We received wonderful news this morning. Mom's medical team took her off all medications through her IV. She is receiving her meds orally now. She will be monitored closely to make sure her body is absorbing and responding well to the medications. If all goes well through the weekend Mom may be discharged this coming Monday or Tuesday. Mom's numbers are increasing. Mom is on day three that she is eating a regular diet. This am all systems were a go for the first time is 3 weeks. If you know what I mean, wink? She is still on antibiotics and several other medications and vitamins.
Mom is focusing on being an "anomaly." She sates she is exceptional and will surprise her Dr.'s with new statistics. I know she will! This is the Little Ruthie we all know to be. When she puts her mind to something nothing can stop her! You Go Girl!
After breakfast, thick french toast & bacon, Mom was unhooked from the IV pole. She with excitement grabbed her walker and took herself for a walk around the nurses station. This was her first solo walk and she was in heaven. She walked 4 laps and chatted up a storm with all the staff. Mom completed a total of 20 laps today. She and I have an agreement after every meal and after every visit to the ladies room, she walks with me.
The hospital did it up for Thanksgiving. Mom for lunch ate turkey, mash potatoes, stuffing, peas and gravy. Mom enjoyed every last fork full. Mom ordered me steamed broccoli to add to my chicken I brought. For dinner Mom was a bit full but managed to put down a lemon chicken, steamed veggies, and ate half of a chocolate cake slice and a carrot cake slice. I am telling you it is wonderful to see Mom spoiling herself with all her temptations.Mom is focusing on being an "anomaly." She sates she is exceptional and will surprise her Dr.'s with new statistics. I know she will! This is the Little Ruthie we all know to be. When she puts her mind to something nothing can stop her! You Go Girl!
After breakfast, thick french toast & bacon, Mom was unhooked from the IV pole. She with excitement grabbed her walker and took herself for a walk around the nurses station. This was her first solo walk and she was in heaven. She walked 4 laps and chatted up a storm with all the staff. Mom completed a total of 20 laps today. She and I have an agreement after every meal and after every visit to the ladies room, she walks with me.
This evening Poppie and Brian dropped in with some scrumptious smoked turkey. Mike and Cindy created a wonderful holiday meal that Brian, Reece and Poppie went to. They stayed at the hospital for several hours reminiscing and chatting with Mom and I.
Before I left this evening, Mom received several nurses contact names and numbers. So many of the staff have fallen in love with Mom. Mom, of-course is already coordinating with the staff how to get onto the volunteer list to help others who have been diagnosed with cancer. She is planning her new calling of work when she gets into remission. It is wonderful to see her setting up goals and thinking of fun things to do as her strength and endurance increases more and more.
Happy Thanksgiving to all. I am sure at this point you are reclining back and have or are rubbing your stomach.
With all our love and thanks for having your continuous prayers and healing energy,
Karen, Kimmy, Ruthie, Seymour, Mike, Cindy, Brian and Reece xoxoxo
Hi Karen,
ReplyDeleteI was so happy to hear that your mom is getting her "groove' back and that you had a nice holiday dinner.
I continue to keep my fingers crossed that she will fight and win this.
Just keep on fighting, my Ruth.
Love to all,
Renee