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Sorry to be a pain tonight BUT help
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Malc /GG and Jackie | Report | 9 Apr 2005 22:23 |
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Mum got up to watch some TV as she felt better now being an 88yr old refusing to go to bed. which is worse child or an 88yr old and how do I make her go to bed?? |
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Harry | Report | 9 Apr 2005 22:26 |
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Talk to her about mice and bogey -men. Or switch the electric off at the main. if you can,t bring yourself to do any of those, go to bed yourself and thank heavens you have got her - some of us are not so lucky. happy days |
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Sue Lambrini Smith | Report | 9 Apr 2005 22:27 |
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oh malc, you have my sympathies . we are looking after hubby's 83 yr old dad. [but he is suffering from dementia] he is a bit like a naughty toddler. but harder work. and i really do not think you can make them do anything they do not want to do........ |
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Michelle | Report | 9 Apr 2005 22:31 |
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Malc, I would make her a warm drink and a biccy. Leave her a little while and suggest she go to bed. Just like a child if you make her go, she'll push against you and it will become a battle ground. Good luck, M. |
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Unknown | Report | 9 Apr 2005 22:31 |
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Malcolm I am still trying to get my 13 and 10 year olds to shut up and get into bed! Husband is comatose on the sofa downstairs and I am hiding in here! Put a rug over mum and let her sleep downstairs. nell |
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Unknown | Report | 9 Apr 2005 22:42 |
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Hiya Malc You are NOT being a pain, your friends are here to help! Not having been in any similar situation, I'm afraid I can't really offer any advice, but would just like to say I'm thinking of you both and hope she gets well soon. Mandy xx |
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Unknown | Report | 9 Apr 2005 22:44 |
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shes feisty isnt she! just make sure she is ok and try and get some sleep yourself |
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The Bag | Report | 9 Apr 2005 22:48 |
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have you a portable tv you could put in her room, emphasing she'd be warmer in bed as the heating is going off... ~Jess~ |
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Haribo | Report | 9 Apr 2005 22:50 |
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I agree with Suzy, treasure the time you have with your mum and talk about her favourite subject, ie, the past. |
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Malc /GG and Jackie | Report | 9 Apr 2005 22:55 |
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sussed it....reminded her about the Doctor saying I had to call the nurse Out Monday if she wasnt well enough for me to take her to get her bloods done..she is now on the way to bed |
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Joy | Report | 9 Apr 2005 22:57 |
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well done, Malc! all the best Joy |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 9 Apr 2005 22:57 |
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Malc, If she's still up, bring down the duvet and leave her to it!! She may find that after one night on the sofa she prefers bed. However, in her latter years, my gran always slept on the sofa, so it may set a routine LOL maggie |
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Sue Lambrini Smith | Report | 9 Apr 2005 22:58 |
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malc, you crafty thing, lol. mind you, i know you have to be, to cope...... |
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Abigail | Report | 9 Apr 2005 22:58 |
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I'd give my eye teeth to have my grandmothers here to stay up late to chat to BUT if you're shattered and she's not so well I can understand you being more concerned about getting her to bed! Mind you when mine (3 and 6) won't go, some quiet time talking is one of the best things to set the scene for bed without tears and tension. Have a lovely evening! Abigail |
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SilverLady | Report | 9 Apr 2005 23:00 |
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Hope you both sleep well Malc. Love and Peace Marianne. |
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Unknown | Report | 9 Apr 2005 23:01 |
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Have a peaceful night Malc. nell |
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Malc /GG and Jackie | Report | 9 Apr 2005 23:05 |
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Thank you all for your messages... goodnight all god bless Malc xx |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 9 Apr 2005 23:06 |
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Malc!! That's MONDAY - tomorrow's Sunday!!!! She'll suss you out LOL maggie |
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Michelle | Report | 9 Apr 2005 23:09 |
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Have a safe and peaceful night both. Good night God bless. M. |
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Malc /GG and Jackie | Report | 9 Apr 2005 23:09 |
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I know what you mean Suzy 24 years ago i tried(and failed) to keep my dad alive.Cant face having to do it again but know have to... just annoying when your parent becomes like a child.. Sorry. Nite all take care,,,,,,,Malc |
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