Just some random thoughts about life, from my perspective. Some frugal thoughts, some crafty,some religious thoughts, some medical thoughts. . . whatever I happen to be thinking or doing at the time.
In ICU, out of ICU, in ICU, out of ICU. . .to the nursing home, back to ICU in the midst of tornadoes, heavy rains and fierce winds.
At this moment in time, mom is doing somewhat better. . . having BP and heart rate issues, developed a blood clot in her left leg. . . needing the bi-pap machine for 20 hours a day, etc.
Mom's back in ICU today -- she started complaining of numbness in her left hand, feeling "shaky", then chest pains. . . she got gray, sweaty and her BP dropped to 73/40. So she's back in ICU and on a levophed drip.
Now we're trying to figure out nursing home placement that will work with an outpatient dialysis unit. . . whew!
She's still so very weak. . I have no idea how she'll manage at a nursing home, when she can't stand, can't talk above a whisper, etc. Having worked in EFC - I know how it can be.
HI - I'm De, married, with 3 kids and 3 grand daughters. I'm an RN full time, and always looking for new ways to cut the budget and save money. I love to craft, crochet, and knit.