Home, Week 2

Mom has had a crazy week. Her nausea was bad this weekend, and she's been getting fluids via IV for a few days now. She hasn't thrown up since Monday, and her appetite is coming back, so I think this step back is over.

Finding a balance for her nutrients is going to be a huge challenge, because her system is so delicate right now, she can have too much or too little of one element or another from one day to the next. We're all doing good though, and it's a learning experience for the entire household.

Thank you all for your love and support and appreciation. We're really glad things are getting better, and we're glad that we've been able to be together through this whole thing. I'm glad I've been able to do this blog, to keep you informed, as well as a way for Mom to look back when she's up to it and see what she's been through. She asked if we'd taken pictures of her while she was in the hospital, and we all looked at her funny. We told her that we didn't think she'd want to see what she looked like, and that a written account may be enough for her to absorb. Just goes to show, Mom is full of surprises. =)

Home, Saturday thru Today

Mom has been nauseous. She's thrown up pretty much every night, so we took her to get IV fluids today to help with the deyhdration. Her meds have been fiddled with, so hopefully we're finding a good combination. She's kept everything down today, so that's a positive. They did tests to see if she has a blockage, just as a precaution, but I'm seriously doubting she does. They were concerned about her kidneys, there was a chance she was going into renal failure, but I think it's been caught in time.

She'll be getting IV fluids all week, to make sure she stays hydrated. She's walking a fine line right now between not enough and too much of everything, so it's a real learning experience for all of us. One step at a time, one day at a time, right now the goal is to keep her out of the hospital. So far, so good. =) Keep her in your prayers, she needs all the strength she can get.

Home, Week 1

It's been a good week. Mom is home, things are good, we're all very optimistic. I'll probably be stretching out the time between posts now to every week or so, unless something is going on. Otherwise, no news is good news, and good progress. =)

Home, Days 2-5

Things have been going pretty constantly around here, so time is kinda limited to when Mom takes naps. =) She's had the home health company out, so she's got a nurse and a physical therapist working with her a couple times a week. Otherwise, we've been hanging out, watching some TV, and playing games. I (Olivia) have actually been cooking (no, don't call poison control), and making sure Mom is safe and taken care of during the day. She's been doing pretty good taking care of herself though, what with showering, getting dressed, getting up and down stairs, and those sorts of things, so we're doing pretty good.

She hasn't made her way to the computer yet, but that's on the goal list. Mom does say hi, and thank you for all your love, support, and prayers. She's waving from the next room as I type this. =)

Home, Day 1

SHE'S HOME!!! *happy dance*

Acute Rehab, Days 21-22

Mom's medications have been adjusted, so her nausea is under control now. She's still coming home on Thursday, so we're all excited and nervous at the same time. But overall, we'll be really glad to have Mom home again. =)

Acute Rehab, Days 17-20

Mom was nauseous this weekend, so they've put her on IV fluids. The plan is still for her to come home on Thursday, so hopefully things can get straightened out by then. She'll have people coming to the house for therapy and things, so they'll still be making sure she's okay, even when she's home.