Hi there, my dears.
It's been a hard day.
My mom is quite ill, although we don't know exactly what is going on. She told me that she has a brain tumour but this was not confirmed by the nurse. The latest we've heard is that she has a brain bleed. She is definitely 'altered'--moving and thinking and speaking very slowly. Has to concentrate very hard to get the tea cup to her mouth, to respond to a question, to find her pocket with her kleenex in. Doesn't seem to be aware of this change of pace. Also doesn't seem to be aware of options--using a straw instead of raising the cup, for example. Just looked at me oddly when I suggested it and continued to raise the cup v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y.
When we arrived, she was sleeping and she opened her eyes when I raised the blanket over her. She frowned and said slowly, "I know you." I responded, "Yes, I'm Robin, your youngest." She smiled and said, "I shouldn't say this." What? "The bratty one!" I laughed and said, "So you do know me!" She knew Joanne and remembered that we had come from Toronto. Introduced us around.
She is a little jaundiced. Her potassium is low. Her hemogoblin continues to drop (it's 89 and she's had 4 units of blood in the last week or two. Should be over 100). Her self awareness is impaired. Her co-ordination is affected--couldn't tie her robe sash in a bow, got stuck with her glasses halfway on her face, couldn't get the teacup to her lip and couldn't tip it enough to get the fluid into her mouth. Could get jokes if they were simple, short and she was given enough time.
Doesn't look good. I'm hoping to be able to talk to the doc tomorrow. I've left Jo's cellphone number at the nurses' desk.
My step-father is very sad and confused and trying to keep his spirits up. He is not well, either. Not able to get around much and not able to process 'doctor-speak.' He visited yesterday, but not today. Waiting for my call tomorrow, after I speak with the doc.
I think that if her liver is involved (jaundice) and her brain is affected that she is not long for this world. But we'll see what the doc says.
We're staying with Nan and Chris for a day or two.
Keep good thoughts for her.
Thanks for listening.
love, Robin.
It's been a hard day.
My mom is quite ill, although we don't know exactly what is going on. She told me that she has a brain tumour but this was not confirmed by the nurse. The latest we've heard is that she has a brain bleed. She is definitely 'altered'--moving and thinking and speaking very slowly. Has to concentrate very hard to get the tea cup to her mouth, to respond to a question, to find her pocket with her kleenex in. Doesn't seem to be aware of this change of pace. Also doesn't seem to be aware of options--using a straw instead of raising the cup, for example. Just looked at me oddly when I suggested it and continued to raise the cup v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y.
When we arrived, she was sleeping and she opened her eyes when I raised the blanket over her. She frowned and said slowly, "I know you." I responded, "Yes, I'm Robin, your youngest." She smiled and said, "I shouldn't say this." What? "The bratty one!" I laughed and said, "So you do know me!" She knew Joanne and remembered that we had come from Toronto. Introduced us around.
She is a little jaundiced. Her potassium is low. Her hemogoblin continues to drop (it's 89 and she's had 4 units of blood in the last week or two. Should be over 100). Her self awareness is impaired. Her co-ordination is affected--couldn't tie her robe sash in a bow, got stuck with her glasses halfway on her face, couldn't get the teacup to her lip and couldn't tip it enough to get the fluid into her mouth. Could get jokes if they were simple, short and she was given enough time.
Doesn't look good. I'm hoping to be able to talk to the doc tomorrow. I've left Jo's cellphone number at the nurses' desk.
My step-father is very sad and confused and trying to keep his spirits up. He is not well, either. Not able to get around much and not able to process 'doctor-speak.' He visited yesterday, but not today. Waiting for my call tomorrow, after I speak with the doc.
I think that if her liver is involved (jaundice) and her brain is affected that she is not long for this world. But we'll see what the doc says.
We're staying with Nan and Chris for a day or two.
Keep good thoughts for her.
Thanks for listening.
love, Robin.
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