D'ya ever wonder how long the sun will last...?

[Sokmonsta]

Morning! Since its a sunny day here I thought I'd say sunny hellos. Unless of course anyone else has beat me to it and I've missed the new thread.

Morning girls xx

Sounds horrible Trips - hope today is a better day x

Mamma - have 'been' where you are at the moment. I hope that your DS improves quickly x

Thanks, Sok. Artie has a Cybex Sirona car seat. We've bought the newborn lay in so we'll try that first before looking for more options. Really hope she passes too :)

Apollo has (gram negative) Sepsis, so he's on a higher dose of antibiotics, on fluids for his bp and a crap load of other things. I just want him well xx

The boys found the magic that is bubblewrap while we were packing and spent a whole hour jumping and trying to pop it! Our lounge is also covered in packing peanuts courtesy of K and A. Thankfully all 4 go back to school/nursery tomorrow. Now they're out during the day I always wonder how the hell I managed when they weren't.

House is looking pretty empty, makes me sad to say goodbye this was our first family home and a close link to my dad. DH however is looking forward to returning home. I think he misses his brother and people who speak his first language.

We also put the paddling pool up in the playroom and filled it with warm water. We've also found out that Dee is terrified of fireworks and sparklers. Dom however loves the screamer fireworks, sends him into giggles.

Mama - good luck with the car seat test, and, at least they have found out whats wrong with Apollo, and thats a major step forward to getting him well.
Shabs - i wish my mum would sit still when I ask her too . and well done to your ds for getting their heating sorted, how dare they try anf fob them off for such a long wait!
Trips - I would be mad at your dh too. I got angry with my 2 when I found they had just shoved all their clothes in heaps under their desks, including their carefully ironed uniform. they are all crumpled and messed up now, and I refuse to iron them again Also, full commiserations over the whole weekend debacle, I had a bad one too, which is why I wasn't on here over the weekend. . I did on call for the big agency and it was hell on earth, I even had to call out the police to a client who assulted a carer. All in all, Saturday I totally stressed out, argued with dh and said some truly nasty things to him, which I really regret. he got angry with me and the boys, and it all went down hill from there
Sunday the atmosphere got a bit better, but the agency stress continued. I am truly wondering if the stress and friction caused by this job is worth it. I have already agreed to do 2 weekends in November and December, but after that, I may give it up. I have already told them I won't do Christmas this year.
Mum in hospital still, we are hoping to get her home Wednesday. My brothers are arguing about whether or not it would be better for her to go into a home. At first, I was dead against this, but their argument is that she will have 24hr care and also more stimulation than she would get at home. Am I being selfish in wanting her to go home,? I am starting to wonder The trouble is, we will end up keeping her dog, as she's too old to go to a totally new home, and we really can't afford to have the vets bills for another elderly dog. I don't want to look money grabbing, but I am going to have to broach the subject with my brother about ensuring he pays any future bills for her from Mums money, and I am reluctant to do that at the moment,

Oh, and Soks - was looking the other day at the picture taken at Clarkes of the boys in thrir girst 'proper' shoes, it was such a big day, and seems like only 5 minutes ago

Bubby such a difficult decision to make about your Mum xxx

Watched '999 whats your emergency' tonight. Concentrated on the elderly. Started watching it and sobbed throughout. Two of the ambulance men talking about whats gone wrong in our society with regards to everybody looking after the elderly in their community, like they used to.

The older ambulanceman blamed the majority of it on the Government cuts and when I listened to his argument I agreed totally with it.

Tom visited my parents today - he does every Monday afternoon. My Dad had decided he was re-painting the living room door!! I can imagine that he enjoyed doing that. My Mum was restless because we have had a sunny day today and she wanted to go 'out' - didnt care where!!

Tom said to his Grandad 'While you are doing that Grandad I will take Gran for a walk.' They live in a lovely area. Tom walked her about 5 minutes up the road to the horse riding centre. One of his school friends was there with her horse so he took his Gran all round the farm and showed her the horse. He said they were out about an hour and his Gran 'came to life' in the sunshine with the horses and farm animals. They seem to have had a lovely time.

I am way beyond proud of my two sons and the way they are looking after my parents.

Oh Gawd help us.....I have to be up in 4 and a half hours to get Tom up for college. 'Cant sleep wont sleep!!!!'

Is anyone alive out there?... I have a child attached to my boob who won't leave... and a clock that keeps staring at me.

Dom has decided that mama deserves no sleep and if she doesn't comfort him, he's going to have a full blown tantrum.

Morning girls xx

I managed to drop back off around 4am after DH finally woke when Dom started to jump on him needless to say I took that as my que to sleep. Only to wake at 6am with DH and the kids bouncing on the bed. I hate his payback it always involves the kids so I can't hit him and call him an ass.

DH did the school run so I did a quick tidy up and then had a lovely where DH joined me. I missed spending lazy time with DH, we have our nights when kids are in bed but hardly use 1:1 so today DH me out for a meal after we'd been to the hospital, we took a stroll and then picked up the kids together. He's now cooking dinner. I love have hubby home.

Artie is doing so well with feeding without her tube. She's taken to the feeding cup really well, nurses were surprised, they thought they'd have to switch to dropper. Very pleased and proud of her!

Apollo has come out in rashes and his stomach has swollen slightly. He's so limp and unresponsive, it's awful. But he's a fighter xx

It must be heartbreaking for you both Mama x

All quiet here at Peace Towers. Dd just asked if she could have a bath.....er no...its almost 10.30pm. Told her she can get up early for a shower instead, she didn`t answer back..................because she is on her best behaviour as she is off to London after school tomorrow. Going with mates to see Bring Me The Horizon at Brixton Academy! Night night all..xx

Once again A climbed over the baby gate into our room and climbed into the boys crib. Any ideas on how to stop her climbing?!

Trips - I hope DD has a great time tomorrow. I like some of the band's music but too much screaming for me and never fancied seeing them live.

.... oh no no no. I can hear K getting up please just be for the toilet and not me!

Evening All
Mama- Little Apollo really is a fighter- but its horrible seeing them when they are really unwell.
Well, we have made the decision that mum should go into a home. It all came to a head today when I was visiting mum and, yes, she was more animated and awake as there was things and people around her, and she does need 24hr care, which ss will not fund at home. There is a nice one fairly near me which is a BUPA but takes social services funded as well. Elder DB's new partner also works there as a staff nurse, and, as I have worked with her in the past, I know she is ok and will keep an eye on mum for us. Also, its only about 10mins from where I work, and i pass it on my way home, so I can drop in frequently to see her there as well as the fact i sing concerts with my choir there a couple of times a year. Luckily, DBs partner had a word with the manager, and they have offered her a placement, and sw was all for this rather than mum going home, so is getting the ball rolling this afternoon. The other plus is that she will initially go in the resiential wing, but as she deteriorates they do have an EMI wing as well that she can transfer into.
Yes, I was upset at first, but I can see the positives far outweigh the negatives, so I think it is the right decision to take.

Must still be very hard for you, Bubs but I hope your mum settles in well xx

K didn't need the toilet. Poor thing wanted to join in the crib but no room so he's cuddling with Vava. It's hard to witness and feel helpless that's for sure. He's 5 week old and hasn't hit 2lbs yet so I'm constantly worried.

Urgh. Eyes feel so heavy. Haven't slept since 1am but managed to write and edit a scene - which I'll go over again when I've slept. Twins are up, bathed, dressed in wolly jumpers, full of yummy breakfast and are now playing outside. Once DH has them all ready for school run, I'm gunna go nap!

Morning girls xx

Morning All

Afternoon. Rejoined ww this morning. OMG! Is all I can say.

Bubby, you have so done the right thing for your Mum. I think some time ago I mentioned a book that was given to me about dementia, written by a woman in exactly your position. It was such an honest account of how dementia affects not only the person concerned but the rest of the family. They kept Mum at home and watched her deteriorate, running themselves ragged until they made the decision to find somewhere for her It was to be a blessing all round as she was so much happier and had a much better quality of life. xx

Bubby I wish, with all my heart, that my parents would go into the care home at the top of my street. Its not just a bedroom they have there - it has a small kitchen and living room as well. They would both be safe and 300 steps from my front door!!!! Neither will hear of it. They insist on staying at home. I understand it totally - they were the first people in both families who actually bought their own house, but the house no longer 'works' for them. x

If they were near me I could call in as many times a day as they wanted and so could everybody else in the family.

I think you have done the very best thing for your Mum. xxxxxx

Spent the afternoon at the hospital with DH. Starting to gain a little trust of the hospital back. I think it's mainly due to A'lo's nurse who involves us so much in his care. I changed him into his first diaper today! It's cloth - the disposables are too rough on his skin. His alarm went off during but his nurse said it's be expected. His stomach is so swollen and he looks so ill.

Artie is my little trooper! She pee'd on DH today during Kangaroo care. Hilarious.

So overwhelmed by everything today! Spoke to one of neuros on the NICU about Apollo and Artie's after care. Trying to prepare myself as best as I can - wish I never asked! Apollo will need to see at least 3 specialists when he comes home and Artie 2 and that's not including normal Dr visits! Kill me now please! Damn my babies and their impatience to wait 40 weeks haha.

Poor K is developing a cold he came home in sniffles and headed straight for DH's lap. Hoping it's just sniffles especially with Artie coming home next week - sneaky photo included for you ladies ;)

where Mama, no photo...........
I am not feeling well, just been sick and the other end isn`t looking too promising................got to wait up for dd to come home from her concert in London........