Mom Hasn't Been Well

[Lindsey]

I just want to say I'm so sorry Janet, and I hope she starts to feel better soon. I know how stressful this is on you!

[Janet]

I stopped by Mom's today (she needed a few things from the store) and I think she looks so bad. When I ask her if she feels okay, she says yes...and I'll say are you sure??? you're just not telling me that? Because she does do that. Her eyes look so small and there is skin redness all around them. She just doesn't look right. I called my brother to see if he would go and check. I hope it's just me being crazy.

[paula1961]

Oh Janet I'm so sorry that your Mom is still not well! Bless her heart! I will pray for her. Hugs to you Janet!

[gja1000]

It's not you being crazy, she is not OK, Janet - but she may be as OK as she can be right now.

[judy]

I hope she takes a turn for the better soon Janet. This is so hard on you, and on Mom. I'll be praying.

[JJJ]

I would just try an make her happy so she wouldn't have any stress added on. Sending lot's of positive energy.

[gja1000]

Janet, how is your mom doing?

[Janet]

She seems to be doing much better. Day before yesterday she was still just a bit shaky, but not as bad today. Mom had been sleeping quite a bit during the day...something she's never done before. The codiene pain medicine for her hip was causing it. I think Mom is just going to take it before she goes to bed, her hip really hurts first thing of a morning. The arthritis in her hip has been taking a toll on her, but at her age, hip surgery isn't a good idea.

[judy]

Thank goodness she is feeling better Janet!

[gja1000]

Glad to hear that she is feeling better. Yep, Codeine would do a number on me, for sure. Taking it before bed only, is a good idea - except, it makes some people have BAD dreams! I don't think it's a good idea to take it during the day, due to it's neuorological effects (sleepiness, etc). Maybe they could give her something that doesn't have a narcotic in it for during the day.

[Marilyn]

Janet, so sorry that you and your mom are going through all of this. So good to hear that she is doing better. It's amazing how sometimes a small change can make such a huge difference either way. So hope she decides not to go to Florida. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.