Friday Night Orders

I went after work to see my mom. Her spirits were good as were her vital signs. Her temp was 98.4- up from her norm of 96.8 but better than it was........ A Doctor came in while I was there and said her chest xray was clear. I asked why they had did it and he said to make sure she was not coming down for a problem.

They also have her on a small breathing device. The nurse told Mom how to use it and that she needed to inhale on it 10 times every hour she was awake- then looked at me as to say I need to make sure it happens. 10 inhalations every waking hour.

Mom was eating when I got there in her bed. She said she has been eating in a chair and expressed that's where she would rather eat. After dinner she got into the chair as we visited.

As the visiting hours were ending her nurse was working on a new IV stick without success. This was to replace the one in the back of her right hand even though she has nothing hanging. The nurse helped Mom move into the bathroom- I offered a bedside commode, but the nurse was clear that Mom needs to move as much as possible. I got out of the way!

I talked to Marlene briefly before I left. I told her I need to work Monday if possible. She said she hoped to work until about Noon on Monday then head for Midland. She also mentioned she had tried to call Mom's room several times with no answer. While I was there I did here what now I think was the phone- though it sounded more like a cell phone on vibrate...........we'll have to check it out. I plan on heading back tomorrow afternoon being there by 1PM.

Oh yea........Mom said last night to tell Micheal thanks for the "blob"!

Creig