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My mum's dying

121 replies

Mabelface · 06/04/2023 00:08

And I can't get there until tomorrow. It may be too late. I have to get a train. Getting older is shit.

I've been away for a few days, first time in years. I'm in a guest house not knowing what to do with myself. Everything's packed ready for me to get up and go in the morning. My big sis is with her, my little sis doesn't want to be there at the end and my brothers are on their way. She only got taken in today. Such a fucking shock and so fucking unfair.

OP posts:
Hazey19 · 06/04/2023 18:39

all the love and strength to you xxx

Munchies123 · 06/04/2023 18:44

Sending lots of love and strength to you and your siblings

bloodywhitecat · 06/04/2023 20:37

This is the hardest part, sending you love, strength and support Flowers

FiledAwayInABox · 06/04/2023 20:55

I'm glad you are all there together. 💐💐

Diplidocus4 · 06/04/2023 21:01

All the love and hugs . Really pleased you made it FlowersFlowersFlowersFlowers

Screwedupworld · 06/04/2023 21:01

Thinking of you OP & your family. I’m glad you made it to say goodbye xx

RosieMolloy · 06/04/2023 21:02

I’m so pleased you made it and your mum gets to hear you chatting away, just like it should be.

Kally64 · 06/04/2023 21:05

If this is any consolation to you my very close friend had a similar situation to you as it was during lockdown and she couldn’t get to her mum. Her sister put her on a webcam so she could talk to her mum. My heart goes out to you and no words will make your loss ease. Be kind to yourself ❤️❤️❤️

eatdrinkandbemerry · 06/04/2023 21:09

💐

RosesInWater · 06/04/2023 21:15

Am with you in spirit, and sorry, this is not about me but brought me back. I got into bed beside Mum and played her favourite - Tony Bennett on the ipad until she went away. Looking back it was lovely. I hope your mum has an easy passing, and you can deal with all the other stuff on your mind about her care later. So glad you got there to be with her. Good wishes to you and your lovely family at this sad time.

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Mabelface · 06/04/2023 23:12

Thank you. It's just me with mum right now. Eldest brother has gone home, other brother and little sis have gone to get some sleep and big sis and bil have gone to get some food. Nurses are going to bring in a big reclining chair and big sis and I will sleep in shifts. Mum's sedated and my having any treatment for her diabetes, so likely she'll have a peaceful hypo and skip away. It's the waiting that's the worst.

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FizzyWineAndCrisps · 06/04/2023 23:51

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Pixiedust1234 · 06/04/2023 23:55

I'm so sorry OP, but I'm glad you got to tell her in person 💕

Icanflyhigh · 06/04/2023 23:56

I'm so sorry, I'm glad you're there with her x

Honeyroar · 06/04/2023 23:56

The waiting is horrible, you’re right. But I’m glad you got there. Thinking of you.

Cannotthinkofanythingwitty · 06/04/2023 23:56

I’m so sorry for you all. I’m glad you’re getting to spend this time with her and I hope it will bring some comfort in the future 💐

SpringHasSprung23 · 07/04/2023 00:08

(((Big hugs))). I'm glad you got to play her music & chat shit! It sounds like she'd have loved that 💕💕

something to think about, people often prefer to actually die when they're on their own, so at some time you may want to both/all say your good byes and tell her you're just nipping out for a bit if fresh air/make a drink (or something) and give her a little space (even though what you desperately want to do is cling on!).

she's the same age as my Mum & we just lost another one of her younger siblings. My Mum lives in NZ, and it's SO far away when anything happens. I'm glad you've been able to see your mum ❤️

caringcarer · 07/04/2023 00:32

Glad you got back to be with your Mum at the end OP. I hope she slips away peacefully. She will know you are there.

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Mabelface · 07/04/2023 12:54

She's still with us. Now got the full picture from the consultant with all questions answered. They're going to increase the dosage in her syringe driver. She did have half an hour earlier semi lucid, which was lovely as she knew we were there and we helped make her more comfortable as she could let us know how she wanted to lie in bed. I hope it's soon.

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Pixiedust1234 · 07/04/2023 13:48
Flowers

I have to agree with something @SpringHasSprung23 has mentioned. It seems to be a thing where people hang around until they are alone, or indeed told that they could go. My mother stayed until I spoke the words that she could go, we were all okay with her going and there was no reason for her to stay. After 3 horrendous weeks she slipped away an hour later. Obviously could have been a coincidence but my mother was always a fighter never a giver upper. I think she needed to be told she could put herself first for a change.

ZeldaWillTellYourFortune · 07/04/2023 14:06

You sound very kind. I'm sure she is comforted by your presence.

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Mabelface · 08/04/2023 08:48

Thank you. She's still hanging on, but she always was a stubborn bugger. I hope it's today. Managed a few hours sleep and am having breakfast with my big sis.

OP posts:
WitchDancer · 08/04/2023 17:02

I'm thinking of you whilst you wait Flowers

Screwedupworld · 08/04/2023 20:05

Sending you lots of support. Thinking of you OP x

BordoisAgain · 08/04/2023 20:11

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