[mschoener]

Originally Posted by doorknocker3

Hey ladies, I'm back home. Dad was doing great when I got to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon. We talked and he was really good. Every so often he'd say something that was "wrong" but nothing too unusual. My sis and I stayed for about 1/5 to 2 hrs then went to their house. As the evening passed on, i started coughing and my throat started getting more sore by the minute. By the next morning, I was full blown cold symptoms as well as my son (who lives with them - going to school). So I didn't go back to the hospital that morning but sis 1 called and said they were releasing him. Basically there's nothing more they can do. We made arrangements with hospice and I decided to take myself and DS2 back to our home here. We all agreed that it would not be good to have extra germs in the house. Dad is not doing great, but not as bad as crazy sis (2) talked about. My baby sis (4) went to the hospital today so I didn't see her and said my dad was really out of it and in a lot of pain. I'm telling you, I've never been so grateful for a cold. I saw him and he was great - did a lot of talking and didn't have to be there to see him bad. Hospice came by the house and sisters 1 and 4 gave them the scoop about crazy sis (2) and her husband. Of course, they couldn't be there to greet the workers (geez) so they said, part of their job is to report any abuse or neglect, etc.

It's so ridiculous that we have to deal with their craziness. We should all be working together to take care of our parents. It's a really long story but it's so frustrating.

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. He definitely still needs them but at least he's at home now and comfortable. Dr says it's all up to him on how he'll do. I'm really trying not to think about it. My dad is only 73 but his stroke a few years back really did a number on him...

I'm not ready for this

So sorry about your dad and sorry that you're sick. I hope you get over it soon and that you can get your dad settled somewhere he'll be happy and well taken care of. Sending up prayers for you and your family.