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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 521115" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>(((hugs)))</p><p></p><p>husband, well........his behavior is somewhat understandable given his sibs and in laws behavior in this situation. </p><p></p><p>You are a person who gives........and gives.....and gives. I think for the moment at least, you need a break from that. Even if you can't coordinate a day out with husband and Duckie, grab one for yourself. These situations are stressful as hades to put it mildly. If you aren't up to snuff.......well, it makes helping husband and Duckie get through this even tougher than it already is. </p><p></p><p>husband's bro and wife and husband and I took turns at mother in law's bedside those last days. We each did what we could without over taxing ourselves. (I was in the middle of my nursing finals at the time). Rotating off like that made sure everyone got a break and it didn't become overwhelming. I dunno how big husband's family is..........but family taking shifts of however many hours at a shot would be less stressful for everyone, and would make certain everyone got a break from the situation. It would also prevent mother in law from being overwhelmed by family. </p><p></p><p>If you can't take a whole day........at least take a few hours. Go get your nails done. Catch a movie. Go sit in the park and read. I'd encourage both husband and Duckie to do things that help them relax as well. And remember.....they learn by example. So if you're taking steps to reduce and maintain your stress, they probably will be more open to doing so too.</p><p></p><p>I know too well how hard this is. You and the family are in my prayers. ((((hugs))))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 521115, member: 84"] (((hugs))) husband, well........his behavior is somewhat understandable given his sibs and in laws behavior in this situation. You are a person who gives........and gives.....and gives. I think for the moment at least, you need a break from that. Even if you can't coordinate a day out with husband and Duckie, grab one for yourself. These situations are stressful as hades to put it mildly. If you aren't up to snuff.......well, it makes helping husband and Duckie get through this even tougher than it already is. husband's bro and wife and husband and I took turns at mother in law's bedside those last days. We each did what we could without over taxing ourselves. (I was in the middle of my nursing finals at the time). Rotating off like that made sure everyone got a break and it didn't become overwhelming. I dunno how big husband's family is..........but family taking shifts of however many hours at a shot would be less stressful for everyone, and would make certain everyone got a break from the situation. It would also prevent mother in law from being overwhelmed by family. If you can't take a whole day........at least take a few hours. Go get your nails done. Catch a movie. Go sit in the park and read. I'd encourage both husband and Duckie to do things that help them relax as well. And remember.....they learn by example. So if you're taking steps to reduce and maintain your stress, they probably will be more open to doing so too. I know too well how hard this is. You and the family are in my prayers. ((((hugs)))) [/QUOTE]
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