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@KimG unlimited hugs from me. Scream thread will come in handy but I'd prefer if you posted here. We're here for you. Anytime.
Your bgs will just have to run with you. If you get bursts of lack of energy nibble on nuts or cheese which might click you back on track. Drink plenty of water. Keep hydrated hun. Thinking of you. Vicky
 
KimG said:
Hello

My mother has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer. This has come as quite a shock, particularly as she has been so active and independent at home.

She was rushed into hospital with sepsis, chest, knee and kidney infections. A CT scan revealed a brain tumour. She is in hospital and has been for five weeks. I've been told 2-3 weeks, 3-4 days and now possibly 6-8 weeks left before she passes. I'm so stressed as I have a monumental task ahead of me to find a suitable nursing home with palliative/end of life care, sort out her finances and estate.

My LCHF has gone to pot, I'm not eating well, sometimes nothing at all, at other times things I shouldn't eat. My bg has gone from the mid 5's to 9, 11, 13 some days. Hopefully, things should settle down once I can find my mum a good nursing home. :shy:
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Hi @KimG
Hugs to you. I had a similar situation a few years ago with my mother in law and also my father both terminal cancer. I found the Macmillian nurses and also the local hospices really helpful. They both will support the families as well and hopefully would help you with suitable nursing homes. It will be a very stressful time as you are aware and you will have to take it one day at a time.
 
Hiitsme said:
Hi @KimG
Hugs to you. I had a similar situation a few years ago with my mother in law and also my father both terminal cancer. I found the Macmillian nurses and also the local hospices really helpful. They both will support the families as well and hopefully would help you with suitable nursing homes. It will be a very stressful time as you are aware and you will have to take it one day at a time.
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Thank you for the info. ;)
 
ickihun said:
@KimG unlimited hugs from me. Scream thread will come in handy but I'd prefer if you posted here. We're here for you. Anytime.
Your bgs will just have to run with you. If you get bursts of lack of energy nibble on nuts or cheese which might click you back on track. Drink plenty of water. Keep hydrated hun. Thinking of you. Vicky
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Thank you for your support Vicky xx
 
Hiitsme said:
Hi @KimG
Hugs to you. I had a similar situation a few years ago with my mother in law and also my father both terminal cancer. I found the Macmillian nurses and also the local hospices really helpful. They both will support the families as well and hopefully would help you with suitable nursing homes. It will be a very stressful time as you are aware and you will have to take it one day at a time.
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Thank you for your support Hiitsme :)
 
hankjam said:
Hello @KimG a shock with news like yours would knock the stuffing out of anyone. I don't have too much experience of cancer like this so don't have too many suggestions. What support are you getting from the hospital? Are there any McMillans close to hand? Do you live close to the hospital / mothers home, I ask as traveling can be a stress of its own.
It might sound a little off but I would say you have to look after yourself so you are in as good shape as you can be to be able to do the things you have to. Eating little and often would help.
I wish you well for the coming days, take care Hj
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Thank you for your support. It's a 50 mile round trip to see my mum. The hospital is recommending palliative nursing homes, I'm going to view a couple tomorrow. The CQC ratings for these are poor. I need to start at a level and work up. :shy:
 
KimG said:
Hello

My mother has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer. This has come as quite a shock, particularly as she has been so active and independent at home.

She was rushed into hospital with sepsis, chest, knee and kidney infections. A CT scan revealed a brain tumour. She is in hospital and has been for five weeks. I've been told 2-3 weeks, 3-4 days and now possibly 6-8 weeks left before she passes. I'm so stressed as I have a monumental task ahead of me to find a suitable nursing home with palliative/end of life care, sort out her finances and estate.

My LCHF has gone to pot, I'm not eating well, sometimes nothing at all, at other times things I shouldn't eat. My bg has gone from the mid 5's to 9, 11, 13 some days. Hopefully, things should settle down once I can find my mum a good nursing home. :shy:
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Hi @KimG
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother - that's a really hard thing to deal with. It sounds to me as if you are doing the very best you can in the circumstances, and although there's nothing concrete we can do to help, here on the forum you know you'll always find love, understanding and support. Sending big hugs xxx
 
debrasue said:
Hi @KimG
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother - that's a really hard thing to deal with. It sounds to me as if you are doing the very best you can in the circumstances, and although there's nothing concrete we can do to help, here on the forum you know you'll always find love, understanding and support. Sending big hugs xxx
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Thank you debrasue x
 
Morning all.

Reading if 6.9 this morning and considering yesterday was such a manic day with a late finish I bounced along at a regular 6.0 and 5.8 for most of the day with a small dip into the 4.8.

@KimG remember to look after yourself a wee bit too, and sorry about your mum. You will need to vent a lot so please do it and do not bottle it all up. "Sterk" as we used to say in Holland, roughly translated it means "Strength".
 
Morning everyone . What's happened to the weather? Think its going to be a day of baking for me .
 
We have a beautiful sunny morning up here in Central Scotland. It's cold though, there was a layer of frost on the garage roof and over the grass at 7am
 
13lizanne said:
We have a beautiful sunny morning up here in Central Scotland. It's cold though, there was a layer of frost on the garage roof and over the grass at 7am
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The suns trying to come out here we've had a dusting of snow over night and according to my friends on facebook we've also had thunder and lightning.
 
13lizanne said:
We have a beautiful sunny morning up here in Central Scotland. It's cold though, there was a layer of frost on the garage roof and over the grass at 7am
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There's a whole bunch of very disconsolate-looking brass monkeys down here in South Gloucestershire this morning, too! ;)
 
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