Comments | artykat: Update on Mum

artykat

Update on Mum

Jan 31, 2009 17:25

Mum is doing better today, reports Pippa today, and able to hold down food well enough (what little bit she is eating). And she knows little else, as the doctors don't tell you anything there. It is certainly a lot different than here, at least in my experience. They don't know where the infection is that has shown up in her bloodwork, but they ( Read more... )

england, mum, pippa

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teacher_bear January 31 2009, 22:45:40 UTC

Yes thank you!

twilightsdawne January 31 2009, 22:48:57 UTC

Will continue to pray for her. (((hugs)))

pds_lit January 31 2009, 23:11:22 UTC

Really glad to hear that mom has improved.

Yes, I think there is a cultural difference too. I don't think the doctors over there would like to see me walk through the door. :)

mrsmcgillicuddy January 31 2009, 23:42:30 UTC

Me too. Picture a red-headed woman with " the look that quells" down pat.

Having been a nurse makes me rather assertive at times. I've had my husband sign himself out of a hospital that was bent on killing him with outrageous treatment. When I told another facility what they intended to do, they were as shocked as I was. :(

pds_lit February 1 2009, 00:00:29 UTC

I am very pro-active, so to speak. My mother thinks it is awful that I interview doctors and tell them exactly what I expect from them. LOL!

mrsmcgillicuddy February 1 2009, 00:32:33 UTC

I know, our parent's generation still tend to have the mind set that doctors are not to be questioned. Having been a geriatric nurse, I've seen so many older people who didn't have someone to advocate for them be put through things that are so unnecessary.

I've seen to many shenanigans in operating rooms to trust any doctor completely! And after reading your husband's book, I don't have much faith in scientific research either! ;)

It helps to know D has a sister there to help, that's for sure!

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mrsmcgillicuddy January 31 2009, 23:47:34 UTC

It seems like she is comfortable and that is a wealth of something when she has been so ill.

It's rough when a parent gets that age and a child is so far away when they are ill. It's rough on you too, I know.

Still praying for the peace of God that excels all thought for everyone involved...*squishy hug for you both*

boosterbaby February 1 2009, 02:40:48 UTC

I'm glad Mum is doing better. Still praying!