Last Weeks of life?

Hey im hoping for some guidance or clarity i guess?

So my mum has end stage liver cancer its all been such a whirl wind of struggles and emotions for us all. she met with her consultant in august who told her she only has Two months left to live,,,,,, here we are in november, im grateful for every extra day!!! 

im worried she is now entering maybe the last days now. she is up and walking but she sleeps most of the day tends to just fall asleep even stood up. food and drink is limited she seems very weak and tired. shes been struggling with her breathing and it only seems to be getting worse. shes been getting confused during the nights allot. shes woke up laid out her cloths for the next day at like 3am went to the bathroom came back to bed and cant remember doing any of it. shes awoke searching the bedroom for her work jacket telling my dad she cant find it... she hasnt worked in years now.  just dot know how to feel. i just want to be prepeared so i can be there with her as i dont live close by and have children i would need caring for.

 

i would really appreciate any advice.... im struggling to sleep 

  • Hello

    From the  experience with my dad - he was given 6 months & he actually lasted another 3. He went from washing his car and pottering (albeit slowly) in his garden to having  no interest in anything & only wanted to lie down and sleep. He certainly wouldn't have the energy to pick out clothes.  He ate and drank very little & and did not want to be bothered with conversation & his feet began to swell as his kidneys started to not work properly & I would say this was over a 6 week period. He was then unable to climb the stairs to bed and ther is when he went into hospital and sadly passed 5 days later. 
     
    Your mum does not appear to be slowing down as my dad did, so in my opinion you still have time left, so try to enjoy as many of the moments that you can. You have a tough journey ahead and from someone who loved their dad so much and thought my world would end you will somehow find a way to get through it. Just take one day at a time x