I will keep you in my thoughts.  Don't let the insurance bully you.  They tried that with us and it didn't work.  Keep us informed on how your mom is doing.  Take care of yourself too.

what a relief to FINALLY get a diagnosis!  I know what that means first hand!   It took me 12 years to finally get a diagnosis myself.  I had to end up having a stroke at 39 ( in January) before anyone took me seriously enough to get a MM diagnosis.  Eventhough it is not a good one to have, at least you know that it has a name and we aren't going crazy!!!  I will keep your mother, father and yourself in my prayers that God keeps his arms around all of you through each and every step of the way.  God bless you all.  Laura from Louisiana

Nikki,
          I was wondering if your Dad had a chance to get on the site yet? I know he doesn't want to leave her for long can't say I blame him I was the same way.
                               Nancy

Thank you guys for all of your support. I talked to momma today over the phone and in just the week she has been in theropy, her speech has already improved dramatically to me anyway. Her slur is almost gone, but she still has alot of trouble with word finding. She started trying to tell me something over the phone and it just came out as a big jumble, but then she stopped and thought for a min. and started to say it very slowly and she almost got it! She is also taking her showers with a shower chair in the shower and doesn't seem to have alot of trouble at all getting in and out(with daddys help of course). Doing dang good for a woman with blood covering a third of her brain I think. She's amazing! No Nancy, daddy hasn't been able to get on the site yet, but I make sure and tell him what everyone says and all of everyones stories and what all of you guys have been through. We do good to get him to go out to eat with us because momma wants him there 24/7, and I can't say that I blame her, but we do take him out when we can. Do you think there are computers there at the hospital that he could use? I'll keep yall posted. I can't tell you how greatful I am to have all of yall. Can't thank you enough!                         Nikki

Nikki---Ditto to everything Michell said.....Pray diligently...God will not let you down......WE are keeping your momma, daddy, you and your entire family in our prayers......In terms of insurance coverage and any problems you have with the insurance companies, ask Dr. Steinberg if he has patient advocates in his office who will help your momma by making phone calls and writing letters, if need be......I know that my neurosurgeon, Dr. Connolly at Columbia Presbyterian, has business people in his office who act as patient advocates with the insurance companies...they will write letters and make phone calls.......whatever is necessary.....I think this is such a good thing because it allows the patients and their families to focus on the illness......the physical, emotional and psychological issues....and someone else is advocating with the insurance company and keeping them posted....with all the other financial worries as a result of time lost from work, I feel that this is a real Godsend....and insurance is never a problem with respect to consultation with Dr. Connolly's office......he will see anyone who needs it....I'm hopeful for your momma that Dr. Steinberg has similar business people in his office who will advocate for your momma........Prayers are with you and your family........Trust in God's guidance....He will not fail you.....Love and peace to you and your family...Pat