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Title: Caregiver
Post by: walzil on July 14, 2011, 07:23:13 PM

Found your forum by accident but totally love all the support everyone gives!!
Four years ago my mom went into EndStageRenalFailure and I became her caregiver.  Many days we each want to kill the other, but so far we've reframed from doing so!!  :clap;
Did diaylsis for 3months got off for a year then back on.  That was 2 1/2 years ago.  The day I brought her home from the hospital my brother told me it was my decision to bring her home...I had to live with it.  I was 27yrs. old - always knew one day I would take care of Mom, just didn't know it would be this soon.  Life goes on and we move forward ~ that's all you can do!

Title: Re: Caregiver
Post by: texasstyle on July 14, 2011, 09:40:10 PM

A caregiver also, I've foung this to be the only place where I can keep my sanity by others letting me act insanse from time to time here. Caregiving is hard and we all know that.

Title: Re: Caregiver
Post by: Bajanne on July 14, 2011, 10:22:35 PM

Welcome to our community, walzil!  I am always gratified when someone joins us because of their love and concern for a loved one.  This is just the place to be for information, support, encouragement, and sometimes, even fun!   There is lots here to read and we even have a section for caregivers.  You will soon discover that this is more than just a forum - it is a genuine family :grouphug; caring and sharing.  So keep reading, and keep posting.  Let us know how your mom is doing.




Bajanne, Moderator

Title: Re: Caregiver
Post by: Ang on July 14, 2011, 11:20:44 PM

 :welcomesign;

 :thumbup; :thumbup; :thumbup;  to all caregivers

Title: Re: Caregiver
Post by: Darthvadar on July 15, 2011, 01:23:43 AM

Hi Walzil...

 :welcomesign; to IHD...

I too am a carer... Mum's on CAPD, has Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Diverticular Disease, Skin Cancer, etc...

Not easy, but nothing worthwhile is ever easy...

I know the feeling about family support, or the lack thereof... But at least when our loved ones are no longer here, we'll be able to look at our reflection in the mirror and know that we've done the 'right thing' for them!...

Keep in touch... You'll find we're a friendly lot... The others aren't as quiet, shy, and retiring as I am, but then you can't have everything!... What are you horrible lot laughing at???... I am quiet... And saintly too!!!....  :rofl;

Love to all carers....

Darth...

Title: Re: Caregiver
Post by: willowtreewren on July 15, 2011, 04:58:04 AM

 :welcomesign;

I'm glad you found us! Come often to share.  :2thumbsup;

Aleta

Title: Re: Caregiver
Post by: billybags on July 15, 2011, 10:36:25 AM

First of all Walzil...  :welcomesign; to our family. This site keeps me informed and sane. Look forward to your posts.

Title: Re: Caregiver
Post by: drgirlfriend on July 15, 2011, 10:55:20 AM

 :welcomesign;
I'm new here too, but already love it!

Title: Re: Caregiver
Post by: Poppylicious on July 15, 2011, 11:20:02 AM

 :welcomesign; walzil!  The support here is AMAZING, regardless of whether you're brightening up someone else's day or just having a grumble.  Visit often!

 ;D

Title: Re: Caregiver
Post by: looneytunes on July 15, 2011, 12:02:08 PM

Hi Walzil and welcome!   :welcomesign;

I hope you find lots of good information, answers to any questions you may have, support for those days that aren't quite so good and a few laughs along the way.

Title: Re: Caregiver
Post by: jbeany on July 15, 2011, 01:05:19 PM

 :welcomesign;

All caregivers welcome here - plenty of them are here already.  You'll find yourself in some very good company!

jbeany, Moderator

Title: Re: Caregiver
Post by: walzil on July 18, 2011, 08:30:35 PM

Oh my gosh THANK YOU all for your amazing welcome and kind words!! They are greatly appreciated!! Just got home today from the first "vacation" we've taken in the 4years since mom got sick.  Went up to Washington to visit some family.  Mom skipped dialysis on saturday, but is doing great!! Back to the grind tomorrow!! Not looking forward to getting up early, but back to life right?!  :sarcasm;

Title: Re: Caregiver
Post by: walzil on July 18, 2011, 08:31:35 PM

Quote from: Bajanne on July 14, 2011, 10:22:35 PM

Welcome to our community, walzil!  I am always gratified when someone joins us because of their love and concern for a loved one.  This is just the place to be for information, support, encouragement, and sometimes, even fun!   There is lots here to read and we even have a section for caregivers.  You will soon discover that this is more than just a forum - it is a genuine family :grouphug; caring and sharing.  So keep reading, and keep posting.  Let us know how your mom is doing.




Bajanne, Moderator

Thank you so much Bajanne!!

Title: Re: Caregiver
Post by: boswife on July 18, 2011, 08:58:09 PM

 :welcomesign; from another caregiven partner  ;)  Amazing job you've took on and  :clap; and  :2thumbsup; from me..  It's eve and im all tired out from my day but wanted to wish you well and glad you found it here...  :flower;

Title: Re: Caregiver
Post by: walzil on July 20, 2011, 12:45:29 PM

Thanks boswife! It's great to have somewhere to just let it go!! I hope your having a wonderful day! ♥