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My mother is critically ill...

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SpookyMadMummy · 15/12/2007 21:09

and unlikely to survive
she is in hospital on a BiPap and it probably will be taken off tomorrow as it is not helping.
We (the family) are preparing for the worst to happen very soon

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OverRated · 16/12/2007 18:17

Thinking of you, spooky

BrieVinDeAlkaSeltzer · 16/12/2007 18:19
Sad
Saturn74 · 16/12/2007 18:26

Wishing you strength at this very sad time, Spooky.

Wisteria · 16/12/2007 18:29

Sorry

differentbutthesame · 16/12/2007 18:42

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SpookyMadMummy · 16/12/2007 20:06

Hi ladies

I have just got home from the hospital. I went there at 10 am.

The nurse caring for her is a wonderful man and he told me the truth, He says that he didn't expect her to make it through the night so theres some fight in her!

Mum was more 'with it' today although she is confused. She was telling us all she loves us and recognised and named us all and named her grandchildren. She was certainly more wakeful.

Its still touch and go though really. The nurses took her off the BiPap machine and Mum managed an hour on a regular oxygen mask.

Oh and shes winking at the male nurses and the doctor!!

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WanderingTrolley · 16/12/2007 20:10

Sorry your mum's so ill, spooky.

Loving that she's having a flirt though

stockingfiller · 16/12/2007 20:12

oh dear thats awfull for you hoping your family can be strong through this

PartridgeinaRustyBearTree · 16/12/2007 20:13

Spooky - thinking of you.

mylittleponey · 16/12/2007 20:13

sorry to hear about your mum xxx

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SpookyMadMummy · 16/12/2007 20:17

I cried alot yesterday. As I posted and my middle of the night ramblings I was in tears. Today I don't need to cry. I am hanging on in there. Trying to be positive.

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Sparkler · 16/12/2007 20:22

Spooky what a sad and difficult time it is for you all. I know it won't help but I'd like to offer a hug xx

OverRated · 16/12/2007 20:36

Oh Spooky - she sounds lovely

Eliza2 · 16/12/2007 20:38

I'm very sorry to hear this and you are in my thoughts and prayers (assuming the latter don't offend you??).

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SpookyMadMummy · 16/12/2007 20:43

Not at all Eliza.
I may not sleep again so if there are any night owls out there you may have my company!

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OverRated · 16/12/2007 21:00

I'm in a different time zone so am likely to be around later, if you need company, Spooky. Try to get some sleep. {{hug}}

CaptainCaveman · 16/12/2007 21:28

Hey Spooky! You have the whole of the prayer thread asking for God's blessings on your mum, and praying for you too.
Praise for her slight improvement today, praying that she continues to become stronger.
Hugs to you too, you must be exhausted!

DutchOmainapeartree · 16/12/2007 22:19

You're definitely in our prayers, SMM. I need to sleep now but will remember you and your mum when I wake in the night. God bless you

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SpookyMadMummy · 17/12/2007 07:50

She has made it through another night, theres no change from yesterday. I will call later and speak to her doctor and unless I need to go I will go at 2pm to see her.

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FoghornLeghorn · 17/12/2007 07:59

Thinking of you Spooky

LoveMyGirls · 17/12/2007 08:12

So sorry i've not been around over the weekend and to hear this news, wish I could do or say something to make you feel better. You have lots of friends and family to support you, we are here to listen and give you lots of hugs!

WaynettALotOfMincePies · 17/12/2007 08:38

Thinking of you all Spooky

ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 17/12/2007 09:59

Thinking of you Spookyxx

Hulababy · 17/12/2007 10:03

Thinking of you

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SpookyMadMummy · 17/12/2007 11:03

Doctor has seen her and reviewed her,I will get to know more later....
BUT
there has been a SLIGHT improvement in her gases so she is hopefully beginning to process the Co2 that is poisoning her body.

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