Saturday, July 14, 2012

Another So-So Day and some progress

Short update:

  • Had hospice consult yesterday. We learned about what they can offer.
  • Ahma pooed today, but used a suppository. If you every have to do this for her, you must know that it takes a while for it to work, so you should tell her to relax and not rush to go to the commode right away. It took about 2 hours for hers to work.
  • We bought her adult diapers (XL), but she doesn't seem to mind them.
  • I've consulted many health professionals (hospice nurse, anesthesiologist friend, etc.) and learned that morphine is really all about making her comfortable. It will help with the visceral pain that she is feeling.
  • Ahma flipped through the red photo album that George pulled together. She felt so blessed to have so many loving children and grandchildren in her life. 
  • As she was drifting off to sleep last night (July 13), she was reciting some recipes for some of our favorite dishes (minced pork sauce, fatty pork, etc.).
  • Ahma did not sleep well last night though.
  • We figured out how to use the blender and made some watermelon juice, which she loves (note, must align the arrows for it to work). But she vomited some of it. 
Personal Opinion: We should stop doubting what she has been reporting to us in terms of symptoms. They are indeed happening. When she says she's feeling pain all over her body, that means she's really feeling it. 

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