I really need a hug.

[scottysquails]

 

[dinahmoe]

just be there.

 

[Forrest_Flock]

so sorry about everything, 505!
hope things get better soon

 

[NGT ANGL]

 

[Chickengal505]

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I know this. It just irrated me that she was speaking about "the end of life" While she was not two feet away

 

[Magic Birdie]

That sounds really scary. I would need a hug if I were you, too.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

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I know this. It just irrated me that she was speaking about "the end of life" While she was not two feet away

Please know all I am doing is asking, if it's too personal, please let me know. Is your aunt "aware" as of now? If not, she is probably unable to understand what is happening. She is focusing on random things and the nurse knows this. If she is aware, she may be comforted to know what is going to happen. Knowing what is to come is oftentimes more comforting than being scared of what may happen.

 

[Chickengal505]

Oh no, she s quite aware and she told us, she would rather NOT know whats going to happen and just let it run it's course. Thats what irks me

 

[chicmom]

Hugs to you. I know how you feel, my MIL passed of liver cancer years ago. In the hospital, she had slipped into a coma, and it is THEN that we gave her no fluids at anytime. That only prolongs the inevidable. While she is still conscious, if she wants a drink, she gets a drink!

Usually what happens, is, the pain is sooo great, they keep increasing the morphine until the patient slips into a coma. Then that is when you don't want to prolong the suffering. It is a kindness, really, not to keep administering fluids because the end is near. It only prolongs that for the family, and does not hurt the patient or loved one in any way. By then, they feel nothing.

God bless, and I hope my explanation helps you......I know it is hard!

Take care,
Sharon

 

[pooh731]

I am soooo sorry