Monday Appointments Aplenty

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Hi MyLot, **Update** We didn't end up going - due to the poor weather. We did still go to Applebees though and happily enough dad was pretty nice. Thank you all so much for prayers, good thoughts and kindness. We appreciate all. This means no answers until her rescheduled appointment in the middle of February. I will try to not stress** *Original post* On Monday, we go to my mom's doctor's appointment. This is an hour and a half drive each way and the weather is supposed to be snowy. Great. Oh well, I guess it's to be expected this time of year. This is both post-surgery check up and regular 3 month oncology visit. She doesn't have the c word, but since she does have that in her history.... they keep an eye on her levels. I know it is silly but each time I worry. There is one certain of blood level they particularly watch and the past time or 2 it's been a touch over normal. A few (very few) other things can effect that number - and some of them do apply to her , such as dehydration (an issue she's been having since surgery) , infection, and stress. Now I don't mean to make our situation sound like any more than anyone else... but I don't think anyone (physicians) know exactly what it's like - living with my dad. You can say outloud that my dad is "high maintenance" , that he is depressive, that he is demanding,.... but until you live with him you don't know exactly what that looks like. How he can, without thinking twice, take your entire day up and then complain that you aren't doing enough for him. How, when he's in a neutral to pleasant mood you do whatever he wants you to - even if you have other things to do - just because if you go against what he wants - there is that chance that he will become angry. How amazing it is - how much of your time and energy get spent on things like - - his bathroom habits. I did get off on a tangent there, but my point was - that I don't think the drs realize how stressful he really is and how much stress there is at home. It will be an all day appointment - she will have labwork done, and images. Then, while those things are processing - we will wait. Then she will see the Dr. and get an infusion of water. Why they couldn't put the infusion of water while we are waiting for images to process I don't know, but as long as they appointments go well I don't care. Then, as a treat, we will go to Applebees which is just a block or so away and have supper, a reward for a long day. It's nerve wracking on many levels. My mom and how she's doing. What her blood work is and what her images are. Getting answer about how to stop the dehydration. If she can get rid of the tube in her kidney. And not at all least - if that weren't stressful enough - keeping my dad happy, entertained and all of his needs served while we are there all day. I pray and I trust in God. Last year the Dr. thought that it was c word for my mom, but even through all of her images, scans, and tests, and even with her recent surgery- when the physician was actually in there - actually visually looking around - no c word. I feel certain this is God at work, and I will continue to trust in Him that this will go fine. We appreciate all thoughts, prayers and good vibes sent. Hope things are going well for everyone else and that all in the path of the winter storm stay safe. Photo: Pixabay