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bicentennial_baby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 11:22 AM
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Ok, just when I think this week can't get any worse or difficult:
My Mother is refusing the feeding tube, and it's on me to go to the hospital and to try to convince her to do it.

Jesus fucking Christ. I have no words, other than that I must have really pissed of some deity in a past life or something.

x(
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Left Is Write Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 11:23 AM
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1. ...
:hug:
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Pierre.Suave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 11:25 AM
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2. I wish I could give you a great big hug
that would make everything better.

:hug:
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bicentennial_baby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 11:40 AM
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3. Me too...
Seriously. How much stress can I take?! I'm about to find out, I guess.

Let's just say that tomorrow's hangover should be epic. :crazy:
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Parche Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 11:42 AM
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4. Its how we handle the tough stress in life
that makes us what we are

:hi: :hug: :hug:
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Blue Diadem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 11:43 AM
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5. Hugs
:hug:

It's really hard when a parent refuses a procedure/treatment.

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jonnyblitz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 11:46 AM
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6. is this the hospital an hour away from you guys?
oh yeah and, MAJOR ((((((( :hug:)))))))))
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bicentennial_baby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 11:47 AM
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7. Yes, in Worcester
I'm going to wait until Sniffa is home to go. I can't make that drive alone.

:hug: Thank you.
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jonnyblitz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 11:53 AM
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9. I hope she will listen to you.
what time does Sniffa get home?
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bicentennial_baby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 11:54 AM
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10. He'll be home soon, but first we have to go
to the hospital here, b/c he has lung tests scheduled for 1 pm. What a fantastic day. My friend dies, I have to convince my Mom that she needs to do something so she doesn't die...

:wtf:

I need a Xanax.
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jonnyblitz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 12:02 PM
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14. sigh. that is quite a load to handle.
you need more than a xanax. :( at least Sniffa is enroute. i was concerned you had to sit there by yourself alone all afternoon waiting and dwelling on all of this.
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tigereye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 12:07 PM
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18. aw sweetie
good prayers and vibes for your mom, you and sniffa.


It's very hard, my husband had to drive down to see his mom in the hosp about an hour or more from here many, many times.


:grouphug:
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Gormy Cuss Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 11:47 AM
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8. Ugh.
:hug:
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easttexaslefty Donating Member (740 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 11:55 AM
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11. {{{Hug}}}} n/t
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 11:55 AM
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12. Hang in there.
Sending out my best vibes. Hope everything works out ok. :hug:
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 12:00 PM
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13. Good luck...

:hug:

Try bribery maybe?
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 12:04 PM
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15. I'm sorry bi-baby. does she just want to let go?
is it time to say goodbye??

I'm so sorry :hug:
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bicentennial_baby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 12:06 PM
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16. No, I don't think so...
She's nowhere near dead, I think she just is resisting the idea of giving up more control. I have contacted her Neurologist, and he is meeting me there.
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 12:10 PM
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19. OK good
I have always said it's easier to be the sick one than to stand by helplessly and watch a loved one battle illness

:hug:
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Redstone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 12:07 PM
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17. Oh, BiBaby, I wish there was something I could do for you. Always remember, when you're
feeling down, that you are just about the best daughter your parents could ever have hoped for.

And I'm not just saying that because you're my friend. It's the stone truth.

And a pat on the back for Mr S from me as well, for hanging in with you during all your family troubles.

Redstone
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 02:21 PM
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20. When are you heading out?
do you need anything?

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Shakespeare Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Nov-14-08 02:40 PM
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21. Well, that's not good.
I'm sure it's a big step for her, psychologically as well as physically. You're a good daughter, and I know she'll listen to you.

Good luck (and to sniffa as well with his tests). :hug: :hug: :hug:

:loveya:
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