My Mom's Advanced Heart Failure

[Sue J]

So sorry for your loss.

I learned a lot reading all of your posts. My 89 year old MIL is on the final glide path (as someone here called it), also dealing with congestive heart failure. She is going through some of the same phases. She has home health aides 12 hrs a day and then her daughter stays with her overnight. She also gets hospice services, which have been wonderful. It’s a large family and everyone knows the path she is on, you just don’t know when.

Peace to you and your family.

 

[Bestwifeever]

What a long life your mother had and what a special daughter you were and are (we never stop being our mothers’ daughter). So sorry that she’s gone now and hope you take care of yourself.

 

[GravitySucks]

So sorry for your loss.
Your mother was lucky to have such a living daughter.

 

[Gumby]

I'm so sorry for your loss. When I lost my mother a few months back, I felt it was a blessing that she died at home and did not spend her final days suffering the trauma and indignity of a hospital. I hope that the progress of time blunts the edges of your grief and leaves you with memories of happier days past.

 

[ohyes]

Hey Kats,

You have been a wonderful, caring daughter.

My 86yo mom was diagnosed with congestive heart failure a few years ago. You have been an inspiration. I hope to be half the watchguard you were for your mom's best interests. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for sharing snapshots of you and your mom's journey.

I am very sorry to hear of your loss, even knowing your mom has been set free and most likely spared a lot of discomfort down the road.

Ohyes

 

[Katsmeow]

My 86yo mom was diagnosed with congestive heart failure a few years ago. You have been an inspiration. I hope to be half the watchguard you were for your mom's best interests. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for sharing snapshots of you and your mom's journey.

Thank you so much. I certainly hope that this thread will be of value to some in the future facing similar issues.

I do know that having it happen like this was so much better than a lingering decline.

 

[38Chevy454]

Sorry for your loss. Been following this thread and reading the updates. Your mother had a lot better care being home with you for the short time she had with you and your husband. It does cause hurt in your heart when death finally happens, even when you know that death is pending and try to mentally prepare for it.

 

[swakyaby]

Katsmeow,
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear mother. From your descriptions, I did sense the end was very near, but it is always a shock when she is speaking to you only minutes earlier. It was a blessing that she passed while in the presence of loving family members rather than alone or with strangers.

 

[lhamo]

I'm so sorry, Katsmeow.

 

[Ronstar]

Sorry for your loss, Katsmeow. And Thanks for sharing your experiences in such a difficult time.

 

[KB]

I'm sorry about the loss of your mom, Katsmeow.

 

[Nature Lover]

Thank you so much. I certainly hope that this thread will be of value to some in the future facing similar issues.

I do know that having it happen like this was so much better than a lingering decline.

Kats,

Sorry for your loss. Your DM knew she was loved and appreciated, and that's the most important thing when our time comes.

As for your hopes about the thread, know absolutely that it has been of value to many of us: those who look back on our past experiences and are reminded of what's important, and to all of us who need to prepare for the future, ensuring our family knows more about late in life/end of life care experiences, and preparing to better navigate them.

NL

 

[Dash man]

I’m so sorry for your loss.
May peace be with you and your family.

 

[VanWinkle]

Very sorry for your loss. Moms are precious things that we never want to lose.