9th Feb 2010 Bertiebassett

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Yesterday Bert slept all day , in fact he has been sleeping most of the time since Saturday. but he awoke a little aggressive again,so had to be sedated again. Today he woke with a temp and his catheter was blocked so he was in agony. after yet more morphine as he threatened to start throwing things about I have noticed that that aggression gets much worse when he is in pain,  They took the catheter out for a while and he managed to go without the pain. But he is asleep again. We are still hoping to get home on Thursday the prescription is all arranged  the ambulance is booked just need to wait and see how thing go.

They don't seem too concerned that he is now refusing all his medication and are really just keeping him comfortable not there really is nothing left for them to do so it is just a matter of time.

The part I find most difficult  to comply with is after 17 months of drumming into me that he needs paracetamol for his temp, it is now ok for him to refuse it.

I think he is trying hard to hold on until he sees his grandson born in 6 weeks, but judging by the way he has been over the past week I really don't think that will happen. But who knows.

Love Teri

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Oh Teri - it must be so difficult for you - on one hand you want him to be well and live to see his little grandson but on the the other hand you must want him to be past all the pain.  Why don't they give him something IV to take down his temperature?  As you say they have drummed it into you - you must get very frustrated.  Again thanks for all the support you have given me at a hellish time for you!  Much appreciated.

    Christine xx

  • So sorry to hear things are looking so bleak. Thinking about you and wishing you both peace.

    KateG

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Dear Teri - What an unbelievably difficult time. Thinking of you and Bert and sending you love & hugs.

    Mo

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Love him as much as you can Teri, say everything that needs to be said. I'm willing you to have the stregnth you will need over the coming weeks. Always here for a chat should you need it. Love Lesley xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Teri,

    Im sitting here with the tears running down my face and a Pain in my heart for you Both.

    After all you have been through it has come to this.

    I dont know which is best for Bert to see his Grandchild, or the road to peace and no pain. if You want to have a private chat,we can exchange p.m.s.

    either way you will be in for a hard time, I know you have the strength and the Love to cope,and all the Friends on this site are with you at this sad time.

    Take care and Bless you Both.

    Love Sarsfield.xx