I'm so happy to hear this positive update! YAY for MOM! I knew she had a lot of rehab potential, given her symptoms right after the stroke.

You take care of yourself, Janet. I know she wants you there with her A LOT, but she will be fine and you don't need to wear yourself out running back and forth. Wean her off a little bit day by day. It wouldn't be terrible if you skipped a day or two now and then.

I hope things continue to go smoothly! They really work them HARD at rehab and this is as it should be. She may complain a bit about the rigor of rehab once they get going. It will be OK though!

I am so glad to hear that your Mom is in rehab! And happy that things are going well for her there. I hope she continues to improve Janet.:)

Mom's day didn't start off as well as she wanted yesterday. Still didn't sleep well and then the dialysis machine had a cliche at the end, but all was fine. Just made her nervous. So yesterday I went and got her a foam egg carton thingy for her bed. Last night I gave her a good bath and washed her hair hoping that having the foam thingy and being fresh and clean would help her sleep. I will head over right after the bus route. I had a phone installed for her yesterday, but it's not working right so need to call the phone co. Once that gets hooked up and working correctly I need to rest. I'm so tired and I have so much to do to get caught up, plus....I just want to sleep.

Her 2nd day of therapy went great except for the fact they made me do them too....lol...but I really need the exercise. Even though this has been a horrible ordeal.....Mom and I have had a lot of laughs (and tears) but we're doing good. Thank you all for all the thoughts and prayers....I truly believe they are working.

YES! You need to get some rest and reduce your stress too!!!

Lol, why did they make you exercise? :p

So glad she's doing good, hope everything gets better from here.

Janet, glad too hear things are going better for your mom, hope she's able to get more rest tonight. I know mom hates her bed also, i have offered to take her own bed there but she says no.

Hope things settle down for you a little so you can get some rest now.

Still in my prayers!!

Janet, I agree with Gayle....you need to take care of yourself and get some good rest.

I think getting some good sleep just might happen tonight. I asked Rick if he'd sleep in another room so I wouldn't hear anything and I'll draw the shades so it will stay dark later. I'm so looking forward to it. Gonna check out a few more threads and then I'm heading to bed.

Hi Janet.. So happy to hear that mom is all settled in the rehab place and is doing well. I know that with each passing day she will get much better and in no time be home. I hope that you have a restfull night tonight and sleep like a baby for you deserve it.. You and mom are in my prayers...

Well...that good sleep didn't last....I was called at 4:30 am with news that Mom was bleeding in her bowels again and her blood pressure was really low. Got her to the ER and we're back in the hospital again. Here it is Sunday (got her here Sat. morning) and she is still bleeding. Needed two units of blood and they gave her a new IV med to try and stop the bleeding. They just don't know where for sure it's coming from but are still thinking the diverticulitis. I wish they could get this figured out. Not sure how much longer Mom can take this cycle of losing blood...receiving blood...etc.

Oh no! Prayers for you and Mom, Janet.

They have just GOT to figure this bleeding out. Your mom (and you) must be so absolutely sick of this. I just can't believe it!

I feel the same way. I can't believe they will keep discharging her without knowing what's wrong! Why not keep her and figure it out instead of sending her away and having her come back time after time... I know how stressful it is on you Janet to always be worrying about her, but at least if she stayed in the hospital she'd be monitored and in capable hands. I am praying for you and your mom.

Is it extremely serious? I know some people had to have surgery to figure out the cause. You mention diverticulitis have they done a CT scan. Normally people with diverticulitis have high blood pressure. But I am nowhere an expert. I'm guessing if they keep discharging her it's not alarming.

You should tell them to keep her until they figure out whats wrong. Atleast you will be able to rest knowing she's around professionals. More positive energy your way.

From what they are saying if it the diveticulitis....it can bleed like the dickens and then stop and they would not be able to figure out where it's coming from if it's not bleeding...I just don't know why they won't go in while she's bleeding. I'm so tired of all this crap...the ups and downs and worries. Mom being sad and crying and then today....she is being a real butt now that she has had two units of blood yesterday. Feeling better and wanting to eat, buy they have her on a full liquid diet. Hopefully the Dr. will be in soon and change that to mech. soft or normal. She was so hungry/mad that she was crying and now won't eat. If she can't have what she wants...she's not eating.

I want to go home during this storm....but if I was home....I know I would worry about her being here. Just don't know what to do......I'm beginning to get really angry myself.