Morning Lyn.
I see that you have updated your profile picture. Is this your little Abby?
It does sound as though your trip South for Christmas has knocked the stuffing out of you. And you have had a fair bit to contend with since then especially with your husbands health issues. And little Abby's as well, as that cant be dismissed as a contributing factor. So please dont be too hard on yourself. Yeah sure, the unit gets dirty and untidy, but so what? It will still be there tomorrow (unfortunately). But what I'm saying is that it really doesnt matter. When you are feeling more up to it, then it can all be put right very quickly. So in the meantime, try not to stress.
Your husbands upcoming hip replacement must be a constant worry for you both as well. Diabetes is such an incidious disease, and makes everything else more of a risk than otherwise. My husband has had a full knee replacement about 10 years ago. Although painful for a few weeks, its now fantastic, and he's never looked back. His only problem now is that whenever going through airport security he gets held up because of the metal in his knee. So he sometimes has to strip down to socks and jocks to satisfy the security people. My Dad had a hip replacement almost 2 years ago (he is 83 now) after his badly arthritic hip just caved in on him on day. Now he is getting around pain free for the first time in about 20 years. So the good news is that hip replacements are very commonplace these days, and are extremely successful. The specialists know what they are dealing with regarding his diabetes and will take all the necessary precautions. I have every confidence that your hubby will be just fine.
Are you getting out somewhere today for your morning cuppa? Are you able to take Abby with you sometimes?
I hope you have a good Sunday. I am off now to take Holly for a good long walk. Maybe catch you later.
Sherie xx
