I was hesitant to leave the Walker for dinner last night because mom was trying to speak. I could not make out anything she was saying, but she did not seem agitated or scared. I asked the girls, Chris and his family to wait for me until mom was quiet again. When I got back to the Walker a few hours later, the aides and nurses said mom was trying to talk. There was a lot of fluid build up so it sounded like she was talking while gargling. A nurse asked how she was feeling and mom clearly said "okay". She continued to try to talk on and off for several hours. I slept soundly from 11:00pm to 2:00am. The night nurse said mom also tried to talk to him during that time. She's been quiet since then. The fluids have cleared from her throat, hopefully I will understand her if she tries to speak today.
I was so surprised that mom was making eye contact and talking yesterday, that I had to verify that she has not had any more fluids.
The new hospice nurse on duty for the weekend asked for mom's entire history since the stroke and she took careful notes as I told her everything I knew. Everyone's death experience is different, but mom is clearly an unusual case.
Wow...did you ask Bonnie if she was thirsty? Considering the circumstances, perhaps a bag of IV fluid may be warranted? Continued prayer.
ReplyDeleteI always ask mom if she needs water. I wet her mouth with a sponge swab, but she can no longer swallow. She would even aspirate IV fluids. It would be a horrible way for her to go (basically drowning). Hospice chooses the most comfortable option now whether it shortens or lengthens the time she has left.
ReplyDeleteOh...I didn't know IV fluids would be a problem. You mean it would fill up her lungs? That would not be good. Our weather seems to be struggling along with your Mom. The sun will shine again.
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