General Chat

Good morning BC good to see you.

R had another thought. What about magnetic alphabet letters (toy shop?) and a magnetic 'board' of some sort for basic words.

Two forward, one back sometimes, but still improvement. Thank you, Mr Daff.

Hugs for both.

Morning dear Daff. Sorry for my absence but I was thinking of you. I see some great improvements but some frustrations. Keep battling. Hope the Troops havent been slacking:-) BC .

Jude, you took the words (no pun intended) out of my mouth.

R I can imagine how frustrating it must be for Daff. Would it help if you took the laptop in and she used the keyboard to point to letters? Maybe that would be too tiring as well. Did she/you ever learn the baby sign language? that would be a help for simple things, I don't know if it is on the net but there is a simple sign for "drink" etc. e.g.I think making a fist with the right hand means orange but my memory from granddaughter is rusty.

You could make up your own signs for her to use, just simple ones.

Anyway, this too will pass tell her. We are all willing her on, hopefully her arms will strengthen and she will be able to hold a pen. Just a thought, is there an occupational therapist in the hospital who could advise you? Maybe a pen for people who have arthriris would help.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} and healing thoughts for both Daff and Mr Daff

Linda :o) XxX

Positive thoughts for a good day. Will look in later to see if theres any more news.
((((((((hugs)))))))

Cath xx

morning all
I am sure Daff will work out to do the ear bashing soon she is a fighter we are proud of you both

Hello R...and there's me thinking you was resting and Daff had had a better day.
Sorry to hear its been a frustrating day for her, and to think she stillcan't give you an ear bashing!!

Can you find some kind of board with the alphabet on (blackboard and write the alphabet) and give Daff something to point to the letters with. It might help??

Take care
jude:o)

Some ups, some downs,
Generally Daff doing well, but very, very frustrated that 'we' can't communicate either verbally or even by writing. They have supplied a 'vocal' insert for Daff's trachy, but it takes time and practice to use it, and the latter is very tiring and a bit scary coz you have to adjust your breating pattern.
Because her arms are very weak, we found out today she can't hold a pen well, and is not therefore able to form the letters....very frustrating, and understandably Daff is quite angry about this.....she wants to say things, but none of us can understand what it is.........
Physio's are 'booked' to work on chest, arms and legs, but again that will take time.
Not the best of days, considering, but sure better to come.

Cheers,

R.

Got home about half hour ago........positive thoughts and ((((HUGS)))) to Daffers.
Looks like your having a well earned rest R, good on ya:o))

love jude vic and madoc
xxxxxx

PS...yippee we've got a new bath and not before time too.....there was a massive hole under the old one where the wood had rotted away!!!! flippin eck!! all mended now:o))

Goodnight Daff & Mr Daff hope everything OK this evening . love to you both Barbra xx

Just a gentle nudge back onto page one .

I hope that Daff has progressed a little more today x

n xx

Just popping in to catch up. Lovely to hear that Daff is going so well.

S xx

Well done Daff, thats the spirit. So glad you're out of ICU.
Keep it up. Big (((((((hugs)))))))
Thanks for update Mr Daff, try and take it easy yourself.

Cath xx

Absolutely wonderful news that she has made further progress. Always in my thoughts.

Keep up the good work both of you.

Love always

Annie
xxxxxx

I see Jean got there first lol

Little nudge up ,to make it easier for Mr Daff to find.

What is this thread doing way down on the 2nd page? I am sending this to nudge it up. Hugs to Daff.

not long now R before she gives ya an ear bashing lol xxx