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The End is Near

CStrope
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Last Wednesday hospice called and said that the CNA felt there were major changes in DHs breathing. I quickly went to the facility and was surprised to see his breathing pattern. I believe they call it cheynes stokes. Several big breaths, then nothing for as long as 65 seconds. It was alarming to watch. By friday his muscles were rigid and contracting, and he would cry out when moved even the slightest bit. He was put on morphine friday evening, and the watching for the end of this journey began. It could be a few hours, or several days……I'm okay with him going, I want him at peace, I am not okay with watching this slow process. Our society needs to reassess how we look at supporting our loved ones as they transition during this stage.

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  • M1
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    will be thinking of you. Let us know. I hope it is peaceful for both of you.

  • harshedbuzz
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    @CStrope wishing you a strength and a peaceful passage.
    HB

  • ImMaggieMae
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    wishing you strength and peace.

  • CampCarol
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    I'm so sorry you're going through this. Sending hugs, thoughts and prayers your way!

  • midge333
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    I am sorry. I hope that he has a quick and painless death.

  • Karen711
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    …hoping for his peaceful passage and strength and love for you. I agree with the message from Nowhere. 💕

  • fmb
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    Praying for a peaceful passing for your DH and strength and peace for you during your vigil and beyond.

  • White Crane
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    praying for you and for a peaceful passing for him.

  • PlentyQuiet
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    @CStrope , I know how much of a long and difficult journey this has been for you. I'm glad his suffering is almost over. I hope you can find peace as well

  • Denise1847
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    I am so sorry. I pray that the staff can keep him comfortable (they can give him meds that will keep him comfortable) and that he passes quickly.

  • SDianeL
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    so sorry. Prayers for your strength and his peaceful passing. Hugs.

  • CindyBum
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    Thinking of you.

    xoxo

  • Jgirl57
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    you are in my heart as you go through this. (((HUGS)))

  • Joe C.
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    CStrope, My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this difficult time.

  • jrman
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    May he pass in peace and bless you for your journey as his caregiver.

  • mrahope
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    So, so sorry that you are going through this. I hope the end of your LO's journey will be peaceful and that you will have the strength you need.

  • ThisLife
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    I send wishes for DH's peaceful passage and strength for you in these last days. As Nowhere said hospice provided the drugs needed for DHs peaceful, comfortable passage.

  • Russinator
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    We are wishing you strength and peace.

  • jfkoc
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    …thinking of you…

  • Jo C.
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    Sending warmest of thoughts your way . . .

    J.

  • Joydean
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    my thoughts and prayers are with you both. It’s been a long and rough journey for you both.

  • housefinch
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    Sending you strength and comfort.

  • GothicGremlin
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    @CStrope Your DH and my sister were on similar journeys and I hope his passing is as peaceful as my sister's was. And I'm with @Vitruvius - a long stretch of stage 7 is really rough, so if your DH avoids it ….

    Thinking of you …

  • ghphotog
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    I' sorry for you loss. Hoping he stays comfortable and the passing is peaceful. That's the best we can hope for.

  • Jo C.
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    Thinking of you . . .

    J.

  • M1
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    Ditto. Update us when you can. Cheyne Stokes is alarming if you've never seen it before.

  • CStrope
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    https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/220652#Comment_220652

    thank you so much, yes we both have been going through this journey together

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