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ONLYJOKINGS THREAD

747 replies

TripleyTigger · 05/03/2008 20:49

Done!!

OP posts:
Grouchyoscar · 08/03/2008 10:55

OJ...I am proud to be one of the 'MN collective'

Sending you Steve, Elliot and the DCs lots of positive vibes and have a wonderful weekend.

Much love and rum x

OoTaLcYoO · 08/03/2008 11:02

Love to you all oj x

nannyL · 08/03/2008 11:12

have been following your thread for a very long time, but rarely post

sending you all love and best wishes at this difficult time

sounds like you are doing really well!
XXX

onlyjoking9329 · 08/03/2008 16:34

todays vist didn't go so wellm steve was in pain and very tired, his brother was there and started with the questions, whens he coming home why does he need 24hour carers, i told him i didn't have any news and that he shou;d speak to the doc for further infomatation as they were the ones that were making the descisions and they would be able to give answers. i told him that i was fed up of being pressured to answer these questions and that if any of them bothered to phone me then i could talk to them, he just said that he had a phone at home and that i shou;d phone him and not wait for him to phone me he then said well if you want to do it all on your own, he then left.
this was all in front of steve and the kids and not what they need to hear, i am bracing myself for a vist from them all.
i have a mate coming over later just in case.

39andcounting · 08/03/2008 16:41

Safety in numbers OJ !!!!! You know what, if they do pitch maybe thats not such a bad thing, maybe time to tell them a few home truths about how ill Steve is, the attempt on his own life and the fact he has colour in his cheeks you stupid bitch MIL is not coz he is getting better its coz he has a temperature !!

BecauseImWorthIt · 08/03/2008 16:45

Can't you ask the doctors to come in and explain all this to your family next time they're there (not in front of Steve, obviously)?

It seems so unfair that you're not getting any support from them when you really need it.

moodlumthehoodlum · 08/03/2008 16:53

OJ - sending you positive thoughts and virtual rum. If only MN could actually deliver drinks.

Sorry today wasn't great. When the MN Collective have finished with the panel, shall we move on to your in laws?

39andcounting · 08/03/2008 17:16

OJ, just had an idea, shall we sendBeefy Ben round to your place in case it all kicks off? He deserves a night out

onlyjoking9329 · 08/03/2008 17:55

the Mac nurse was going to talk to the hospice staff team about the problems but of course now it is the weekend nothing much will happen. i don't know what to do about visting tomorrow as don't want another scene.

fryalot · 08/03/2008 17:59

oh oj, they're a bunch of twonky twats, his family, aren't they?

Are they going to visit him tomorrow?

I don't know what to say, I want to rant and yell and scream about them making you frightened to visit your husband in case they make a scene, but that won't do you any good.

You are in my thoughts

NAB3wishesfor2008 · 08/03/2008 18:00

Could you ask the hospital to not let any visitors in and say you want a quiet day on your own with Steve?

ShinyDysonHereICome · 08/03/2008 18:02

at Steve's brother, I am quite honestly disgusted with the fact that they all seem to think it's acceptable to talk openly in front of Steve

I vividly remember asking a friend of my Dad's to leave as he casually announced- in front of my Dad who got really distressed "Oh I see they've taken the drip away; it will only be a day or two now"

Jo I say again- YOU know what's best for him, just keep that at the forefront of your mind and sod them lot of em!

onlyjoking9329 · 08/03/2008 18:06

i could ask the hospice staff not to let them in, but be to be fair steve wants to see them. i just want them to stop making a crap situation feel even more crap

NAB3wishesfor2008 · 08/03/2008 18:07

Can you ask the doctors to tell them that in a diplomatic way?

onlyjoking9329 · 08/03/2008 18:11

diplomatic would not be direct enough for them i am afraid

NAB3wishesfor2008 · 08/03/2008 18:12

Then they will really have to tell them straight. It isn't fair on you, your hubby or the kids. What is the matter with them?

Yorkiegirl · 08/03/2008 18:15

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NAB3wishesfor2008 · 08/03/2008 18:17

Hello YG.

I always wonder how you are when I see your name as I don't see you as often these days.

trulymadlydeeply · 08/03/2008 19:20

Just so at Steve's brother. I would have thought that he would have SOME inkling of what his twin is facing and how he might be feeling.

and that they continually ignore or attack you and are so utterly insensitive. DOn't know how you haven't punched them, OJ. You're a great woman.

Hope tomorrow is better for you all.

xxx

LittleMissNorty · 08/03/2008 19:26

Poor you OJ

His family are unbelievable ....its about time they heard the truth...the hard way....if they do come round tonight, it may be the time to tell them? Perhaps it will break the tension, make them face up to what is happening and then they may finally pull together and HELP you....may be worth having a few drinks and letting rip....

hope it gets sorted .....

Izabella · 08/03/2008 20:07

OJ, how dare his brother say something so self centred. Its NOT about him or his mum, its about Steve and doing everything in their power to support him in this very hard place . They need to speak to the cons or mac nurse and have the situation explained loud and clear with no room for mis-interpretation. If Steve's family really loved him and wanted to do the best for him, they would support you in making the decisions and caring for Steve.

One thing I think you should NOT do is miss out on seeing Steve because of the insensitivity of his family. If they start up just say in a firm voice "Let's take this outside!". Your time with Steve is so precious. Please don't let them spoil it.

So sorry hun, that Steve was feeling rough today as well. I have IM'd you my contact details. Please call or text anytime. You so need someone in your corner right now. xxx

TotalChaos · 08/03/2008 20:09

very sorry that his family are being so unhelpful.

fortyplus · 08/03/2008 20:58

Thinking of you oj xx

triplets · 08/03/2008 22:04

Hi Oj,
why are people so selfish and cruel when they can see you need all the support you can get. How awful of Steves brother. My mother upset me yesterday, I have had to go for blood tests this week, and she said "see you are getting old like the rest of us, now you know how I feel ". Harry is not well and she knows I am very worried, so I said to her, yes Mum I think I do know how you feel, but at my age I can`t afford to feel like this, I have three kids to look after. She looked at me and said, well thats your fault, it was your decision to have them. I nearly exploded, then said, yes Mum it was our decision, but our lives were turned upside down at the time if you remember. It was so hurtful esp at this time. So what it must be like for you Oj , just remember, what goes around comes around.

Tickle · 08/03/2008 22:12

sending love x