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A day for ME🙂🙂🙂🙂

homedecor1 — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:46:00 GMT

Started out with mani and pedi, massage & facial, haircut. Then I stopped for lunch at Panera Bread. After that, I shopped my favorite stores with no time constraints!

I haven't done this in over 6 months when my sons were here to stay with their dad.

I didn't buy anything but sure was great having a day for me💐🙂

(sounds ridiculous to celebrate a day out BUT being a 24/7 caregiver is not easy and I admire all those who are doing this in their lives.)

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Frenchlop — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:06:47 GMT

@homedecor1 Glad you enjoyed your day, it sounded like it was fun!

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Shanus — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:20:54 GMT

@homedecor1 It sounds like a fabulous day. You're so right that a caregiver rarely gets a day off...much less a "me day".

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Kachina624 — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:24:29 GMT

@homedecor1 I'm glad you got a day to just goof off. I know it must be hard to be tied down all the time when you're accustomed to being foot-loose and fancy-free.

How is your hubby doing?

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Skyegirl21 — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:36:16 GMT

I'm so glad you pampered yourself! Caregiving can be very demanding- You must have a very big heart & soul! Best wishes to you @homedecor1 . 💕💐

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homedecor1 — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 22:48:09 GMT

@Kachina624

thank you for asking he's holding his own

the petscan revealed infection in left lung but we at least now know why he's in tremendous back pain. His has 2 compression fractures so they will next week do outpatient procedure to "glue" them to possibly stop further breakage. Hopefully this is the answer as he can't do much from the pain.

He was in hospital for pneumonia beginning of month but he's home now. Very thankful he gets home nursing and health aide 3x's week.

Again @Kachina624 and others thank you for your continued support💐😊

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Boomernichols — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:38:45 GMT

@homedecor1 I am so happy for you! You deserved a day just for yourself being a caretaker is hard work, physically and mentally. I was an only child and took care of both parents until they passed and never had help. Your day to pamper yourself made me smile for you too.

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Terrywu — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:44:57 GMT

Sounds like my kind of day. Hopefully your husband's condition will improve🙏

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Spurt — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:54:13 GMT

@homedecor1

As a caregiver you do and give so much for your loved one, your hubby, so YOU definitely deserved a special day for yourself! Glad you enjoyed it!

I will be praying for your hubby's healing!

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BirkiLady — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 07:27:34 GMT

Caregiving is a gift I felt fortunate to have been able to provide for 17 years to my mom and 2 years (help) to my step-father. My husband's death was so untimely I didn't have a chance to help him in any way.

Delighted you enjoyed your day so much! Glad to know the cause o fhis back pain. Curious if his PCP is able to provide medication to build strong bones rather than glue bones together which could still enable other bones in his back to break? There are many good new meds that work miracles in months.

Keeping your husband in my thoughts for comfort first. Blessings.

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meallen616 — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:47:40 GMT

@homedecor1,

So glad for you, you deserve a day for you!

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Zhills — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:52:23 GMT

That's just what I was going to say!

Glad your husband is doing good. Hope they find a cure!

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Mom2Dogs — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 19:40:43 GMT

@homedecor1 I am glad you got some time for your self..you deserved it.

Is there a specific reason his bones broke?

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homedecor1 — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:26:35 GMT

@Mom2Dogs

He fell backwards in bathroom and hit the towel bar quite hard. This may have caused it but they say it's most likely the high dose of prednisone he takes. Apparently, the "wonder drug" works great but affects other things. He is on long term for his pulmonary issues. Plus, he has collapsed vertebrae and his back is full of arthritis (and joints).

We are keeping 🤞🏻that this procedure will give him some relief. No quality of life with chronic pain and can't stand/walk for long periods of time without severe pain or breathing issues.

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Zhills — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 22:22:17 GMT

Boy, can I relate. So sorry you are going thru this!

Most meds have side effects that are not pleasant. Just pray you both find some relief.

Getting old ain't for sissies!

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Mom2Dogs — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:05:07 GMT

@homedecor1 Thanks for the explanation, hope I was not being to nosy.

Such a shame that the drug meant to help with an illness leads to other issues. I hope your husband can find some relief.