I am in a very bad mood right now. My brother just sent me a text and said that mother is now experiencing kidney failure.
He said she is in good spirits and trying to be positive. This is in direct contrast to me because I feel like #%!& and I am frustrated that I cannot do anything.
She is getting three pints of blood today and is set to get more chemotherapy on Thursday.
I just want to go home now…but I need my job…gotta pay those bills.
UPDATE on October 3rd.
I spoke to my brother online today and he said that she is still in good spirits. Two of my friends went to visit in the hospital and they also said she seems to be in a good mood.
The doctors at home have put her on some stronger antibiotics because they are trying to clear up the kidneys. She got the 5th round of chemo and seems to be doing ok.
Just wanted to send some hugs your way!
I am sorry and hope you and your family the best. I can imagine how scary that must be, and although jobs are important, there are more important things in life. I’m sure your employer would understand if you would like to visit your mom.
Craig
Really, really sorry to hear that. Do go to work though, it helps keep you from obsessing when there’s nothing specific for you to do. Best wishes for your mom.
Thanks guys. I am going to work and it helps. I would not be able to do anything for her anyway…but it still stresses me out.
Thank you Lisa.
Sorry to hear the band news for you. I can’t imagine how hard that would be. Hang in there and I’ll hope for your Mother’s comfort and recovery.
LuLu,
I just wanted to say that I’m keeping you and your mom in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care of yourself.
Thank you Sabrina.
It is good to feel the positive vibes coming from my readers..because I am so stressed out by this all right now.
LuLu – Very sorry to hear about your mother. Your family will be in my prayers.
@ PFI
Thank you.
Stop texting!!!!!!!!!!! I dont even text cus my parents and I know it is such a waste of ALOT of money! And we’re not even in debt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
@ Jennifer….I got this plan a long time ago. I have UNLIMITED texts for $5.00 a month. It is therefore cheaper for my brother to use MSN to text my phone since he is not in the US than for him to call me every time.
I can also just use my phone to text back to his MSN since I cannot access my messenger at work due to network restrictions.
Texting works in MY case because it is unlimited for $5 and I can communicate with my family where a call costs a lot more because of the distance.
My mom had kidney failure about 3 weeks ago. I feel for you and know how it is to work and try to make ends meet and living at the hospital.
My mom had 2 round of dialysis and it kick started her kidneys and she was fine & came home for about 1 1/2 weeks . She was doing great & then this last Friday she was throwing up and and shaking so bad. I thought she was cold, but it was seisures. We still dont know if she had a stroke. Her personality is different and they had to tie her to the bed.
It was heartbreaking to see my mom like that. I dont know what will happen to my mom but all i can do is tell hereveryday that I love her. I rub her head and hair & just leave there craying wishing this wasnt happening.
The doctors dont know why her blood pressure is flucuating all the time 190-212… then somedays its low 160 ( thats good for mom)… She has conjested heart failure & ckd ( chronic kidney disease) at the age of 60 years old.
Today for the first time i saw my father cry. It hit home with me. I thought maybe im in denial.. Maybe i thought she was okay, but all i can do is pray… Im scared to be without my mom & i keep thinking im only 35. I need her & know shes my best friend.
I will pray for your mom too lulugal & for you as well.
huggs
Amy