tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38232942.post2148010086882124734..comments2024-03-15T01:38:51.061-07:00Comments on MotherhoodLater.com - World’s leading newsletter, website and community for midlife moms: It's Not Easy Being Me—by Jamie LevineRobin Gorman Newmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06816036736416667540noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38232942.post-57937978132765899782011-11-07T23:17:36.461-08:002011-11-07T23:17:36.461-08:00Jaime, you are a strong, courageous woman. I am ce...Jaime, you are a strong, courageous woman. I am certain that you will get through this.<br /><br />Ten years ago, I was in a similar situation. My father was hit by a truck as a pedestrian and was in and out of Stony Brook Hospital and other local facilities for close to a year. My life literally changed overnight. I was living with my husband, working and taking classes towards a Masters Degree one day and the next day I had to move away from my family, into my father's house (my mother was deceased), quit my job, put my Degree on hold, and literally be my father's medical, legal and financial advocate. And spending 10-12 hours in the hospital because for some reason, doctors forget to write prescriptions for little things such as antibiotics for infections. That year was a horror. But I survived. I finished my Master's degree eventually, my father miraculously fully recovered, I resumed my life, but most importantly, I learned what is really important in life (my father, my family) and what wasn't (a job I didn't like anyway). And all of the "stuff" that was dumped in my lap became learning experiences that helped me with other obsticles later on. That was one of the most stressful years of my life. But I survived, became stronger, and realized what the priorities were in my life. I have every confidence you will too.Cara Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05929269041124368708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38232942.post-49903380495536308642011-11-07T07:54:34.796-08:002011-11-07T07:54:34.796-08:00I hear ya Jamie. While I'm married, I lost my...I hear ya Jamie. While I'm married, I lost my mom before I became a mom, and my dad, age 93, has been in and out of the hospital over the last five years...and is there in fact right now. <br /><br />Life is challenging when you are caring for a young child and a parent. At least your parents have each other, and G-d will you mother will ultimately have a good recovery.<br /><br />Yesterday my dad was taken to the ER and my son and I rushed over there (my husband was already there) and spent hours in the ER. My son afterward said he was bored there...but I explained that sometimes we are bored or even hate doing certain things and are sad about situations, but we have to be present for the person we love...be strong...and know that while stressful, even scary health moments happen, and we do sadly lose people we love, treasuring the relationships we cultivate with them while they are here create memories and bonds we will always have.<br /><br />All the best with your mother. You are lucky to have her...and your dad....even though she's not up to par. At least it's not a life-threatening disease.<br /><br />Hang in there!Robin Gorman Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816036736416667540noreply@blogger.com