I am at that stage where I have no idea what day it is. I honestly thought it was Thursday today, but I keep being told today is Wednesday. Which means it is time for my weekly Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 29/04/2026.
Sorry this is now a day late, I literally got this far yesterday before having to stop.
Table of Contents
My Week
I literally have not been around much at all and seem to be living in hospitals.
Health
So after my dad having his post op appointment and was in for the plate to be removed from his mouth last Tuesday and a new thing put in its place. On Thursday he woke with his face and neck swollen. I spent the day trying to speak to the department to finally be told to go to A&E. So we get there at 5 and left at gone 11pm. They could not get the new plate back in his mouth and honestly, I could not cope hearing my dad in so much pain.
Friday
We had to be back for 10am to see the team and they decided they wanted him to stay in and we had to wait for a bed. Early afternoon I said to Mum did she think my Dads lips were pale and she agreed. A bit later we realised no one had checked him, there was no news on a bed and he had not had any medication. We were told to go to A&E and they would page the team.
The triage nurse took one look at my dad, did not like how he looked had him straight through for oxygen and as we had to leave he was being given morphine and more.
Saturday
Dad was finally taken to the ward midday and stayed on the ward until Tuesday when he was discharged
Yesterday
He fell and collapsed at home on the hard kitchen floor. He blacked out, so 999 was rung as he banged his head. Another trip to A&E where he was there all night, he has cracked a bone in his chest and we needed to see if it was going to affect his spinal cord
Grief
I have been struggling a lot this week, not only with my dad. But I have missed my husband so much more than usual. Everything is on me and I have no support system to take the slack. I just seem to be holding everyone else up. Hopefully now I can relax a bit now and have some time for myself and C
Future Planning
There is going to be a lot of change this year as C heads of to University. I am so proud of her, especially with everything she has been through. I am also dreading her leaving me, but excited to hear all about it.
We have started shopping for university, and also planning a few trips to where she will be studying so she can get her bearings and be happy getting herself around. It will also give us both a bit of time away to recharge and relax
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Good Luck
It sounds like your dad is having such a tough time with his health. It’s so good he has you there looking after him.
My poor dad has gone through a lot and will get worse when treatment starts
I often forget what day of the week it is
Glad it is not just me, was even thinking today is Monday
Oh, goodness, Sam. You must be so worried about your dad. Best wishes to you and to him.
Honestly, it has been a nightmare but have had a few days out of hospital now
I’m so sorry you’ve had so much on your shoulders. I’m so proud of you for being vulnerable and speaking about it, though. Sending you peace and good thoughts.
Thank you, I needed to let it out and this is my space where I can do it
I am so sorry that you are going through so much – your poor Dad has had such a tough time. You have been through a lot and also trying to cope with grief! Take it easy and I hope you are being looked after.
Honestly, I am breaking my body is starting to suffer and sadly it is all down to me
I am so so sorry your father is in pain. I was so happy he was recovering well last month. I hope all this pain and suffering end soon. Wish him a speedy recovery.
We were called into the hospital yesterday again, so am hoping for a quiet weekend and no hospital visits as I do need a break
Oh, no! I’m so sorry to hear about your father. Did he have an allergic reaction to the plate? I hope they can resolve it soon.
No it was just an infection finally it is in place and hoping he can stay out of hospital now until late next week when we have his next appointment
You are certainly having a tough time with so much to cope with. The one bright thing is that C is excited about university. Of course you will miss her, that is understandable
It is just constant at the moment and hoping for a quieter weekend. I am so proud and excited for C
I hope your dad is feeling better today
After another trip to hospital yesterday he seems brighter today
feel for you
hoping your dad is feeling a bit brighter today
Thank you, hoping for a weekend of no hospital visits
Oh love. Sounds like it’s been a really tough week for you! I really hope your dad feels better soon. It’s brilliant that C is ff to university, you must be so proud of her! I hope next week is better for you all.
Claire.X
Dad is hopefully ok now, no more hospital visits hopefully until end of next week. Am so proud of C
So sorry to hear that your is having such a tough time with his health. C is absolutely amazing to be going to University with all her health issues and loss in the last year
Honestly I have been either in hospitals or driving to and from hospitals all day every day. Sadly I am back contacting them again today when minutes before I said to C maybe we can have a normal day today. I am so proud of C and so excited for her