Is there still hope left or should I just give up?

Glad to hear some positive news for your mom. Tell her a lot of folks are thinking of, sending vibes or praying for her


Continued and prayers from me for you and your family.

Oh I'm so glad to hear all the news - that your mom is doing better - and that your Dad seems to be doing better too.

I hope you can get some naps in while you're at the hospital with your mom.

Continued and prayers to you and your family.



Laurie

Oh honey, I haven't been on for a few days and just catching up. What a roller coaster for you. I pray the biopsy comes in with good news and your mom can be taken off the respirator. If they are giving her antibiotics through her IV they can work miracles!

As for your dad, my mom had a lot of the same reactions when dad first went into a coma. She nursed him by herself for 10 months of cancer and he seemed to be getting better, than one night he started seizing and by the time we got him to the ER he was in a coma. The first few days she was still in shock, but still hopeful. Then were were a couple days were she was so depressed and angry I was more worried about her than dad. She didn't come right out and say she would go too, but that was definitely the feeling I got. But, after a few days, she slowly came out of it. I think it was like her "rock bottom"...she had to work out the worst scenerio in her mind and come to terms with it to make herself stronger and be able to deal with everything.

It doesn't sound like your mom is facing the "worst scenerio" right now, but he probably did just have to come to terms with a few things. I would still keep an eye on him, and keep having your paster check on him too. It could also be he feels more comfortable talking to someone he doesn't have to be "strong" for.

Hang in there hon. This is so much for you to handle, but unfortunately, this is a part of life (and this part sucks!). But, you are so strong to handle all this. I know you probably don't feel strong right now but believe me, you are!

Today sounds a lot more positive, it sounds like it's helping to boost everyone. I'm glad he is talking now, and sounding a little better. I imagine he's been in shock the last couple of days realising how serious it is.

Continued hugs.

Oh good, this is good -- now let's just keep it all going in this direction! Thinking hoping praying for all of you, hon.

I am so glad to hear you are feeling better. I know it's tough to keep your strength up but you're doing great.

Still checking in daily and sending lots of vibes and virtual hugs.

It is about 11:30 and I am taking a short break before going to sleep in a chair for the night. I plan on going home after the doctors make rounds in the morning, will meet my dad to sign the POA paper and then go home for at least half a day or longer. I plan on trying to clean my room which looks like the abyss at the moment and then getting some sleep.

I cooked today once I got home so at least I can just heat up some food.

My mom is doing ok for now. She is not sedated very much and I feel for her. I worry about her heartbeat and pulse because they are at the higher end of normal. I just hope it can get under control.

Her liver enzymes are continuing to go down. I'm pretty sure that when the results for the biopsy comes in, that it will say something to the extent of the liver being damaged due to chemicals, but as I did research for it, it can be fixed if caught in time. Let's just hope that I got my mom in fast enough! I'm guessing that the diagnosis is probably what I tried to show the liver specialist I found, but you know how doctors are, they are always right. Well, I think I may have been correct and the funny thing is, I found the answer right here on TCS where a cat had similar symptoms as my mom in the liver. I just hope that the steroids will be able to reverse the damage and that she won't need a transplant.

I hope she can fight the infections. I worry about her so much and yet at the same time I am exhausted.

I plan on seeing the secretary of the doctor my dad is seeing to tell him about his stopping his medications. I do not want to push him back into the hole he was in and his doctor may be the only one he will listen to. I don't want the same thing to happen to my dad as my mom because I don't think I could handle both. My mom would kick him anyway if he did.

Let's just hope her heartbeat and pulse are able to relax over night and that she can get some much needed rest to fight the infection. I sure do miss her even though she is right there with me.

Trust me, I do plan on sleeping for a few hours once home. I just hope my dad didn't do anything else stupid. At least he went home without anyone suggesting it. A friend will be up here for quite some time tomorrow along with my dad.

This is a lot better news I'm pleased your eating a cooked meal because you need your strength just as much.

I missed how your mum got into this situation, so is there another thread that explains it?.

More healthy coming over for her

I am so glad your getting some positive news for once. Somtimes that's all it takes to start the healing. Even though your mom's liver enzime's are still on the downward trend the fact that she can breath somewhat on her own is a seriously positive step.

I also think it wise that your dad is giving you POA, it will help if anything happens in the future.

I was going to call you last night but not knowing when your home and knowing you need to sleep when you are home I decided I would put it off until somtime I see you online in the evening.

I am still sending all my your way

Know matter what happens in life always have faith in God, Duchess. Your family are in my prayers sweetie.
PSALM 46 - God is our protection and our strength. He always helps in times of trouble.

Originally Posted by Rosiemac

This is a lot better news

I'm pleased your eating a cooked meal because you need your strength just as much.

I missed how your mum got into this situation, so is there another thread that explains it?.

More healthy coming over for her

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There was another thread, but pretty much it started when she got sick and was on all these different meds to try and get better. There was one that just had really horrible side effects and it managed to hit her.

Originally Posted by Sibohan2005

I am so glad your getting some positive news for once. Somtimes that's all it takes to start the healing. Even though your mom's liver enzime's are still on the downward trend the fact that she can breath somewhat on her own is a seriously positive step.

I also think it wise that your dad is giving you POA, it will help if anything happens in the future.

I was going to call you last night but not knowing when your home and knowing you need to sleep when you are home I decided I would put it off until somtime I see you online in the evening.

I am still sending all my your way

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I may stay home tonight, I'm not sure. I am going home for a few hours today. Her liver enzymes are split as far as how well, but her kidneys are now having problems and her infection is getting worse just by looking at results.
I am trying to stay positive, but that infection needs to get under control.

I haven't talked to the doctors yet, but hopefully I will know what their plan of action is.

Continued vibes flying her way!

Well, we got the POA taken care of, a letter of acceptance for a backup insurance, and I will also see if I can add her to mine.

My dad had his blood drawn today and he took his meds, but it makes me wonder where they came from if he threw them all out?

I just hope my mom can get better. She has been through enough and I just want her to heal.

I decided to stay home today and tonight to try and get some things done around the house including cleaning my black hole. I hope that I don't regret it.

My dad just called and I'm worried about him because he does not like being alone. He said he was checking up on me, but I knew better. Being an only child does have its advantages.

They are worried about her kidneys now and are planning on doing dialysis. I just wish she would improve! I am trying to have hope and faith, but it is just so hard. I know my dad is doing better, but he may just as well snap again if she turns the other way.

Everyone else that I know is keeping hope and saying that she will get better, but I try to think so also, but I'm the only one who may really be seeing reality for what it really is. I also know now that I will be the only one that may be able to make that decision if it comes down to that.

I am just so exhausted and angry and sad. I blame myself for not getting her in on the 3rd when I knew I should have. I am starting to regret not trying more and just pushing the doctors more when I had the chance.

I am at a point where I just don't know what to think or do anymore. I hate the feeling of not knowing what will happen.

Honey, please don't blame yourself - you weren't to know.

I am thinking of you all - I wish I could share some of your load.

Continued vibes.

I miss my mom. I hope that phone never rings.

Push them now. There's nothing to lose... ask for an expert consult, a transfer to Baylor, anything you think might help. It may not be too late!

I am hoping you are getting some sleep, and agree about pushing for whatever it takes, an expert consult, a transfer.

Continuing to keep you in my thoughts and prayers and sending mega