Downhill

I talked to dad today for the first time since Wednesday last week. He thought at first that mom was over tired from all the fun of Memorial Day weekend. However, she is having a very hard time even now. It seems she has not walked since Memorial Day weekend and has gone backward in several aspects.
She still eats like she has been. Not enough to keep a church mouse going. She sleeps more. More like a little kid than an adult. And she doesn't want to take her medicine. Just like a little kid. For those of you who go out to mom and dad's house to help out please see the LONG epistle I wrote before leaving last time. It has some info about taking pills. But you only have to read it if you feel the need. Also, it might help if mom is asleep because it's a book!
The Physical Therapist (PT) says she has regressed to primal urges. She tends to be very ridged for dad when he is trying to get her in and out of the car. He also explained that one of her hands doesn't work very well. Almost like she grips with it and can't let go. Only she doesn't have anything in her hand.
Dad also said she is cognisant some of the time. She sleeps most of the day again but every once in a while she will pipe up and be part of the conversation. She so enjoys every ones visits and the stimulation she gets from the talking. I really think that is one thing that keeps her going.
On the up side, dad took her to see Dr. Washington yesterday. But all he did was take some blood to check the meds levels. He will see her in a couple of weeks with the results.
Mom has one more day of Chemo, this Thursday, and then she has a full body scan, PET scan, to see where we are with her cancer. The eye doctor will also request a look at the optic nerve to check her eyesight at the same time. This PET scan will tell us where we stand with all of the cancer. I am feeling quite anxious for next week to come so we will have further information.
Mom also gets the royal treatment when it comes to bath time. Instead of having to go all the way to the bathroom and get in the shower, dad gives her a sponge bath in bed. Now be honest, wouldn't you love one of those? To not even have to leave bed in order to get all cleaned up! I'll take my shower time. It gets me away from the kids for ten whole minutes.
Not much more to report. We as a family would sure love to have some comments from you in Basin City. I for one would love to hear your take on things. We love and appreciate all you do. It is such a relief to have better help than even the medical field can provide. We all know mom is being loved and doted on. After raising us five she sure deserves it!