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Friday, Dec 5 2008 - Hospice kicking in...

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Coordination of care through hospice is beginning to kick in. We've used the night nurse's services 2x since Tuesday, but just met our assigned nurse and social worker today.

With change to medications, there should be some relief from the nausea and vomitting middle sister is experiencing. Also, she will be weaned off morphine and put on to methadone, which should give her better pain management. Finally, there are better steps that will be taken to control edema and help with constipation. Gives hope that there will be better days before we get to the worse days.

I was on shaky ground this morning. Emotional. Angry. Unsupported by baby sister. Emotionally painful time made harder (probably) by idiot hormones of the approaching menopause.

Much better after talking with stepmom (God Bless Her!), and social worker (Equal Blessings Upon Her).

All I have time to write. Will try to check back in later.

My friend shared with me today, I share with you tonight: NAMASTE. -Otter

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a decade ago

:hi: Hospice is a God send isn't it? There is a lot they can do to help everyone. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. :kiss:

by JUSTPATTI

JUSTPATTI

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a decade ago

So glad to hear you are getting some help in caring for you beloved sister and getting some changes that should help her comfort. Peace & Blessings to you!

by MARJORIEO

MARJORIEO