I Think Mom Is Starting To Fade.......

[Janet]

Thank you Gayle....I was thinking today of contacting them. I will be doing that on Monday after her appt. with the kidney dr.

You were right in remembering there was some sort of misunderstanding. One Dr. thought she needed it right away and the other Dr. couldn't understand why. They also sent out a very young man to speak with us and he acted like it was his first day on the job... lol.

[DianaB]

Janet, I'm so sorry to hear that about your Mom. I know that it has to be really hard to see her getting weaker. You are both in my prayers. I think that Gayle is right......it's time to contact hospice again.

[Tiramisu]

She must be so tired. I know youre tired and that you will hold on as long as you can. Get all the help you can and keep her comfortable.

My Mom's been gone three years this week.

[Janet]

I am so sorry this sort of anniversary is coming up for you Sandy. I know it has to be hard.

You're right....I am tired, but so is Mom. The thing I'm having trouble with now is that she is finding it hard to swallow food. She can chew, but it doesn't want to go down she says. I will speak with the kidney Dr and nurses and see what they say and then make an appt with her regular Dr. It's hard not knowing what to do or which Dr. to contact. If it wasn't for Gayle....I'd be more crazy than I am.

[gja1000]

It probably should be her regular doc to tell about the swallowing problem. She needs palliative care, commonly called "comfort care" right now. I bet a hospice nurse would know what to do. I hope you can contact them.

[Janet]

I will on Monday, for sure....Thank you so much Gayle.

[judy]

I am so sad for you and Mom, Janet. It sounds like she is suffering.

The hospice will be more responsive to you since you have inquired before.