Piper’s vet visit

I got a phone call from the vet this morning…I need to take Piper back in for more bloodwork. They didn’t get enough blood the last time to do the thyroid panel! No charge fortunately as that was an expensive one.
I was wondering why I hadn’t heard anything in a week!

And more bad news…the worst.
My mom had another heart attack yesterday. Her breathing is quite laboured…they’ve started her on hydromorphone to ease her discomfort. She does have a pacemaker and will disconnect it if she prefers. It would shorten the dying from days to hours.
I just pray she doesn’t linger…her wish is for a quick peaceful death.
 
Piper's mom said:
I got a phone call from the vet this morning…I need to take Piper back in for more bloodwork. They didn’t get enough blood the last time to do the thyroid panel! No charge fortunately as that was an expensive one.
I was wondering why I hadn’t heard anything in a week!

And more bad news…the worst.
My mom had another heart attack yesterday. Her breathing is quite laboured…they’ve started her on hydromorphone to ease her discomfort. She does have a pacemaker and will disconnect it if she prefers. It would shorten the dying from days to hours.
I just pray she doesn’t linger…her wish is for a quick peaceful death.
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Sorry to hear about Mom. The tough part is when medical aid out weighs quality of life with no upside coming for the suffering. I am sure she is proud of you for all the help and love you have given. And now depends on you to 'lose' a few crackers for her furry pals.
 
SheepOfBlue said:
Sorry to hear about Mom. The tough part is when medical aid out weighs quality of life with no upside coming for the suffering. I am sure she is proud of you for all the help and love you have given. And now depends on you to 'lose' a few crackers for her furry pals.
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My mom told me this morning now I can get myself another dog. When I laughed at the thought she said no, I think you should. So I have her permission. Not that I’m quite ready for that…at least near the end she was thinking of my dogs.
And I did bring Piper in this morning for a visit…I put him on the bed with her and he gave her a kiss. So at least she saw him one last time.

I look forward to the day I never have to see my sister…the other one didn’t even show up. Donna is like the grim reaper standing over my mom. No one else sees the lack of empathy but I can read her. She’s in for a surprise…and there’s nothing she can do. I’m joint on one account and I’m the beneficiary through the bank on the other ones. It isn’t even part of the estate nor included in probate. And the will leaves me all her possessions.
I will use a lawyer to file the will to protect everything and myself.
And then they are dead to me.
 
Ann said:
Oh Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. Sending prayers for her and much love, comfort and peace for you.
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Thank you Ann. It’s never easy waiting for someone to die. I did it with my sister and that was hard. This is harder.
I will stay with her as long as it takes.
Thank heavens for my brother in law. That man can irritate the heck out of me sometimes but he’s got a heart of gold!
He came to the hospital this morning to get Piper (I didn’t think this would happen so fast) and then went to my house at 4 to feed the dogs. Then he brought me some supper and coffee at 6 and is going back to my place at 8 to take the dogs out again for the night.
I couldn’t be here without his help!
 
Oh Lisa, we are never prepared for this sort of thing emotionally. You are a rock and your mom knows it. Sending you all my empathy and sympathy, and wishing also for peace and comfort for your mom. :hugs
 
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