TruWrecks
Banned
Last weekend I got a call from my dad asking me to call him back. I was on a ride when he called. He called me again a few minutes after I got home from my ride. My Mom was in the hosptial after having a mild stroke.
The doctor said my mom is doing well because she was brought in within the first 48hrs. My dad said he knew what was going on because my mom couldn't pronounce an s. The hospital discharged her after two days. They schedued a follow-up for her for this AM. I haven't gotten any word back yet how that went.
My mom has also opted for a DNR order. I can respect that. She doesn't want to be around if she can't have an active role in life. I have something similar in a living will.
Mom is feeling tired most of the time. Her speech is a bit slower than usual. She has a slight droop on the left side of her mouth. I talked to her for about 30 minutes today, and she is in good spirits.
Mom said her dogs were acting real clingy all day before her stroke. They knew something was wrong. I made her promise me that she would call her doctor or 911 if they start doing that again. She has a follow-up with her doctor tomorrow morning. My Dad is going to call me as soon as they're done at her doctor. I also let her know she can dial 911 by holding the "9" key on her cell phone until it dials. She will also be adding my Dad's and my cell phones to her speed dial list for numbers 3 and 6. That way she can hold down any key on the right-hand side of her phone and get help.
Mom's doctor has requested she doesn't drive and do anything stressfull for the time being. The company Mom works for has retired her to do phone work from home until further notice.
I'm torn about where to live. I'm going to be selling my house soon. I want to live closer to my parents so i can help them. I also have many friends in NW Washington that I want to be able to hang out and ride with. Family comes first, so I hope my friends will understand if I move closer to my parents house.
Lot's of things can happen in a very short time. Cherish what you have while you have the time.
Doug
The doctor said my mom is doing well because she was brought in within the first 48hrs. My dad said he knew what was going on because my mom couldn't pronounce an s. The hospital discharged her after two days. They schedued a follow-up for her for this AM. I haven't gotten any word back yet how that went.
My mom has also opted for a DNR order. I can respect that. She doesn't want to be around if she can't have an active role in life. I have something similar in a living will.
Mom is feeling tired most of the time. Her speech is a bit slower than usual. She has a slight droop on the left side of her mouth. I talked to her for about 30 minutes today, and she is in good spirits.
Mom said her dogs were acting real clingy all day before her stroke. They knew something was wrong. I made her promise me that she would call her doctor or 911 if they start doing that again. She has a follow-up with her doctor tomorrow morning. My Dad is going to call me as soon as they're done at her doctor. I also let her know she can dial 911 by holding the "9" key on her cell phone until it dials. She will also be adding my Dad's and my cell phones to her speed dial list for numbers 3 and 6. That way she can hold down any key on the right-hand side of her phone and get help.
Mom's doctor has requested she doesn't drive and do anything stressfull for the time being. The company Mom works for has retired her to do phone work from home until further notice.
I'm torn about where to live. I'm going to be selling my house soon. I want to live closer to my parents so i can help them. I also have many friends in NW Washington that I want to be able to hang out and ride with. Family comes first, so I hope my friends will understand if I move closer to my parents house.
Lot's of things can happen in a very short time. Cherish what you have while you have the time.
Doug