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Cabbie
I am awake and found your message. It’s a good thing that you reached out to GN for they are such a blessing especially at difficult times. I will keep you and your husband in my daily prayers. Peace and love …

Hello Cabbie so so sorry to hear about your husband. I hope today brings better news and that he is safe and comfortable, pain free. xxx

Thank you all.
The news is not great. Back on the c pap machine as his breathing not good. Can’t eat much as can’t swallow properly. Many tests, his hand are like pin cushions from all the finger prick tests and at the last check I saw the nurse could not get any blood to test. Supposedly off the critical list so we can only visit during normal visiting hours now. Other family are there now so I am catching up at home,
This sounds awfully selfish and trivial, but as I had to go into my small town centre to pick up my prescription I called into my hair dresser, having had to cancel on Thursday. She was able to fit me in straight away, a lovely moment of relaxation and a real boost.

Cabbie, not selfish at all...any comfort you can get during this terrible time is a blessing...I hope he recovers...

Definitely not selfish. You need to look after yourself too. I hope your husband soon improves. I will add him to my prayers. 💐

Hi Cabbie sorry to hear your DH is back on CPAP - hopefully this is just a blip and will settle down. Glad you were able to treat yourself to having your hair done. It’s not selfish at all - anything that gives you a boost is a good thing. You’ve a lot on your plate at the moment. Hope you’re getting some rest too.
Thank you for updating us all. Make sure you’re eating properly too (I’ll take my mother hen hat off now! Bother I have ‘hat hair’ now!) 😂 x

Thinking about you and sending you a virtual hug.Keep us posted.
Barbarax

ThAnk you all.
Not very peaceful on the ward at all with so many interruptions for tests even throughout the night and admissions arrive st any time of course.

Yes, I understand. But he’s in the best place and I hope you will be able to make a little time for yourself too. X

I've only just seen this thread, but am sending you and your husband all best wishes Cabbie21.

No, it's not that peaceful in hospital, always something happening! I hope you can both get some rest.

Good idea to have your hair done - that's proper positive thinking.
Here's wishing you both as peaceful a night as you can manage.

Thank you everyone. What a supportive community this is.

Yes, it was a good idea to go to get your hair done, Cabbie.
You need a bit of 'me' time too.

Cabbie sorry to read about your oh ,hope you both have a restful night which I know can be difficult on a busy ward x

Sending you warm wishes, Cabbie. I hope that your DH is feeling a little better. No, you are not being selfish at all having your hair done. It will give you a little boost and it’s a place where you can unburden yourself and relax a little if you so wish. As others say, it’s important that you care for you, too 💐.

Your English is excellent, Agnieszka.

I hope your husband improves soon Cabbie21.
Good idea, going to the hairdresser, not selfish at all.. Getting your hair done gives you a lift.

Bother I have ‘hat hair’ now!)
I get that too SunshineSally.

I, too, will add your husband to my prayer list. 💐

Thank you.
Tommo my husband has just rung me ( must be feeling better! ) and asked for a particular password. I now have access to his whole list! What shall I look into?!!

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Cabbie I had a similar experience to yours 2 years ago. At times like this it as important for you to look after yourself as it is to do anything else.

It is a long and slow journey from heart attack, surgery and recovery and it is wearing for the carer as for the invalid and if you are not to join the list of those in need of care, and to be able to do the best for your DH, you must look after yourself, whether it is having a haircut, making sure you eat well or going out go out for a walk every day.

Hope your husband is improving, Cabbie.
It's good you got to be with your husband and he is improving..
I had my second heart attack, during the pandemic. I went to hospital alone and never saw my husband until I was discharged , through a fire door to the car park. It was a very lonely and frightening experience.

Agnieszka, where in Scotland are you?
There are many Scottish grans on here.

Cabbie thinking of you and MrC x

Me too.

Thank you. I had a positive update earlier this morning. My son is taking me in this afternoon, then I hope to get back in time to sing in church choir tonight if all is well.

That’s great news Cabbie. So pleased.