LO Starting Hospice

In the last few of months my LO became incontinent; I could handle that. He was still ambulatory albeit slow but he could get around with my assistance, could feed himself, I could get him in bed, and other daily tasks.

Just like that, overnight two days ago his legs are gone; meaning he cannot stand, walk, get in bed, he sleeps until I try to get him up, keeps his eyes closed when speaking his one or two word answers. I freaked out and called 911 to make sure he was not having a medical issue. Once they checked his vitals and they were normal, I told them that I did not want him taken to the hospital.

Knowing I needed assistance and THANKS to the information shared by many caring forum members, I called hospice. Until I read many posts here, I thought calling hospice was me saying I give up, cannot do this, let him go. But no, it will provide me with much needed assistance so that I can keep my LO home. He was accepted yesterday. Today they are brining a hospital bed which will facilitate me getting him into bed. He is not in pain and they will keep him on his same meds.

Watching the rapid decline in my LO brought me to uncontrollable tears and breaks my heart.

Again, thank you to all who have shared their hospice experience and to those in the medical field that have explained what hospice does. That's what made my decision to call hospice an easy one. I hope this helps anyone considering this option. xo