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Lemon's Mum

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lemonzest123 · 14/09/2016 11:37

Hi MNers,

Thanks for tipping me off about the message limit on my other thread www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/2725008-Would-any-MNers-be-able-to-help-tonight?pg=1&order=

I am stunned and unbelievably humbled to see that one little post I wrote sparked 1000 messages, and Im so appreciative of all you personal stories and jokes to cheer me up.

MN is offically amazing and you're all fantastic.

DM had a rough night, she apparently woke in the night with a bad headache which I think confirmed the disease has moved into her head (we expected this, apparently what's causing the paralysis often appears in the brain too). Still no appetite and sleeping all the time.

Sad

Hope everyone had a good night. I had yet more nightmares - theyre all about Mum and they all horrible. Shouty I is in fine voice this morning. Dad said he heard Shouty I bellowing to Shouty II to shut up the other day. Pot, meet kettle Hmm

OP posts:
HexBramble · 28/09/2016 16:11

Lemon hope you're OK.
Flowers

PootlewasthebestFlump · 28/09/2016 16:17

Thank you Hex. I'm having a bad day today. I can't fake it in front of the kids so I'm hiding.

boo2410 · 28/09/2016 16:22

Pootle your post was so sad, I too am really sorry for your loss, take care of yourself. Flowers

PootlewasthebestFlump · 28/09/2016 16:28

Thank you. I hope no one goes through what my dad went through in the end and I hope Lemon's mum can slip peacefully when the time feels right to her.

icklekid · 28/09/2016 17:22

Oh pootle I'm so sorry for your loss and not surprised you are still struggling to come to terms with it given how quickly it happened. Will be praying for your family.

lemon hope your dp is looking after you and your getting some rest. Still sending love and prayers

boo2410 · 28/09/2016 17:50

Hi Lemon, just popped in to say I'm thinking of you, be back later. Flowers Flowers

Allatseainthemidlands · 28/09/2016 18:03

Hi lemon hoping you are ok and resting. You and your mum very much in my prayers

IsItOnTheTrolley · 28/09/2016 19:18

Evening Lemon, hope the absence from the thread means you are having a well deserved rest, and are recharging your batteries with the help of DP, and the bunnies.

Sending you hugs and a hand to hold when you need it. 🌻🌻🌻

ohfourfoxache · 28/09/2016 19:23

Thinking of you Lemon - I hope you've managed to get some rest and that you're warm and comfortable wherever you are tonight Thanks

Pootle I'm so, so sorry sweetheart Sad - that is so quick, no wonder you're still reeling.

Sending you both a little hug xx

PootlewasthebestFlump · 28/09/2016 20:20

Thank you. Everyone on this thread is so lovely Flowers

Hope you are OK Lemon wherever you are x

Original poster
lemonzest123 · 28/09/2016 20:54

Hi MN,

Today is not a good day. She didn't eat or drink and she got terrible sores on her face. I'm taking a chance and going back to my flat because he breathing seems quite regular atm and I would rather go and recharge now so I can be there tomorrow. Can't stop shaking. Can't believe its possible for someone to be so ill.

SadSadSad

Can anyone recommend a reasonable taxi firm in North London? If DF suddenly rings I'll need to jump to it.

OP posts:
VanillaSugarandChristmasSpice · 28/09/2016 20:57

((Hug))

Neome · 28/09/2016 20:58

Just Flowers and a hug

dailymaillazyjournos · 28/09/2016 21:08

Huge gentle virtual hug. What you are going through is beyond tough. Its a good idea to go home and try rest a bit while she is relatively stable. You need to build up your dwindling energy reserves a wee bit. Thinking of you a lot Lemon.

NorksAreMessy · 28/09/2016 21:33

Oh, darling girl :(

Sunnydawn · 28/09/2016 21:37

Hugs from me too.Flowers

I have just read through your thread, and it brought back memories. I was with my Dad when we lost him to cancer nearly eight years ago.

Will be thinking of you.

ohfourfoxache · 28/09/2016 21:45

Where abouts in north London darling? Fleet cars at Canons Park are really good, but I wouldn't trust the cab firm at Pinner station xx

ohfourfoxache · 28/09/2016 21:47

www.fleetminicabs.com/contactus.php Fleet xx

whitehandledkitchenknife · 28/09/2016 22:07

More hugs here for you Lemon. Get some rest if you can.

Allatseainthemidlands · 28/09/2016 22:08

Oh lemon so sorry you've all had such an awful day. Try to rest while you can. Like others on this thread I find heartbreaking memories coming to the surface and know something of the landscape you're in. It is horrible to watch someone getting sicker and sicker. Praying for a peaceful night for you.

boo2410 · 28/09/2016 22:09

Evening Lemon, I'm sorry you feel so wretched, it's horrible for you and its going to be like this until your darling Mum has had enough. You need to try and rest, sleep if you can, to recharge your batteries for the difficult times ahead. I wish there was something we could do to ease your pain. All we can do is hold hands with you and walk with you every step of the way.

Don't know the name of the cab firm in North London but there was one down the Holloway Road (N7) near the Odeon (on the other side of the road), not the Waitrose end. Haven't been that way for ages so hopefully still there, if that's any good to you, might be too far away. Anyway I'm sure if you googled it it will come up.

Sending you big ((((((())))))) and Flowers Flowers. Will drop by again later in case you are burning the middle of the night oil. Take care of yourself.

Marcipex · 28/09/2016 22:29

I'm so sorry it's been such an awful day lemon.
Do rest if you can, or talk on here.

SingaSong12 · 28/09/2016 22:41

Many hugs and best wishes Flowers

bookbook · 28/09/2016 23:10

Thoughts and prayers for you.
This is when you get to be truly grown up, and realise that sometimes you wish you didn't have to do this, but still do it.Thats being brave.

TheBouquets · 29/09/2016 00:02

Thinking of you and your dear mum.