twice more often per day than normal. Then last evening I ate several carby and sugary treats so it's my own fault that I woke feeling unsettled and tested my sugars. At least it means I can legitimately post on here. I have been following you all every day and send sympathies and positive thoughts to those who are struggling at the moment. I sincerely hope you receive the help you need asap. Take care everyone. :)
 
8.9 at 04.45 today.

I meant to do so much today, now that I have my hand back in some kind of use, but ended up just doing washing (half price electricity from 11 to 4 at weekends) and then got sidetracked by looking for a gardening blogger and spent the last 3 hours checking through various blogs on all sorts of subjects. Did get some advice on growing Jerusalem artichokes, which is what I was looking for anyway.
 
Want to thank everyone for their support and kindness.
The support by all services is good. By family brilliant.
However, the workings behind the scene are very slow and very difficult to achieve.
What we really need may not be good enough.
It does feel sometimes that there is no outcomes that can really help.
And time is dragging on. I'm not getting younger.
Mrs L is not getting any more stable, yes, she has been healthier physically, but her mental health is not.
Big meeting with psychiatrist Tuesday. Family will be there.

7.0 on rita the meter maid.
Weather is cold and windy again. Rain imminent.
Can't wait for some warmer weather.
Garden is very springlike, plenty of growth.

Keep warm and safe.
Best wishes and look after yourselves.
 
6.5 this morning.

We took Bonnie for some training outside our local Tesco. She isn't scared of lorries, busses or tractors but has decided bicycles, pushchairs or anything with small wheels are really scary.

As it was so busy it was brilliant training. Lots of shopping trolleys, some pushchairs and even a bicycle.

Then we visited a garden centre and cafe in our village for more training - this time getting her used to going out with us to cafes etc. She was really good.
 
A 6.8 today and so tired.

The weather is windy, windy, windy and now raining and it is so baltic.

I'm not good. The endless stream of difficulties that Mrs L is putting me through, is at last taking its full toll on me. I'm trying to do the chores but I just don't have the enthusiasm or the will to carry on this way. I am struggling to get through today.
Tomorrow is gonna be the same battle and I have no idea how I can make it through it all.
Sorry!
Best wishes.
You know my background, big D

So you know I say this with kindness afore front..

Maybe now IS the time to garner what previous resources you have, and Start deciding what IS really important.

It's sounds clear you are at full stretch, so something has to give.

It's either YOU or a task you consider important , that maybe isn't, or at least not every day ..?

It's the Alamo

You're saving ammo by picking your targets, so you all survive.

Is now the right time to be tidying up?
Or doing the dishes ?

Of course the tasks Will still need doing..

But I think as hard as it is, You have got to let something's go, so you can concentrate on what is truly imperative .

It might be doing less.
It might be resting more

It's whatever gets YOU through each day ..hopefully in as good a shape as possible to face the next day.

I know it can be hard, when you think you must maintain a certain standard or routine..

But is it appropriate you do do much ?

Is doing that thing or those things really of SO much worth compared to your health ?
When there's so much you have to do every day ?

I don't mean to offend, but when you're under fire from all sides, sometimes it's best to just avoid unnecessary tasks or errands.

I sense you're a tough independent chap, from all of your posts otherwise how on earth did you arrive at a treatment method to combat the rhd ?

You my friend are wise, resourceful,, stubborn & caring.

You have the answer within you for how to best deploy the energies you have, in the best way for you so Mrs L and yourself remain as safe as possible.

I know it may have crossed your mind already, but it never hurts to hear your own plan set out by another .

Best wishes for you both
Prayers for what they are worth said for you both .
 
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8.9 at 04.30 today. Got up. took painkillers, fell asleep in the chair until 09.40!

Need to put a new sensor on but can't get the plastic pot thingy open. I sensed that Neil was around while I slept but didn't wake sufficiently to ask him to do it for me. Now he has disappeared so I'd better go and find him and get him to open it for me. I do have an alarm to call him, but that's only for emergencies.
 
You know my background, big D

So you know I say this kindness afore front..

Maybe now IS the time to garner what previous resources you have, and. Start deciding what IS really important.

It's soundz clear you are Y full stretch, so something has to give.

It's either YOU or a task you consider important , that maybe isn't, or at least not every day ..?

It's the Alamo

Your saving ammo so you all survive.

Is now the right tone to be tidying up?
Or doing the dishes ?

Of course will need doing..

But I think as hard as it is, Yiu got to let something's go, do you can concentrate on what is truly imperative .

It might be doing less.
It might be resting more

It's whatever gets YOU through each day ..hopefully in as good a shape as possible face the next day.

I know it can be hard, when you think you must maintain a certain standard or routine..

But is it appropriate you do do much ?

Is doing that thing or those things really if worth ?
When there's so much you have to do every day ?

I don't mean to offend, but when you're under fire from all sides, sometimes it's best to just avoid unnecessary tasks or errands.

I sense you're a tough independent chap, from all of your posts otherwise how on earth did you arrive at a treatment method to combat the rhd ?

You my friend are wise, resourceful,, stubborn & caring.

You have the answer within you for how to best deploy the energies you have, in the best way for you so Mrs L and yourself remain as safe as possible.

I know it may have crossed your mind already, but it never hurts to hear your own plan set out by another .

Best wishes for you both
Peters, fir what they are worth said for you both .
OMG mate!
once again your wise words hit home so much.
But join the queue, my family are onto me, my counselling, my friends and more importantly my GP, who has termed me, mentally exhausted, mentally maxxed out!
I am determined to rest more, maybe cos my body won't let me, I have to take time with everything.
It has always been forefront in my head what would happen if, something happening to me?
And also avoiding confrontation as much as I can. But that is difficult in the extreme especially with the confabulation. Making things up!
You are such a great friend, and I value every word.
At the moment I'm just sitting away from Mrs L, wishing the appointment tomorrow was over and a real plan was in place for both of us. But I'm not convinced anything will.
That is my dilemma, my anxiety and my dread.

6.5 cos I'm not feeding my face enough with what is going on.
But hey ho!
My best wishes.
 
Good morning everyone on a not very quiet start to this episode of arbitrarily named Tuesday. Wonder if dolphins have names for days?
5.3 was the figure drummed up in this morning’s snapshot of the roller coaster. Soon put that right - pass me a Chocolatine!
Busy couple of weeks. A Burns Supper, two birthdays and the final demise of a very old friend in a Durham hospice.
This weekend was the annual re-proofing of the alleged waterproofing of coats - not the ones that come up from Somerset where the cider apples grow.
Today it will mainly be about roasting peppers in various colours to make soup.
Hope you will bring a smile to your day - it’s a brand new one after all, never been used - pristine. Best make some koffy.
 
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