Went in to see mum this afternoon and again she was in bed. I held her hand and spoke to her but I'm not sure if she knew I was there or not. She looked so tiny and frail.
I went downstairs to speak to the sister on duty and she said that mum is not eating and is quite poorly. She asked if we want mum taken to hospital again if she gets worse. My brothers and I have decided that we want mum kept comfortable but no treatment to prolong her life. Mum has no quality of life any longer and we don't want her kept alive for the sake of it.
I'm sorry if our attitude upsets some of you but we went through this with dad 7 1/2 years ago and we know that mum would not want to linger on like this for a long time.
I have told the home that I want to be informed if mum gets any worse at any time of the day or night. I am back to work tomorrow which I am not looking forward to at all.
Thank you to everyone who sent me messages of support and kindness, it means a lot to know that you are all there. It is quite ironic, but I am a Samaritan and was on duty at lunchtime today listening to other peoples problems. It actually helps to take my mind of my own.
Love to you all Sheila xxx
I went downstairs to speak to the sister on duty and she said that mum is not eating and is quite poorly. She asked if we want mum taken to hospital again if she gets worse. My brothers and I have decided that we want mum kept comfortable but no treatment to prolong her life. Mum has no quality of life any longer and we don't want her kept alive for the sake of it.
I'm sorry if our attitude upsets some of you but we went through this with dad 7 1/2 years ago and we know that mum would not want to linger on like this for a long time.
I have told the home that I want to be informed if mum gets any worse at any time of the day or night. I am back to work tomorrow which I am not looking forward to at all.
Thank you to everyone who sent me messages of support and kindness, it means a lot to know that you are all there. It is quite ironic, but I am a Samaritan and was on duty at lunchtime today listening to other peoples problems. It actually helps to take my mind of my own.
Love to you all Sheila xxx