Oh, Barb, I know you and the rest of the family are getting exhausted keeping vigil at your mom's bedside, but I admire all of you so much. I can't think of anything more comforting than looking into the face of a loved one every time I opened my eyes. It's a special blessing for your mom and I know it will make her road easier to travel.I just spent the past 5 hours with my mom. She slept 4 hours and 45 minutes...........Heather and Dh are there now. We're playing tag team so someone is always there.
I think she suffered another TIA (mini-stroke) as the right side of her face is droopy and it's a little hard to understand what she's saying. BTDT with her before. She didn't know who I was when I first got there but by the time I left she asked for me. Hospice has been there around the clock which is a godsend.
I'm not hopeful but I'm glad she's comfortable and not in pain. They've got her on oxygen and breathing treatments for the pneumonia every four hours. They've given her ativan to help with the breathing every four hours. They've also given her antibiotic injections because she can't swallow. She hasn't eaten for two days.
I'm hanging in there knowing that it could go either way.
Thank you all for being there for me!!! I love you all!!!!
I know you do and I know how hard it is; I really have been on the same journey and it has not been an easy road. My mom doesn't always remember my brothers or my father.Thanks Susan, I enjoy every minute I get to spend with her!!