Hi Kimmy, my mom passed away on Tuesday evening, Sep 6th.. Quietly, in her sleep (she didn't wake up since Friday - we were coming every day, hoping that she would, at least for a bit..), shortly before I got there.. She was still warm, but wasn't breathing, so I held her hand before my daughter came, and then the nurse came in to give my mom a shot, and had to call another one to tell me that she's gone - which I knew already.. It gives me comfort that she didn't suffer in her last few days - and I still went through a few "should've could've" regrets, and learned that you can seem fine - and then tear up when something triggers a memory or you realize that nobody will call you "my little girl" ever again... I'm glad we went for cremation - doesn't feel as final as funeral, will have her with me till I decide what to do with the ashes...
I don't know how you do it, taking care of your mom yourself I mean, even visiting my mom was hard... But yeah, pay attention to her appetite - and once she stops eating, try talking to her, as it could be your last chance before she falls asleep to never wake up...