Mom's still singing in her sleep....ooooo, lalala, yodeling. Sometimes almost crying. The Lorazapam worked last night so I got a good night's sleep -- and so did she. Lightly snoring. It sounded good. This morning she's back at it.
The doctor and hospice nurse told me it was a symptom of anxiety. I'm not sure I buy that. If I thought mom was REALLY crying, though, it would break my heart. I don't think it's that.
But what I do think it is? A cry for help. Know how a baby cries when it's needs aren't being met? Well, I think vocalizing by someone who is dying may be their autonomous way of letting others know they're still alive...to help them if we can. Not something they consciously do, but something we're genetically programmed to do.
I knew it wouldn't take long to break my heart...
Please, dear Lord, take her. It's sooo hard.
If I were a magic fairy, I would grant your wish. We are in the same position, except my mother is in Assisted Living. It is very hard seeing the changes every few days. I can only imagine what it is like 24/7. Please make sure you take "me" time.
Please enjoy what you can & cry when you need & FEEL.
All things & people must pass.....Bless you & your mom.
In hopes that we all pass that final test. :)
Mom never made sounds like you are referring to other than in the hospital after her fall and brain hemorrhages but it was more moaning than singing. I do not know how you feel about losing her, but you may want to check with hospice for help. They are in home or hospital or nursing home. If your Mom is in pain they will at least keep her comfortable.
delerium . an old friend of mine tried to save her dying dad from pneumonia . years later a doc friend of her told her that pneumonia , starvation or dehydration all produced a delirium and were as close to a peaceful death as one could have .
delerium is madness but by its own definition a place of bliss ..
ive seen my mom delerious at times over the years , once immediately after dad died . her delerium ? mania was caused by BP at the time . it will leave you scratching your head at least . its behavior not generally associated with the circumstances .