My Wife Is Going To Have To Start Hospice Care Soon

[Votto]

Hospice is home care. You don't "go to" a hospice. Hospice helped my neighbor as he was on hospice care for years. They were there every day helping the wife out as she couldn't help her husband.

They are wonderful. The best thing that can happen to you is her being taken under the wing of hospice. She will be much happier. They can take care of her.

Agreed.

Hospice nurses are a special breed of empathy.

Sorry to hear Mud.

 

[NewsVine_Mariyam]

My wife was spitting up blood yesterday morning and I called an ambulance. They worked on her last night and she has several problems:

• They say she has COVID but it's not COVID19
• The doctor told me she has a mass in her brain and a mass in her lung
• Because of her age I really don't have any options other to start her on hospice care here at home

So if anyone is wondering why my Christmas spirit is in the crapper.....this is what I've been dealing with.
Hopefully she can come home next week and she can pass in peace here in our home.

I know we have bumped heads on numerous occasions, but reading you post caused my eyes to begin tearing up.

I know there are no words that are adequate at a time like this so I'll just say this - irrespective of your religious beliefs there are people all over this world who will be praying for both you and your wife, for the easing of her pain and suffering as well as comfort for you.

 

[liarintheWH]

I’m very sorry you and her are going through this. Sending prayers.

It’s awesome seeing everyone being civil and classy in here. Situations like this really put things in perspective.

Life is short and love is definitely the answer.

 

[MarathonMike]

So sorry MW, my sincere condolences.

 

[ChristisKing]

despite it all that happens here on the board, lenny, my heart breaks for you.

saying goodbye isn't easy.

Keep her close and comfortable

Wish you the best

Hospice can be very helpful in dealing with your wife’s struggles

Good to see you three have hearts after all. Why can't we always just get along like this and learn to agree to disagree? Anyways I echo what they're saying. Prayers for you Muddy.

There are no words, mud, none. I wish for you the strength necessary for times like this.

Correction four of you have hearts but I already knew that about you from earlier.

I am sorry for you and hope you find the strength to handle this. My Brother has liver cancer they said he has 6 months cause the chemo didnt work. He is 71 so he lived a pretty long life. I cant go to Washington state to visit. I am bed bound and can't get about. Just as well I saw my grandma before she died of Lung Cancer, I will just remember him as he was.

I'm really sorry to hear about it. I'm always there for you and the OP.

I'm very sorry to hear that. We may have our differences here but I would not wish that on anyone.

I know chances are remote but if there is anything I can do for either of you please do not hesitate to ask.

You too? Where is all this coming from guys as I really want to see this side more from you guys as you're acting like regular human beings for once. Well, actually, I've seen this side of you a few times now.

 

[scruffy]

Sorry Muddy. Difficult times.

My mom was on hospice for 3 months, I feel you.

Please make sure to take care of YOUR self during this ordeal. I didn't leave the house for a month, and the nurses got worried. Finally I hired them overtime just to go grocery shopping.

And, go easy on the morphine. My nurses explained that morphine eventually causes discomfort, and if the patient is unable to communicate it causes fear. A little bit is helpful, a lot is no good. Even a little causes respiratory depression.

I wish you both peace. God bless you both.

 

[Arlette]

Hospice is home care. You don't "go to" a hospice. Hospice helped my neighbor as he was on hospice care for years. They were there every day helping the wife out as she couldn't help her husband.

They are wonderful. The best thing that can happen to you is her being taken under the wing of hospice. She will be much happier. They can take care of her.

Not always

 

[Mac-7]

My wife was spitting up blood yesterday morning and I called an ambulance. They worked on her last night and she has several problems:

• They say she has COVID but it's not COVID19
• The doctor told me she has a mass in her brain and a mass in her lung
• Because of her age I really don't have any options other to start her on hospice care here at home

So if anyone is wondering why my Christmas spirit is in the crapper.....this is what I've been dealing with.
Hopefully she can come home next week and she can pass in peace here in our home.

I’m sorry to hear that

Best wishes and prayers for her

 

[Burgermeister]

My wife was spitting up blood yesterday morning and I called an ambulance. They worked on her last night and she has several problems:

• They say she has COVID but it's not COVID19
• The doctor told me she has a mass in her brain and a mass in her lung
• Because of her age I really don't have any options other to start her on hospice care here at home

So if anyone is wondering why my Christmas spirit is in the crapper.....this is what I've been dealing with.
Hopefully she can come home next week and she can pass in peace here in our home.

So sorry. Prayers out.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

God give you strength.

 

[SweetSue92]

My wife was spitting up blood yesterday morning and I called an ambulance. They worked on her last night and she has several problems:

• They say she has COVID but it's not COVID19
• The doctor told me she has a mass in her brain and a mass in her lung
• Because of her age I really don't have any options other to start her on hospice care here at home

So if anyone is wondering why my Christmas spirit is in the crapper.....this is what I've been dealing with.
Hopefully she can come home next week and she can pass in peace here in our home.

Oh, no. I'm so sorry.

 

[j-mac]

My wife was spitting up blood yesterday morning and I called an ambulance. They worked on her last night and she has several problems:

• They say she has COVID but it's not COVID19
• The doctor told me she has a mass in her brain and a mass in her lung
• Because of her age I really don't have any options other to start her on hospice care here at home

So if anyone is wondering why my Christmas spirit is in the crapper.....this is what I've been dealing with.
Hopefully she can come home next week and she can pass in peace here in our home.

I am so sorry to hear that…I’ll keep you and her in my prayers…

 

[TimFitz]

My wife was in and out of rehab for much of 2023.

Be there for your wife.
Make the moments count.

We wish you both love, comfort and fulfillment

it’s very tough. Very.

But it can also be rewarding, bringing you close at a time when nothing can be more important.

 

[Independent thinker]

My wife was spitting up blood yesterday morning and I called an ambulance. They worked on her last night and she has several problems:

• They say she has COVID but it's not COVID19
• The doctor told me she has a mass in her brain and a mass in her lung
• Because of her age I really don't have any options other to start her on hospice care here at home

So if anyone is wondering why my Christmas spirit is in the crapper.....this is what I've been dealing with.
Hopefully she can come home next week and she can pass in peace here in our home.

Sorry to hear.

 

[mudwhistle]

Hospice is home care. You don't "go to" a hospice. Hospice helped my neighbor as he was on hospice care for years. They were there every day helping the wife out as she couldn't help her husband.

They are wonderful. The best thing that can happen to you is her being taken under the wing of hospice. She will be much happier. They can take care of her.

I have my wife signed up for Hospice care.

They're bringing her home tonight.

Damned EMS has been dragging their ass, but she's on the way home.

I should have her here by 9:30 pm tonight.

 

[Moonglow]

Peace be with you.

 

[iamwhatiseem]

Sorry to hear this, all anyone can say.
Hopefully you both get to share some good moments in the coming days.
Peace

 

[Lisa558]

I’m so sorry to hear this, Mud.

 

[mudwhistle]

I got Elouise home on Christmas Eve.....I've started feeding her and she's eating pretty good.

I just have to make sure not to give her anything spicy.

No tomatoes. Caught her trying to steal some coffee a while ago and intercepted it before she could drink any.

She spent 4 days in a hospital bed, so she's kind of weak, but she's walking now. I have to watch her.

But now that I'm getting good food in her , her strength is coming back.

 

[j-mac]

I got Elouise home on Christmas Eve.....I've started feeding her and she's eating pretty good.

I just have to make sure not to give her anything spicy.

No tomatoes. Caught her trying to steal some coffee a while ago and intercepted it before she could drink any.

She spent 4 days in a hospital bed, so she's kind of weak, but she's walking now. I have to watch her.

But now that I'm getting good food in her , her strength is coming back.

That's good news....