fillise Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Mom got out of the hospital yesterday! She was taken off the IV fluids on Sunday and her digestive tract seems to have settled down so she is retaining food and liquids. Her oncologist said he wants to give her a couple of weeks to get stronger and then he might try giving her 50% of the Alimta she got last time. If she handles that he will gradually try to build her up to the dose she should be getting. He hasn't decided for sure yet, but that is one option. I flew up to see her over the weekend. She didn't know I was coming and burst into tears when I walked into her room. I spend most of Saturday and Sunday with her before flying back yesterday. I think I will try to go spend the week with her whenever she gets her next treatment in case she has trouble again. For now, I feel like I can relax a little bit. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 How wonderful to have spent the 2 days with your Mother, I bet she was thrilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Susan, what a lovely tribute to her love for you that your Mom burst into tears when she saw you. Am so glad she's feeling better and you can relax a little. Hope you can make that weeklong trip when she gets her next treatment. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fighting4mom Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Hi (again), I should have read this one first!! YAY!!!! I think your visit was the best medicine possible. Good for her and you!!! Blessings, Kimberly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Susan,Im glad yout mom is feeling better and you got to spend the weekend together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 WOOHOO More great news! How did you make out with the house helper??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellep Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Awwwwwwwww Susan! I'm really happy for both your and Mom. That visit was really special for both of you! Now, relax my friend and have yourself that glass of wine we talked about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 GREAT NEWS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Randy, A friend of mine from HS and her daughter are going to do it. They are really looking for the daughter to have a way to earn some money (she is developmentally disabled. She can do many things, but in this market it is really hard for her to find a job). If that doesn't work out, I'm calling Mary Poppins from Craigs List! Thanks, Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstdzy Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Susan, That's so awesome! Congratulations to you and Mom!! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Susan that is such a wonderful post. I am so glad your mom is feeling a bit better and will get the time to strength up a bit more before going forward with treatement. And it is just so sweet and awesome that you were able to go spend the weekend with her. I'm sure it was one of the happiest surprises your mom received. What a beautiful bond you two have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Susan, What a wonderful post! Your Mom's "tears of joy" upon seeing you tells it all. A loving daughter is a great and special gift to a mother. Sending my prayers and all good thoughts to you both for the continuing of your Mom's feeling better. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caren Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Oh Susan I am so pleased that your mum is home and starting to feel better. The reduction in dosage sounds like a plan that could work It's great to know that you got to go and spend the weekend with your mum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukla Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Susan - A big WOOHOO! There are special moments for all of us in this journey. First your boss, how wonderful to get you up there. And to be able to spend time with your mom and watch her come home. A child's love is the best and I'm sure your mom felt on top of the world when she saw you walk through the door. So glad it was a great visit for you both. Kathleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Hi Susan, It's been awhile since I've checked in. Great news about your mom. I hope she continues to do well. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Shelley, It is so great to hear from you. It has been a long time. I hope all is well with your mom and with you. Mom has had a rough summer and fall, but is doing ok right now. She got scanned Tuesday, so we are in waiting mode. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 That's great news, Susan! Here's hoping your mother will continue to improve for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Susan, so glad I had computer time (without getting kicked off or freezing up) to catch up on what's going on with your Mom. I'd responded to the first post but just saw the one about the house-helper. How great is that. Mom gets help and you get to help someone else. Praying it works out for all of you. Saw you're waiting on scan results. The worst wait in the world but I'll be waiting with you. Love to your Mom. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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