I was working with a CNA tonight that is trying to do more and more on her own. Only problem with this is that she is like 5'2" and weighs like 130 pounds. Now she has the muscle, but in that size the muscle don't amount to much. So she tried to move a resident up in bed by herself. Which is a no no anyway, but the guy she tried to move up is about 5'10" and weighs about 185 pounds. If some of you have tried to drag dead weight around, you know what happened. She ended up just giving him a hug like 2 or 3 times. When she figured out that she wasn't moving him at all, she said to him, "I'm sorry. I need to go get some help." He being the older gentleman, and being a man on top of it responded with, "That is ok. The pleasure was all mine." :)
She had a good giggle and then when she and I moved him up in bed, she told me the story. I was too busy laughing and congratulating the gentleman. *cackle*
You won't believe this one. My jaw dropped when I heard about it. Once a month, we have an activity called Happy Hour. This is where we invite all the family and friends of all the residents and serve them chips, barbecue chicken, meatballs, and drinks. Mostly non-alcoholic drinks, but some of the residents and family members have alcoholic ones. :)
Now here is the stupid part. One of the CNA's decided to go get herself a rum and coke. WHILE on the clock, she is only 18, and state surveyors were STILL in the building!!! I mean how can you be so naive as to think that it was ok to drink while at work!!!
ARGH!!!!
As some of you may know, and most of you probably have never given it a thought, Kansas, as well as most states, has state regulated nursing homes. Actually they come in and check EVERY nursing home and hospital in the state. Private, non-profit, and state owned are all checked out. They do this check up once a year. A surprise inspection. :)
Well, most people freak out about this. Usually I could care less because I don't change the way I do things. I just bounce right along. Maybe I will take a little bit more time to do things because I won't use short cuts. This time it was different. I actually adopted some bad habits. But, that was mainly because I was asked to do twice the work that anyone else does. Now, I am still doing twice the work that they ask anyone else does, but I can't take any of my short cuts. Kind of sucks. :)
Anyway, I am still not freaking out. Maybe a little bit more stressed, but definitely not freaking. There are too many people freaking as it is. Our new nurse, an RN with years of experience, was watched while she gave insulin. One of the easiest things that a nurse can ever be asked to do, and she was so nervous that she was shaking, VISIBLY. I was giggling hard. :)
Our Director Of Nursing was running around with eyes the size of saucers. *chuckle*
I love it when state comes in. :)
This year, however, my love is tainted. :P
I don't mean to. I just get an idea in my head, "my teeth into something", and I can't let it go. :(
This is not all bad, but when you are trying to get someone to like an idea and do something about it, you should let them think on it. Not shove it down their throats all the time. I can't seem to do that part though. I get ideas stuck and just keep pushing. *shrug*
I don't know when I started this. I think I used to listen to other people better. I guess I just try to make people happy, and when I hear an idea that I think will make everyone happy, I go with it. Even if it is one of those passing ideas that no one is sure that they really want to do. :)
My latest bulldogging is trying to find and get my wife to exercise. Instead of being encouraging like I should be. I guess I am pushing too hard. I noticed this when she said that we oughta go to bed earlier but she enjoys that time when I get home where we can both wind down and talk about our days. I said that we can exercise at night then. I don't know how many of you see the problem with this. We are going to exercise and get our blood pumping while we wind down??? I am not sure that is possible. :)
I know what it is though. I don't want to lose her. Exercise may not be the answer, but it is the best one that I have come up with so far. *shrug*
I am going to get her some OJ and offer her some fruit. If you have any suggestions on how to get rid of my bulldoggedness, please let me know. :)
I am going back to school. It is like a week and a half away. I was fine until my wife pointed this out to me last night. I am just a little jittery now. :)
I don't even know what to wear on my first day!!!! I feel like my first day in high school. Will I know anybody?? How will I find my classes??? What happens if I can't get into my locker??? (I won't actually have a locker, but it was one of the thoughts that ran through my head) *chuckle*
Scary ain't it??? :P
Of course, my wife is more scared for me than I am. I am not worried about how good I will do. That will come later. Like with the first test. And get worse as I am going to school. My wife on the other hand is sure that I will do great, but worries about that first and her worries get less as the semester goes on. :)
We are quite a pair. :)
I have been thinking about how to get my wife and I more active. I haven't expressed myself really well about how scared I am about losing her to her. I guess it just scares me too much. I did talk to her about maybe getting up earlier and trying to do some exercising. Since she is overweight, I couldn't figure out how to do this. You know do an aerobic exercise while sitting. I went looking for some ideas. Most of the ideas that I came across are books for 19.95 on up to 49.95. Although I am sure they have what I need, I don't have what they need for me to get them. *chuckle*
I did find about 4 or 5 websites with different ideas on how to exercise while sitting. I just need to get my wife to start wanting to do them. One website says that you get more out of exercise if you do it for short periods of time, but a couple times a day. Like do an aerobic exercise for 10 minutes 4 times a day as apposed to an aerobic exercise for 40 minutes 1 time a day. Granted the aerobic exercises are really limited while sitting. I only remember one off the top of my head. But, stretching is great also. There were a couple different ways to build muscle while sitting. :)
I know that my wife got upset at me because I told some of my friends her weight. But, that is what put me into super worry. I was scared in Jan when she had pneumonia, frightened when she ended up with bronchitis after that, scared pottyless when her gall bladder acted up and she was admitted to the hospital. All those added with finally finding out how much she really weighs has my stomach turned into knots. She has always been guessing what I thought was a high number. It turns out that she was a lot closer to the mark. :(
I have thought about like writing Oprah or Dr. Phil. But, I know that she would kill me for that. But, then the question is, even though she would hate me, would it be worth it in the long run to have her with me. I think it is. I still am undecided about those 2 though. Maybe Richard Simmons would like a try at her. He has been there and has a sense of humor to keep her motivated and happy. :)
I just don't know what to do. Anybody have a Fairy Godmother that can just wave her wand and make her healthier.
1. Do you believe in God? Yes or no?
I don't DISbelieve in God
2. Why or why not?
Some of the things that the bible says is just hard to swallow
3. Do you believe in guardian angels? Yes or no?
Yes
4. Why or why not?
Too many people have survived what they shouldn't have
5. Do you believe in ghosts and/or spirits? Yes or no?
Yes
6. Why or why not?
Energy doesn't have a beginning or end. There are a couple beliefs about the energy of life, but where does it go between them???
7. Do you believe in life after death? Yes or no?
Yes
8. Why or why not?
See answer to 6
9. Do you believe that everyone is born with a sixth sense? Yes or no?
Yes
10. Why or why not?
Some people are just more open to it
1. What is your dream job?
Being a nurse in a Nursing Home. :)
2. But then again, what is a more realistic job that is in your reach?
Being a nurse in a Nursing Home. :P
3. Do you have a job?
Yes. I am a CMA in a Nursing Home. Going back to school to get my LPN> :P
4. Have you ever lied to get a job, and if you haven't had an interview yet,
would you?
Nope. And, nope.
5. When preparing for a job interview, do you try to sway their desicion by
bringing them presents? If you haven't had an interview yet, do you think this
is a good idea?
Nope. But, I do put on my best clothes and actually wear a tie. :)
You wouldn't believe how fast you can get a job just by looking like you care about your appearance. :P
Daily Dirt
Problems with...
1. A co-worker: Ignore it or confront him/her:
I usually ignore it. Tell my boss so that it won't actually hurt me. :) My boss thinks that I am the mascot since I have been there so long and have always been loud and obnoxious. :)
2. A retail purchase: Go back to store and try to fix it or It just isn't worth going back:
Go back to the store and try to fix it
3. Customer Service over the phone: Accept it and move on or ask for name and then request to speak to the supervisor:
Ask for name and request to speak to their supervisor
4. Your health: Ignore it because the less you know the less you have to worry or call for an appointment immediately:
I ignore my health, but I would call and make an appointment for my wife immediately. Of course the same could be said for my wife. She would make me an appointment, but put off her own health. :)
5. Electronic equipment: "Good thing I bought the warranty" or "Crap, what do I do now?":
Good think I bought the warranty. :)
1. On a whole do you feel most Special Reports are really that special? Or are they simply annoying?
simply annoying
2. What special report has effected you most? (IE: (9/11, Reagan being shot...etc)
I think 9/11
3. Do you stay tuned in for Special Reports or do you reach for the remote?
reach for the remote. Usually mute the tv for them. :)
~Bonus~ Not exactly a special report but more on special coverage. What are your thoughts on some of the "Special Coverage" spots that have hit TV lately? One that comes to mind for me is the 24 hour a day coverage of Ronald Reagan's body laying in state at the White House. Something we needed to see or just plain morbid?
I don't think that we need to see any of the Special Coverage things. It is just morbid. Or gross in some cases. Like all that stuff with the civilian companies and the interrogations. That was just gross.
TV Tuesday
I just wanted to know that I got to talk to Karin (sp?) tonight. She is a very sweet lady. Full of encouragement for me. Even though she doesn't really know me.
I just wanted to put a special note for her. Just to show her that we do care. :)
*hugs Karin*
As most of you know, I work in the nursing profession. This means that I work with about 95% females, as far as other staff members go. If you are male, and want to know how the female mind actually works, I suggest that you do this job. And, this is the hard part for most of you men, instead of hitting on them, actually listen to what they have to say. :)
Today is a perfect example of this. I don't remember how we got on this conversation, but one of the girls went out partying last night and low and behold got drunk. Now, this is not something that should amaze you, but in her drunken stupor she told these guys that she wanted some guy to go down on her and when she gets off, that be it. The guys said that idea is just wrong. To which point she pointed out to them that they have done that with women. Too which they didn't have a response because it was the truth. Not to get to personal, but they should have known that you shouldn't leave your partner...unsatisfied. Maybe that is why I am still happily married. But, I digress. And, just got smacked by my wife. :)
This conversation shouldn't amaze any of you. If it does, you should NOT read any farther because it sparked about a 25 minute male bashing. They started telling stories about their friends' boyfriends and how they think that they are "the shit" when they have NEVER satisfied their girlfriends. One of the girls lives in a sorority, so you know she has a lot of stories. I guess one of the girls has this boyfriend that is literally a 2 minute wonder. Of course, he was described as he rocks the bed for about 2 minutes and then his girlfriend wonders what he was doing. This guy hits on all the other girls in sorority and tries to tell them how he keeps his "women" satisfied. All of the other girls are too busy giggling to even think about taking him up on his offer. :)
This also brings a different conversation to mind. Girls do make booty calls. The '90s women, or is it the 21st century women, feel that they should have all the rights that men do. Now, I agree with this. I actually think that they should have more just because they give birth. Can you see a guy giving birth??? They would whine through the whole thing. But, you KNOW that there would be better pain medicine, if not just an easier way to have kids. But, I digress. If you find out that a woman does have a couple men, don't go calling her names, because you know as well as I do that if a male friend of yours does that, you are going to say alright dude.
Where was I. Oh yeah, the way that women think. I have found out that women talk about a lot of the things that guys do. I mean I know of about 3 women that have had boob jobs, and 4 others that want to get them. Also, about 7 others that are happy with what they have. I also know how women want to be treated equal, given the same rights and responsibilities that men have. My wife is one of the best mechanics that I know. When she tells a mechanic what is wrong with her car, they say, "yeah right" and try to figure it out themselves. When they are done being idiots, they find out that she was right and they just did a couple hundred dollars worth of work that she won't pay for because the problem was the last thing that they fixed and the only thing wrong with the car. And, if they argue with her, she proves that everything else they did was still working. :)
I think I am starting to ramble so I will leave you with this. If your woman tells you that you are the best lover she has ever had, before your ego gets too big, remember that "girls lie too". :)
You know some humans aren't very humane. The other night, my wife and I go out to Wal-Mart. Now, most of you know that she has to go in a wheel chair. No big deal. She has someone to push the wheelchair so she doesn't use the carts that they have there. She thinks that they should be used by, "people that are handicapped". Although I have thought that this was kind of humourous being that she has to use a wheelchair, but I also think that she has a point. She has someone to help her and there are some people that don't have that. But, the humourous part is the people that she thinks are handicapped. They are the people with the crutches and canes. If you are in a wheelchair, she doesn't see why you need to leave yours for theirs. But, I have gotten off track. There was this family of 4. A mom, a dad, and 2 young children. You know the size that should be riding in the child seat of a shopping cart. Now the dad is the bigger of the 2 people. He was like 5'7"-5'8" and probably weighed all of 125 soaking wet. The mom was this tiny little thing. Neither one of them had any crutches, they both looked intelligent. Both wore tiny sandals and their feet looked perfectly formed. This family of 4 decided to use TWO of the electric carts that Wal-Mart keeps for people who need help getting around the store. Their children sat on their laps, the floorboard, the basket, hanging on to the back of the seat....basically wherever they darn well wanted to that wasn't walking. The older of the 2 kids was 3 maybe 4. When we left, there was a guy coming in on crutches. Had a foot in a cast. Were there any carts for him??? Not on that door. So, he grabs a cart and starts hopping. All because these 2 humans couldn't be humane and leave the carts for someone that actually needed it.
1: Do your pets act differently when you don't feel well? If so, how?
Oh yes. They are cuddle monsters. If they are in hell mode when you walk in, they stop playing and lay on you purring their tiny little butts off. :)
2: How do you comfort your pet when it doesn't feel well?
I hold it and pet it and make it as comfortable as possible. They usually end up with a new blanket which used to be one of my articles of clothes. You know the ones that the wife is trying to get rid of anyway, but she can't because she can't ever get you out of them. :)
3: What's the scariest health moment you've had with a pet?
I think it was the time that my wife's cat wasn't acting right. I had gone out for a walk with the dog and she came barrelling down the road with the car yelling at me to get in because Merlin wasn't acting right. He was unresponsive and had very shallow breathing when she left him to go get me. Very unusual for this cat because when he heard my wife's voice or even her step into the house, he was right there demanding her attention. He would push the dog out of the way to get to her. And, the dog was probably about 50-70 pounds. :)
Well, anyway, when we got back I went in to look at him. I prodded him in a couple places. He had a little bloody drainage. (Probably got too much tuna juice when we made tuna salad) The whole time I was prodding him, he had his eyes open in a sleepy glaze. Looking at me like what the hell are you doing I am trying to sleep here. Thos of you who own cats know this look. :)
So, I laid him back down to go talk with the missus about taking him to the vet, when he beat me out to the living room and was rubbing and purring and drooling all over my wife. (He was a Persian so when he got to purring to hard he would snot and drool) When I got into the room, he ignored me except for the occasional turning and GLARING at me. :)
Furry Friday
Alright, we got back from the first vacation that my wife and I have had together, ever. :)
Turns out that we should have relaxed and not gone on it, but she didn't want anything to ruin this weekend. I am glad that we went. I am not sure if the new pain is from the trip or if it would have happened anyway. Other than sleeping in strange beds and doing some swimming, she didn't exert herself any more than usual. Well, I guess she was out in the high ninety low 100 degree weather for extended periods of time. (She doesn't deal with heat that well) Anywho, we get back and she has a new pain in her OTHER side. We went to her doctor for the pain in her side and because she thought that she broke her foot. Well, the foot isn't broke and the x-rays can't find anything else wrong with it, so she has some "soft tissue" damage. I think that means that she bruised it. *shrug*
This doctor doesn't want to do anything about the abdomen. She didn't want to go against what the surgeon would prescribe, but she also didn't tell us that we had to talk with the surgeon ourselves. I mean if you aren't going to do anything about something, tell us that you aren't going to do anything so that we can do it ourselves. Well, I called the surgeon and made an apointment, but my wife got EXTREMELY nauseaous a while before the appt, so she ended up not going. I am going to have to call him in the morning and set up another appt. And, tell them that she does have nausea that isn't because of the pain.
On the brightside, I got my W-2. So, I can turn in the rest of my financial aid stuff. I got audited by the school for financial aid. :)
What a week. I don't know where to start much less stop. I am so scared. I don't want to lose my wife. She gave me a scare last Thursday. She was in pain. I mean a LOT of pain. I mean she deals with so much pain every day of her life. This was so severe pain that she actually went to ER. It turns out that she has a problem with her gall bladder. She has a flair up a couple times a year. The surgeon that looked at her told the social worker to go talk with her because she needs a bunch of work done and we don't have a lot of money. But, I would sell myself into slavery to make sure that she is with me. I know I sound pathetic, but I am whipped. I don't even want to think of being without her. I mentioned this to a friend and she told me that she knew EXACTLY what I would do without her. I would be a complete basket case for the rest of my life. I think that she was probably right. Well, anyway, after we got out of the hospital, instead of taking things easy like she was supposed to, she didn't want to ruin the rest of our weekend since we had planned this for a while and it was the first vacation that we could afford to take. This morning, she was hurting VERY badly. After not giving herself any time to recover and using her C-Pap, she couldn't move this morning. She "wanted to make sure that it was the C-Pap". I should have put my foot down and said that we are going to the hospital. I just don't want to get her upset, so I didn't. I can't stand up to anyone, ESPECIALLY her. Talk about a basket case. :)
She even talked me out of making her go to her doctor's appointment today. I did reschedule it for tomorrow. I am going to try to make sure that they do the blood work that was ordered for her. The lady that she sees is back from vacation so I am pretty sure I can get that done. :)
I wish I knew what it was like to have a back bone. I don't push because I can see how much it hurts at the time. She gets worse because I can't stand that pain, so next time it is even harder because she hurts more. And, on top of all of that, I upset her because it is like I don't want her to get better because I don't push. And, that is the exact opposite of what I really want. I get so frustrated.
No wonder one of my best friends is constantly lecturing me about being such a wimp where my wife is concerned. I mean at work, I am basically in charge of wherever they put me. CMA's are in charge of each court with the nurse overlooking 3. I usually get put on 2 courts. I had 3 when I had to work with lazy nurses. So, if I ask someone to do something, they do it. If they don't, I am the one that has to guide them in the right direction. And, I don't think twice about getting people to do what they are supposed to do. No wonder my wife says that work is first in my life. I will make people do things that is for the good of the residents, but I can't make my wife do anything. I just don't know what to do any more. :(
I love her so much. I just don't know what to do. :(
I love you Marli. *hugs*
YOO HOO!!! The wife was looking to down grade on our server. She went over to the price lists, and found out if she UPgrades things would cost less. I guess this price list has been in effect since January. The company that she went through was bought out in January and failed to inform any of the old customers about the new pricing. So they have been gouging us right and left ever since. My wife sent them an email saying that she would like the cheaper prices and all the back that she should have been told about. They basically told her that she would have to move to another server within their system. She decided that if we are going to move we are moving off of their servers and on to one that the original owner suggested. I can't wait to read her letter to the current server hosts. :)
Anyway, as long as we were moving, she told me to get my stuff off of her site. (just kidding)
She asked if I wanted my own domain and I said sure. And, Rebels Rants was created. :)
YIPPEE!!!!
Testing this again to make sure that everything is set up right. :)