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DD will be discharged from hospital this afternoon.

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merlotgran Fri 26-Apr-19 13:34:01

It will be for the last time as there is no further treatment possible other than pain relief. She wants to be at home with all of us so we will do everything we can to make whatever time she has left comfortable and stress free. We will have support from Macmillan and district nurses and should there come a time when we are no longer able to cope, DD has agreed to go into a hospice.

Family support has been wonderful but I have to admit I'm a little scared and very, very sad.

grandtanteJE65 Sat 27-Apr-19 16:16:51

You have all my sympathy too. Sadness and feeling scared seems normal to me in your situation.

Try to enjoy this precious time, although I don't suppose you can when you heart is breaking, but later you will want to look back on it.

grandmac Sat 27-Apr-19 15:54:34

Merlot. flowers and prayers for you all.

cupcake1 Sat 27-Apr-19 15:54:34

I echo the sentiment of everyone else, my heart goes out to you merlot words are not enough but sending virtual flowers and hugs. Thinking of you and your darling daughter and family at this very sad time. Xx

Happiyogi Sat 27-Apr-19 15:30:58

My thoughts are with you, your daughter and your family. What an immensely sad situation.
As you adjust to the 'new normal' of caring for her at home, I hope you will all find unexpected peace and even joy in little moments together. flowers

Maggiemaybe Sat 27-Apr-19 15:29:17

I am so very sorry, Merlot. flowers

VIOLETTE Sat 27-Apr-19 15:27:59

So very sorry ...but being at home with help from MacMillan nurses and perhaps hospice care at home, and being with her loving family around her will be comfort to you and to her. So sad...….she will know how loved she is. Thinking of you x flowers

annifrance Sat 27-Apr-19 15:11:18

My heart goes out to you Merlot gran. any words can only be inadequate.

Tallyann1 Sat 27-Apr-19 15:05:59

Can’t find any words that would comfort you but will hold you and yours on my thoughts?❤️

ExaltedWombat Sat 27-Apr-19 14:14:54

This can be a strangely peaceful time. I hope you and DD can make it so.

NonnaW Sat 27-Apr-19 13:56:15

Only just seen this. So sorry to hear this merlot, such a terribly sad situation flowers

Rosina Sat 27-Apr-19 13:48:11

Some things are just beyond words; this has to be one of those times. xx

Sheilasue Sat 27-Apr-19 13:37:30

Sending hugs my heart goes out to you such sadness but a brave and wonderful thing you are doing for you Dd

langelei Sat 27-Apr-19 13:22:43

To all of you suffering unbearable loss recently .......... sadflowersbrewflowers

GabriellaG54 Sat 27-Apr-19 13:05:32

Are there no possible treatments abroad Merlot?
Nothing we can say will mitigate the pain but we are all, to a man, thinking of you and hoping your daughter is pain free and comfortable in the arms of her family and friends.
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Albangirl14 Sat 27-Apr-19 12:54:46

When a close friend was close to death at home she said to her husband close family only to visit as she wanted us to remember her how she was. Although we wanted to visit we of course respected her wishes. I am sure you will follow your daughters wishes too . Don't worry about upsetting anyone. Look after yourself too. Sending love and thoughts x

1inamillion Sat 27-Apr-19 12:51:13

I've only just seen this Merlot
A desperately sad time for you. Yes of course you feel scared, please share your feelings with us whenever you need to.
You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. ??

craftynan Sat 27-Apr-19 12:50:30

So very, very sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you all flowersxx

jocork Sat 27-Apr-19 12:49:19

So sorry Merlot. I can't begin to imagine how that feels. Having a DD who lives far away is hard, but your situation unimaginable. Make the most of the time you have left and don't leave things unsaid that you will regret. I wish I'd told my mum how much I loved her when I had the chance! flowers

CaroleAnne Sat 27-Apr-19 12:46:26

Oh Merlot
My heart goes out to you and your daughter and all of your family. You are going to have to be very brave which is a very tall order. How nice that your daughter wishes to be at home with all of you around her.
I as I am sure everyone on GN will be thinking about you. Love from Carole.flowersflowers

SaraC Sat 27-Apr-19 12:36:21

What you have already done for, and with, your daughter is amazing - you really are a 5* Mum. So brave, and honest, of you to share how you feel - such a mixture of powerful emotions after an already exhausting emotional roller coaster through her treatments. I think what one of the previous posters said is absolutely right - to focus on your daughter’s dignity and pain management as well as honesty about what is happening. I don’t know if you and she have been able to talk about how she would like her life to be celebrated after her death, or whether she has been well enough to put together a ‘memory box’ - it might be something you could do together. Both are ways in which you might be able to talk together about how she would like to manage what she does have at least some influence over just now. As others have said, take it a day at a time; accept help with domestic things; take time out for yourself and do stay in contact. My heart feels so full for you and your family just now - words are often so inadequate but I’m sending you what thoughts, strength and love I can. ?❤️??

Grandmashe43 Sat 27-Apr-19 12:33:08

In my thoughts and prayers,gentle hugs to you all x

Greenfinch Sat 27-Apr-19 12:26:29

What sadness for you all. You are in my thoughts each day. Love to you all.

Grandson2008 Sat 27-Apr-19 12:25:54

Sending kind thoughts to you both hope prayers give you the strength to help you through this horrible time. Make happy memories to give you strength x

maddyone Sat 27-Apr-19 12:18:27

Merlot, I have nothing to say that will ease your pain, just know I am thinking of you and sending love. X

Bluecat Sat 27-Apr-19 12:17:20

So sad. Wishing you strength and peace.