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Can someone please please give me a hug!

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CryBaby89 · 17/04/2019 00:31

Hello mums
I'm feeling really low. This last week has been an absolute nightmare. My elderly aunt was rushed into hospital, we thought it was something akin to a stroke and the day in hospital was one of the worst of my life, she was really confused, shouting, we gave her a sip of water and she held it in he rmouth, I stayed with her and went in the ambulance to another hospital that specialises in stroke care, thank God she hadn't had a stroke, but she was really confused for the last four days or so.

Thankfully my Aunty is making a good recovery but this entire situation seems to be turning me into a nervous wreck,

This morning she couldn't remember who her sister was. The doctor then came along to update us.
She's been diagnosed with viral meningitis, so she's recovering but will have bouts of confusion for the next 4-6 weeks,

Even though this is good news and she's on the mend, I feel like my nerves have been torn to pieces over the last few days. I was with her in the middle of the night as she was trying to bite me and chew her blankets. I keep trying to remind myself that she's getting better

My husbands parents have been taking care of our daughter since Friday and they've been sending photos of her having a lovely time.
I'm missing her terribly and can't help weeping. I've slept on a hospital chair for three days and now I'm on my period and feeling even worse.

I'm knackered.
I can't wait for my Aunty to come home on two days and I can't wait to see my daughter. I miss my life,

Sorry I just needed to share all of this! Xxx

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Batsypatsy · 17/04/2019 00:35

That sounds really hard. I hope she improves as quickly as possible and you can get back to your daughter. I spent two nights sleeping (or not) on a hospital chair when my daughter was in hospital, it's very hard. You're doing a lovely thing being there with her. Hugs and Brew and Wine

Someoneonlyyouknow · 17/04/2019 00:49

Poor thing. You have done amazingly supporting your aunt through this. It's terrifying when someone we care about is so ill and to not have a diagnosis for a few days but now they know what is wrong they can treat her. You must be exhausted and I bet you haven't eaten properly either.
When are you going home and is there anyone else who can help with your aunty? Do you think the tears are relief or are you worried about what will happen next? It's good your DD has been well-looked after by her GPs but she'll be so happy when you are home again.
Get what sleep you can tonight and everything will look a bit brighter in the morning.

Horsemad · 17/04/2019 06:55

Sorry you're having to deal with this, you're doing a great job being there for your Aunty. Flowers

Hopefully she'll soon be on the mend and things can go back to normal for you. Can anyone else take over with your Aunty to give you a break?

ShahOfSplosh · 17/04/2019 06:59

What a difficult time for you, sending a virtual (((hug))).

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