Monday, May 12, 2008

"Happy" Mother's Day

Update #1 from Aunt Denise:

Hi and Happy Mother's Day!
Mom developed a urinary tract infection this week. It caused a little confusion one evening, and when I reported this incident to her Hospice team, they went to her the next day to assess her. They spent a lot of time with Mom and then reported back to me. I got a lot of answers (including the UTI). I think this team is going to be invaluable to me as this goes on. They act very quickly when I have a concern and are extremely supportive to me. She's doing much better.
Stephanie, Bryan & Jennifer, and I spent most of the afternoon with her. It was a gorgeous day so we took her for a ride. It was painful while she was being loaded and unloaded, but once she got in, she loved it. I had her out for an hour. (Jan - you have walls up at your construction sight!!!). We left her very tired, but in good spirits. This was a good day.
Denise

Update #2 (Same day.... or night rather):

It's 11:15 pm. I just got home from admitting Mom thru the ER. She fell at Perkins, was badly confused. When I got there, they had already called the ambulance as her condition had deteriated. She had a huge goose egg and was rambling, and thrashing about, and trembling. A CT did NOT show a brain bleed at this time. But she does have a concussion and another CT tomorrow may show something else. They have her heavily sedated and will be doing neurological testing every 4 hrs so they sent me home. Said I wouldn't be able to get any rest in the room w/ them in all the time. Her urinary tract infection is still there. She will be getting fluids and everything thru her IV so that will help. We had such a good day with her. She deserves better than this. I'll keep you posted.
DD

1 comment:

Midwest Beach Girl said...

I don't know what to say, but I am glad that the day had high points. It's nice to have the ability to remain in touch with everything via email too. Happy Mother's day Nikki.