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countrybumpkin

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Its all getting a bit stressful
« on: October 29, 2013, 03:48:01 PM »

Just wanted a moan ;D  We are moving house in 4 weeks and all that entails :o
My mother in law is 90 in two weeks and in a lovely care home. She lived with us for over 30 years but had to go into care home a year ago and her health had been much better there.
Since Sunday she has had 3 mini strokes. Spent yesterday in the joy of A&E but thankfully they let her go back to care home as she was almost back to normal. She had another one this morning which was a bit worse and she has seen the GP this afternoon.  Basically we have all agreed that unless she loses consciousness they won't phone an ambulance and the GP will deal with it.  As the GP said they cannot do anything for her in hospital anyway so why stress her rushing her in every time and we agreed.
Talk about it never rains but it pours!
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Dancinggirl

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Re: Its all getting a bit stressful
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2013, 04:01:18 PM »

 :hug: 
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CLKD

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Re: Its all getting a bit stressful
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2013, 04:10:01 PM »

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Ju Ju

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Re: Its all getting a bit stressful
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2013, 05:26:01 PM »

 :hug:
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countrybumpkin

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Re: Its all getting a bit stressful
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2013, 06:30:17 PM »

Ohhh thank you for the hugs and flowers :)
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CLKD

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Re: Its all getting a bit stressful
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2013, 07:53:53 PM »

You are welcome  ;)
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countrybumpkin

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Re: Its all getting a bit stressful
« Reply #6 on: October 29, 2013, 09:51:15 PM »

Went to see mum in law tonight and her left side is obviously affected. She was cheerful and can speak but slurry.
We got a photo of 4 generations of the family as our son and grandson came as well so first time we have all been together since baby was born so that was nice.
Mum in laws gp rang me at teatime and discussed things and said if at all possible they want to keep her out of hospital and manage her between care home and GP and I agreed wholeheartedly.
Its her 90th birthday week on Saturday. NOt sure if she will make it or not :-\ 
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Dancinggirl

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Re: Its all getting a bit stressful
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2013, 09:08:32 AM »

If I was your mum I would really pleased with the way you are handling this very tough stage of her life.  Pastoral care is paramount. Look after yourself.  DG x
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Suzi Q

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Re: Its all getting a bit stressful
« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2013, 02:31:48 PM »

HUGE HUGS GOD BLESS XXXXXXXXXXX
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Greyhoundgal

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Re: Its all getting a bit stressful
« Reply #9 on: October 31, 2013, 01:41:04 PM »

Sending you virtual hugs - it sounds as if you're doing a good job there.
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