Thanks for all the nice thoughts and prayers! Mum should be home tomorrow. We had to rent some kit like a specialized seat for the toilet and a wheelchair. Dad and I will have to get her around our small little house but she’d rather be home.
She’s out of treatment and on her last legs. Hasn’t eaten anything decent in weeks and is still on the wards.As I say we can look out for her and it isn’t a good prognosis. I think the melanoma has spread too far! I’d like it to be otherwise but it’s good she’s coming home!
We have a lovely family and a lot of support. That is so good in this day and age but it’s still a sad time! I’d just like to say a big thanks to you big hearted people who say such kind things in difficult times! It’s much appreciated! As the great Joni once said …" You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone "…everyone will miss mum terribly and that is the greatest thing you could say about a lovely woman!
It’s good she’s coming home, and will hopefully be able to stay at home to palliate with you and the rest of her family as support. It is always hard adjusting to such horrible news, i’ve seen it alot in my work. But she is blessed to have such a loving family. Good luck.
I think your mom will be much more comfortable at home than in the hospital. It’s really wonderful that you and your dad and your extended family will care for your mom at home.
Do you have a home hospice team that will help with your mom’s care, for example, home nurse visits, someone to answer your questions so you know what to expect, etc.?
Yeah we can get help if we need it @Moonbeam. I think the important thing now is just making her comfortable. We can get by. Dad is doing really well. He even cleaned the bathroom the other day. Never done that in his life but Mum is a pretty cool chick! We’ll get by!
As usual she doesn’t like fussing so we just need to keep her going. If we need help it’s there. I don’t think she’s going to last long as she’s not eating. So sad but we need to keep going! Dad is a priority too because he’s not eating as well and is always up the hospital. Need to keep em both going!
Gosh I’m sorry ro hear the news about your mom @rogueone, wow…mom’s are special.
It’s good you’ve brought her home, and are seeing that she’s comfy.
I was at my parents house the night before my dad passed on from dementia -my mom and me took care of him for his last year and a half at home- it’s the way he wanted it.
Glad your mom’s gonna be at home @rogueone. Hope she’s comfortable and in good spirits. I’m sure you’re focused on your mom and dad but be sure and take care of yourself, too. Best wishes.