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Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 5:55 pm Subject: Mommy's Breaking Free

Hi gang,

I'm tired tonight so I'm sorry if I don't make any sense. Well, mom is still in the hospital. I visited her after work tonight. The hospital is about five minutes from work so it is convenient. They had messed her dinner order up so bad. I guess they don't understand that she has rectal cancer and can't have things like raw vegetables and stewed tomatoes. It looked disgusting! So, after an hour of barking we finally got her something bland. Well, I had to run to the store after that to pick up a few more things that she needed. I just got a call from her and she might be released tomorrow. She saw her regular chemo oncologist tonight and it seems promising. I'm going to bring her some regular clothes because she's hoping to get released before her radiation appointment tomorrow afternoon. Otherwise, they will cart her butt over in the ambulance. She doesn't want to do that so she is going to bug her doctor in the morning. Her blood levels are up and she is feeling better. I told her to call me when she knows anything tomorrow and I will break her out !!!! She's been in there almost a week so I know that she is going stir crazy. It's hard for her to rest because they keep waking her up every couple of hours. She's feeling onry so she's doing better Smile

Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:01 pm Subject:

Glad to hear it! I bet she's sick and tired of it in there!

You're awesome, you really take terrific care of her. You two are so lucky to have each other. And that dinner really sounds nasty! LOL..

Anyway, I'm so happy for you both. My thoughts and prayers are always with you.

Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:02 pm Subject:

Cool, breaking out of the hospital! Are you going disguised as somebody, that would be fun (dr., nurse, pca) That's great she's feeling better and will get to come home soon.

Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:34 pm Subject:

It's the most optimistic I've heard her sound in a few days. I'm going to pick her up a cup cake at the bakery tomorrow morning and put a nail file in it. Either she will chuckle or I will get it thrown at me. It will be good to have her home. Unfortunately, hubby has been feeling neglected since I have not been to my home since last Wednesday night. I live half an hour from my mom and forty five minutes from the hospital. I've been taking care of mom's house, plants, and her cat too. Hubby came over yesterday so he could go to the hospital with me to visit her. I have a feeling if she does get out tomorrow, I will be staying with her for a few more days. Hubby will understand though. I got her stuff packed just in case she does have to stay longer but I also have her escape clothes ready Cool

Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:33 pm Subject:

Mishele,

I'm so glad to hear your mom might be getting out of the hospital tomorrow and that things look promising. It's great that you have a sense of humor. It's important to keep her spirits up. Finsfan13 is right - you ARE awesome! I'll keep you in my prayers.

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:12 am Subject:

Mishele-I am so glad to hear that about your mom-whenever they complain about the food and start getting ornery-is always a good sign!You both are still in my prayers-love the nail file idea!! Take Care...KAren

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:17 am Subject:

Mishele, I am happy that your mother is now getting discharged from the hospital. She will feel better after she comes out from there. There is a kind of sick feeling inside the hospital looking at other patients nearby. Even if you want to feel better, it doesn't happen because of the people around. Your mother will get the natural air outside and the love from you. She will be become stronger within few days. This is really a good news.

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:12 pm Subject:

Well, another setback. Mom was in really good sprits this morning because she thought she would be released today. I got a call at work mid-morning from her and she said she was not getting released. She had another cat scan today and two blood transfusions because her red blood cell count is down. She didn't have to go to radiation either today. I visited her on my lunch hour and she was in a really crabby mood. My sister visited her right after that and said not to visit mom tonight. She wanted to be alone so I guess I will respect that. Maybe she will get some sleep. Rolling Eyes

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:16 pm Subject:

Yuck, Mishele! I hope things straigten around quick!! But it is probably better she is still there and they were able to find the problems quickly..Had she come home, she may have gotten sicker, ya know? **HUGS**

She'll hopefully get some good rest and be better than ever soon! If you need anything, let me know. Smile

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:39 pm Subject:

Mishele-I am so sorry about your mom not getting to come home Crying or Very sad

But Jess is right,better her there than get her home too soon. I don't think that's all that uncommon,about her blood count. My friends' dad has colon cancer,and that happens every so often. Then they get him built back up,and he's ok. My love to you and your mom,and you get some rest yourself!...Karen

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:14 pm Subject:

I'm sorry Mishele..Please take this time to get some sleep..I know you need it. Be strong and take care, we're here for you.

Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:21 pm Subject:

Hang in there Mishele. You and your mom obviously has a strong bond. But remember, you must take care of yourself also.

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:55 am Subject:

Hang in there Mishele, we're all here for you and you're in our thoughts and prayers! Take care of yourself!

Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 5:00 am Subject:

Well, good news guys. Mom got out of the hospital on Wednesday morning which was a big relief. Unfortunately, she still has this bronchitis she caught in the hospital. She denies she has it but she had an attack that scared me on Wednesday afternoon. She had awoken from a nap and had a severe case of the chills. So I turned up the heat a little bit and got her an extra blanket. She got ready for her radiation appointment and she was litterally shaking; she was that cold. She started to turn blue so I called her doctor's office. She had a fever of 100 so we took her in. They gave her some strong antibiotics and some breathing treatments for home. She was able to stop her chemo pump for a week so she could build up some more strength. She was also able to skip her radiation appointment that day. When I saw her Thursday evening, she looked one hundred percent better. She is weak but the doctors told her that would happen during the final stages of treatment. She is doing much better and getting some much needed rest. I was finally able to come home after a week and a half. I was able to spend some time with hubby and the critters. I've been sleeping well this weekend and it is absolutely gorgeous outside. I will go back to mom's this afternoon. My oldest niece has been staying with her this weekend. This has been a roller coaster ride this past week but things are getting better. Wink