Tiramisu Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 This is really just a selfish whine. My grandmother's in the hospital and could be transferred to rehab today. We were going to check out the facility this afternoon. Now this morning, my niece who had cellulitis over the last week became much worse and the doctor says the infection could be in her blood. She is being tested now. My grandmother has dementia and my grandfather is hard of hearing. They can't be alone at the hospital, making these decisions. My niece is an adult but high needs, and practically speaking can only count on my mother and my mother might need help with this one. I really don't know how I'm going to manage this all. I only have one at home now, but she's too young to leave alone so whatever I do, I'll have to take her along. I think I'll eat lunch, and deal with this stuff after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Can a friend take your youngest while you devote time to caring for loved ones? Especially early morning or whenever the docs make their rounds. I always missed that time when my mother was in the hospital. If you could be there then, it would be helpful. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 Thank you. I think I'm going to head over to check on my grandmother. I can bring dd, and I decided she can bring her math book and Kindle and a notebook. She can always do some copywork from a book she likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 That's very hard. Can you check with the hospitals for social workers who might be able to assist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okra Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I'm very sorry….that is really hard.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 :grouphug: I'm sorry...That's a lot to deal with at one time. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 :grouphug:Eating lunch first sounds like the best idea. I'm sorry, it will be rough. Does this mean you will be taking care of your grandfather too? You will be surprised at how strong you can be when the need arises. Please don't forget to take care of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Thank you for all of your kind responses. A major crisis developed yesterday that I can't talk about publicly. It has nothing (or very little) to do with the other stuff, but that has been a huge stress on my very good, suffering mom most of all. Please keep us in your prayers and send good thoughts our way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Praying for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Praying for your family. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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