4/5 ❤️

Ethan went to class this morning in our room. Our roommates mother and the facility staff were very loud and he found it difficult to concentrate with their music blaring.  I was able to secure a place for him for tomorrow where he can actually perhaps learn. 

It could be the roommates family member is inconsiderate. It could be that we are just done with dealing with people with no common sense. I found my self very irritated even after I had told her that Ethan would be in class and he would appreciate some quiet time just for about 40 minutes.

My patience is wearing thin without anywhere to go get away from people. I day dream about riding in a car alone or being able to do laundry alone or without a mask.

So after an adult conversation with the staff we have an alternative solution for tomorrow’s class. It is easier to just solve the problems you have than to create even more with a yelling match. I did have a vision of me asking this person what portion of the dialog was difficult for her to comprehend “Ethan will be in class for about 40 minutes this morning. Could you please keep the noise level to a minimum during 9-9:40, that would be appreciated.” But if you don’t have the decency to comply with a friendly room mate request, likely there is no reasoning with this person. I am proud of myself for keeping my mouth shut. It was not easy. 

We are hoping this person leaves today. It is much quieter without them there.

Ethan is kicking butt in his therapies. He asked today what I needed him to do to get out of rehab. I started listing off some things and he is able to do all of them. We are going to reassess his discharge date with the team here soon. He has made significant improvements in the past week.

Dialysis went fine. We met with a different renal dietician and we have a pretty good handle on all the restrictions Ethan has. It will be easier to control once we get home and can control the groceries in the house.

Ethan’s kidney is really working hard.  Today he made  80 ml’s of urine. Just several hundred more to go.....

I did not go to the new parent social. I got tied up on the phone trying to straighten out a pharmacy issue and when I got off it was already more than half over. I decided the world made the choice for me. I am ok with that.

As we get ready for bed, the music is repetitive and still loud. No luck in this person leaving tonight. Maybe tomorrow. A bright spot was, Ethan kicking butt in his PT/OT.