Visited twice this week.
The nurse said the amount of supplied oxygen has been reduced, but the meds to keep the blood pressure up haven't been reduced yet.
2nd week no bath time.
We felt Okaasan's breathing was slightly easier this time. More regular. Lots of eye opening. We stayed for 30 mins, playing bossa nova versions of classic movie theme songs on the smart phone.
Just before we left Okaasan seemed to scrunch up her eyes and whole face, turning bright red in the process - and breath very hard for a short time.
Then back to normal.
Thankyou for your well wishing comments. Yes, it feels we are entering a different stage of all of this now. ASK the hospital to reduce the blood pressure meds? I don't think that happens here in Japan. If this was MY mum, I'd be having that conversation (and be blowed if the doc thought I'm a heartless minx), but it isn't something I can push him into. We asked for non-resuscitation in the event of heart failure, but I guess medication to prolong life is common in Japan.
And so, Okaasan's life goes on. And on.
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