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Wwyd just been informed my nanna is in hospital....

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FortniteBoysMum · 25/06/2020 23:47

She has had a major heart attack. Lives in another country and it has been a very long time since I have seen her. I was only a child. Have kept in contact obviously. I spoke to her the other day and promised to go visit once this virus is over as due to her age I was terrified to visit before it's safe. Now I may not get that chance. Always thought there will be time. My dad lives the other end of the country I am in. Now I don't know if I should dart down to him to be there or if I should try to sort out my children so I can book the next flight to see her. However she may not even make it through tonight. I'm terrified of getting that call and I'm even more scared of my dad getting that call alone. He had a problem with drink when I was younger so I'm worried this could trigger that. I so want to keep my promise and go see her again I just don't know if I will get that chance.

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maddening · 25/06/2020 23:58

I would make arrangements to go and see her.

Hope you get the chance to see her.

So Sorry for you and your family x

Blondebakingmumma · 26/06/2020 00:55

I would prioritize seeing your nan

HeddaGarbled · 26/06/2020 01:01

Don’t do anything in a panic. Wait until you have more information about her prognosis and your dad’s plans.

Star81 · 26/06/2020 01:06

Which country are we talking about ? Can you even get to there just now ? If you travel anywhere abroad just now you have no travel insurance. Plus you potentially have quarantine to consider when you return.

Maybe talk to your dad and see what his plans are. Would he want to go too ?

It’s a horrible situation. It take time to stand back and think clearly before making any rash decisions.

Thoughts are with you x

Crosswithlifeatm · 26/06/2020 01:17

Compromise.See if you can talk to her on the phone.I don't know which contry but most nurses would help you with this.
Going to see her sounds great but wait a day or so.Does she live slone?
If she dies then you will have time to arrange things with your dad and support him.
We forget at in a crisis people cope,look fine but,especially after a death,it hits weeks later when the business of organising things finish and others less close forget.

Crosswithlifeatm · 26/06/2020 01:19

Also talk to the hospital so information goes through you to pass on to your dad and support him.

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