The slippery slope
05/25/2010 06:22 p.m.

Meme's kidney function is down to 28%. We meet with the nephrologist next Thursday to talk about remaining kidney function, how to stretch it, and when the right time is to bring in hospice (which, by the looks of it, is imminent. She had probably two TIA's (mini strokes) this week, which makes several in this last year. They've discontinued several of her medications to help reduce the strain on her kidneys, which means the added strain of those meds is greater than the benefit of taking them - basically putting out one fire but starting another.

Of course, when caring for a 90 year old, it's daft to imagine that there is much time left. But now that the slippery slope toward her transition has actually begun....well, you know. Too many emotions to untangle at the moment. It feels like if I peek into that box, they'll explode all over and I'll have a big mess. So I suppose, for now - just for now - I'll opt to keep the lid on.

I am currently: tired from having spent most of the night in the ER with Meme
Listening to: soundscapes instead of "The View". Heh.