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Update on my Mom

lizper
lizper CSN Member Posts: 199
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
My Mom is at home. Since February 21st (imagine that.. the day my Dad passed away 16 years ago). She started to get a bit better, and tks to God the tube was removed last Tuesday so that has made her feel a lot better. With the tube she could barely speak, and barley even swallow saliva. She has a bad anemia which has put chemo on hold. She is drinking liquids and pures. I`m starting to give her baby food. I spoke with her Dr. tonight and he allowed me to give her meat and chicken Gerber. He told me to give her medicine for the anemia. Her right leg is so swollen that it hurts..this is beacaue she is retaining liquids so she has to get another medication for that. She has IV medications and IV nutrition wich goes directly to her catheter (located on her chest). Her pressure is a bit low as well as her temperature... but in spite all this she says she has no pain, and that she doesn`t feel as bad. I go to her house everday with my my baby girl since morning and stay there practically until night.My older son stays with my husband. Keep us in your daily prayers.
Liz
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  • BonnieR
    BonnieR CSN Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #2
    Lots of Prayers
    Dearest Liz,

    Thank you for the update, you have been on my mind and in my prayers alot. You are such a blessing to your mom, but make sure you take care of yourself too. Lots of love, prayers n hugs Bonnie
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  • saundra
    saundra CSN Member Posts: 1,370 Member
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    Thanks for the update
    You are such a beautiful daughter to care for your mother so well. She is blessed and you are too.
    Take care of yourself. God Bless. Saundra
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  • marcy
    marcy CSN Member Posts: 58 *
    #4
    saundra said:

    Thanks for the update
    You are such a beautiful daughter to care for your mother so well. She is blessed and you are too.
    Take care of yourself. God Bless. Saundra

    Thanks so much for the
    Thanks so much for the update. I was thinking about you and your mom yesterday. Still saying prayers for yours and her strength. :) God Bless.
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  • LPack
    LPack CSN Member Posts: 645
    #5
    Thanks for update
    Liz,
    Thanks for the update. Another good drink is carnations instant breakfast (doctored with vanilla ice cream). Praying for you and your family.

    Love,
    libby ♥
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  • green50
    green50 CSN Member Posts: 312 Member
    #6
    LPack said:

    Thanks for update
    Liz,
    Thanks for the update. Another good drink is carnations instant breakfast (doctored with vanilla ice cream). Praying for you and your family.

    Love,
    libby ♥

    Thanks for update
    Bless you and thank you for update.
    Prayers and Hugs
    Sandy
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