Fighting this beast like a warrior

Fighting this beast like a warrior

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Olivia + Polly Pocket = True Love 4ever

Olivia and Polly Pocket got married at our house today. Bennett was very excited and it was a big event - attended by many dolls and toys. Only about 15 minutes after they married, they had a little bunny critter baby. Olivia and PP were overheard saying they wanted daughters just like Bennett and Avy.

I don't have much time to post, but I will tell you all about calling Hospice today. They were wonderful and we will meet with them tomorrow.  It sounds like they will be sending a nurse to check in on me every week (once the insurance etc is worked out) and that they have an array of pain meds they can use to help me feel better. I am very relieved to get hooked in with these guys, I think it's going to make a big difference - I have been feeling a little abandoned lately - and confused.

I gave my stupid primary care one more chance. I gave her a chance to recommend a pain management specialist. So she referred me to a place that does physical therapy and other things to help people heal. What a dope. That's all I can say. Thank goodness Hospice can talk to Dr B to get things going - they (Hospice) said that it took one call to get all the info and records they need and were really impressed with how nice he was. Hmmmm.

I had an epiphany about pain meds today. I have been trying so hard to stick with what's on the bottle - one pill every four hours. I decided I am just going to take what I want, when I want. It's not going to be long until I am on a real pain regimen, and even if it does long term damage, I am not going to worry about that. I am much happier when the pain is under control.

That's about it. I had reflexology today, and Maryann gave me the deluxe treatment - she did my hands, feet and neck. It was divine. We should all be so lucky as to have something as wonderful as reflexology and/or acupuncture every week.

More tomorrow. Love to all.

5 comments:

  1. I'm happy to hear about hospice and the comfort just knowing they're there for you brings. Bob really loved talking to you on the phone today. Much love, Jim

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  2. I'm so glad you're meeting with hospice. They're the people that really know about managing pain. I'm so sorry you have pain that needs managing.
    Love,
    Julie

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  3. The hospice nurses really know their stuff I'm happy that your adding them to your aresenal.

    M xx

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  4. Ruth - All I can do is repeat what everyone else is saying - hospice nurses and volunteers are incredible - they are a quiet, valuable resource for all of you. Good move to make the call!
    love.
    Nancy

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  5. Give Olivia and Polly Pocket (and of course Bennett) my love :)

    Hopefully I get a chance to come visit soon!

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