I was ready to throw in the towel this am! Second day of taking care of the "G&G's" (Gary & Grace), and it didn't start so well because Grace was up at 5:30a.m. Daily, I get up between 5 and 5:30a.m., mainly to feed her (gtube feed) and then I get alot done in the office (school work, budgeting, planning; it's my "ME TIME"). Even on the weekends, I am up early, I enjoy my quiet time.
With Grace being up that early and of course add to it that her belly was bothering her, yet again. It made for a very long morning. I checked on Gary downstairs (he was sleeping downstairs on a couch, but has since moved upstairs). But it was get Grace to settle down, take her to sit on the couch with him for 10 minutes so I could take a quick shower (and not worry that she might try to get up or hurt him accidentally). A quick shower, then grab her, bring her back upstairs, try to feed her (she wasn't having it), change, meds, play a little ball.. and then I was saved by my dear friend, Melissa and Grace was happy - Melissa was spending the morning with her. Sure, by this time it was 8:15a.m. (I start work at 8:30a.m.). I head downstairs, Gary asks for water, ice pack and a pen. Back up stairs I go. Then I say my good-bye's and head out the door (no breakfast in hand, so you know I had to stop).
I start to drive away and realize I forgot to turn the pool filter on (as I'm writing this at 8:30pm I realize I have to go shut it off). I go in the back yard, and see a EEEEK! dead mouse.. spend 4 minutes trying to shovel it on the pool thingy to throw it away.. go to throw it in the woods & yup.. something comes flying out at me.. I scream & end up throwing it in the garbage can. Good thing garbage day is tomorrow.
Superwoman is tired. I did have another friend come over tonight to help put Grace to bed. I feel bad. I feel guilty that I can't even put her to bed.. but this taking care of both G&G is very tiring. Four weeks is going to be longgg.. :( I'm sad & honestly am crying at a whim..
Grateful there are CNA's in this world & Grateful I have my tribe for help with Grace. Tomorrow will be another day!
pattie
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