Guest guest Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 That sounds really difficult to go through, I'm glad it sounds like you are getting through it alright. Best wishes Casey > > I wrote earlier that my mom went on hospice and that my husband and I > planned to visit her later in the week. Well, she went from alert and > conscious though sleepy on Monday night - to no consciousness on Tuesday > afternoon. My brother asked me to come and help him, so I am now here. Many > things have been good - it really is a blessing that she is not conscious > and is not in pain. She will not be given food or liquids per her wishes - > comfort care only. So, it is a matter of time at this point. There have > been a lot of things to navigate including a well meaning and helpful friend > who has become more than a bit too controlling and overbearing about my > mom's care. And I am really tired, but overall grateful - things could be > and could have been much worse. Have been able to make a bunch of future > plans with my brother - thank fully we are really on the same page about her > care and what happens afterward. > > MY > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Hugs...I have watched this process with my paternal grandmother and I was the one to call hospice when she passed away on an early sunday morning. she started making those 'self-soothing' noises the night before, breathing loudly but regularly, and she passed the next morning. I am so glad for you that your last hours with her will be in peace, that is the best scenario. > > I wrote earlier that my mom went on hospice and that my husband and I > planned to visit her later in the week. Well, she went from alert and > conscious though sleepy on Monday night - to no consciousness on Tuesday > afternoon. My brother asked me to come and help him, so I am now here. Many > things have been good - it really is a blessing that she is not conscious > and is not in pain. She will not be given food or liquids per her wishes - > comfort care only. So, it is a matter of time at this point. There have > been a lot of things to navigate including a well meaning and helpful friend > who has become more than a bit too controlling and overbearing about my > mom's care. And I am really tired, but overall grateful - things could be > and could have been much worse. Have been able to make a bunch of future > plans with my brother - thank fully we are really on the same page about her > care and what happens afterward. > > MY > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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