Thank you Magic, I'm waiting to get around that bend to the better times!

pd2012 - you and me both, today. Been one h*lluva tough day. Mom's BiPap on loan from Hospice conked out around 1:00 a.m. last night. I called Hospice, and they would PROBABLY get the replacement to me by noon today. My sister went to bat for Mom on this one, and they shaved it down to 11:00 a.m. (turns out they got here about 12;30). So - we had to take Mom to Emergency last night, just so she could be on BiPap. Exactly what we did not want to put Mom through ever again. At least we told them - no needles digging around for a viable vein, no tests, no IV's. Just BiPap. Mom came home 11 hours later. Somewhere during that time, Mom now virtually doesn't speak anymore (it was iffy before), and she's sleeping basically non-stop. I hope and pray we'll still have some lucid moments, but such a shame Hospice really let Mom down on this one! Hoping and praying Mom will not have to go back to the hospital again ......

Oh Magic, I do hope you get those lucid moments again. It sounds difficult for you right now.

Oh boy, big hugs. The ER for 11 hours, that's tough.

So sorry for your added stress.....I hate ER. I am glad you let them know no more poking. My Mom is not on Hospice but the last year when she was in ER I had to ask nicely no more tries at a blood draw.....there was just no blood to come out at that time. It taught me a lot.

I hope you get some times with Mom to remember and treasure during these tough times. My thoughts are with you.

laurab

Laurab, thanks a bunch. I hear you on your mom and no more digging around. I hate to see all the now healing bruises all over her hands and arms :(

HCard - it was okay. I for the first time actually went home for 2 of those hours. I remember how we all spoke of taking care of ourselves, and VERY unlike me, I went home, took a shower, fresh clothes, brushed teeth :) made a few calls, then back to the ER. Was good, and the nurse assured me Mom really never was conscious (therefore didn't miss me).

Pepper Man, I have to speak the positive - I am praying my sister Bev and I will get to exchange a few words with Mom. The last few days when I've offered food or drink to Mom, she's used her new (weak and scratchy) voice to say "coffee." I would LOVE to hear Mom say "coffee" another time!!!

very very very tough day today.

Thanks everyone for your understanding and lending a shoulder. I appreciate it so much!

pd2012, Let's hit the road together and take that bend in the road. I know it's there somewhere :) Wishing you better times soon!!