its been nearly three weeks since my last post. In that time I have had a weeks holiday which was great, being out in the fresh clean air, doing the normal chores like gardening!! This year we are trying to go as much veggies as we can, we have carrots, tatties, onions, courgettes, salad leaves and tomatoes. Our garden isn't really designed for a vegetable patch but we will try and make the best of what space we have.
Aisha started her new school last week, part of the three R's project with Aberdeen Council. she will have the benefit of it for over five years and i think it will make a big difference to all the kids.
She was back having her eyes checked yesterday and we still need to use the patch for another three months.
We had a meeting with mum yesterday. At it were two of her carers, the diabetic nurse, the social worker mum and myself. Main topic was her diabetes. It was decided she will have three meals a day plus a snack at night, take her blood sugar level three times a day and the nurse will adjust her insulin levels when required. We discussed at length the problems, all that are caused because mum lets her blood sugar levels dictate her diet. We also discussed getting some psych analysis done in regard to her anger issues, which i believe are new and a consequence of the brain damage she suffered. The meeting lasted two hours and once it was done Mum asked me if i wanted a sandwich. she them attempted to take her blood sugar level. when i asked her what she was doing, she said she wanted to check to see if she could have a sandwich. I don't know if her short term memory has been affected but it is very concerning. Maybe when we speak with her GP we might have a better idea of what options we have to address this.
I haven't weighed myself for weeks, but have continued to exercise when i can, but nothing structured. The big difference is the lighter nights and better weather, it certainly makes you want to get out and about more. winter is starting to become a distant memory. I don't know what i will do about the weight loss, to be honest i haven't thought much of it lately, as i have been focused on other things. I need to address it as i seem to be more aware that as i get older, carrying this extra weight has bigger health issues and puts me at higher risk for things like diabetes.

its been over a fortnight since i last posted anything. its been a hectic time, culminating in me being treated for bowel spasms today. I spent last night doubled up in pain with stomach cramps. Fortunately the medication i received has started to work already.
Kim was diagnosed as having Sciatica last week, he damaged the nerve sitting in an inflatable chair no less. Her back goes into spasms and locks, so she will need physiotherapy and drugs to alleviate the pain. As much as we try to fight it, we are starting to show our age!!
Aisha has been diagnosed as being within the Autistic Spectrum, with aspects of Asbergers syndrome. As the consultant said, she is a very complex wee girl. The patches to help her bladder are making a huge difference. We are now waiting on the Clinical Psychologist to meet with her to fine tune the assessment, categorise where she appears on the spectrum and decide what help she requires.
My mum will also be getting a psychologist assessment. Last week i was out visiting her while her carer was there. We were discussing her diabetes and how she controls it when she just lost it, swearing her head off at the carer. I was completely shocked. After she had calmed down, i tried speaking to her but she was a different person, all subdued. I phoned the carer that night and she explained that this was fairly typical behaviour of my mum when she got angry. Always about the littlest thing. So we decided the best thing was to get an assessment done. To be honest, i am worried what they will find, and what action they decide needs to be taken!!