The past several days Mom emotionally, physically and symptom wise is doing well. She continues to only suffer from fatigue. This is most noticeable when she attempts to clean and maintain her "show room" home. We are taking advantage that her energy is pretty good the past week. Every few hours we go for a walk, exercise to music, play boards games, and yes cook up a storm in the kitchen.
Mom's numbers are beginning to drop and we expect her IV transfusions to begin by this Friday. Mom visits the hospital daily for blood drawings, Hickman flushing, Neupogen injection and yes for her daily weigh in. It is so cute to see how anxious she gets when she has to step on the hospital scale. Actually, she is pleased she is holding her weight gain which is a good sign that the treatments are working. Mom's hair stubble's are now growing and she looks adorable.
Mom, I and the family are in a good routine with her schedule now. Brian, Mike and Reece check in daily on Mom and Poppie. It is such treat to have all of us get together so often. In a weird way, we thank Mom for this.
More to come later,
Karen
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Aunt Ruthie and family -
ReplyDeleteIt was good to see all is hanging in there in Rochester. I am still trying to get back into the routine in Wyoming. Kermit's basketball team qualified for the State Tournament, having taken third at Regionals last weekend. I am glad Bri and I were able to back in Wyoming to support him.
Dad is home and holding his own. His numbers were the highest they have been for ages. He is loving that he can talk to you on Skype. I suppose I will need to get "connected" one of these days.
Love and miss you all bunches. Keep your fingers crossed that the team does well this weekend.
Wendy and family from Wyoming
Hugs to Karen and Momma Ruthie.
ReplyDeletexox
Jenny
I'm glad to hear that your mom is doing well.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up my Ruth, Fight fight fight.
Renee