Tomorrow is Mom’s last day of scheduled radiation. I was
thinking that it would be a relief. But, Mom brought up a good point today.
She is a little nervous because she won’t be seeing a medical professional for
three to four weeks. Again, it is something new, and new things are always a
little unnerving. In addition, her dietician had said that the third week after
her radiation ends may be the most difficult. That is certainly a scary
thought. But, I just remember what Mom and I decided after our first meeting
with her medical team. (We were preparing ourselves for the worst possible
diagnosis.) After we heard there was hope, we hugged and told each other, “If
we can do this, we can do anything!” I only wish that I could give Mom some
comfort and relieve her symptoms.
Mom told me today that when she goes in for her appointment
tomorrow, she is going to request that they give her fluids. She has been
feeling like her vitals may be low in the morning and wants to prevent any
dehydration from setting in. And, she is going to ask that they schedule an
appointment to see her in two weeks, just as a precaution.
All in all, today was a good day. Mom went to yoga class
where she got to visit with her friends from the Senior Center. Then she went
to book club in the afternoon. Isn't that what I wished for just a few days ago in a post? Someone must have been listening.
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