I got a call from my sister today and she told me that my BIL will no longer be taking any more radiation treatments. He is starting to have seizures and he is not doing well at all. The doctor advised my sister that his brain is swelling and that is what is causing the seizures.
Daddy is still having trouble with his breathing. We are going to a lung specialist Thursday so that we might can find out what is going on.
Momma seems to be going into another stage of ALZ. She is like we have good days, bad days and awful days. We are having more awful days than anything else these days. I know that there is never good news when it comes to ALZ. but couldn't we just have a few good days. She called me this morning (my night and day home) and tells me Droopy (my beagle that lives with her and Daddy) has the pink eye. Can a dog get the pink eye? I went to town and checked on him and he was fine. So, he got a bath while I was there. I just don't know what we are going to do. In my heart, I know that she is not a candidate to live in a ALF and that she does not want to go in the NH again. But we are really at a point that we don't know what to do at this point. I know that I don't want to place her in a NH at this point. The last stay was unreal. Momma thought that she was there working but I thought that I was going to lose it when she was there. I guess that I knew things where not on the up and up.
Just for the lighter side, Lil Bit and Chloe had their surgeries where completed last week so we will have no puppies by these sweet girls of mine.
Take care and I hope that everyone has a great week...Peace, love and happiness
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4 comments:
I am so so sorry about everything you are going through. You certainly have your plate full these days.
My prayers are with your BIL and family at this time.
Let us know what you find out about your dad's breathing difficulties.
There are no easy decisions when it comes to AD. All you can do is your best and you are doing that. (((hugs)))
I don't know if dogs can get pink eye. On the few instances I have had it, I usually can get by with drawing out the infection with a warm washcloth, as warm as I can stand it and just keep at it for a few days until it gets better. With dogs, perhaps there are drops to put in their eyes.
Thinking about you and hoping you are taking care of yourself through all this.
i am so sorry for the situation you are in. it's too bad we have to deal with this but i know you will make the best decision for everyone involved and please know we are here for you. many (((((hugs)))))
I'm just now getting caught up reading everyone's blog. I'm so sorry that you've been going through all this, Gale. Hope you and hubby are feeling better and that things get easier for you to handle. Think of you often.
wish to offer my sincere support.... tough times and tough decisions all around.
when my dad was in that stage i remember being so torn and uncomfortable with the "what's best?" thoughts. we were able to ride it out with him here at home, but.... we also had him evaluated by an assisted living/alz facility, in case it got too much.
dunno if it's something to be thankful for, but.... looking back, that's what it came down to.... he qualified for a bit of home healthcare-- which ended up tightening that inbetween gap of what i could do and his needing that little bit more help.
((hugs))
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