I had to go to Princeton, KY today to see about Mom. Thank goodness I was only an hour away.

As I walked into the hospital room, I was scared to death and thought I was in the wrong room when I looked in the bed and saw mom. She was pale and curled up in the fetal position in the bed. She was in pain and had just thrown up. She had a CT scan of her abdomen and we won't know the results from that till tomorrow most likely. If it shows an abscess then they will have to do surgery. The doctor thinks it is her diverticulitis acting up. She is getting Cipro to treat that. They are also giving her Flagyl as well. Her potassium is low, I wasn't told how low, so they are giving her potassium in her IV to replace it.

She is allergic to alot of the normal pain meds so finding something to help with the pain is hard for her. Stadol was given to her last night and I personally think she was overdosed. Mom said as soon as it was put in her IV she got HOT and started sweating then she saw her mom, her dad, her sister, and her aunt all of which are dead. She said she felt like she was dying as well. She said she thought it was her time and was ready to go. That scared the hell out of me.

I have since told the nurses to NOT give her stadol anymore. Zofran, usually used for nausea in cancer patients, works for pain in mom. So they are giving that to her now and she seems better.

I am pooped and worried. I will call her tomorrow morning and see what the doctor said but more than likely she will be released tomorrow or the next day unless the ct scan showed something else. They will most likely treat her for the diverticulitis and monitor her.

Her BP is actually pretty good for her. That is a plus. She is a little anemic but not anything to treat at present.

I will keep you posted.

Please keep her in your prayers.

Penni -

Sending healing thoughts and wishes out to your Mom. She's so lucky to have you there, particularly with your medical knowledge.

Hang in there!

(((HUGS)))

Mom's ct scan showed only the diverticulitis irritation. So she is being treated with antibiotics for that. She seemed much better today. She had more color in her face and was much more animated. She was able to eat some turkey and dressing for lunch. She has taken her pills and has kept them down. Her kidneys and bowels are working fine. They had to change her IV today. Thank God the reglan worked.

She won't be released till Saturday. The doctor wants to give her more fluids and two more days of IV antibiotics. So I am planning on going back to see her tomorrow as well. I will be making that trip back and forth for the next three days for sure. I just want to collapse right now.

I will keep you updated.

Penni- that is great news about your mom. I'm so glad it is something that can be diagnosed and treated. She sounds like she's on the mend. I'm very relieved and happy for you both.

Megan

How lucky she is to have a daughter as a nurse!

Big hugs to you and your mom... God bless!

penni I really hope that your mom's health will improve and that the Dr's can tell you something soon. ((((((HUGS))))))) Sent your way!!!

Oh, Penni, I know how hard it is to have our moms be sick. Poor girl, poor mom.

Healing thoughts to her from me, and strength and good rest vibes to you. Hang in there, lady, you're doing the best for her!!

Oh Penni, I'm sure sorry your mom is sick right now. I'm sending lots of healing whitelight your way! (((((((Penni)))))

Penni,

I hope your mom is feeling better. My mom had the same problem and was sick for some time before they finally got the right prognosis. She will be ok and soon as she starts responding to the right meds. Take care.

I spoke to Mom on the phone this morning. She has managed to eat and keep down 2/3 bowl not cup of oatmeal. HOORAY!! She has already gotten up and taken her shower and put on her pants. She is keeping the gown on for now. Her voice did seem shaky which concerns me but it could be the medication causing some of that. She was shaky all day long yesterday. She was off some of her blood pressure medication for 36 hours cause of her nausea but they started her back on them yesterday. The toprol (sp?) was one that she said makes her shake if she doesn't take it. Gotta go look that one up.

I woke up with a migraine and won't be going to see her today unless I start feeling better. Just wanted to check in with you guys first.

I had a break down last night thinking about her and what I would do if something happened to her. I was a mess. I prayed about it and I found some peace.

I didn't tell you guys this but Mom told me that when she took that Stadol that caused the reaction she said she went into the Pearly gates of heaven and felt God's presence. Then she felt someone telling her it wasn't her time yet and to go back. I believe this 100% my mom is very spiritual and would not fib about this. She laughed and said, "Well I can take that two ways. Either God has more for me to do or I wasn't supposed to be in heaven." LOL!!! I just love that I get my sense of humor from her and from her mother god rest her soul.

Thanks guys for all your prayers and healing thoughts and such. It is much appreciated.

MORE later

Sweetheart, Thanks for the update.

Take care of yourself as well.

When Billy gets uptight, on edge and sort of shaky I hear him say "I forgot/need to take my meds". He take toprol.

Penni, I am soooooo glad your mom is doing better. I have been blessed with 2 fairly healthy parents yet (75 and 78) but when they have need serious medical care its gets scarey. Hope your mom is totally better soon and back home, and you can relax again.

:D :banana :banana :banana :banana Hooray Mom went home today from the hospital. They gave her antibiotics to take while at home. She sounded really good on the phone. I plan on going to see her on Sunday for the day. I am so thankful for her she is my inspiration and my support and simple the most wonderful woman I know. I get my strength from her and my intelligence. She inspires me to be a better person. She is my heart.

Penni, I'm so glad your mom is doing so much better. She sounds like a remarkable person. What's that old saying....the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. You take after your mom I guess.

I hope you get some much needed rest and your headache has gone away.

Penni,

This is great news! I'm so glad they were able to get her back on the right track! I know it's terrifying to think what we'd do without our mother. Mine is coming to that age as well... it's scary. Hopefully, this will fix her up for a long time.

:D :D :banana :banana :banana :banana Hooray Mom went home today from the hospital. They gave her antibiotics to take while at home. She sounded really good on the phone. I plan on going to see her on Sunday for the day. I am so thankful for her she is my inspiration and my support and simple the most wonderful woman I know. I get my strength from her and my intelligence. She inspires me to be a better person. She is my heart.

I am so happy to hear this great news!

On a side note...

I live only a mile from my parents.... and even though we talk daily, we only see each other maybe *twice* a week. I feel the same way about my mom as you do yours (especially the sense of humor part).

Youve just inspired me to do something special for her - and to make sure I verbally tell her how much I love her more often! Thanks Penni! Thank you fom the bottom of my heart.