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[blbabe1234]

Hello cherries. Its been a very long weekend and things are not looking good for my mother.  The quality of life, or lack thereof, has helped us with our decision as a family (My father, brother and I).

As most of you know, she had her gall bladder taken out last Wednesday because it was diseased. The surgery was a success and the surgeon stated that if that was all that was holding her back, she would be feeling much better by Friday afternoon/evening. Unfortunetly, that was not the case. Not even 15 minutes after my dad arrived at the hospital on Friday,  Mom had another seizure. They put her on anti-seizure medication and move her BACK to ICU. Took them about 15 minutes to stabalize her. Then 2PM comes around - another seizure. They put her on even STRONGER meds. Trying to keep her calm. Cat Scan on brain was performed at 3:30PM.

On Saturday, they inserted a feeding tube because she was not eating. Sunday morning, she ends up having another stroke. Cat scan showed abnormalities. Neurologist stated the "abnormalities" are collapsed blood vessels - scattered throughout the brain. They ran some tests to see how her responsive rate was and it was bleak. You can squeeze her hand and she sometimes doesn't squeeze back. You can talk to her and she will not wake up very often. And when she DOES wake up, she will stare at you before going back to sleep. By yesterday morning, we were told her body was shutting down. Her body is only taking in/absorbing about 10% of the food from the feeding tube. They have her set up to receive 450 cc (every 6 hours) and she is taking in about 25 cc. Her urine output is less and less every few hours despite getting fluids. She is; however, breathing on her own and her heart is still pumping. Her medical team discussed us signing a DNR which my dad has signed and my brother and I have agreed to.

My father has another meeting today with her doctor, head nurse and neurologist. There is nothing more staff in the ICU can do for her. When they have a room available, they will move her from ICU and just make her "comfortable". Currently, she is not in pain, but they have taken her off of her bp medication and anti-seizure medication. I believe she's been off of medication for the last 36 hours. 

I want to thank you all for the continuous prayers, thoughts, virtual hugs, etc. They are very much needed as my family and I play the "One day at a time" game.

[DN in MN]

Oh Brandy, I am so sorry to hear this news.  Continued thoughts and prayers to you and your family.  

[pawprints]

Brandy you know how much my heart is breaking for you and your family. So many many many ((hugs)) to you.

[sdwhru]

Oh, Brandy, so hate to hear this!  Continued prayers for your family and for your mom

[Tammey]

Brandy I am so sorry to hear this...my heart goes out to you. {{{HUGS}}} and prayers to you and yours. 

[Wheeliegirl]

So sorry to hear this news!  Continued prayers for your family. 

[LoreenC]

I am so sorry , Brandy. I will pray for you and your Mom & Family. I am glad you are all together for Love and support. Hugs.

[Gail R]

I am so very sorry to hear this news.  Continued prayers for your mom, you and your family.  

[MTCanuk]

My heart goes out to you Brandy with your latest update. One day at a time is so hard to do. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!

[Art_Teacher]

I'm so very sorry to hear this.  I know it was not the news you wanted, and it is so hard to wait and see our loved ones slipping.  God bless you and your family as you deal with such a difficult time.  Hugs!

[lmcgill]

Hugs.

[scrapy1967]

Oh Brandy I am so sorry! Hugs and I’m here if you need to talk!

[Sandi0805]

Oh Brandy, I am so sorry to hear this.  I know how hard this is for you from having been through it with my mom's illnesses.  Just know we are all here for you.  Continued prayers for all and many (((hugs))) to you.  

[karensay]

I'm so sorry.  

[MisasMom]

Brandy, so sorry to hear this news. Hugs and prayers to all of you.

[Scrap Bug]

Oh, how disheartening!  (((HUGS)))!!!! Continued prayers heading your mom's way. 

[Monroe1218]

Oh Brandy!  I am so sorry to read this news.  I will be in continued prayer for your Mom, you and the rest of your family during this difficult time!

[Flasher]

Brandy, I am so sorry to hear this.  I cannot even begin to fathom what you are going through.  I can only offer you support and hugs as you, and your family, make your way through this difficult time. 

[Deanna13]

oh no, Brandy! I'm so very sorry to hear this. 

My heart breaks for you as I sadly do know somewhat what you're going through. My Dad passed 20 years ago after losing his battle with various organs shutting down and everything. He was in the hospital for the last 2 weeks of his life. There wasn't anything they could do for him but to put him on machines and all. Will keep you and your family in my prayers and sending big hugs. Please remember to take care of yourself. Hugs!

[need2scrap]

Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this Brandy.  Hugs and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.