Follow Up

Mom had an appointment with an Ear, Nose, Throat doctor yesterday afternoon to find out why she has been getting the nosebleeds the past few weeks. She had another nosebleed late Sunday night. Thankfully, this wasn't that bad and with the "tricks" that the emergency room doctor taught us, Mom was able to get the blood flow to stop. Anyways, we went to the doctor yesterday. He said that she had a burst blood vessel in her left nostril. He cauterized the vessel all the while cracking jokes. At least that put her a bit at ease. Now, she has to use an antibiotic cream in the nostril and wait for it to heal. We have a follow-up appointment next week to make sure that it is healing.

Mom is officially over going to doctor's offices, hospitals, etc. I am there with her!! I never wanted to have to know all the information that I have researched, but I have. Now is the time for Mom to recover and regain her health, strength and mental well being.

Mother's Day was very mellow for the family. We went to Sue's house for dinner. Mom was very tired and achy. She just sat and watched the kids play and wasn't very interactive with them. Once she feels stronger, she will be more interactive with the kids. (which I think will be a big factor in helping her heal). Mother's Day also put the past 5 months into perspective for me. I realized, even more than I already do, that it is important to cherish every minute with your parents!