love and support, lisah.
I'm fairly certain I said no interruptions.
Buffy ,'Potential'
Natter 77: I miss my friends. I miss my enemies. I miss the people I talked to every day.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
erikaj - Nov 21, 2023 2:07:47 pm PST #26962 of 30000
I'm a fucking amazing catch!--Fiona Gallagher, Shameless(US)
DavidS - Nov 21, 2023 3:30:11 pm PST #26963 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
If anyone has any advice about what to ask the hospice nurse when they come tomorrow, I’d appreciate it.
They'll know how to direct the conversation and bring up the subjects where you will need input. As ND notes, they've done this a lot so they don't expect you to know the nuances of the situation.
There will be some basic parameters laid out (no intubation, no chest compressions, etc.).
They'll tell you to call the hospice nurse instead of 911 if there's an issue to maintain those parameters.
There'll be discussion on keeping a meds log for painkillers.
If there's any equipment (G-Tube for us, oxygen for many) you'll be shown how to handle it.
They'll guide you on how to understand the progression and when your dad is close.
Dana - Nov 21, 2023 3:53:49 pm PST #26964 of 30000
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
{{{{lisah}}}}
Cass - Nov 21, 2023 5:08:29 pm PST #26965 of 30000
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
((lisah))
You can ask about what to look for at end of life and what you should expect to see from your Dad.
This part is very helpful.
askye - Nov 21, 2023 5:11:04 pm PST #26966 of 30000
Thrive to spite them
(((lisah)))
aurelia - Nov 21, 2023 7:22:43 pm PST #26967 of 30000
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
{{{lisah}}}
aurelia - Nov 21, 2023 7:31:11 pm PST #26968 of 30000
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Will backstage-at-A-Christmas-Carol be a welcome distraction for anyone? My office is across the hall from the young performer dressing rooms so I usually get some good overheard quotes. There hasn't been anything quite like the "EVERYONE PUT ON PANTS!!" from years past but today one child has been singing the same handful of lines from Total Eclipse of the Heart on repeat for the last 9 hours. I may request Rick Astley tomorrow.
meara - Nov 21, 2023 7:31:12 pm PST #26969 of 30000
So sorry lisah. I hope it’s as easy as possible.
lisah - Nov 21, 2023 7:43:24 pm PST #26970 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate
Thank you all for the good advice and kind thoughts.
Cass - Nov 21, 2023 8:10:20 pm PST #26971 of 30000
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
"EVERYONE PUT ON PANTS!!"A classic.