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Oh Boy this sucks! T&Ps please

Danikat15Danikat15 member
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So my MIL received a double lung transplant January of last year.  She suffered from Pulmonary Fibrosis and was in really, really bad shape when she got the call (doc said that she would have died within days if the lungs hadn't come through).

So she's been doing really well, she's off oxygen and is living a pretty normal life.  She did have some issues with her stomach which led to another surgery.  That in turn has led to several little surgeries where they have to dilate her esophagus.  

So last week, she came down with a fever.  Her doctor's can't figure out what is causing the fever and can't get it to go down.  They've tried adjusting her medication, but it hasn't helped.  She barely gets out of bed and hasn't been eating.

So now she's in the process of being admitted to Vanderbuilt, which is like 2 1/2 hours from here.  I know DH will want to go to be with his mom and to support and help his dad.  I just don't feel comfortable traveling that far this late in the game.  And I'd have no problem with him going alone, but I don't have anyone to stay with me.  I'm a huge burden.

I feel like crying.

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Re: Oh Boy this sucks! T&Ps please

  • NFL_WifeNFL_Wife

    I am so so sorry. Sending lots of T&P to you and your fam.

    But don't see yourself as a burden! It's not like you want DH home just for fun, kwim? I'm sure your DH is very torn on how to be in 2 places at once.

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  • Ellasmommy07Ellasmommy07 member
    Thats a rough situation. T&P for you guys. How are you a burden?? You are his wife. Is he an only child where it is 100 necessary to leave you alone this late on?
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  • Danikat15Danikat15 member
    He is an only child, so it's important that he be there.  On the flip side, I have no family here.  All of my family is in NJ, so if he goes, I'm stuck.  That's why I feel like a burden.  I want him to be there for her, but I need him here with me, too.
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  • x55centsxshortxx55centsxshortx member
    I am so sorry about all of that.  I hope you guys find a way to make something work.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  
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  • kimandjaredkimandjared member
    I'm sorry you feel like a burden! That is a hard situation. Hopefully things will work out so that you don't feel this way. T&P's with you and your family!!
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