tomorrow i take my mum for a blood transfusion

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Spent a kinda relaxed weekend with mum, having had an horrendous week where she was bitter and angry and wouldnt talk, yesterday i sat next to her, put my arms around her, told her how much she means to us all, told her i cant imagine what she is thinking, but talked about her having the blood transfusion, promised her we wont make her stay any longer than needed, but also stressed she is very weak and the hospital may decide on a drip for her being dehydrated(sorry cant think what its called). 

I may be wrong, although my mum has no energy whatsoever, cant even sit for more than 5 minutes, i asked if she had any pain, she said not, and thats when i said to her, i cant promise you but i dont think your knocking on heavens door mum your not in pain, from that moment she seemed to relax and we have had 2 days where there is no atmosphere (Me not understanding at her refusal to talk to me and keep pushing trying to get her to talk) Mum has slept 98% of the time.

Part of me is worried she will not come home, but i think we all think that when our loved one is so ill.  Just hope that tomorrow goes smoothly and i bring her home in better condition than she went in.

Take care everyone,

Splash xxx

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi ya Splash,

    Your Mums very lucky to have such a loving caring daughter. you may find that the Dehydration could be the cause of you Mum being so tired.

    Dont forget to look after yourself, you dont want to be getting ill. My thoughts are with you and your Mum. Hope all goes smoothly tomorrow for you both.

    Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi  splash,

    My dad has had lots of blood transfusions pretty much weekly the last couple of months and as he is in the hospital receiving the blood you can see the colour coming back into his face and neck and his face becomes plumper and less weary and drained. He always feels better in the days following. I hope your mum reacts the same. I know you are frightened, i am too but you are doing a wonderful thing just by being there with reassuring words.

    I hope tomorrow goes ok for her. Keep us updated.

    Lots of love

    Vicki xxxxxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Splash, wishing your mum all the very best for her transfusion tomorrow.

    So glad she has decided to go ahead with it. I'm sure she will come out feeling so much better than she went in.

    Best wishes, Christine xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    thank you all for your lovely support, sometimes it can be so lonely when im sitting in living room whilst mum is in bed.  just been in and checked on her, looks dreadful, she grabbed my hand and we just sat for a few moments didnt need to speak.

    will keep you informed,

    thanks again to you all xxxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Thinking of you XX