My poor dad :'(

[Longdistance]

We've been run through the mill with my poor dad. He had a fall in 2014, and broke his fima (thigh bone) at the top. He had the op and they put the wrong sized metal into his leg. Infection after infection, and a stay at the Nuffield hospital in Oxford, they decided they couldn't do anymore for him, and that he wouldn't be able to walk ever again. He was sent home, and my dm became his carer.

They'd send in carers 3 times a week, and when he was slowly getting better, they had the carers just come in the mornings.

Df was in and out of hospital with chest infections/bronchitis/pneumonia. He's always been ok, and come out in good health.

So, on Sunday he was blue lighted in, and was found to have kidney failure. He got progressively worse, and was put on dialysis. He hasn't improved at all, and if he hasn't progressed in the next few days, they are going to switch the dialysis off, as his heart is weak also.

I don't know what I'm asking, but I just need a hand hold 😭

Thanks for reading x

So sorry

Longdistance I am so very sorry for your loss. Please be kind to yourself over the next few weeks. It is a hugely stressful time. Take some time to do nice things now and again, even if it's just a coffee in your favourite cafe or a little walk. They will help.

So sorry, Longdistance

How awful for all of you. I'm so sorry and sending you my best wishes. xxx

Thank you all x

It's been very slow today. The hospital hasn't sorted out the paperwork yet. They are coming to collect my dad's bed and equipment on Thursday as it's upsetting mum seeing it empty 😢

We've informed as many people as possible, and not much else has happened really.

I have dd's, but they're keeping me on my toes. I have friends offering to look after dd's, and have planned this week so I can chip in with all the stuff that needs doing. Mum's English isn't great since she retired as she spoke with just dad at home.

Discussing everything with mum on church/funeral/burial she knows what she wants for dad.