After having 2 sips of water in 22 hours, I resorted to desperation and veiled threats. Told him that if he didn’t drink the apple juice or water, off we go to the hospital. Actually, I was really worried. (I kept waking him and he refused – slept the 22 hours)
Talked to Sis who said gotta get him drinking.
So, no apple juice in the house! This in a house with a pantry which could be called the Mini Mart. Phoned my (tomato) neighbor and she brought 2 bottles of apple juice and powder for smoothies to get some nutrition into him. (They had just shopped Cost*o)
S&R shopped for us this morn and brought our groceries out. Couldn’t leave him.
Anyway, after about 8 oz. water, 8 oz. apple juice and a big hug, he announced he’d like his chicken noodle soup now. Yeah, way to recover! As he ate his soup, told him I had a roast beef for sandwiches. He ate one!
Now if we could fix our body thermometers – he’s warm and I’m wearing a set of fleece – and it’s only end of August. It’s going to be a long, long (john) winter:) Temp in our house is 23 or about 76.
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I’m so glad he got some nutrition in him particularly liquids. He probably doesn’t burn too many calories sleeping, but dehydration would concern me. You were smart to get him back–I bet he just didn’t realize how hungry he was. I’m sorry things are getting harder for you. You’re in my prayers daily. Love, Annette
I’m so glad you persisted. You are very strong, Jean; I’m not sure I could do it.
I met a woman in the hot-tub at the health club yesterday, whose husband has frontal-lobe dementia. She has some of the same problems as you – he wants to sleep all day, etc., plus hers is angry that he can’t drive or handle money anymore. He loses everything. It is so sad.
Hugs to both of you – sadly, I am not alone on the journey – there are many others – and I know my situation is very mellow compared to some stories.
You are such a good wife to your dear husband. Like Judy, I’m not sure that I could do it either. However, I know that we don’t know what we can do do until we’re in the situation. I think of you every day even though I may not always leave a comment.
Happy to hear he has finally started taking some liquids and is getting his hunger back.
How is his cold?
Is it still lingering on?
Bear((( )))
I, too think of you every day and check on you, even though I don’t leave a comment. Just know that I am thinking of both of you and praying for you both.