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Over the weekend we got the news that a member of the direct-care staff on the ward of the nursing home where she lives tested positive for coronavirus.
Yesterday, we got the news that a resident on her ward tested positive.
During the night, we got a call that Mom is having trouble breathing. As of yet, there is no fever. She has been placed on oxygen therapy.
Mom is 86 years old, has high blood pressure, a-fib, and Alzheimer's Disease.
YEARS ago, she designated my oldest sister as her health care proxy and expressed wishes for DNR and no ventilators.
I'm terrified.
MFM008
(19,834 posts)🙏🙏💙
Squinch
(51,083 posts)can "visit" and be with her?
MissMillie
(38,603 posts)Just waiting to see if that is still going to happen.
raging moderate
(4,317 posts)When my father lay dying, far away, the nurses would hold a phone up to his ear so I could say "I love you."
Maybe, with newer technology, they will be able to do some kind of limited face time, anyway.
I am so sorry this is happening.
Squinch
(51,083 posts)handmade34
(22,759 posts)...one of the more difficult things in my life was when my father was in the hospital (he had DNR) and the doctor asked me to say yes or no to intubation... one of the others was when my son was in the hospital last year with TBI and the doctor was asking me about life and/or death matters
it is not easy and takes much strength... I hope your mother gets better
Lefta Dissenter
(6,623 posts)All the best to your mom and to you and the family. Im just so sorry you all are going through this.
RestoreAmerica2020
(3,439 posts)..hug them when they are far away from us.
Paz
blm
(113,131 posts)sheshe2
(84,057 posts)Satch59
(1,353 posts)Sending you comfort and to your family.
The poor staff at these nursing homes are equally in danger yet they will comfort her.
Im so sad and yet so angry...
Hang in there...❤️
babylonsister
(171,109 posts)MissMillie.
Fla Dem
(23,875 posts)femmedem
(8,210 posts)I don't have any words of wisdom, just
My mother also has Alzheimer's and is in a facility just outside of Detroit. I may well be writing a similar post before long.
safeinOhio
(32,751 posts)all of my love.
brer cat
(24,646 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Sending virtual huga & healing vibes to your mom, you & your family.
Bayard
(22,228 posts)We understand. Thinking of you and your mom.
Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)I hope you are able to "see" her in some way very soon. My heart goes out to you and your loved ones.
softydog88
(126 posts)Best wishes to your mom.
cate94
(2,816 posts)bluescribbler
(2,127 posts)Ten years ago my wife was in the end stages of metastatic melanoma. The monster had spread to her lungs and her brain. I was her health care proxy, and we had discussed her wishes. Her oncologist actually came to the house to visit her, imagine that! An oncologist doing house calls!). After she told him, in no uncertain terms, that she just wanted for it to be over, he turned to me and asked what I wanted. I said that what I really wanted was for her to be cured so that we could grow old together, but that I recognized that that was not an option. I said that I wanted her suffering to be over. She passed on a bit more than a week later.
I am sorry for the pain this causes you. Please know that you are not alone.
MontanaMama
(23,366 posts)No words can express how sorry I am that you and your family are going through this. Im hopeful you can speak to her today as planned.
peacebuzzard
(5,184 posts)I send get well soon wishes for your mom.
Please take care, so sad, no words.....
Really do take care of yourself.....
liberalmuse
(18,672 posts)Crossing my fingers that she comes out of this okay.
pnwest
(3,266 posts)as well, in a dementia ward. Theres three cases in her facility, none in the memory care unit yet, but Im terrified for her. Its such an absolute helpless feeling. Prayers for your mom, your family, and the best possible outcome. Im so very sorry this is happening.
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)Coventina
(27,223 posts)So sorry to hear this news.
I am terrified as well. My 97 year old Grandmother moved into assisted living just as COVID19 broke out.
If this is what kills her, the fact that she gave up her home to live in a petri dish, I will never get over it.
onecaliberal
(32,991 posts)Sending strengthening, healing vibes to your mom and family.
TEB
(12,948 posts)cayugafalls
(5,659 posts)I don't even know what to say. I pray she gets better soon.
Sending love...
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,500 posts)about some of the precious times of your lives.
Remember when........
We hope she recovers and you are reunited...........
MissMillie
(38,603 posts)Mom doesn't remember her life, or any of us, anymore.
It looks like we'll get to see and talk to her.
MissMillie
(38,603 posts)Continued oxygen treatment, and now an antibiotic... and whatever else they can do to keep her comfortable.
"Failing" and "decline" are the words that keep coming up.
We still have face time scheduled.
So the question is, how do I say goodbye to my mother?
Squinch
(51,083 posts)haele
(12,692 posts)I sang nursery songs to him and told him he was a great dad and it was okay to go if he wanted to. He wasn't really there, either, just...waiting.
If your mom has dementia, that might be comforting to her.
It's not easy. It was 8 years ago, and I'm still crying.
Harle
Hekate
(91,005 posts)Remind her of some old times when you were little and climbed in her lap to feel safe and warm. Embrace her with your words...
Allow her to go in peace.
Peace to you
femmedem
(8,210 posts)Tell her how lucky you've been to have her as your Mom. Thank her for giving you so much love. That you wish you could be there in person with her, but you hope she can feel how much you love her and that you hope she can imagine you giving her a big hug.
I said similar to my dad as he was dying of liver failure, a few hours before I flew down. Toxins made him barely lucid but he said, Awwwww so I know he heard and understood me.
mopinko
(70,337 posts)sort through your memories for times that she was happy, and you were really grateful for her.
DeminPennswoods
(15,294 posts)That's what I did with my recently deceased Mom. Letting her go in peace, and giving her "permission" to do so were the best things I did. Her eyes are probably closed, but she will hear your voice.
Phentex
(16,334 posts)Take a deep breath and try to feel the lounge vibes around you.
I_UndergroundPanther
(12,507 posts)I wish you peace. I wish you
Love.❤️
I know in my experience you never
Get over loss of a parent.
My mom passed in January.
But you never know she might recover.
irisblue
(33,054 posts)I have no idea how to say good bye to my mother too.
Fla Dem
(23,875 posts)So sorry you are going through this under these circumstances. Peace to you, your Mother and your family. Saying good-bye to a loved family member isnt easy during normal times. Give each other strength.
JudyM
(29,294 posts)Its simple and pure and the most meaningful thing you can probably say, and she will hear that its coming from your heart.
Also tell her youre going to be okay, sweetheart.
Im so sorry.
Leith
(7,814 posts)Kali
(55,031 posts)she knows you love her, though.