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My mum died this evening.

(105 Posts)
kittylester Tue 21-Feb-17 22:36:54

It's a bit of a shock as she was in the lounge on Sunday, chesty yesterday and given antibiotics, the gp called to check on her this afternoon but the home had already called the paramedics who decided she might benefit from going to hospital as she had been doing so well. She was unconscious by the time she got there.

Luckily, both my brothers and I were there with her and the doctors and nurses were brilliant both with mum and with us

Teetime Wed 22-Feb-17 09:07:51

kittylester I am sorry - have sent you a pm. flowers

Judthepud2 Wed 22-Feb-17 09:11:10

Sorry to hear this Kitty. As others have said, even though you have been expecting this for some time, when the reality comes there are a lot of emotions to deal with. I know that, like Phoenix, your relationship with your mother was complex but it doesn't stop you feeling sadness. Glad you were able to be there. Thinking of you. flowers

Marmight Wed 22-Feb-17 09:11:57

So sorry to hear your news kitty. I join all the other GNs in sending my love and condolences. Being busy organising everything will be good for you - it certainly helped me with the grieving and accepting process which follows the death of a loved one flowers

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 22-Feb-17 09:18:40

Condolences from all of us at GNHQ Kitty xx

DanniRae Wed 22-Feb-17 09:19:58

So sorry to hear the sad news about your mum. I send you my love and some flowers

NonnaW Wed 22-Feb-17 09:21:07

Sorry to hear your sad news flowers

Cherrytree59 Wed 22-Feb-17 09:23:55

Condolences Kitty to you and your family.
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Marelli Wed 22-Feb-17 09:27:32

Sending condolences to you and your family, Kitty. flowers

Ana Wed 22-Feb-17 09:34:50

So sorry to hear your news, kitty, glad your Mum's at peace now. Take care of yourself...[fowers]

ginny Wed 22-Feb-17 09:35:02

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Ana Wed 22-Feb-17 09:35:09

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annodomini Wed 22-Feb-17 09:36:42

kitty, my sympathy to you and your family. We have followed the ups and downs of your Mum's last few years and felt for you and your brother. Take care of yourself, kitty. You have been the best of daughters. flowers

grandMattie Wed 22-Feb-17 09:37:44

So sorry, Ana. What a shock - and however impending, the end is always a shock to those left behind.
It must have been very comforting for you to have your brothers with you at the time. Hugs flowers

Kateykrunch Wed 22-Feb-17 09:37:49

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Swanny Wed 22-Feb-17 09:52:23

Oh my kitty, I wasn't expecting that to be the first thread I saw when I switched on GN this morning sad My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Lovely to hear that despite all the difficulties in the system, the doctors and nurses had time to be brilliant with you all. Take care and know we are supporting you and yours during this difficult time flowers

KatyK Wed 22-Feb-17 10:13:37

So sorry flowers

Luckygirl Wed 22-Feb-17 10:20:33

Condolences to you and your family. flowers

mcem Wed 22-Feb-17 10:20:47

Kitty you've shared the story of you and your mum with us and I now feel that in a small way we're sharing your shock at losing her so suddenly. Sincere sympathy to you and your family.??

sue1169 Wed 22-Feb-17 10:27:06

So sorry Kitty...a new angel✨✨
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kittylester Wed 22-Feb-17 10:52:48

I am overwhelmed. Thank you all so much. This thread has had me in tears when nothing else has. flowers

Jalima Wed 22-Feb-17 11:28:07

Sincerest condolences to you and all your family kitty

Although it is something we expect it always comes as a shock but it sounds as if it was all very peaceful for which you will all feel very thankful.

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TriciaF Wed 22-Feb-17 11:29:19

So sorry to hear this - but it was good that you and your brothers were with her at the end.
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Charleygirl Wed 22-Feb-17 12:08:07

kitty I agree with TriciaF it was good that you were all with her and it would appear that she did not know a great deal about it. She is at rest nowflowersPlease, please look after yourself, moreflowers

shysal Wed 22-Feb-17 12:17:24

Sorry, only just seen this, Kitty. It will have still been a shock for you even after all your Mum's ups an downs. Look after yourself and don't over tire yourself with the arrangements. flowers

suzied Wed 22-Feb-17 12:19:45

You had her in your life for a long time. Condolences ?