Thank you so much, that’s very much appreciated x
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He worked it but Mum didn’t watch it, but that’s okay. She’s had a few visitors today and has eaten really well this evening. They have got her a better chair so she is more comfortable.
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I’m in Bromley, but my Dad is from Airdrie originally (went to Glasgow uni and escaped to the south where he met my Mum). My Bro is in Edinburgh and Mum, Dad & I are big Scotland rugby fans. My Bro, in EDI is an England fan, go figure.
My name is Nighean which is a good Scot’s gaelic name so I’ve spent my life explaining my heritage so that’s maybe why my heart is in Scotland 
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Excellent @nsw72
Is it just my eyes or is that a massive mug?!?!
Chair looks very comfy!! Needs a couple of polar bear cushions to make it perfect but hey ho!
Where in bromley are you? I have a good friend who lives near the magistrates court and theres a pub - forget the name near the sains - not the spoons another one at the junction?
So can we call you nige?!?!
Ha hs sorry for any offence!!
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Def not Nige! It’s pronounced like Ian with an N at the front.
I’m Bromley south end. I think you’re thinking of the Swan & Mitre, or rhe Swan & Minger as it’s locally known
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Yes, trying not to get my hopes up too high but a vast improvement to where we were 36 hrs ago.
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Sorry @nsw72
Nighean I am so so sorry of course Nige wouldn’t cut the mustard!
Even wholegrain!
I like your name…
I don’t like Kierons or Kierens calling them selves Kieran (Kier an) I have an a. Not Kier on or Kier en
Thank you very much so I apologise again…
Could be the Swan and Ming…
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No idea whwre but I want to go!
Oh now that pic gives great hope for her future 
I think you might fined once she is moved to the rehab ward she’ll be more encourage and stimulated by the activity of those around her. Just seeing others do their physio activities could just be the psychological boost she needs to spur her on
Our surroundings influence our mood and energy. Where she is right now with other sick and sleeping patients could be holding her back, putting her in a similar state of mind…in her sick bed.
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Thats a great pic of your Mum & that’s some mug of coffee. Sounds like she is doing much better…eating & drinking & visitors is all really positive. Just having a better chair can make the world of difference. The chair I had in hospital I found very uncomfortable.
Hope she’s having a good day today too xx
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Not so great today, in lots of pain and although she agreed to physio she didn’t actually do anything they asked. It’s so sad to see.
She says she’s depressed, I don’t blame her.
We will have to talk to the doc again tomorrow about getting this pain under better control for her, I think that would help.
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Hope they manage to sort your mum’s pain out as that should make a big difference to her. Im not surprised she’s feeling a bit depressed given where she is & everything that’s happened.
Try not to worry too much she will have up & down days. It’s very natural at this stage in her recovery.
Hope today’s visit was more positive for you xx
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Hop so!!
Mentally brighter and more relaxed today but physically worse. She can’t even use the Sallystay transporter now as she won’t hold her body up, it’s like she’s a rag doll when she has to sit or stand. But no physical reason for it.
Couldn’t speak to a doc today, waited 6 hrs… so will try again tomorrow.
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Focus on the positives!! these things will happen but one step back physical and two steps forward brighter and relaxation
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I guess. It’s just hard to understand why she could do these things on week one but not as we enter week 3. My very logical brain wants an explanation 
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@nsw72 the stroke journey is a bit like being on a roller coaster full of ups & downs. When i had my stroke i deteriorated before i started to get better. That is I walked into A&E but came out of hospital in a wheelchair as I could no longer walk / balance. A big shock for me. Who knows how big the shock for my husband was as he dropped me at hospital still walking.
The adjustment for families is huge & should not be under estimated.
Perhaps try looking at the difference one week to the next rather than one day to the next. I keep a diary so on my bad days I can look back & see how far i have come.
Hope today’s visit was / is a good one xx
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Morning all, just thought I’d give you an update.
Mum is doing pretty well, she’s been moved on to the main Stroke ward so out of the Acute unit now. We finally got her the pain meds she needs which is making all the difference - the pain hasn’t gone completely, but definitely enough for her to be able to function better.
Her conversation is much better, she still gets quite muddled later in the day but generally it’s pretty good.
She is eating really well again and talks a lot about coming home and living life. All good stuff.
We still have a long road, and of course not every day will be great, but the difference since the pain meds were given is quite remarkable x
Have a good week everyone x
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That is great news!! You must feel better in yourself too?
You are doing an amazing job and from a stroke survivor to a carer - THANK YOU - for being there for your mum.
Kieran
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@nsw72 thats really good news. Am so pleased to hear ahe is feeling much brighter, eating better & looking forward to getting home. Being in much less pain is probably a big help.
There will be good & bad days but she’s making good progress now by the sounds of it.
You’re doing a great job with her too.
Best wishes
Ann x
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Pain is debilitating!
Having a stroke is debilitating!
Marrying those two together must be like being in labour 24/7! You can easily disconnect yourself from everyone and all that goes on around you when you’re in labour, I know I did when I was having my two.
Hopefully with her pain under some control and on the stroke ward now, you might start to see more progress. Onwards and upwards, I wish you only the best of recovery for your mum. Stay strong and look after yourself too
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