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Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 49,504 Send Message	Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it	Report	15 Oct 2015 21:46
	He came home last week from hospital with cough that developed quickly into a chest infection . He has been on antibiotics from Tuesday but at the weekend he went downhill and I had to call out the on call medics on Sunday . The doc changed his antibiotic and the district nurse came on on Monday and contacted our docs who came out to,see him and give her assestment of his condition They have put in a nursing plan and I was told hubby is on his last journey !!! He is a stubborn man though and the last two days he has been awake for many periods and wanting to drink . Yesterday too he wanted something more . He hasn't eaten since sat but he had had some jelly and kept it down.he refused to take his antibiotic though and i was told if he won't then don't force it This morning though he wanted jelly and he kept it down and agreed to take the antibiotic which is in liquid form , he took some of it and then puked it up with the jelly !!! Today though he had had another jelly , and this evening a small amount of diluted tomato soup and more jelly . Has had many feeding beakers of diluted squash in several long sips . He has really rallied around yesterday and today which is a big step from being unresponsive on Tuesday and being told it's just a matter of time . I know we aren't out of the woods and he is probably just going to tick over for a time and then go downhill again but we are grateful for all the time we may have still It's a stressful road at the moment :-(
	Researching: Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957
Member Since: July 2007 Posts: 1,984 Send Message	Susan10146857	Report	15 Oct 2015 21:57
Member Since: July 2007 Posts: 1,984 Send Message	... <3
Member Since: February 2006 Posts: 36,149 Send Message	Rambling	Report	15 Oct 2015 22:04
	(((Hugs))) I can't find any words.
	Researching:
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 63,241 Send Message	AnninGlos	Report	15 Oct 2015 22:10
	You are both in my thoughts Shirley <3 <3 <3
	Researching: Photo spring Researching Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, Staffs, Devon, Glamorganshire. Ingram, Masters, Tamblyn, Knight, Warner, Bate, Allen, Riggs, Dominey, Duffin
Member Since: April 2003 Posts: 4,107 Send Message	ann	Report	15 Oct 2015 22:11
	Thinking of you Shirley and cant imagine how you are feeling xx (((HUGS)))
	Researching: Hedges in Headington and Headington Quarry Oxford
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 26,344 Send Message	Gwyn in Kent	Report	15 Oct 2015 22:19
	Holding you and your hubby in my thoughts, Shirley.
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 9,629 Send Message	MR_MAGOO	Report	15 Oct 2015 22:22
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 9,629 Send Message	<3 <3 In our thoughts Mr M xx
Member Since: December 2005 Posts: 14,699 Send Message	Kay????	Report	15 Oct 2015 22:23
	<3 <3. Special thoughts for you and M. X
Member Since: July 2004 Posts: 7,338 Send Message	kandj	Report	15 Oct 2015 22:26
Member Since: July 2004 Posts: 7,338 Send Message	Shirley, you are doing a good job. Baby steps, as always. See what tomorrow brings, but it's good that the GP and district nurses are visiting as well as the Carers. Try to rest if that is at all possible. Sending gentle hugs to you right now. xxx
Member Since: June 2006 Posts: 114 Send Message	Autumnleaves	Report	15 Oct 2015 22:51
Member Since: June 2006 Posts: 114 Send Message	You are obviously doing a great job caring for hubby and I am pleased you have support from the medical people. It can be such a help knowing you have someone to call upon, as I know it can be scary and worrying about what to do for the best. Share some past memories and at the end of the day, he will know how much he is loved and that you did all you could . God Bless you both.
Member Since: April 2008 Posts: 1,832 Send Message	Sylvia	Report	15 Oct 2015 22:54
Member Since: April 2008 Posts: 1,832 Send Message	Sending you both love <3 <3
Member Since: October 2005 Posts: 23,596 Send Message	JoyBoroAngel	Report	15 Oct 2015 23:06
	Poor love Shirley I am sorry things are not going to good Ask your Dr for some nutrition drinks my Aunt used to get them off her Dr :-( :-(
	Researching: The birth of Middlesbrough
Member Since: October 2004 Posts: 2,736 Send Message	TessAkaBridgetTheFidget	Report	15 Oct 2015 23:17
	You are doing all the right things, Shirley. Seems to be a good idea to be led by your husband in the things that he wants. There is a lot of sense in the saying "a little of what you fancy does you good". And at least you know that he is enjoying the jelly.
	Researching: Woodhouse and Trilloe from Herefordshire; Lockyear and Date from Somerset, Thomas and Edwards from Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire, also Argyll, Tipperary, Limerick, Cork
Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 20,659 Send Message	maggiewinchester	Report	15 Oct 2015 23:39
	<3 <3 <3
	Researching: Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842
Member Since: November 2002 Posts: 2,113 Send Message	Lynda ~	Report	16 Oct 2015 00:06
	You're doing a grand job Shirley, hubby is in good hands with you. If you need any shopping, or you think I can help you with anything just pm me. Look after yourself x x
Member Since: December 2006 Posts: 1,549 Send Message	Linda	Report	16 Oct 2015 02:27
	You are both in my thoughts <3 <3 <3
	Researching: Wells Ealing and E/W Ilsley Webbs H/Wycombe Lambourns E/Ilsley Deacons E/Ilsley Cannings Derry
Member Since: November 2004 Posts: 24,291 Send Message	SueMaid	Report	16 Oct 2015 04:19
	A difficult time for you and your family - take care <3
Member Since: April 2004 Posts: 46,062 Send Message	SylviaInCanada	Report	16 Oct 2015 04:55
	A very difficult time for you and yours. Take care of yourself, while looking after your husband xxx
	Researching: My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.
Member Since: February 2005 Posts: 32,477 Send Message	Purple *^Sparkly^* Diamond	Report	16 Oct 2015 06:23
	How difficult for you both, Shirley. I hope your hubby will gain a bit more strength by taking a little more sustenance as well as continuing to stay hydrated. It's good that your support network is strong. Will be thinking of you Lizxx
Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 49,504 Send Message	Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it	Report	16 Oct 2015 07:49
	Thank you all . And thanks Lynda for the offer of help . I did an online shop on wed ,delivered yesterday and another last evening to get more jelly and some actimal and Complan drinks . Will be asking doc today for the ensure drinks too, he had those in hospital and enjoyed them . Came down this morning and he had been restless because the light quilt was all bunched up and his lower legs and feet were exposed but he is sleeping and warm so is ok . He needs his catheter changed ,they were going to do it on Tuesday but he was too out of it so they didn't . Hope they will do it soon as he also had a water infection when the nurses came in then. The antibiotics he was on would also sort that out but he hasn't finished the course as wont take it . As long as he is warm and sleeping and drinking during the day he seems comfortable . Thanks again everyone xx
	Researching: Surname Fahse. Germany. Essex .South East London My avatar is one of our wedding photos of 1957

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