my husband is critically ill, i am terrified

[lemontruffles]

My husband has severe copd (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and yesterday had a severe exacerbation. This means he couldn't breathe properly and is now in hospital.

He is on a ventilator, and not responding well to this treatment after about 40 hours on the ventilator. I am utterly terrified.

I've come home to try to sleep, but can't.

He is only 61. He is terrified too. I simply can't think straight and am in a new and appalling world where nothing is right and everything is terrifying. I can't stop shaking with fear. Please hold my hand.

My thoughts are with you. Mumsnet is a wonderful world and I hope you find some comfort from it at this awfully sad time. Deepest condolences. x

Just read this thread. So sorry to hear this news - such a young age. Life isn't fair sometimes.

Take care of yourself :(

So sorry xx

So sorry lemon , that's awful news.

Hope you have people around you x

Oh no, I am so sorry. I had been thinking of you both and hoped today's news was going to be good
Take care and I hope your family and friends are there for you xx

Just read this now, and I am so sorry for you. I hope the family and friends manage to support each other and draw together at this sad time. So sorry x

Oh LemonTruffles I'm so sorry to hear your news.

My maternal grandmother died at 52 of complications of COPD I hope you can rest for a while and that the coming days and months are filled with support for you at this awful time

I am so sorry lemon.

lemon - I am so very sorry for your loss.
COPD is just awful.
Do please take care of yourself x

Oh Lemon, I'm so sorry, have been thinking about you all day. Much much love to you xxx

So sorry, Lemon.

My thought are with you.

I'm so sorry to hear this xx

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband.

I lost my mum very suddenly a while ago...I know that horrible feeling inside.

Please use mn as little or as often as you need. I found the friendly words of strangers really comforting at a time when I was unable to speak in rl about how I was feeling.

Sadly, there are many here who will know what you are gong through.

Sending you strength and courage for the coming hours, days and weeks. X

I am so sorry for your loss.
I know no words that can help but an awful lot of people are thinking of you and your family at this time
(((((hugs))))) x

I'm so sorry for your loss xxx

I am so sorry lemontruffles xx

Lemon, I am so sorry. No words, but hugs.

I am so sorry to read this. I wish you strength in the sad and difficult times ahead.

Thinking of you - am so sorry xxxx

I am so, so very sorry for your loss x

I had also read this thread earlier and was thinking of you.....So sorry

So sorry Lemon to see your update :(

I'm so sorry, Lemon. So much love to you and all your family. Please try and take care of yourself xx