Very Difficult Decision...Any Insight?

CallmeSbo

**Lots of hugs to you**

jillyt85

I am so sorry for what you are going through. I obviously cannot tell you what to do, but I know what I would WANT to do and what I would ACTUALLY do. Had you talked to your mom about what she would want beforehand? I know I would want to keep my mom on life support forever, but she has made it very clear to me, that if that situation ever comes up, she doesn't want to be kept on it. She doesn't feel that that is living at all. Again, I can't tell you what you should do, but I will pray for you. I don't know if you believe in prayer, but even if you don't, good thoughts help, right?

nursing06

What a difficult place to be. I am a nurse in a critical care unit. What I tell my patient's family is to sit with your loved one and think about what THEY would want. Hold her hand, even if she can't talk or communicate with you. While sitting beside her, in the silence, the answer will come. As difficult as it is, it comes down to that one question. Sometimes letting someone you love go peacefully and pain free is the greatest gift you can give them.

Something to remember, too, is that your mother made you the person to make this type of decision because she trust that you will do what she wants. It is hard when other family members have conflicting opinions but it is about your mom, not them, not you.

I hope I helped. Good luck. I'll be thinking of you.
Trish

stuckinlimbo1100

I watched my mother fight a long battle.
She was in a peaceful place after her last breath.
I'm so sorry to hear this. I know it's sad and it's one of the hardest things to deal with.