My Mom

[LizJ]

So, I've been a bit off track for the last month... My mom has had two additional strokes since the beginning of May. She is currently doing a little better physically, just having memory issues. She doesn't know who I am until I introduce myself and if I leave for a few minutes she'll forget me. It does have a sliver lining-she's being nice to me... So, with working full-time, teaching classes, taking classes, volunteering, and now my mom I'm stretched a bit thin... I've just been a bit overwhelmed. So, I've had a few pounds of regain but I plan on preping this weekend and getting back on track. Plus next week I"m going to my doctor to see about plastics. We are going to see what, if anything my insurance will cover.

 

[JackieOnLine]

It does have a sliver lining-she's being nice to me

I'm so sorry to hear she's had more strokes but it's sure better she is being nice.

I've just been a bit overwhelmed.

it's so hard.

 

[southernlady]

I’m sorry about your mom. You do have to take care of yourself to help others.

 

[Munchkin]

Take care of yourself and have some fun whenever you get the chance!

 

[Spiky Bugger]

Awww. My step-father and I got along ONLY when he moved into dementia (later confirmed at autopsy to be Alzheimer’s.)

Take care of YOU, including trying to find what caused HER strokes and reducing, if possible, your chance of following in her footsteps. Remember...”If you are traveling with children or the disabled, make sure that your own mask is on first before helping others.”

 

[hilary1617]

Sorry to hear of your mom's strokes. Hope you get back on track!

 

[LizJ]

Thanks everyone! I’m getting my nails done and then going shopping for meal prep. Getting my ducks back into a row... I swear I think I have squirrels and not duck...

 

[LizJ]

Stepped on the scale this morning and it wasn't as bad as I feared, 7lb regain. I'm back on track this morning! Meal prep'ed for the week, cleaned out the cabinets and frig of all the bad stuff... actually didn't have that much bad stuff.