honeybee Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hello, Thanks to all that answered my question about hospice. My mother signed all of the paper work but doesn't know why she needs it. When I asked the nurse about the "time frame" she said two weeks to two monthes and that it was a very aggressive tumor. It's so hard to believe, mom seems to have a little more energy now. The nurse said liquid morphine and pain killers will do that. She only sleeps about 5 hours a night. Is this normal? I don't know what to expect in the near future and have no family support. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Yes first of all throw that 2 weeks to 2 months out the door. They don't know how long anymore than I do! No meds for me perfectly healthy and i sleep 6 hours a nite so... My advice is this; do what you enjoy doing with mom. spend as much quality time wiht her talking and enjoying the comapany and see where and when things go from here. Just my 2 cents though so, prayers and Hugs for you and mom.. Spend the days the way that you two want to spend them. If you sit around crying and boo hoo hooing, then you have already let the cancer win. and thats not a good thing in any condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybee Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks Katie and Randy! I'm not going to let the cancer win-just feel like I've been slammed into a brick wall and am still dazed! Everything is happening so fast. Well...time to pick myself up,brush off and forge ahead! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Dear Wendy, be strong & have faith....don't loose your hope. Prayers on our way a big hug bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Wendy, Time well spent is the best, just live as you both like and don't watch for those dates, they are wrong....... Just follow the way your mother wants to spend the time. Will keep you in my prayers. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Wendy, Just want to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Hi Honey...prayers go up for you and your Mom...and forget about what the doctor said...'what's he know?????...grrrrrrr.... Take the good advice from Katie and reach out for support...friends...church...neighbor's etc...be strong and keep the faith.... hugs...nonni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Wendy, I'd take each day as it comes and enjoy all the good ones with your mom. Whether it is two weeks, two months, or two years none of us really know how long we have. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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