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brandywine28's post I saw there's the possibility Channing Tatum could be in the remake of Splash, but playing the part of the mermaid. Which come on, is all kinds of awesome. I love that in the linked article there are comments about how he'd actually be a merman, because really, maybe that would be technically correct, but it would be a thousand times better if he was an actual mermaid.
James set off to work this morning, got all the way to Newcastle, and found out he was actually on late shift, so had to come all the way home again. He's going to be so tired by 2am, and we were both unimpressed about the unneeded 5:30am start.
Nanna is still in hospital, and okay at the moment
It turns out she'd had two minor heart attacks, and if she hadn't been admitted to hospital when she was wouldn't have survived the night. Due to her age and how frail she is they're not willing to attempt any invasive tests on her heart, or try any treatment beyond medication.
When we were visiting yesterday the doctor came in to discuss what had happened, and told us she'd had a talk with nanna who'd said she wanted to go DNR, which the doctors agreed with because as they said, if nanna has another bigger heart attack there's not a chance she could be resuscitated.
Really, nanna's done. Not wanting to end her own life done, but she's tired and has lost her husband and son and her body is failing on her. And I get her reasons for the DNR, I really do, I get why the doctors have agreed, too. But with every part of my being I wanted to tell that doctor yesterday, no, if she has a heart attack you help her. You do everything that you can. But ultimately that wouldn't be fair to her.
She could hang on for ages yet, or go tomorrow. She's quite happy right now, but has started telling the same stories multiple times in a short time period, something she never did before. I suspect she'll be staying in hospital until they get even more care sorted out. But that's in the hands of the hospital social workers now, and really, as much as I wish she was home, she's in the best place.
I've joined the ebook part of our local library. The range of ebooks isn't that great, but better than nothing. The only issue is my preferred method of reading ebooks is on my kindle, and you can't read the library books on that. So I'm using my phone, which is fine for a quick read while out and about, but not for a prolonged reading session. I suspect I'll have to upgrade my kindle sometime this year as it's started to freeze on occasions. Not surprising as it's one of the old models that doesn't even have a keyboard or wifi, but annoying when it happens. I've been casually checking out the fires, but no doubt will be back asking for solid advice on models when I actually do need to retire my old faithful.
Right, bath and book time then I must get some tv watched tonight as my dvr is down to 4% memory again.
brandywine28's post I saw there's the possibility Channing Tatum could be in the remake of Splash, but playing the part of the mermaid. Which come on, is all kinds of awesome. I love that in the linked article there are comments about how he'd actually be a merman, because really, maybe that would be technically correct, but it would be a thousand times better if he was an actual mermaid.James set off to work this morning, got all the way to Newcastle, and found out he was actually on late shift, so had to come all the way home again. He's going to be so tired by 2am, and we were both unimpressed about the unneeded 5:30am start.
Nanna is still in hospital, and okay at the moment
It turns out she'd had two minor heart attacks, and if she hadn't been admitted to hospital when she was wouldn't have survived the night. Due to her age and how frail she is they're not willing to attempt any invasive tests on her heart, or try any treatment beyond medication.
When we were visiting yesterday the doctor came in to discuss what had happened, and told us she'd had a talk with nanna who'd said she wanted to go DNR, which the doctors agreed with because as they said, if nanna has another bigger heart attack there's not a chance she could be resuscitated.
Really, nanna's done. Not wanting to end her own life done, but she's tired and has lost her husband and son and her body is failing on her. And I get her reasons for the DNR, I really do, I get why the doctors have agreed, too. But with every part of my being I wanted to tell that doctor yesterday, no, if she has a heart attack you help her. You do everything that you can. But ultimately that wouldn't be fair to her.
She could hang on for ages yet, or go tomorrow. She's quite happy right now, but has started telling the same stories multiple times in a short time period, something she never did before. I suspect she'll be staying in hospital until they get even more care sorted out. But that's in the hands of the hospital social workers now, and really, as much as I wish she was home, she's in the best place.
I've joined the ebook part of our local library. The range of ebooks isn't that great, but better than nothing. The only issue is my preferred method of reading ebooks is on my kindle, and you can't read the library books on that. So I'm using my phone, which is fine for a quick read while out and about, but not for a prolonged reading session. I suspect I'll have to upgrade my kindle sometime this year as it's started to freeze on occasions. Not surprising as it's one of the old models that doesn't even have a keyboard or wifi, but annoying when it happens. I've been casually checking out the fires, but no doubt will be back asking for solid advice on models when I actually do need to retire my old faithful.
Right, bath and book time then I must get some tv watched tonight as my dvr is down to 4% memory again.
