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dealing with sad and happy news at the same time..

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bikergran Fri 27-Jun-14 14:34:09

as most of you know Mr Biker is very poorly (he hasn't got a bike by the way)!
this week we have had the hospital bed delivered, and lovely nurses coming and talking and sorting OH out, he is under the impression I am going to get him better like I have always done in the past when things have take a turn for the worse, but unfortunately yesterday when certain drugs arrived from the chemist It sank in that I can't make him better this time,the nurses are coming later to talk me through the drugs and side effects etc, they really are so kind, OH half has managed three spoonfulls of custard today.

On the other side of the coin my DD whos has one and only GS announced 3 months ago she is pregnant (after being told it was unlikely she wouldnt have any more children) GS is 7.
OH was sooo ....... chuffed to hear the news ( I didn't announce it any earlier as DD has had 2 scares) and has now had 20 wk scan and it seems we are to have another GS smile she has to go for another scan as baby was lying awkward, but apparently he likes "showing his bits!
I am finding really hard to concentrate on either situation, I feel so sorry for DD having to cope with her dad so ill,s it's difficult to focus on the baby, a few days after OH had heard the news he said "I want to hold this baby"..but the way things are going it is very unlikely.

I do think things happen for a reason and maybe that having a new life to focus on will ease the way.

Kiora Thu 10-Jul-14 20:11:26

bikergran I have been away so haven't followed your posts. I send you my sincere condolences. I know that you will find some solace and comfort here over the next difficult months. Take careflowers

glassortwo Thu 10-Jul-14 19:33:41

Glad it went well biker flowers

Stansgran Thu 10-Jul-14 17:20:40

flowersto all

kittylester Thu 10-Jul-14 07:08:12

Glad it went well * biker*. Take your time and start to look forward to the new baby! sunshine

Greenfinch Wed 09-Jul-14 23:33:10

Have just caught up with this thread and want to express my sadness and send my love to you. Hold on to that lovely image of Mr.Biker waving to someone at the bottom of his bed. What a lovely last few minutes.

annodomini Wed 09-Jul-14 23:14:20

biker, don't worry about moving on. It's early days yet. You're still emotionally stunned and it has all happened so quickly. You may have said goodbye but you still have a store of good memories that will never leave you. You have good family support and the prospect of a new baby. Meanwhile, good night and sleep peacefully. moon

Lona Wed 09-Jul-14 23:13:36

biker I'm so glad that it went well, look after yourself now flowers

merlotgran Wed 09-Jul-14 23:10:58

Glad all went well, biker. smile

rosequartz Wed 09-Jul-14 23:10:50

So glad a sad day for you all went well, biker and family.

Mishap Wed 09-Jul-14 23:06:56

So glad that the funeral went smoothly biker and that you were able to deal with this difficult day better than you had expected. Well done.

gillybob Wed 09-Jul-14 22:56:55

Lovely words and very true grannyactivist.

Thinking of you bikergran and wishing you sunshine and very happy memories.

NfkDumpling Wed 09-Jul-14 22:50:26

So glad all went well Biker.

One day at a time. One day at a time. flowers

bikergran Wed 09-Jul-14 22:32:48

Hello all, well as you all know the Funeral was yesterday and I think it was better it being early, all went perfect, apart from the original hiccup with the Funeral people, we moved Mr Biker to another one, an independent one, and poor soul had been moved around at home with different mattresses , he must have wondered what the heck was going on!
The service was just perfect, with his eldest son reading and one of dd also reading, I am so glad we went with the independent funeral director, as he had little touches that made such a difference (roses given out to close family to put on the coffin as we were leaving)
I felt peaceful, I thought I would be a reck! but quite the opposite!
Not sure how I am meant? to be feeling, and maybe it is all a bit numb and hasn't sunk in I don't know.
But I know I have to try and move on and I know I will do at some time,I don't want to doom and gloom on GN too much as we all have our problems, and once again a BIG thanks to you all, Mr Biker would have been so pleased at all the support and virtual cards I received.
Chat soon and goodnight moon

Marelli Tue 08-Jul-14 13:28:15

I hope all went well this morning, biker. Been thinking of you and your family. flowers

grannyactivist Tue 08-Jul-14 10:49:28

Biker - "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die". flowers

Mishap Tue 08-Jul-14 10:43:05

I was thinking about you all at 9.40 today, as I am sure were many others. I hope it was a fitting tribute. xxx

harrigran Tue 08-Jul-14 09:35:54

Thinking of you bikergran flowers

Dragonfly1 Tue 08-Jul-14 09:19:58

In my thoughts today especially. flowers

Aka Tue 08-Jul-14 09:17:36

For today flowers

dustyangel Tue 08-Jul-14 09:14:20

My thoughts are with you today biker flowers

shysal Tue 08-Jul-14 07:54:44

I hope today goes as you wish. Thinking of you all. flowers

rubylady Tue 08-Jul-14 07:53:18

Lots of love bikergran to you and your family on this day.

Look after yourself, be kind to yourself in the coming months and remember that death will never take love away. Your DH will always be with you.

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NfkDumpling Tue 08-Jul-14 07:27:32

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kittylester Tue 08-Jul-14 07:25:21

Thinking of you today biker. Remember the happy times. flowers

mcem Mon 07-Jul-14 22:43:58

So sorry to hear your sad news. So many Gnetters will be thinking of you tomorrow morning. If you should feel a little shaky, think of the loving family surrounding you, and then, in the background, a big crowd of virtual friends offering support - distant maybe but there for you nevertheless.