dirty ethel rackham Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 My mom, who is 80 years old, has a ton of health problems, including atrial fibrillation that is not well controlled by meds and is getting worse. I have made a mental note to visit her more often and call her more. However, following through is not my strong suit. I have been feeling guilty for not calling her for the last 10 days or visiting, but we have had sick kids and this flu panic has me taking more precautions. Also, my back went out and I have been going to the chiro 3 days a week and the appointments have been for over 2 hours. In the meantime, life doesn't stop. I had this niggling feeling that I should have gone to see her this weekend. I can't get a hold of her since she doesn't have a room yet. She left a message with my kids while I was at a chiro appointment. Trying not to panic. Don't know if this knot in the pit of my stomach is guilt or fear. Please keep her in your prayers. Her name is Peggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 :grouphug: Prayers for you and your mom. Try not to let the guilt take over, you have had troubles of your own and weren't neglecting her, you just had your own life to deal with. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 :grouphug::grouphug: Prayers. I love that name, Peggy. My mom wanted to name me Pegeen but my dad said no, kids would call me Piggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Sure. Hope she will be just in for a quick stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Prayers here. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julpost Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 prayers here too. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Praying for your mom...and you. *hug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 praying for you and your mom! Please try to take time to enjoy her and don't allow yourself to feel guilty about not seeing her recently. If you're around sick kids, you shouldn't be by your mother!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Praying for your mom and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 :grouphug: and prayers for your mom. Guilt can strike no matter how much we visit, so let that go and focus on the here and now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I hope everything is ok. Prayers hon. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Heather in Neverland Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dirty ethel rackham Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Thank you all for your encouragement and prayers. I talked to my mom as they moved her out of the ER and to admitting, so she has a phone. She has been dizzy and has had difficulty breathing - all due to her atrial fibrillation problems. I am hoping that they can adjust her medications and it will make a difference, but we have been down this road before. It is so sad to see her quality of life going down hill. She is not getting out much because she is weak and tired. She even has difficulty going down to dinner at the retirement home where she lives. She needs social outlets and I think she is depressed. I am going to see her tonight after I go to her place and pick up a few things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying for your mom, Ellen! Please keep us updated on how she's doing. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 :grouphug: Praying for you and your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Praying for you and your mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lizzie in Ma Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 ((:grouphug:)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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