Mom was dismissed from the hospital late last night. We have put her in Brittany's room. There are so many things involved with hospice care. Thank god mom has good insurance that is helping cover so much of this stuff. She is adjusting fairly well for her first day out of the hospital. Jessie, Mindy and I will be that main providers with nurses and nurse aides coming to the house to do various things for her. The family is adjusting well so far.
Thank you for the kind words and prayers. Keep sending them as we have a long road ahead.
The Wiechman, Mundt and Dargeloh Families
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Sad, Angry, Confused
Wow, I don't even know where to start. Tuesday right after I posted the prayer request I got a call that the surgeon decided to do mom's surgery now.
Last Tuesday night my earth was shattered.
After 3 1/2 hrs of surgery the Dr. came out an said that mom is absolutely full of cancer and she had anywhere of 2 days to 2 weeks to live. He said we/she would never leave the hospital. They moved her to the ICU where she was on the ventilator. She was taken off of the ventilator late Wednesday. I am skipping many parts here but I want to hit the big stuff. She ended up staying in the ICU until Friday. I am proud to say that she is one of very few patients that walked from ICU (Level 2) to any other level especially the Oncology floor (level 7). Stella is a fighter and I have never forgotten that. She now knows the whole story (at first the doctor wanted her to know very little because it would help her recover) We met with the oncologist today and they are done with there part. Mom will be moving in with Brian and I after she is dismissed from the hospital and we will be doing home health care until we need hospice. I will not put my mother in a home! No it is not something to be proud of me for, I am just doing what I can do. I promised her certain things, as the oldest child and this is one of many.
Today the oncologist seemed to think that if mom's nutrition levels would rise that we maybe could have a few more months with her but that this cancer is terminal and there is nothing more that we can do. This also means that I, Gina, age 26 will need to decide my future family plans soon so that I can have a total hysterectomy. Not an easy thing to do.
I just wanted to update you all that read this, it has been a trying week. I am not wanting sympothy or anything, we all have our issues to deal with, but also I am not answering my phone, just very painful to talk about this. Especially when I have 7 other brothers and sisters that want updates every docotr visit. Plus mom has 11 brother and sisters all wanting updated. I have a full plate right now, but e-mails to my home address are appreciated, when I have time to get on here and read them.
I am sorry for being so vague but this is a different experience and it is hard to put all of the emotions into words on this computer.
Last Tuesday night my earth was shattered.
After 3 1/2 hrs of surgery the Dr. came out an said that mom is absolutely full of cancer and she had anywhere of 2 days to 2 weeks to live. He said we/she would never leave the hospital. They moved her to the ICU where she was on the ventilator. She was taken off of the ventilator late Wednesday. I am skipping many parts here but I want to hit the big stuff. She ended up staying in the ICU until Friday. I am proud to say that she is one of very few patients that walked from ICU (Level 2) to any other level especially the Oncology floor (level 7). Stella is a fighter and I have never forgotten that. She now knows the whole story (at first the doctor wanted her to know very little because it would help her recover) We met with the oncologist today and they are done with there part. Mom will be moving in with Brian and I after she is dismissed from the hospital and we will be doing home health care until we need hospice. I will not put my mother in a home! No it is not something to be proud of me for, I am just doing what I can do. I promised her certain things, as the oldest child and this is one of many.
Today the oncologist seemed to think that if mom's nutrition levels would rise that we maybe could have a few more months with her but that this cancer is terminal and there is nothing more that we can do. This also means that I, Gina, age 26 will need to decide my future family plans soon so that I can have a total hysterectomy. Not an easy thing to do.
I just wanted to update you all that read this, it has been a trying week. I am not wanting sympothy or anything, we all have our issues to deal with, but also I am not answering my phone, just very painful to talk about this. Especially when I have 7 other brothers and sisters that want updates every docotr visit. Plus mom has 11 brother and sisters all wanting updated. I have a full plate right now, but e-mails to my home address are appreciated, when I have time to get on here and read them.
I am sorry for being so vague but this is a different experience and it is hard to put all of the emotions into words on this computer.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
February is almost over!?!?
Wow, I can't believe that it is almost March! Where did February go?
Well, Gavin did well at his over night with his great aunt Barb and family. They all had a blast and the kids told me that Gavin said his first word, which according to them was "cow." Not sure about that one, as he does make some interesting noises.
We wanted to wish a belated Happy Birthday 1st Birthday to our friend Calla! You can check out pictures on our "Calla' link to the right, she is such a doll. I can't believe that she is 1. Or that our friend Charli will be 2 this summer! My how the babies are growing up!
The funeral for Mitchell was yesterday. I feel very fortunate that I am not a funeral veteran, as I only have been to a few in my life. I was amazed at the turn out. Being only a sophomore in HS, there were many students present. They had the Palmyra football team as honorary casket bearers, they all wore football jerseys and many other students were there from both Columbus and Palmyra. Everyone said the same thing, Mitchell always had a smile on his face. He came to the hospital after we had Gavin. And they hung out for about an hour. I don't know many boy teens that would have done that.
Stella is doing alright, she was unable to go to the funeral. This stuff is really hitting her hard. I hope that what she is able to eat is keeping her nourished, because she has lost a lot of weight and is very pale.
Grandpa Mundt seems to be getting slowly better. Last nights up date has his IV tubes out and if he continues to do better they will move him from the ICU soon. And is sounds like the incident with the colon was possibly an ulcer that escalated with his fall.
Please continue to pray for our family and friends...
The Tomek and Severson family as they heal from the loss of Mitchell,
Stella that she finds the healing powers to beat this terrible cancer,
Grandpa Mundt as he finds the strength to defy the odds and heal from his many injuries.
Thank you.
Well, Gavin did well at his over night with his great aunt Barb and family. They all had a blast and the kids told me that Gavin said his first word, which according to them was "cow." Not sure about that one, as he does make some interesting noises.
We wanted to wish a belated Happy Birthday 1st Birthday to our friend Calla! You can check out pictures on our "Calla' link to the right, she is such a doll. I can't believe that she is 1. Or that our friend Charli will be 2 this summer! My how the babies are growing up!
The funeral for Mitchell was yesterday. I feel very fortunate that I am not a funeral veteran, as I only have been to a few in my life. I was amazed at the turn out. Being only a sophomore in HS, there were many students present. They had the Palmyra football team as honorary casket bearers, they all wore football jerseys and many other students were there from both Columbus and Palmyra. Everyone said the same thing, Mitchell always had a smile on his face. He came to the hospital after we had Gavin. And they hung out for about an hour. I don't know many boy teens that would have done that.
Stella is doing alright, she was unable to go to the funeral. This stuff is really hitting her hard. I hope that what she is able to eat is keeping her nourished, because she has lost a lot of weight and is very pale.
Grandpa Mundt seems to be getting slowly better. Last nights up date has his IV tubes out and if he continues to do better they will move him from the ICU soon. And is sounds like the incident with the colon was possibly an ulcer that escalated with his fall.
Please continue to pray for our family and friends...
The Tomek and Severson family as they heal from the loss of Mitchell,
Stella that she finds the healing powers to beat this terrible cancer,
Grandpa Mundt as he finds the strength to defy the odds and heal from his many injuries.
Thank you.
Friday, February 22, 2008
AM I CRAZY?
Wow, I knew this day would come. Yet I am mixed with feelings of being ready yet not. What am I talking about? Tomorrow night will be my first night away from Gavin. :( Brian has an award banquet for work. It is at Ameristar Casino and they are buying us a room. It will be a great night out but I am sad to leave my boy. My aunt Barb and uncle Dennis will be watching him and their 3 kids are wonderful helpers, so I know he is in good hands. I guess it is just one of those mother things.
Stella is doing alright, I just hope this chemo is the answer.
Other news to report...Grandpa Mundt is in an incredible amount of pain. Sending love and prayers to Colorado! Also a dear friend of the family died yesterday in a car accident. Mitchell Tomek-15 yrs old. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mike and Diana Tomek family. (Diana is my godmother and a very close friend/co-worker of my mom)
The Wiechman's
Stella is doing alright, I just hope this chemo is the answer.
Other news to report...Grandpa Mundt is in an incredible amount of pain. Sending love and prayers to Colorado! Also a dear friend of the family died yesterday in a car accident. Mitchell Tomek-15 yrs old. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mike and Diana Tomek family. (Diana is my godmother and a very close friend/co-worker of my mom)
The Wiechman's
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
WOW!
Well, it's been a while but I am attaching the pictures that I promised. Also January 31st Gavin got his first teeth! That is right, my boy doesn't do anything one at a time, he has both feet in his mouth both hands, and now two bottom teeth! Ah! I can't believe it, there will be a mouth full before you know it. I hope he lets me catch a picture sometime, he doesn't even let me put my finger in there to feel very well.
Enjoy!!
WOW! I love this guy lots!
mom, the camera, again...
Bathtime! And sissy helped.
Bath time photo shoot
Some Hugs for his new friend (sorry its fuzzy)
Lots of fun in here, why does mom call this baby jail?
I love it in here it's not like jail at all!
One would wonder if Gavin knows of the band KISS (maybe he is a fan of Gene Simmons)
Aww, kisses for Spidey.
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