5-25-010 second entry

Entry by Kurt: I think it's safe to say that I will be making most of these entries for mom. It is 10:25 p.m. and we're all pretty tired. Mom has been sitting in a recliner all day and we discovered about an hour ago that that probably was not good for her particular case. She's been off any blood thinners for 5 days but blood thinners (including baby aspirin) will stay in your system for 7 to ten days. So...that means that bleeding is more prevalent. And that was the case. Went through about a box of 4 inch gauze pads but once I got her laying down everything slowed down. Talked to the doctor on the phone and everything is fine. We'll keep an eye on her through-out the night to make sure it is healing well.
Now - for those of you who know strong-willed Barbara. here's a story you might not believe. This afternoon Mom declared the schedule for tomorrow which would include my taking dad to the bank and a few errands and grocery shopping. Mom proclaimed she will be fine. So tonight, while I'm pretty much playing the doctor role - I looked at mom and said, "it's time that I start making a few decisions around here and I'm telling you that we will not leave you alone tomorrow. The errands can wait a day"...now...for those of you who know Barbara - I'll give you a few minutes to create in your minds what you suppose happened next....
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believe it or not - she said, "you are the boss". :-)
I think I will wear my doctor scrubs more often. hee hee hee
Thank you to everyone for your prayers. Please pray for a quick healing of the PEG tube so we can move forward with treatment and get mom through the difficult months of June and July. We love you all!