Eoin, best wishes to your Mom as she enters this journey. It's really wonderful you all will be helping her.
Great idea to bring things along. When it all really hits, she may just want to rest quietly or listen to quiet music (I did). Sleep is important when she's tired so gauge how she's doing & consider limiting a lot of chit chat & activity in her room if she appears sleepy. When she's alert, I'd ask the team if its ok for her to walk the halls as walking can help settle the stomach and help her heal.
Maybe also bring some warm fuzzy socks, hats & fleece wraps for her (if allowed). The first few months I remember getting quite chilled at times & these helped me a lot at home.
I believe January 29 is a lucky day because this the date I had mine last year & I've done really well
