Don't Think Mum Has Long Left

[nailit]

I'm doing the night shift with her tonight. She hasn't eaten for days and only managed an occasional sip of water through a straw. She hasn't been conscious for most of the day (probably due to her meds been increased) when she is conscious she can barely speak and is confused)
It's been a painful long drawn out illness.

I'm afraid to close my eyes in case I wake up and she's gone.

[clyde59]

So sorry for what your going through nailit as hard as it is be there for her

[nailit]

Thanks all for additional replies. Been a rough night, had district nurses out twice in the night. Sister's due soon to take over.
Thanks again all.

[murraymints]

thinking of you and mum ..you know where I am...always hear with an ear..stay strong for mum ..xx

[waterboatman]

I'm with you nailit. I went through this with my Vera. Our lady GP, (also a friend) was with us. At the end, Vera opened her eyes, looked up past me and smiled at whoever had come to collect her, I think her mum or dad. Our GP broke down and cried on my shoulder when she left.

[waterboatman]

I should have added that Vera was in my arms when she left.

[nailit]

Not long after she was asking who the man in the white coat was, she said that he said 'they' all wanted her to go with 'them' but the man in the white coat told her that she couldn't go just yet...

You hear stories about the dying talking like this all the time but this gave me goosebumps.
And I'm a sceptic!!!

[tiggerblue10]

I don't know what to say, Nailit. I just hope that the meds are making her as comfortable as possible and that you are taking care of yourself as well through this emotional time.

[MargoTester]

So sorry to read this Nailit, my thoughts are with you and your Mum x

[david small]

I empathise and sympathise with you nailit. My siblings and I took turns at vigil with my father. Sitting there through the night listening to the labored breathing, wondering when it will cease. I missed his passing, my sister was with him. Your mother will be guided and cared for, this is not the end. I wish you love and healing.
Waterboatman, your words about your lovely Vera are so beautiful, you moved me to tears. God bless you.

[lady-janine]

Thinking of you all.

[jennyjoan]

My mum died in my arms too and as I was holding her so tight I actually could feel her pulling away from me as if saying let me go I want to go. She was only 68.

[tamborine]

Before OH died he said "hello dad what r u doing here" OHs dad had died years earlier.

Souls live on and you will receive messages from your darling mum & you will feel her watching over you.

[Smowball]

Sending you all my love and a massive hug Nailit. Can you borrow a radio off anyone to play to her at all?? X