tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post3213634663204093875..comments2023-11-29T09:27:11.895-08:00Comments on at home with the farmer's wife: Thanksgiving - The Wild RideSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06475380451527801666noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-62282203051560076502011-01-21T01:45:29.675-08:002011-01-21T01:45:29.675-08:00Very good stuff..Very good stuff..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-60734580558402265422010-12-01T11:45:29.251-08:002010-12-01T11:45:29.251-08:00Really informative blog post here my friend. I jus...Really informative blog post here my friend. I just wanted to comment & say keep up the quality work. I’ve bookmarked your blog just now and I’ll be back to read more in the future my friend! Also well-chosen colors on the theme it goes well with the blog in my modest opinion :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-9859098975966284372010-11-30T12:26:49.702-08:002010-11-30T12:26:49.702-08:00So sorry to hear about your mother. It seems these...So sorry to hear about your mother. It seems these days that the drugs that are supposed to "help" our loved ones seem to be worse in some other way. I don't know of one drug that doesn't have a long list of side effects (usually includes the thing you're trying to get rid of) that are worse than what we started with. It's hard taking care of a parent. Been there, done that, things will change.Millicenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733251719366378742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-16620011018769282872010-11-30T12:20:24.490-08:002010-11-30T12:20:24.490-08:00Gosh I am SO sorry for your mom! I've had insa...Gosh I am SO sorry for your mom! I've had insane hive outbreaks and they are no fun, and actually are quite serious. Where is that peaceful holiday that is so frequently pictures on Hallmark cards anyway? Seems like most folk have more than a few holidays like yours. Chin up girl. this too will pass.Thoughts on Life and Millinery.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15826496514403918108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-88703607152129535172010-11-30T04:42:51.365-08:002010-11-30T04:42:51.365-08:00Just take it one day at a time, don't worry ab...Just take it one day at a time, don't worry about tomorrow. Most people get their turn with these terrible conditions. It's a slow death with dementia. It is good you are not alone with these decisions.LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-18604036083604254702010-11-29T22:26:03.977-08:002010-11-29T22:26:03.977-08:00Thank you for sharing with us, so often we try and...Thank you for sharing with us, so often we try and hide our difficulties and show a cheery face to the world without realising that we are not alone in our troubles. And that only adds to the stress of life. There are times when I slip into a slough of despond and feel that it is one health problem after another for my husband and myself and it is hard to be positive about the future. I do hope that your family's health problems are soon resolved and that you will have something to feel cheerful about. Hugs from Devon.Ruta M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05722121700213642012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-76734517684470924502010-11-29T21:46:31.261-08:002010-11-29T21:46:31.261-08:00I am so sorry to read about your mother. That is ...I am so sorry to read about your mother. That is some serious stuff. We went through this with my mother in law. Actually she has Alzheimers and her twin sister had what your mom has. It's just awful. Hang in there and just know that you are not alone out there. We're here if you wanna talk. :-)<br />HugsRed Geranium Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880508799091623747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-40038525338546768272010-11-29T17:50:18.284-08:002010-11-29T17:50:18.284-08:00My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry to hear yo...My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry to hear you are going through this.... And boy, can I ever relate. My widowed mother was diagnosed with dementia and also put on a medication (Aricept) that made her sicker. We ended up getting her off that medication, but the dementia and heartbreak of caring for her remain. Midlife ain't for sissies. Will keep you in my thoughts.<br /><br />As I write this, I am gearing up for Mom's evaluation at the Geriatric Clinic at our local hospital. They specialize in dementia cases, so I am hoping I will get the advice I need. Maybe your local hospital offers something like that? Keep us posted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-23540591437144814722010-11-29T17:25:27.488-08:002010-11-29T17:25:27.488-08:00I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's situ...I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's situation - and yours! I just lost my dad after 2 months of medical complications starting with a drug reaction. It's stressful to say the least when you become the parent to your parents. Hang in there - you are a member of a large club. Continue to reach out!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03964361135240452272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-57002785045608870342010-11-29T15:08:40.500-08:002010-11-29T15:08:40.500-08:00All I have to say is that after a week at home, I ...All I have to say is that after a week at home, I was more than ready to get back to work.life in red shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062702155081478369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-79198880600411222692010-11-29T10:37:18.974-08:002010-11-29T10:37:18.974-08:00A loving cyber hug from one who understands to som...A loving cyber hug from one who understands to some degree what you are going through. Both my mom and mom-in-law passed away a couple of years ago..and I miss them so much. But I do not miss the stress. Now Hubs health problems take up our time. Take care of yourself. Best wishes for a reasonably sane December.arlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-70096485653392134282010-11-29T10:33:56.353-08:002010-11-29T10:33:56.353-08:00Grandma's epilepsy medication...same thing. N...Grandma's epilepsy medication...same thing. Now the doctors are mad at me for not keeping her on a lower dose of the medication, plus another medication to manage her adverse reactions and hives, plus another one to temper the effects of those two medications!<br />So, I get to keep her doped up on three drugs to prevent her bi-annual epilepsy attacks, or let her live easier the other 363 days a year.<br />Exactly how does giving her 363 good days a year make me the bad guy?????<br />*&%@ neurologists!<br />Uhmmm, I mean happy Monday to everyone! Hope you're all having a great day! <br />Why yes, yes I did just return from yet another Dr. appointment with Grandma, how can you tell?!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207121540248325766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-2843848891960258922010-11-29T07:38:07.553-08:002010-11-29T07:38:07.553-08:00I'm sorry that your holiday was so stressful. ...I'm sorry that your holiday was so stressful. Everything is complicated by age, and the responsibilities of caring for a parent are a mine field of emotions. I'm glad that you have this place to vent, with understanding people to support you. Wishing you peace of mind and heart. Love, PennyAt Home in English Valleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392423042816108359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-13903385649929752622010-11-29T06:51:24.105-08:002010-11-29T06:51:24.105-08:00It's too bad that the medicine doesn't agr...It's too bad that the medicine doesn't agree with your mom. Yes, the memory difficulties are preferable to all that she's going through. Would you believe that some people advocate taking double doses of that stuff for efficacy? Each person is unique and what works for one... Anyway, I know how draining it is. I'm so glad that you and your sister are working together on this issue. Sending you a gentle hug and time to sit down and take a breather.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-74960726291056958362010-11-29T05:56:26.978-08:002010-11-29T05:56:26.978-08:00I'm so sorry. I've had those days (who am ...I'm so sorry. I've had those days (who am I kidding, years...) and I know how stressful they are. Take care of yourself as much as you can. Thanks for sharing.Thirkellgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686424435086254617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-8609174778649491632010-11-29T05:12:12.263-08:002010-11-29T05:12:12.263-08:00I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's r...I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's reaction to this medication. What a disappointment, and what a horrible thing to go through! It must have been awful for her, and for you and everyone involved. <br />I'm sorry that things are so stressful right now, and I'm sure it's very tiring and overwhelming. Life can be a huge challenge at times, that's for sure. <br />I hope that things calm down soon and that there's some smooth sailing ahead before too long. <br />Sometimes life seems too hard. :(Leslie T.noreply@blogger.com