Sad news/another example of how much I love my husband

[JustJamie]

My grandmother had a stroke on Christmas. She had been doing better and was recovering well, until last night. She went to the bathroom and didn't come out - my grandfather went in to check on her, and she was non-responsive on the floor. They took her to the hospital and a CAT scan was done; little to no brain activity.

So, the family has decided to just keep her sedated so she's not in pain, and let her go. She's not expected to live out the week.

I was feeling very upset, because I'm in Germany, she's in Missouri, and I'm 36 weeks pregnant - I can't fly at this point in the pregnancy. I called my DH at work and was talking out my feelings of guilt over not being able to be there, and he said exactly the right thing. "Call the doctor and ask for a c-section tonight. I'll take emergency leave and stay with the baby and DD." Completely impractical, and exactly what I needed to hear to get over the guilt.

SO, please say prayers for my family to help them get through this - especially my grandfather and stepmother, as it will be hardest on them.

[ELKMama]

Sorry about your grandmother's stroke and the need to let her go now... I will be thinking of the whole family, including you mourning her loss and wishing you were there even as you're focused on the arrival of this precious babe.

[nugglemama]

I hope your grandmothers passing is peaceful. I know how hard it is to be so far away from family in times like this.

[KristyDi]

I'm very sorry. Waiting on a loved one to die is so difficult.

My grandma passed after a short, surprising illness last year. I was able to travel and see her in the hospital and attend the funeral, but DH could not come. I missed his support greatly. I'm glad you have such a great DH to support you.

My prayers are with you and your family.

[avasmomleigh]

I am so sorry to hear about your grandma-I will be thinking of you and your family--

[lilkat]

My prayers are with you and your family...

[eiblyn]

*hugs* I'm so sorry. I'm so glad your DH said the right thing. My thoughts are with you. There are resources to support grief for situations like that (i.e. chaplain or family support services).

[~Robin]

sorry to hear that. I was in England pregnant when my mom died..so I know what you mean. Prayers for you and your loved ones

[Barefootmystic]

I am so sorry you and your family are having to go through this difficult time. I'll be praying for you all.

[Jes'sBeth]

I'm so sorry. What a hard time to lose someone you love.

[DBZ]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

[CherryBomb]

[3kids2love]

Hugs to you! I know how hard it is. I live in the US, but all of my family is in Germany. My grandma passed away in 2004, about a week after having surgery for ovarian cancer. They had to induce a coma, and she never made it out. It was so hard to not be able to be there. Now, my grandpa (other side of the family) is really sick. He's been in and out of the hospital all winter. We won't be able to go to Germany again until next summer probably, and I just have a feeling he won't be around anymore by then. I think that's the most difficult thing about living so far away, you can't just up and go... Again, hugs to you!

[mommycakes]

That is sad news. I'm so sorry that you can't be with your extended family right now. I'll keep you all in my prayers.

[~ani~]

I'm so sorry You and your family are in my thoughts.

I too live 6,000 miles from my entire family. When my grandma had a stroke I felt so very far away.

[beckyand3littlemonsters]

[Septagram]

2 I am so sorry mama.

[JustJamie]

Thank you for all your thoughts; my grandmother passed away sometime during the night last night.

My dad says she went quietly.

[rmzbm]

I'm so sorry...thinking of you.

[DBZ]

I'm sorry. I bet she'll be at your birth though.