Category Archives: Juliet

We waited with bated breath for Mum to come home yesterday but she’s going to be discharged today instead now. Her insulin has been increased in hospital and this led to a low blood sugar reading as she was about to leave, so the hospital decided to play safe and let the diabetes nurses double-checkContinue reading “Juliet, Holloway, 6 April”

Beautiful today today. Sitting outside in the sunshine having a pre-walk cup of tea and listening to music and banter on BBC6 is a great antidote to the news and worrying about Mum and Dad. Yesterday Dad and I talked through the Mum coming home situation and decided it would be best if she wentContinue reading “Juliet, Holloway, 5 April 2020”

Dad much the same but functioning ok. The big news today is that Mum is off oxygen, off the heart monitor and ready to come home! Now we’re faced with the dilemma that Mum can’t stay with Dad until 7 days after he’s stopped coughing, which might be weeks. The hospital are aware of theContinue reading “Juliet, Holloway, 4 April 2020”

Mum and dad are much the same as yesterday, so all good news. Dad’s cough is taking time to settle down but at least he’s sleeping a bit better. Glad to see the rubbish trucks finally doing the rounds. The bins were getting a bit full. All the obscure cultural activities at the village hallContinue reading “Juliet, Holloway, 3 April 2020”

Just phoned Dad and he’s slowly improving. I got him a new mobile for people with hearing loss because he’s fallen over Chloe’s toys a few times while trying to get to the landline. Amazingly enough, he finds it easy to use and very clear. Here’s the number: 07495 092820. Mum is also quite brightContinue reading “Juliet, Holloway, 2 April 2020”