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Im really scared of what goning to happen to my mother in law. Especially as im just about to have another baby and im so so sad she not gna be able to do what other grandmas do. Its just not fair im not in contact with my wn mum either and i love my mother in law so much. I spoke to her yesterday and we were looking at pics of my baby harrison who died in march 2008 and she started sobbing her heart out, she only just started to cy about harrison again. But she was having a better day yesterday. I just dont want her t g in a home but as she gets worse i dont see how her husand gona cope he doesnt think she needs care now. But she come sto me house smelling. When i go to hers i can get her to have a bath but i know she wont at my house. She doesnt even realsie she ill anymore. She used to know now she says am i. I so feel guilty for not helping more but how can i when im just about to have a baby. Its not fair on her or my baby as i wont be able to give 100 %. Thats why i think she needs a carer. Thanks for reading sorry for whittling on love michellexx
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Is it possible to get some in home help. I don't know where you are, but areas have a home health organization where someone comes to the home to help with baths, meds, doctor appointments, etc. Can you speak to her doctor, I know he won't tell you much because of the HIPPA privacy act but you can tell him things and ask if he can refer her to home help. 
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I think getting a home health caregiver a few days a week to help with her bath is a really good idea.
If you can trust her maybe she can help with the new baby in some way. Maybe rocking him or folding baby clothes... something to make her feel useful. Of course, your first priority right now is your new baby. Please step back these last days before he/she arrives and try to relax and prepare for the blessed event. Blessings to you and your family.
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Medicare will probably not pay for home care unless itis medical. Does she have help from the state such as medicaid? Most states,have programs for this. I live in Ky. and I know Mo. has this program also.
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There are many home health organizations... i'm sure there is one in your area. But no matter what you will feel like you can take care of her better. I know exactly what you're going thorugh. I've been through all of that with my own mother.
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