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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Bad news....::sigh::
I know you guys are probably sick of me talking about my mom, but it helps me so much. Since I don't have a DH or a BF (T kind of abandonded me...sigh), I don't have many people to run to for support. You know how sometimes you just want to get a hug and just let it all out with someone who cares? Well I guess that's what I do here.
Anyway last night the oncologist met with my family and told us my mom's time has now shifted to about 4-6 weeks left. She has gotten worse over the last week. The oncologist did say that he will try a low dose of chemo, starting tomorrow. He feels the chemo **could** work, but that it would only help extend her life maybe a day or a month or a couple of months more. Basically the chemo is just buying her extra time, if it works of course. We'll see how she does. My brother sat with my mom this morning and watched her sleep. He said she was struggling to breathe. And because my mom has a Living Will, they will not put her on a breathing machine. All the doctors can do is sedate her and give her oxygen through a mask.
Whatever you do, don't go one minute without reminding those that you love, how much you love them. This experience has taught me to treasure my friends and family more than ever. I only wish I had someone to come home to who would hug me and make me forget about the pain for one brief moment. :-(
Anyway last night the oncologist met with my family and told us my mom's time has now shifted to about 4-6 weeks left. She has gotten worse over the last week. The oncologist did say that he will try a low dose of chemo, starting tomorrow. He feels the chemo **could** work, but that it would only help extend her life maybe a day or a month or a couple of months more. Basically the chemo is just buying her extra time, if it works of course. We'll see how she does. My brother sat with my mom this morning and watched her sleep. He said she was struggling to breathe. And because my mom has a Living Will, they will not put her on a breathing machine. All the doctors can do is sedate her and give her oxygen through a mask.
Whatever you do, don't go one minute without reminding those that you love, how much you love them. This experience has taught me to treasure my friends and family more than ever. I only wish I had someone to come home to who would hug me and make me forget about the pain for one brief moment. :-(
Re: Bad news....::sigh::
Danica- I am so sorry that you have to go through this. If there is anything you need (a real hug, someone to talk to, etc.) please let me know. We are thinking of you and you and your family are in our prayers.
would you like to meet for happy hour with the nesties sometime this week/weekend?
**BIG HUGS**
You know we're all here for you, Danica!!!
I'm sorry to hear all of this. You do need a big hug. I'll say a prayer for you and your family.
for one thing.... you need to never feel guilty about venting here
we're here, reading and offering support cuz we want to not cuz your forcing it down our throat.
Right now all I can offer is a ((hug)) and of course if you need to vent and get coffee or hot chocolate any day your at work all you gotta do is call and i'm there!! I'll even buy
Hoping for the best for you.
Alicia you just had to one up my offer didn't you!
Hugs from mom's are always better then non mom hugs!
(((HUGS)))
(((((hugs)))) I'm so sorry you and your family have to go through this. I'll be saying lots of prayers for your mom and all of you.
Let us know if you want/ need a mini gtg to boost your spirits :-)
Thanks everyone. I definately needed the hugs. You all just made me cry at work!
Of course drinks are always good in times like this.
((HUGS)) Your post made me cry. I'm so sorry you are going through this. You have every right to vent as much as you want - ten times a day if it helps. I will continue to keep you, your mom and family in my thoughts.
I am so sorry about this Danica but at least your mother has her wishes in writing so you and your family won't be pressed for decisions at a point when you already have a lot to deal with. This happened in my family.
I am sorry that you are going through this, especially during the holidays.
*hugs*
I can't imagine how hard this is, especially with the holidays. I hope for you that she is peaceful, and you can spend as much good time with ehr as possible.
((HUGS))
You're in my thoughts and prayers. I can't even come close to imagining what you are going through. You have reminded us to treasure every moment we have with the ones we love.
Danica-
Drop me an email if you need to talk. I went through the same thing with my mom about 5 yrs ago. If you ever need to talk to someone who's been there / done that I'm here!
Rodeogrl02 at yahoo
(((((((hugs))))))))
I can just imagine you writing this thread and crying the entire time you are writing. I'm sure this is probably so upsetting and just heart breaking.
I will pray for you, your mom, and your family that time will be on your side and that the suffering will end as peaceful as possible...
Please continue to keep us updated! We all care about you and want your mom to be at peace. Support is need in these situations no matter where it comes from and we are all here for you!
You know we're always here for you, chica. Anytime!!
I can't imagine how hard this must be for you and your family. I'm so sorry that you're going through this - especially around the holidays.
If you ever want to go get a drink, you know I'm in!
Danica,
I am really sorry to hear that about your mom. I have put you and your family on my prayer list at church. I will continue to keep them in my prayers.