Hello all. It's been such a long time since I was on here, but I thought I'd do you the courtesy of informing you that my dear Mum passed away 10:25am Tuesday 24 November 2009. She was in no pain and comfortable and I was holding her hand to the end.
In October the home put Mum on valium to try and relax he very contracted muscles and joints, which did seem to help. Then about 3 weeks ago today she started having problems swallowing and was choking on her food and drink and was bringing up what looked like some mucus. It wasn't nice to see. The doc gave her some penicillin which seemed to help.
They did suggest putting her on a drip, but the doc thought it may not help and I'm beating myself up for agreeing with him and not giving her the drip.
She was unable to eat or drink for about 5 days.
I shall NEVER EVER AGAIN in my life watch a person die. I keep replaying Mum's last few minutes and seconds over and over.
She is now at peace and I'm heart-broken. I seem to be coping so far, but I have no siblings and I'm not married and have no kids. I have good friends though.
How am I going to cope without her for the rest of my life?
I'll keep in touch, looking on here from time to time, but I can only get on here by using my mates computer.
Kindest regards to you all
Steve
In October the home put Mum on valium to try and relax he very contracted muscles and joints, which did seem to help. Then about 3 weeks ago today she started having problems swallowing and was choking on her food and drink and was bringing up what looked like some mucus. It wasn't nice to see. The doc gave her some penicillin which seemed to help.
They did suggest putting her on a drip, but the doc thought it may not help and I'm beating myself up for agreeing with him and not giving her the drip.
She was unable to eat or drink for about 5 days.
I shall NEVER EVER AGAIN in my life watch a person die. I keep replaying Mum's last few minutes and seconds over and over.
She is now at peace and I'm heart-broken. I seem to be coping so far, but I have no siblings and I'm not married and have no kids. I have good friends though.
How am I going to cope without her for the rest of my life?
I'll keep in touch, looking on here from time to time, but I can only get on here by using my mates computer.
Kindest regards to you all
Steve