Re: OT: My Mom's Quit Eating

[Guest guest]

lin,

Sending lots of love and strength your way. Your family will be in

my prayers. Your mother is so fortunate to have you.

-

>

>

> Heyla, folks...

>

> As most of you know, my Mom has not been doing

> well for 6-8 months. She has dementia, and has

> been bed-bound since February, although she really couldn't walk before that.

>

> This week, Mom's connection with reality has become more tenuous.

>

> I've been making mixes of meat, vegetables, and

> broth and pureeing it in my Cuisinart for her to

> eat. I've also done ripe banana, a little orange

> juice, some DCCC, some honey, and some vanilla,

> just because she really likes sweet stuff.

>

> Yesterday, she refused all food. We only got

> water into her by dribbling it into her mouth

> with a syringe, and/or giving her ice chips.

>

> Sadly, I have a feeling she won't be with us much

> longer. This is going to shatter my Dad: they had

> their 64th wedding anniversary in July.

>

> Hope y'all will forgive me if I don't get a few

> things done just yet. I'll TRY to get recipes posted.

>

>

> — Marilyn

> New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

> Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

> Darn Good SCD Cook

> No Human Children

> Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

>

[Guest guest]

lin,

Sending lots of love and strength your way. Your family will be in

my prayers. Your mother is so fortunate to have you.

-

>

>

> Heyla, folks...

>

> As most of you know, my Mom has not been doing

> well for 6-8 months. She has dementia, and has

> been bed-bound since February, although she really couldn't walk before that.

>

> This week, Mom's connection with reality has become more tenuous.

>

> I've been making mixes of meat, vegetables, and

> broth and pureeing it in my Cuisinart for her to

> eat. I've also done ripe banana, a little orange

> juice, some DCCC, some honey, and some vanilla,

> just because she really likes sweet stuff.

>

> Yesterday, she refused all food. We only got

> water into her by dribbling it into her mouth

> with a syringe, and/or giving her ice chips.

>

> Sadly, I have a feeling she won't be with us much

> longer. This is going to shatter my Dad: they had

> their 64th wedding anniversary in July.

>

> Hope y'all will forgive me if I don't get a few

> things done just yet. I'll TRY to get recipes posted.

>

>

> — Marilyn

> New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

> Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

> Darn Good SCD Cook

> No Human Children

> Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

>

[Guest guest]

Marilyn,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult

time. Thanks for all you do for us here.

PJ

>

>

> Heyla, folks...

>

> As most of you know, my Mom has not been doing

> well for 6-8 months. She has dementia, and has

> been bed-bound since February, although she really couldn't walk before that.

>

> This week, Mom's connection with reality has become more tenuous.

>

> I've been making mixes of meat, vegetables, and

> broth and pureeing it in my Cuisinart for her to

> eat. I've also done ripe banana, a little orange

> juice, some DCCC, some honey, and some vanilla,

> just because she really likes sweet stuff.

>

> Yesterday, she refused all food. We only got

> water into her by dribbling it into her mouth

> with a syringe, and/or giving her ice chips.

>

> Sadly, I have a feeling she won't be with us much

> longer. This is going to shatter my Dad: they had

> their 64th wedding anniversary in July.

>

> Hope y'all will forgive me if I don't get a few

> things done just yet. I'll TRY to get recipes posted.

>

>

> — Marilyn

> New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

> Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

> Darn Good SCD Cook

> No Human Children

> Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

>

[Guest guest]

Marilyn,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult

time. Thanks for all you do for us here.

PJ

>

>

> Heyla, folks...

>

> As most of you know, my Mom has not been doing

> well for 6-8 months. She has dementia, and has

> been bed-bound since February, although she really couldn't walk before that.

>

> This week, Mom's connection with reality has become more tenuous.

>

> I've been making mixes of meat, vegetables, and

> broth and pureeing it in my Cuisinart for her to

> eat. I've also done ripe banana, a little orange

> juice, some DCCC, some honey, and some vanilla,

> just because she really likes sweet stuff.

>

> Yesterday, she refused all food. We only got

> water into her by dribbling it into her mouth

> with a syringe, and/or giving her ice chips.

>

> Sadly, I have a feeling she won't be with us much

> longer. This is going to shatter my Dad: they had

> their 64th wedding anniversary in July.

>

> Hope y'all will forgive me if I don't get a few

> things done just yet. I'll TRY to get recipes posted.

>

>

> — Marilyn

> New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

> Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

> Darn Good SCD Cook

> No Human Children

> Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

>

[Guest guest]



Marilyn,

You hold your Mom's hand now and it gives her strength and comfort even through her dementia-- as sad as this time is, you will never regret being with her through this journey.

Much love and strength to you and your family during this time.

Terry

[Guest guest]



Marilyn,

You hold your Mom's hand now and it gives her strength and comfort even through her dementia-- as sad as this time is, you will never regret being with her through this journey.

Much love and strength to you and your family during this time.

Terry

[Guest guest]

Marilyn, you are going through a painful difficult situation now. May God provide you with all the strength you need to come out smiling.

((hugs))

[Guest guest]

Marilyn,

My prayers and warmest thoughts sent to you and your family..

Remember to breathe.

Jodi