Momma Ruthie is ahead of the game. She is heading home tomorrow afternoon. She is being discharged 9 days earlier than originally told. We met with her Dr.'s today and they are very pleased and excited how well she is responding to the Chemo treatment. Moms vitals, blood counts, appetite, bodily functions, etc. are all were they need to be able to discharge her. Today, Mom and I were shown again how to care for her Hickman, met with a Home Visiting Nurse Coordinator to review what to expect when discharged and the format for home care by Nurses, Aids, Physical Therapists and or an Occupational Therapist.
Mom is SO excited to come home. She had Poppie bring in a sheet cake today to feed 50 people. She wanted to express her thanks to all the medical staff that has taken care of her for the past 21 days in Chemo. Yes, tomorrow is day 22 since the treatment began and day 25 in the hospital. One of Moms favorite Dr.'s read the card she wrote out loud to about 12 other staff and almost all of them had tears in their eyes. It was extremely touching to see and feel so much affection, support and caring hearts for Mom.
Mom actually spent the morning, afternoon, and into the evening taking walks and visiting with her new found family. It really warms my heart to see all the Dr.'s, Nurses, Technicians to other helping staff call Mom either Mom or Gramma. When I left tonight there were several Nurses that said they will miss Mom very much on the floor. She made their shifts more pleasurable and interesting.
Tomorrow at 7am I am meeting with Moms Dr.'s to discharge her. This evening all the medical supplies needed to care for mom from the Upstate Home Care Services were delivered to the house. Here is the present plan as we know it. Mom is coming home tomorrow in the afternoon. Sunday the Visiting Nurse comes to the house to open Mom's case and give her a complete check up and flush her Hickman. Prior to leaving we discuss a complete plan of treatment, therapies that will be needed, and if an aid is to come to the house to assist with Mom.
Monday, the Nurse returns to again flush her Hickman, draw blood, and check all vitals. Physical Therapy starts on Monday as well. We are now all ready for mom to come home, :).
I will share the excitement of Mom's returning home tomorrow evening. Until then, THANK YOU for all your prayers, healing energy, positive thinking and strength over the past three and half weeks to help get Mom to this point in her journey. Here is to a several decades of Mom staying in remission! xoxoxoxo
All My Love,
Karen
Mom is SO excited to come home. She had Poppie bring in a sheet cake today to feed 50 people. She wanted to express her thanks to all the medical staff that has taken care of her for the past 21 days in Chemo. Yes, tomorrow is day 22 since the treatment began and day 25 in the hospital. One of Moms favorite Dr.'s read the card she wrote out loud to about 12 other staff and almost all of them had tears in their eyes. It was extremely touching to see and feel so much affection, support and caring hearts for Mom.
Mom actually spent the morning, afternoon, and into the evening taking walks and visiting with her new found family. It really warms my heart to see all the Dr.'s, Nurses, Technicians to other helping staff call Mom either Mom or Gramma. When I left tonight there were several Nurses that said they will miss Mom very much on the floor. She made their shifts more pleasurable and interesting.
Tomorrow at 7am I am meeting with Moms Dr.'s to discharge her. This evening all the medical supplies needed to care for mom from the Upstate Home Care Services were delivered to the house. Here is the present plan as we know it. Mom is coming home tomorrow in the afternoon. Sunday the Visiting Nurse comes to the house to open Mom's case and give her a complete check up and flush her Hickman. Prior to leaving we discuss a complete plan of treatment, therapies that will be needed, and if an aid is to come to the house to assist with Mom.
Monday, the Nurse returns to again flush her Hickman, draw blood, and check all vitals. Physical Therapy starts on Monday as well. We are now all ready for mom to come home, :).
I will share the excitement of Mom's returning home tomorrow evening. Until then, THANK YOU for all your prayers, healing energy, positive thinking and strength over the past three and half weeks to help get Mom to this point in her journey. Here is to a several decades of Mom staying in remission! xoxoxoxo
All My Love,
Karen
Thank G-d!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear this excellent news!!
Keep on fightig ,my Ruth
Love to all,
Renee