my mum (58) was diagnosed with ovarian cancer earlier this year - unfortunately the cancer never really responded to the chemo (although we always hoped it was - unfortunately it just wasn't to be ).
We went to stay with my parents at half-term which was very nice - unfortunately she was admitted to hospital just after we left with what appears to be a complete intestinal blockage and what appears to be multiple organ failure
They have stopped intravenous nutrition and are only giving her pain meds and fluids now - it's supposedly just a matter of days now (she is extremely underweight - just skin & bones).
I had a cry when dh told me last night (my db had rung and told him about them stopping intravenous nutrition whilst I was out) but since then it's been ok. Life just goes on. Dd1's at home with a flu bug, I had an appt with dd2's Senco, oh, and my mum is dying. That's how it feels IYSWIM. I spoke to her on the phone this afternoon - apart from her slurred speech it all seemed so normal.
I'm flying over to see her on Friday, I guess it'll be a tough weekend. Is it going to hit me really horribly at some point? Or am I made of ice?
I love my mum so much, we have a great relationship and talk at least once a day on the phone. She is my best friend and absolutely adores my kids. Life without her seems totally unimagineable really.