I went through all of that with my Mom. I hope you have her living will
and health care proxy signed designating you as the person to make
decisions. I was so glad that we had those things, Otherwise they would
not have let me make the decisions that had to be made.

I'm keep your family in my prayers, Diane.

Hugs,
Carole

it's a hard time for you, diane. went through it with both my parents
the past few years. my thoughts are with you.

diane

So sorry you and your Mom are having to go through this.  If you need
guidance, you might contact someone from Hospice that can guide you through
the maze.

Jo

((((((((((((((((((((((((Diane)))))))))))))))))))))))

such difficult decisions for you in such a difficult time

This is such a hard time. Sending prayers and hugs.

See if you can get a hospice consult. They will be more forthright about how
you can go about enforcing your mom's wishes.

Hospital personnel are geared towards fighting the fight. As such, they
always want to try the next option. Letting nature do its thing is very hard
on the practitioner (it makes them feel helpless) and usually against
hospital unspoken practices (liability concerns). Hospice will let you know
your mom's rights, share with you the language the medical personnel need to
hear, and also support you through this process. Even if you decide you
don't want to withdraw treatment completely, they will help you to weigh the
options presented by the medical staff.

Hospice was a god send when my dad was ill. We always wished we had brought
them in earlier.

Wishing you strength and love,

Adelle