My DH had a stroke yesterday

[Angrymum22]

DH, aged 60, had a stroke yesterday. Fortunately I was with him and he was in hospital within the hour after it started. He’s had clot busting drugs but Covid rules apply and I haven’t been able to be with him.
I’m an HCP so I went into professional mode. I woke up this morning and the enormity of it all has just hit me.
DS17 has been brilliant but it’s just one more shit thing for him to cope with.
DH is retired so at least I don’t have to inform anyone. I work 2 days a week so can cope with all the extra jobs but I am still recovering from breast cancer.
It just seems to be relentless. Fortunately money is not a problem but I have been lying in bed going over how many changes we are going to have to make to our lives.
You just don’t realise just how much of a team you are until one member goes down.
The breast cancer was so much easier to deal with.
DH is fiercely independent, I can’t even start to think about the practicalities. I’ve just been out to put something in the recycling bin and realised that we will need a ramp. The list is going to be endless.
I just feel like running away.

Update. Well after a stressful 24 hrs my DH FaceTimed me. Mainly to ask me to sort out the hospital tv so he could watch the football. I was gobsmacked by his recovery. When we waved goodbye to him in the ambulance he couldn’t hold his head up, swallow or really speak. Less than twenty four how’s later he is talking normally, walking unaided and organising the staff.
I can’t believe it. We are not out of the woods but if he continues to recover at his current pace he will be home in a couple of days.
The contrast between him and his stepfather is unbelievable. The ward sister commended us on our rapid response to his symptoms which gave them the window of opportunity to give him the clot busting drug that has given him the best possible chance of full recovery.
Many thanks to pp’s who have all given me hope.
Now praying that he continues to improve.

Sorry you're going through this op. I hope your dh gets better soon.
I bought my dh pyjamas in Asda today to take to him in hospital. He likes them, says they're comfy.

Oh, how marvellous. Really shows how crucial rapid treatment can be. Fingers crossed for further good recovery.

Back in Nov I was where you are, my DH had a massive stroke I know how scary it all is but it sounds like he is making a good recovery.

That's wonderful news.