So...whats for dinner?

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  • minustwo
    minustwo Posts: 13,829

    Eric - "be there for her…" is right on. When I flew out to CA every couple of weeks to help with my Mom, I don't think I ever sat down - groceries to buy, payroll taxes to compute, meals to cook & freeze, things to fix at their house, bills to pay, etc. Even when I was with Mom, I was trimming her hair or nails, changing the feeding tube, etc. My brother only showed up 4 or 5 times in the 7 years but he sat by Mother's bed most of the time he was there and read to her so he was the 'golden boy'. My boss was great about my taking off because my son set up a computer for me so I could continue working my full time job too when I was there. No regrets - but I do know what you mean about stress & guilt & exhaustion.

    Wally - fingers crossed that a routine will evolve & you can spend an hour just sitting in a bubble bath with a book sometimes.

  • maggie15
    maggie15 Posts: 2,307

    Wally, Good to hear that the steroids are helping your DH. Hospice routine takes some adjusting since everyone’s situation is different and fluid. It’s meant to take some of the stress off you so you have quality time with your DH and for yourself. You will figure out what works for the two of you. Is the Mississippi crockpot chicken a variation on Mississippi pot roast?

    Dinner tonight was artichoke chicken on cavatappi