Today that mom who was full of hope and energy seems to be resurfacing a bit. Mom was on a clear liquid diet for her entire first hospital stay and was put back on that same diet when she was re-admitted on Monday. During her four days at "home", she was allowed to eat, but she felt so bad that she never tried. This morning she woke up asking for food, and then ate her first meal in over two weeks!
In addition to rocking her new "soft bland" diet, Mom has also been out of bed a lot today . . . walking in the halls, sitting in her chair, and watching for helicopters at the end of our hall. This is a huge change from how she was over the weekend, when Patty and I felt like we'd won a gold medal each time we managed to get Mom to stay out of bed for more than 10 minutes.
As far as numbers go, Mom's white count is still slightly elevated, but is coming down. If it keeps going like it has been, it'll be normal tomorrow. Her sodium level has come up a tiny bit, but it's not near where they want it. It was at 121 yesterday and came up to 124 today; it should be at least 136. Dr. M has tried to get her sodium level up by taking away her "free water" that's normally given through her feeding tube and instead using her port to give her IV fluids with sodium, as well as allowing her to eat/drink things that contain sodium (pretty much anything but water). However, her IV fluids were discontinued tonight, so pray her sodium level will still continue to rise without them.
If Mom's numbers continue to head in the right direction and if she continues to feel better, Dr. M may discharge her tomorrow. He won't let us go back to Memphis, yet, though. :( He wants Mom to stay in Louisville through the weekend and follow-up with him at his office next week. Mom was disappointed to find out she wouldn't be home for Mother's Day, but we understand why she needs to be here. We definitely don't want to to end up at home or in the middle of a six-hour drive with Mom feeling like she did last weekend.
Thank you all for your prayers and love. Keep praying for Mom's body to heal, her sodium to come up, her pain to lessen, and her cancer cells to die!
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Praying daily! It's a roller coaster ride for sure! Hang in there, I know you are very exhausted in every way, I am praying for your stamina and that His power, energy, strength and peace cover all over you to sustain you as you care for her. That you have moments to pause and recognize His very real presence around you holding you up! Love you dear one, you are a joy and delight to your parents! :-)
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