Making my own post so I don't hijack someone else's...

Lanatir · October 2014

Hi ladies. I know I've been sparse the past few days. It might continue to be that way, but we'll see.

So for those of you who read stuff I post...

F/U on my mom-- hospice says any day now. We had a great day Monday, then yesterday I suppose she might have been in a delusional state or something. It was so exhausting emotionally, physically, spiritually. The hospice nurse, the social worker, and the parish pastor said they'd never seen anything so bad. My older brother was in and he was at the bedside of both of our paternal grandparents when they died and he said he hadn't seen that kind of reaction before, either. DD was terrified to be in the house, so we are back home and will be just waiting for dad to call and say she's gone now. Theoretically if that drags out longer than a week or so, we might try to go back again, but I'm apprehensive because I don't need DD being that scared.

F/U on bleeding from last week-- Baby girl 2.0 had a normal heartbeat and was moving well from what the OB could tell. (Random thought I had when I was at the OB's and all they wanted to do was doppler and measure belly and feel my belly-- see NEVER lie about bleeding, it doesn't always mean ultrasound haha.) OB thinks stress related to my mom or possibly just because I have to do a lot of lifting of DD since, at 2.5 years, she's over 30 lbs. I'm on no lifting and pelvic rest until my next appt in just under 4 weeks so "everything can heal" and if I have no repeat bleeding, we'll re-evaluate at the 32 week appt. So unless DD gets really good at climbing onto the potty herself, we also have the brakes on that then...

And slight AW-- I had the same glucose results as last time-- reading off my results over the phone, the nurse didn't believe my numbers were correct because they were so low. About damn time I got some good news... haha.

Also, glad to see the trolls either stayed away or we were awesome at ignoring them.

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Lanatir · October 2014

I remember the grover profile pic, @irishgrover (jcon_ _ _). haha

southernyankeegirl · October 2014

I am so sorry to hear it's near the end. I do know how hard those last days can be, and all I can do is send lots of hugs and wishes that she passes peacefully and doesn't suffer. You are absolutely right to stay with your daughter - she needs you right now. And I am sorry to hear you're having bleeding issues.

I just am so sorry you're going through this!

rainbows · October 2014

Im glad your baby is doing well. Sorry to hear about your mother. Its hard when a parent is near the end. Went through something similar with my dad. If you need to talk, ive got a willing (ear) set of eyes.

honeybeee3 · October 2014

I'm so sorry about your mom and all that you're going through right now(Yay for the good news on the glucose test though!). Sending you and your family lots of love and good thoughts. Hugs!!

llambrose · October 2014

I am so sorry for all you are going through! What a terrible time. I am sending you thoughts of peace and comfort during this difficult time.

britb618 · October 2014

I am so sorry - words cannot express. I
Can't imagine what you must be going through. Try to take care of yourself and dd.

MusicFanatic · October 2014

irishgrover said:

I haven't been on the board a ton lately (and I changed my name, so no one probably knows who I am)

No clue. Who the hell are you?

(kidding kidding!).

@Lanatir- I think about your mom often (and you!) and I'm really really sorry. I can't even imagine *hugs*

And take care of yourself, ok? Hopefully the bleeding is just a stupid fluke and won't ever come back.

peggels24 · October 2014

I'm so sorry that you are going through all of this right now. Prayers of peace for your mom. I've been through it with both of my parents and it's so stressful - I am amazed at how well you are handling it and being pregnant at the same time.

I'm glad that you are at home with DD - please take care of yourself as it is so important.

((hugs))

Lanatir · October 2014

@MrsDigger10-- We're probably way overdue for getting a step stool type thing. Usually I just put DD on the potty and then put her on the counter to wash her hands after... Both things a step stool would resolve.

aerotigergirl · October 2014

@Lanatir - I'm so sorry for everything you're going through right now. I haven't faced this situation with my parents yet, but I did go through it with my FIL and it was very painful for all of us, but especially H. I know there's nothing I can say to make it less painful for you, but please know that I'm thinking of you and wishing you strength and peace as you suffer.

soon2bejp · October 2014

So sorry to hear about the decline in your mother's condition. Trying to preserve your daughter's best memories of her is a nice idea. Hang in there the best you can and we are all thinking of you!

Maebb · October 2014

Hugs to you and your family - I'm sorry about your mom.

Milagros315 · October 2014

I am so sorry for all that you're going through. Hugs, thoughts and prayers for you and your family

JoaPata · October 2014

I am so sorry to hear about this! I went through Palliative Care with my father and it was the hardest couple of weeks in my life. I will think of you and pray for your mom and your family. Definitely make sure to take care of yourself and your family.

Aillise · October 2014

Glad LO seems to be staying put for the time being. All of this must be so hard on you, losing your mother and while pregnant, and traumatic for your daughter to see someone she knows acting strangely. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.