Mom had a great day on Wednesday. She was picking flowers when I stopped in after work and had been up and down the stairs numerous times. I can honestly say she looked and sounded better than I have seen or heard her in a very long time.
Then came Thursday.
Some of the old problems returned. Particularly, the nausea. It was a rough day and - to end it - she was back in the ER, on iv and being flushed with fluids and meds. They didn't keep her overnight (good thing or bad thing, the jury is still out) so she was able to come home late last night.
And then today...
A bad day. No other way around that one. She has barely been out of bed...and when she is, it is to be sick or visit the potty. The nurse came (after I had a clarifying talk with the co-ordinator) and gave Mom a shot of her anti-nausea meds around 12:30. I guess Mom slept for a few hours, got up and had some soup and she was back in bed when I called Al around 6:30.
And I feel for Al. This is not something he has ever had to face and I can see it in his face and hear it in his voice - the helplessness. He wants so desperately to help and do something to ease her pain and discomfort....but there is nothing he *can* do. Being there is a help....I don't think he realizes how much he helps just by being there and caring like he does.
So....we are back where we were after the first round. It's the third day and that seems to be the worst (I hope?). With luck and drugs, she will have the beginning of the up-swing soon.
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Oh Tanya, you are so right, what would all of us do without Al! He is doing everything humanly possible to keep Aunt Barb comfortable. You can hear the worry in his voice but he continues to maintain a positive outlook and when Aunt Barb is as low as she was this week it's definitely what she needs to hear. He can always take a minute when we call out to fill us in on the happenings of the day. Thanks so much Al! Our hearts ache for Aunt Barb for what she has to endure after these chemo treatments but we know that with all the love and encouragement from Tanya and Al she will be strong again. Cheers to our "Aunt with the Class", you will do it. Love You, Jeff & Karen
I can't seem to find the 'right' words, but wanted to just be here and say how much I wish there were something I could do and to let you know that you're in my thoughts everyday, Barb
Virtual strength and healing sent your way,
Steph
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