Guest guest Posted January 5, 2008 Report Share Posted January 5, 2008 How's she doing? Let us know. Prayers... MaC Ohana5 wrote: Mom's in hospital appreciate prayers. Chest pain that has subsided, on morphine, DRN is in place. Tapping her belly for the first time. Maybe come home tomorrow if all goes smoothly. Pamela ~ no sleep.... We to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Im so sorry, I forgot to reply, Pamela. Ill keep you and your mom in our prayers. This is a hard time, I know. We're thinking about you. Mom Mom's in hospital appreciate prayers. Chest pain that has subsided, on morphine, DRN is in place. Tapping her belly for the first time. Maybe come home tomorrow if all goes smoothly. Pamela ~ no sleep.... We to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Well the cardiac panel showed her pain wasn't cardiac. No paracentesis yet, since the pain subsided. One doc said he would think in the next two weeks she might need one. No shortness of breath now or pain. I'm thinking we should've just given her a tums and rolled her on her left side before calling 911. We'll try that next time. We did get to have a good discussion about DNR and full code. Mom doesn't want to be DNR...so we talked ...after the morphine wore off. She is home and resting just fine. Her labs continue to decline. All three docs confirmed she is in the last 6 months of life...but God only knows for sure when she gets to join Him in Heaven. Pamela Mom Mom's in hospital appreciate prayers. Chest pain that has subsided, on morphine, DRN is in place. Tapping her belly for the first time. Maybe come home tomorrow if all goes smoothly. Pamela ~ no sleep.... We to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Pamela, I know that you now know what to do for your mom. I'm sure you will shine. She is very lucky to have a daughter that is not in denial, and willing to do what ever you can to see her wishes fulfilled. http://www.agingwithdignity.org/5wishes.html I filled out a copy of this, and I am going to get it notorized this week. It will help my family to know what my end of life wishes are. Mom Mom's in hospital appreciate prayers. Chest pain that has subsided, on morphine, DRN is in place. Tapping her belly for the first time. Maybe come home tomorrow if all goes smoothly. Pamela ~ no sleep.... We to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Pamela, and it sure sounds like your mom is tired and worn out, We are thinking of you and your family. Love , Bobby and Sharon . Mom Mom isn't opening her eyes or talking much. She did have a few swallows of liquid but spit it out. I wonder if she is saying she is done? I had to change her and she moaned and said no, but I still had to get her cleaned up. I washed her face and put her cream on and combed her hair. Letting her go is very difficult. Appreciate your prayers. Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Thanks MaC. I'm trying to do a good job. A little tired these days but the added stress is just there and I don't think there is much I can do about it. Kind of like riding a wave, and ultimately it is His perfect time so I just need to relax and see how He plays this out. We are giving mom fluids as she is able to take them. I think IV fluids might give her some clarity, but with her veins so shot, it seems more merciful to let nature take its course. We all seem peaceful about her end coming...except my dad of course who doesn't believe in Heaven so this is it for him. It is agony watching him suffer so. Thanks for your incredibly helpful posts! You are a blessing to the people here! Update on Mom: 11 days no food taking sips of water and cranberry juice (lactulose in the juice) 5ml of liquid oxy usually 2x a day (or as needed) 3 wet pull ups a day (Hospice said to use the Depends paper pull ups vs the diapers and just cut the pull ups down the side for easier access. The diapers have too much plastic which causes heat to build up and then breakdown happens more easily) She is in and out, still able to rouse Talking nonsense but sometimes right on the money She appears to be peaceful when awake but more restless than yesterday when sleeping...ie:moaning. Will check her brow to see if she shows signs of pain and then decide about medicating. Pamela Re: mom Pamela, You and your Mom are in my prayers. I've been out of pocket so I'm sorry for not posting sooner. I am glad you have hospice and your Mom is comfortable. I agree with Bob, you have done an outstanding job taking care of your Mom. I'm glad you chose to share with us. Your story will help many who may go through the same thing when the time comes. Your Mom is blessed to have you by her side. MaC Pamela on wrote: How long can mom live? She hasn't eaten in 7 days. Only takes sips of water I'm not trying to be morbid, but trying to understand. She is sleeping all the time, taking very small dose of pain med 1x a day. 1 -5mg liquid oxycodone. She isn't taking any meds. Anyone know? Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 It is a tough time. I woke up at 3:45AM couldn't sleep, just cried. Then my son was up at 6:30 making himself some breakfast, so glad he can cook. I went back to sleep and didn't get up until 9:00. I wonder every time I get out of bed if it will be the last time I'll see mom, or will she be gone when I get downstairs. Before she had her morphine this morning she was bright eyed and I told her how much I love her and she said she loved me too. Then I said how much I wished I could go with her and she said, I wish you could too. I know she wouldn't want me to leave my family before I'm supposed to, but it was sweet. The morphine takes her in and out. Sam (13yr old son) just came in and hugged me. I took him over to Grandma and she opened her eyes real big and smiled at him. Even asked him how he was doing. It was GREAT for him, he hasn't really talked to her in a few days since she has been sleeping so much. He kissed her and was off, but I'm glad he had that moment with her. Anyone have any experience with Levsin/Hyoscyam? It is supposed to help with secretions. Mom took some juice this morning and it seems to be stuck, she can't swallow it away, keeps kind of trying to cough it up or down. I am thinking that is what the Levsin is for. Guess I can call the Hospice nurse and ask her. God in his infinite mercy will take mom home when He choses. I know His timing is perfect and I will trust Him even though everything in me screams NO, DON'T GO!!! Thanks for everyone's encouragement, it really is helpful. Pamela . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Mom passed away this morning. I appreciate all your help these past months that I've cared for mom. You have all been such great support! God bless you all! Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Pamela, I am so sorry for the pain you are feeling, I am sorry for your loss. Love Bobby Aragon Mom Mom passed away this morning. I appreciate all your help these past months that I've cared for mom. You have all been such great support! God bless you all! Pamela Group Email: livercirrhosissupport web address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/livercirrhosissupport/ Yahoo! Groups Links your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/livercirrhosissupport/ settings: Individual Email | Traditional settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/livercirrhosissupport/join (Yahoo! ID required) settings via email: mailto:livercirrhosissupport-digest mailto:livercirrhosissupport-fullfeatured from this group, send an email to: livercirrhosissupport-unsubscribe of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Pamela - I am so sorry for you in the loss of your mom. I recently lost a dear aunt, and I know it isn't easy, even when they are so very sick. Jan H > Mom passed away this morning. > > I appreciate all your help these past months that I've cared for mom. You > have all been such great support! > > God bless you all! > > Pamela > > > > Group Email: livercirrhosissupport > web address: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/livercirrhosissupport/ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 God Bless you Pamela for being with your Mom and taking care of her. I'm sure she felt loved and still does. I am sorry for the loss you have to go through. > Mom > > > Mom passed away this morning. I appreciate all your > help > these > past > months > that > I've > cared > for > mom. > You > have > all > been > such > great > support! > > > God > bless > you > all! > > Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family. Take care of yourslf! Ohana5 wrote: Mom passed away this morning. I appreciate all your help these past months that I've cared for mom. You have all been such great support! God bless you all! Pamela Group Email: livercirrhosissupport web address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/livercirrhosissupport/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Pamela, I so sorry to hear that your mother has passed. Please know that you are in our prayers and thank you so much for sharing your experiences with the group about the trials you and your mom went through. Your love for her came thru each post. I hope your dad is doing okay. God bless, Debra > > Mom passed away this morning. > > I appreciate all your help these past months that I've cared for mom. You > have all been such great support! > > God bless you all! > > Pamela > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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