Vital Care nurse Brent came to visit on Thursday. He recommended changing Mom’s catheter tubing, which Suzy did carefully yesterday. The blood samples he took to the lab came back with a hemoglobin result of 9.9 – a tremendous increase from the 8.7 of last week.
Mom is still very conversant and expressive with her hands. Suzy thinks the pain medication is probably the underlying cause for the increase in movement. Now that the pain is in check she motions for things and scratches her occasional itches.
Mom has had frequent visits from Paul’s mother, Ruby, who is here from California. Ruby has a very sweet demeanor and Mom is always happy to see her.
Below are some pictures from last weekend.
Pattie and Bill visiting on Saturday, July 26.
Pat and Mom on Monday, July 29.
Suzy and Mom on Monday, July 29.
Babbette has been snuggling up to Mom regularly.
Mom’s other cat buddy, Teddy, passed away last month. Teddy and Babbette were Mom’s faithful companions, and over time were able to stay on her bed together without annoying each other. We miss Teddy’s affection and blatant vulnerability. He’s the only cat I’ve ever met that would roll on his back in the middle of a room and fall asleep with his feet in the air. Teddy is no doubt warming up the foot of Mom’s bed in heaven. On his back.
2 comments:
Babb's present is her presence. How wonderful she can be up there with you guys! Good to see a pic of you Pat! yay!
Glad to hear of a good week.
Patti-
I just watched the Team Hoyt video. All I can say is I LOVE YOU! I love how you look at lifes situations and think of ways that it can touch the lifes of others! Thank you for being my friend. I miss you!
Love, Cheryl Meryl
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