Mum’s friend Lauren reads my blog and I have now given my blog address to various friends and family as a way for me to get information out there without having to write a gazillion emails or spend all evening on the telephone.
Mum was much better yesterday (Tuesday) She still needed help to get in and out of bed. But she was much more ‘there’ within herself. The confusion has faded and even though Mum is still vague and loses her train of thought half way through a sentence, she will pull a face to indicate her frustration. And more importantly Lauren she was starting to ‘growl at me’ for teasing her. So she is getting her feistiness back YAY..
It was her last radiation treatment yesterday as well. They also X-Rayed Mum’s chest but I don’t know the results of that yet.They have taken bloods and there isn’t any sign of an infection. They have adjusted her pain meds so that she isn’t so trippy and Mum is learning to push the call button and ask for help and/or extra pain relief.
A specialist nurse came in to talk honestly to Veronica and David about what to expect as Mum gets closer to dying and I am relieved to see that my children are handling this very well. I cant even begin to describe how very proud I am of both of them.
David wouldn’t let me leave Mum yesterday until he had helped her eat her evening meal and once David was satisfied that Mum was comfortable he reluctantly left the hospital. God help anyone that upsets Mum whilst David is there.
After all the anger,frustration and grief of the first two days in hospital I have come to a calm acceptance of what will be, will be. I spoke to a lovely nurse or rather I sobbed and listened as she spoke and I was able to accept that now we have come to a different stage of Mum’s care. I am still really, really sad but I am not distraught anymore and now I don’t have the distraction of my own grief clouding my judgement.
My brother is flying down today with his wife and toddler.
Friday will be the day. I am trying to organise a meeting with Mum’s doctor on Friday and then we will discuss our options.Which as far as I can tell at the moment Lauren, are limited to keeping Mum in hospital, as Mum now needs the oxygen to talk.
My grandmother has been in to see Mum every day and watching my Nan it is easy to see where the women in our family get our strength.
I will update for you again Lauren after the meeting with the doctors on Friday. Here is a link to Veronica’s blog as well. Because Veronica will remember all the stuff that I forget.
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I might remember, but I might not post! Although people are more than welcome to email me veronica@somedaywewillsleep.com if they want. I tend to have more energy for emails than Mum.
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Lauren, may God bless and comfort you during this time. Thank you for being such a good friend to Nan.
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You and Von. You two are amazing. Your Mum must be so proud.
(((hugs)))
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Still praying and thinking of you.
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more hugs
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Holding space for you.
Been there, done that. Got the t-shirt.
Look after yourself.
My thoughts are with you – keep strong.
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Good to hear that your mum is a little more herself. It’s very sweet that David is making sure she’s fed and comfortable. So lovely to read about such close ties within a family. {{hugs}}
Thank you Kim for letting me know about Lyn being in St. John’s I did see her this afternoon and I have made a comment in Veronica’s blog. I am having trouble thinking of anything or anyone else tonight but her and hoping for some kind of miracle. Though I must admit I think that is a tall order. She was very bright and we had a few laughs about our working days. I will watch your page for progress reports.
I don’t know what to say but I wanted to say that I’m here, thinking, praying and hoping. (((Hugs))).
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Continued best wishes.
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It is amazing that you have 5 generations of women together. I hope you have photos of all of you together.
I’m glad to hear your Mum is more ‘there’. What wonderful nurses to have the words you need to hear to get beyond being distraught.
More {{{HUGS}}}.
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Yes, what Hyphen Mama says, get photos of all five generations. please. They will be lovely to look back on later.