So frustrating!!

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Well, my dad seems to be doing ok with his new tablets. Had a few days of sickness but seems to have settled.

Frustration this time is on my part. He was on his own this weekend and there's nothing more I would have liked than to be there for him. Look after him and take the pressure off..............but again when he needs me I get ill!

It happened before when he was in hospital, I had a viral infection which lead to pluricy (sorry about the spelling!!), so I wasn't allowed to visit and although this time he was at home I don't want to risk passing on any infections - have a cold and cough. It has hit me hard so I'm sure it would hit dad harder. He understood and told me not to worry, he didn't want to get sick again, but I'm still angry with myself for not being there for him!!

Anyway, sorry rat over. Seems so trivial in the big scheme of things but it has really hit me hard. Suppose it's just starting to sink in how fragile dad is. :-(

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Vikki,

    Maybe thats whats causing your sickness the thought that your Dad is getting more fragile and it

    frightens you. Theres nothing wrong in being frightened.We all get frightened at some time.

    You have to look after yourself as well as your Dad.

    Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    hi Vikki,

    I understand how you feel, i live with my grandparents now as my nan has severe arthritus and my grandad has lymphatic lukemia and has a large tumour in stomach. hes having chemo and both their immmune systems are low with chemo and other medications. ive just had the flu and banned myself from the rest of the house and only used my bathroom an stayed in my room to make sure i didnt pass any germs to them so they didnt get ill. its terrifying, i know how u feel, but dont worry because they really do understand that we are only trying to protect them. Love and hugs, lyns xxx