Tuesday...

[jadecat]

My first Tuesday at home, and so far I've managed to sleep in, walk the dog, and take a shower... And have the stirrings of a migraine. I've been dealing pretty well, I think, with this whole 'down to part time' thing. Except for today. I should be at work.

Okay, it didn't help that yesterday Mrs. Boss was asking me about terminating my health insurance benefits- and could I contact PHP and do that. *sighs and shakes head* I understand, I do, I'm the one with the paperwork and supposedly the ability to get online to make changes (this has proven more difficult that I would like, but that's my insurance co...). At the same time, it was just upsetting.


Anyway, home now, going to wake up the husband in a bit and he's going to take me to lunch. He worked last night so I figure I'll let him get a leetle more sleep. ;)

Another worry, since I'm talking about them. My dad is turning 70 this summer (I'm still a bit stunned about that) and he mostly seems to be in good health. I say mostly because I'm worried about his mind. This past Friday (at the funeral visitation for The Judge) he called me by his littlest sister's name. See, dad has three brothers, followed by five sisters. This isn't the first time that he's called me by her name- even once while telling a story from his childhood and asking me to verify something. So I'm a little concerned- my mom talked to his doctor, saying that she was noticing that he was having trouble with his memory, and the doctor's response was something akin to 'who isn't?' I'm not comforted. When I was a kid my dad was the kind of guy who could regale you with stories about his childhood- even so far as remembering who got off the bus at which stop, when a new person moved in, all these amazing details that always surprised me. Now? I get called K. from time to time. I dunno, maybe I'm making too much of it.

In good news land, Titania is almost done...

And I leave you with dragons.

Comments

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

*hugs you* I think going to lunch today is a fantastic idea - you need a bit of pampering today :-) Maybe that'll help kill the migraine too!

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

The migraine did indeed wander off shortly after lunch. :) (yummy chili fries!)

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

Yay! :D Chili fries to the rescue! :D

[medievalneedle.livejournal.com]

My father in law combines stories, mixes up names, and can't tell one cat from the other. Even tho he lived with us. For almost a year. But we chalk it up to lack of attention. I wouldn't worry too much. People get older and their minds make strange associations.

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

I think I would be better about it if it wasn't such a drastic change from how he used to be, you know?

[medievalneedle.livejournal.com]

Jack used to be better too. It has only been in the last couple of years since he has lived alone that he's been worse. I swear I look at Mark once a week and go "um, should he be living by himself and using the stove without supervision?"

[glowy-lovers.livejournal.com]

Parents getting older is a worrying time *hugs*

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

I don't think it should be allowed. ;)

[glowy-lovers.livejournal.com]

Exactly .....

[a-kosmos.livejournal.com]

*gentle hugs* and a stick----------# to beat the migraines off with.

How's your dad's blood pressure and circulation? I've heard that can contribute to memory loss. (My mother has called me the dog's name, the name of one of her colleagues, and the name of her younger brother since I was a kid, so I don't know how we're going to tell when she officially starts to lose it.)

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

Wow, thanks! It worked. :)

Hmm, that's a good question- I know he's got cholesterol issues, and wouldn't be surprised if he has blood pressure/circulation problems. Will have to ask my mom about it.

Perhaps you'll be able to tell with your mom when she starts getting all the names right! ;) I do the same thing she does, getting names mixed up...

[jetcas.livejournal.com]

I wish no one ever had to deal with money and insurance. Yes, money is needed to survive and really these days, so is every sort of insurance. But those two things just seem to prove to be as much evil in some ways as good.

I don't think you're making too much out of what's going on with your dad at all. I would be worried, too. I can't believe that was the answer the dr. gave. *shakes head*

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

This is why I'm a fan of universal / single-payor health insurance. I wouldn't have to worry about insurance issues with my hours cut, I would still have the same coverage because insurance would be separated from work!

I'm wondering if my mom didn't explain just how bad it's getting...

[mr-spock.livejournal.com]

Clicks on all dragons & eggs.

As for your dad, if you're able then try getting a second opinion. This first doc sounds like he's almost on the brink of loosing HIS sanity.

And yes, pamper yourself today. Remind yourself of all the reasons this can be a GOOD thing.

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

I really have no say over his medical care, but I think I will be speaking to my mom about it, and about her stressing how bad it's gotten to his doctor.

Yesterday turned out to be a very good day. :)

[zen-kitty.livejournal.com]

My father-in-law has always joked about how he would go through the whole list of kids' names when he was talking to one of them. He said it got really bad when he threw in the cat's name one day. LOL

It might not be anything. I know my father-in-law learned how to use a computer in his 70's just to keep his brain active because his memory was slipping. It helped.

I hope you had a marvelous lunch. I'm going to miss seeing you on Thursday because I have to pack for Albuquerque and get up at 4:30 am to drive to Detroit on Friday.

[jadecat.livejournal.com]

I'll miss seeing you Thursday. We'll have to catch up, soon.

I'm the type to screw names up too- and I once meant to yell at Leo and called him by hubby's name... *laughs* Luckily hubby was amused by it.

My dad does read a LOT but I'm not sure how much he's getting anymore. If he went through a list of names I would actually be more comfortable with it- but whenever he gets my name wrong it's always because he calls me by this one particular sister's name. I would very much like it if I were making something of nothing- that would be good. :)

[zen-kitty.livejournal.com]

We'll have to catch up, soon.
If you're still planning on next Wednesday - we can have a nice, (albeit quick) dinner before the meeting.

That is a great story about Leo and hubby.

Keep us posted on your dad.

*hugs*