OT - a note about TayTay's mother

[sandnsea]

Since she posted in this thread, I'll go ahead and move it out here. I know we will all want to send her our thoughts and/or prayers. (And congrats on the new job)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=273x159815#159817

[YvonneCa]

1. Thanks for doing this,sandy......

...I missed the other thread. TayTay, you are in my thoughts and prayers, as well. I hope all goes well with your mom. :hug:

[Blaukraut]

2. Hugs to Tay Tay and hoping that mom will get well n/t

[TayTay]

3. Oh, I love you guys

Ever the New Englander, I didn't want to "make a big deal" about myself. I probably should have done a thread on this to explain my absences to come. It just feels funny to do that. (Ah, okay, I so get that "reserved" comment about New Englanders. I have my "reserved" moments too!)

Thanks! We are going through the initial stage of the stroke diagnosis. My Mom is in good hands and all that can be done is being done. So, we wait on God's time to see how it goes. There are some good signs for recovery, so I am hopeful.

Thanks again. I can feel the hugs you know. They are warmly welcome and shared.

[Luftmensch067]

4. More hugs and prayers from me, too

Time is key and I'm sending good thoughts for a strong recovery!

(also, congrats on the new job!!!)

[wisteria]

5. I didn't know. Prayers for Tay's Mom and warm wishes and good luck on the new positiion. n/t

[MH1]

6. TayTay - Hugs, wishes for a speed recovery for Mom, and congrats on the job

:hug:

(Thanks to Sandy for posting, I didn't see the other thread either.)

Stroke treatment has come a long way. I hope your mom got quick treatment and has a strong recovery.

When you have time tell us a little about the new job!

[Island Blue]

7. Tay, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom.

:hug: You and your family will certainly be in my thoughts. :hug:

Congrats on the new job. They (whoever they are) are lucky to have you on board!

[TayTay]

8. Update, today was a really good day

My Mom was one of the lucky ones who got the TPA medicine within the 3 hour window after a stroke. She is making just remarkable progress. Much, much better today than yesterday. I think she will be out of the Intensive Care Unit tomorrow AM and might be moved to a Rehab hospital sometime next week. And the doctor said that a near full recovery is not an unrealistic expectation.

We are taking it slow. But signs are good. I think it's all those prayers and good wishes that flooded over us. I really do. Thank you so much for that. I love you back.

[ProSense]

9. That's wonderful news.

Glad to hear it. Stay positive Tay, and I wish your Mom a rapid and full recovery.

[YvonneCa]

10. That is such good news! Know that the prayers and...

...positive wishes continue.:grouphug:

[Luftmensch067]

11. Excellent news!!!

It will be wonderful to see her getting stronger and stronger. Good wishes still on the way!

[ladym55]

12. Hugs and prayers headed your way

I'm so glad to hear your mom is doing better.

Take care of yourself as you take care of your mom. That's important, too. :hug:

[wisteria]

13. Absolutely wonderful news. I'm pulling for your Mom to have a full and speedy recovery. n/t

[karynnj]

14. This is great news!

It is so good to hear that see has improved and that the prognosis is optimistic. :grouphug:

[MH1]

16. Good news!

Glad to hear it. Keeping up the good thoughts and wishes.

[Island Blue]

17. Excellent news!

So glad to hear it! :hug:

[Inuca]

18. One more virtual hug

Hang in there, Tay :hug:

[beachmom]

19. That's great news, Tay. Thanks for the update. nt

[sandnsea]

20. How's your mom Tay?

Hope she's getting better every day.

[TayTay]

21. Doing better

But it has been really busy. Sorry I haven't posted in a while.
I think things will get more smooth soon, I hope.

My Mom has been moved to a Rehab hospital that is doing a wonderful job. She is making the slow but steady progress needed and we are very hopeful on her recovery.

Again, thanks for all the good wishes.

[Luftmensch067]

22. Yay for rehab hospital!

Hope things keep improving steadily!

[blm]

23. Rehab hospitals do amazing work.

Best wishes for a good recovery.

[karynnj]

24. Thoughts and prayers

It is great to hear that she is improving. I hope you are doing ok in the midst of all of this.

[rox63]

15. Prayers to you and your Mom, Tay

I hope she's doing better soon. And congrats on the new job. I've been a bit scarce myself of late. School, work, etc - you know how it goes.

:hug:

[demdiva]

25. Thinking of you and your mom TayTay nt

[TayTay]

26. Update: The last week

The news is gray. My mother was in the Rehab Hospital and doing well when she had another major stroke. This, eventually, got her transferred back to the acute care hospital. This means she has had 3 strokes, 2 major, in 10 days. That is not a good thing.

Her doctor has asked us, 3 times, if we have a DNR (Do Not Resusitate) in place. This is because she is at a crossroads right now. My Mom might get better, but, she might also have but one more stroke and that would be a very bad thing. Right now, she is still "her" in the sense that she knows all of her family, can understand and try and particpate in conversations and so forth. This is, whatever happens going forward, a comfort and gift to family. The rest is in "God's time." I am taking this by the moment, by the hour, by the day. (This is life, after all, in all it's bounty and sorrow.)

I come from a huge family. (I joke sometimes that I am related to half the east coast. That is only half a joke, I think I am related to half of New England.) This is a blessing, of course, as I have strong people around me with that never-ending sense of Irish humor that both uplifts and cuts at the same time. (Ah, did you see Teddy Kennedy's wake? Yeah, ah, sooooo reminded me of my family. You cry a little, you laugh a lot, you wipe a tear and nurse a smile at the same time.) The downside of having a huge family is telling bad news over and over. It wears on ya. I thank God I have this group here were I can go and talk about "other things" for a while and basically have the time and space to "get a grip" on what is going on. While it may seem odd to others that I would come to a political site for some comfort and ease, it works for me. (God, I am so Irish sometimes.)

Anyway, that is what is going on. We abide. Life, for now, goes on. We shall see what the future holds.

Oh, and I cannot even begin to tell you how angry I am at the Sarah Palin's of the world. To reduce the drama of making sure a DNR is in place for the comfort and well-being of all is a wrenching drama. (And a necessary one. It has it's peaceful side too.) Reducing that painful incident to "death panels" is so insulting and inhuman that I don't think I can forgive those who did it. And my own personal case was not as painful as it would be for those facing this decision in younger patients. I need to write about that soon. I need to vent that particular poison from my system. How dare they call this process, a "death panel." friggin bastids. That insight is going to stay with me, it is a take-away from this whole time of my life.

[karynnj]

27. Sorry to hear this

love and sympathy to you and your family at this time. It is wonderful that you all have each other through this and that your mother has the love and support of all of you. You are a fantastic daughter to her.

:grouphug:

[Inuca]

28. Tay

a big, big :hug:. What else can I say? There are times when I wish I were Irish, Jewish does not work that well for me in moments like this... ANother :hug:, and I could not agree more about the "friggin bastids". Idiotic, selfish, narrow-minded assholes.

[Luftmensch067]

29. Sending prayers and hugs for your mom and you and your family

I am still hoping for a recovery, but no matter what happens you are lucky to be in such a big, loving family and I agree that you are a wonderful daughter!

And I agree with what you say about the hideous cruelty of using this kind of pain to make a political point, and a stupid one, at that!

[YvonneCa]

30. You hang in there, Tay. What you are dealing with is...

...very challenging and emotional. One has to find support where one can...and if venting here or elsewhere helps, do it. My dad passed away two years ago...not from a stroke, but the DNR was still an issue (along with a lot of other things). It truly is a blessing that the person of your mom is still with you and your family. Hold on to that. We were lucky to have my dad there...lucid and loving...the whole time. It is a blessing. I'll continue to hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. :hug:

[beachmom]

31. Oh, Tay, I want to let you know that I am thinking about you,

and am sorry for the turn for the worse it has gone for your Mom.

Come talk politics & JK any time you want with us! I so identify with you about coming here and other sites to "take a break" and get away from life for a while.

I hope things turn around for your Mom in the next weeks.

[MBS]

32. Oh, my best wishes, Tay

This is so hard. Fingers crossed that your mom will still stay with you for a good long time yet. I'm so glad your mom is still "her", and that you have the support of your large loving family. Those at least are blessings.

.. edited to add that I'm impressed and grateful that you've stayed in touch with us during this difficult time!

[wisteria]

33. I am so sorry to hear about this set back for your mother.

My prayers are with you and your family. I really hope she pulls through this.

[Island Blue]

34. I am so, so sorry, Tay.

:hug:

[ProSense]

35. Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that, Tay.

Good families are a blessing. Hang in there, and know that you and your Mom are in my prayers.

:hug: