February 5, 2009

Well, I am almost home. Mom has progressed beautifully and now is a good time for her to fly under her own power. Yesterday I left for the afternoon and had Mom make dinner. Today, I left for the afternoon - will arrive for dinner -- and will come to my own house for sleeping. Tomorrow I work and Mom will be on her own except for cat medications. Saturday we will go shopping together and then she's on her own again.

I have left ample food in the house with lists of meats/fish and vegetables so Mom won't be wondering what's available. This is because I have been doing the shopping and it is always hard to pick up in "some-elses kitchen". I expect that she should make balanced meals however, if that isn't the case "the team" will undertake meal prep's. Inge and I had talked about cooking for 3 and delivering to Mom. Karen and Karley have also volunteered so I am sure this won't be a problem. Mom's appetite is good

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Mom's INR (coumadin levels) have been staying right in place these days (2.4-2.7) I will take them on Monday, call them in to Cohen's office and probably get a new schedule for 3 weeks out assuming they stay within bounds. Blood pressure is good as well 118/64 with pulse between 70-85.

Her pill requirements these days are as follows: Morning: Toporol and a diuretic. Evening: Toporol, Neuronton, Advil and Coumadin (4mg. on M,W,F; 2mg on T,TH,S,S) In addition, Mom has her regular vitamin regimine.

Mom continues to go to physical therapy twice a week and has driven there herself. Inge and I have independently tested her driving skills and they appear to be perfectly fine.

The Physical Therapist thinks she is good to go. And, Monday of this week the Social Worker came and also thinks that Mom is ready to go. This makes me feel confident in my own thought that she is ready to be independent again. In fact, I think without the additional help she will get stronger from the extra effort required. Too, she can get back into her social groove and be the vibrant Mom we all know and love.