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Such a bad day - just a weepy heap

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Luckygirl Tue 17-Sept-19 16:41:26

Having a really bad time today. Just having serious discussions with family and OH about him going to a nursing home - it is getting to the point where we are struggling to maintain his care at home even with live-in. He grasps that too in his non-paranoid moments. He said he understood but would "treasure every moment" he has left at home with me. That broke my heart. It is unbearable - watching him falling to pieces before my eyes. I really just don't think I can deal with this today - I have no reserves left. And no privacy to be a temporary weeping heap. Just don't know where to turn.

SueDonim Tue 24-Sept-19 03:35:01

That must be such a relief! smile

cornergran Mon 23-Sept-19 22:58:54

There will be a way with the cost lucky, there has to be. Sleep well. I hope you will feel much more at ease and are clearer once the FA has been. Sending love.

Gonegirl Mon 23-Sept-19 21:51:06

For what it's worth, I think it sounds best all round.

GrannySomerset Mon 23-Sept-19 21:50:22

Despite the considerable financial anxiety it sounds like a new chapter for you both and a huge relief knowing that your DH will be getting good professional care in lovely surroundings. Keep us posted!

merlotgran Mon 23-Sept-19 21:45:03

I will have to sell our bungalow and move somewhere tiny - but there will only be me so tiny is fine.

Take it from me, Lucky, small is beautiful.

Just make sure you have a garden seeing as you've been enjoying your recently found enthusiasm for gardening.

Luckygirl Mon 23-Sept-19 21:36:43

I really do think he will be content there and I am fully confident that he will be well looked-after and pampered. I can leave him in their care with a clear conscience.

It will cost me dear as I will have to sell our bungalow and move somewhere tiny - but there will only be me so tiny is fine.

The awful unknown is how long I need to plan for financially. It is 3 years since they told me my poor OH was dying; and just 6 months since I brought him home from hospital having been told he would "not last long" - I spent time coming to terms with this; but now I feel in limbo in a weird sort of way: emotionally, financially and in every other possible way. It is very stressful.

But at least I now know that he will be content and that the misery that has been his life since February will be alleviated to the best of everyone's ability.

merlotgran Mon 23-Sept-19 21:24:31

Sounds like he's going to be very content there, Lucky So glad things are moving in the right direction at last.

kittylester Mon 23-Sept-19 19:28:12

Dont worry about the money lucky. I am so, so pleased for you both.

And breathe!

Whitewavemark2 Mon 23-Sept-19 19:08:51

Well? you’ll sleep better tonight no doubt. What a relief .

I shouldn’t worry about the money. I’m a great one in believing something will turn up.

Luckygirl Mon 23-Sept-19 19:02:41

No bingo and sing-a-longs at this place. It is very up-market! With up-market costs!

Financial advisor and son-IL coming tomorrow morning. Thank goodness as I am really starting to worry about the money now.

Bellanonna Mon 23-Sept-19 18:07:43

Agree with all the foregoing and feeling so pleased for you Lucky.

granny'sbuttons Mon 23-Sept-19 18:07:26

Wonderful news!! What a relief! So glad for you both. smile

GabriellaG54 Mon 23-Sept-19 18:00:23

Here's to the next, happier chapter in your lives. ???

mcem Mon 23-Sept-19 17:59:44

It isn't easy to admit but one great fear of mine would be that there would be no like-minded fellow residents!
The prospect of a life of bingo and singalongs would terrify me.
I am so pleased to hear that he had found 'neighbours' who might become friends.
Sending very best wishes to both of you. You have done a wonderful job of supporting your DH.

M0nica Mon 23-Sept-19 17:29:39

What a releif for you.

jura2 Mon 23-Sept-19 17:23:50

Fabulous news - so when is the big move x

nanaK54 Mon 23-Sept-19 17:20:41

Great news!

mostlyharmless Mon 23-Sept-19 17:15:44

So pleased for you Lucky.
It must be a weight off your shoulders.
Good luck.

Willow500 Mon 23-Sept-19 16:58:02

Wonderful news Lucky - you can at least feel happier in the knowledge it's the right place for him. I'm sure things will fall into place regarding the money too.

Granniesunite Mon 23-Sept-19 16:53:59

So pleased for and your DH that today went well. Hopefully the money side will sort out for you too. I'll be in your position in a few years time so I was especially keen to see how it resolved for you. Best wishes.

dragonfly46 Mon 23-Sept-19 16:32:01

That is fantastic news. I am sure you will be able to sort the funding out. It is a great outcome for both of you.

Nannylovesshopping Mon 23-Sept-19 16:31:07

This all sounds really good and positive, and at last some peace of mind, ?

Scribbles Mon 23-Sept-19 16:23:21

What wonderful news. I'm so, so glad for both of you and, once you have him settled in, there will be a breathing space for you to recuperate mentally and physically before you have to start jumping over the money hurdles. (((Hugs))) I hope all goes well with his move and that he's happy there.

Calpurnia Mon 23-Sept-19 16:19:47

Wonderful news for both of you. I am so pleased everything went so well. I am sure the care your husband will receive will be excellent - given all the resident medics!

Time to get your house back to yourself and for you to find inner peace at long last.

I do hope the financial matters can be quickly and painlessly sorted out. You have been through enough and deserve to start enjoying your life again. Well done today.

aggie Mon 23-Sept-19 16:12:15

I am so glad for both of you , now breath for a bit xxxx