Hi My husband is a recent c-4 quadraplegic. He has been home out of the hospital almost two months. We have a 7 year old and a 4 year old that I have to take care of too. I go back to work starting the 4th of October. I am in the military. I am a helicopter pilot and suppose to deploy in March. I just dont think I have it in me to do all of this and stay functional and to take care of my husband the way he needs to be. His brother is staying with us but is kind of lazy. So, I am scared. Any advice for me?
How To Care For Kids/husband And Work
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trina
, Sep 11 2009 03:31 AM
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#2
Posted 11 September 2009 - 12:47 PM
trina, on Sep 10 2009, 11:31 PM, said:
Hi My husband is a recent c-4 quadraplegic. He has been home out of the hospital almost two months. We have a 7 year old and a 4 year old that I have to take care of too. I go back to work starting the 4th of October. I am in the military. I am a helicopter pilot and suppose to deploy in March. I just dont think I have it in me to do all of this and stay functional and to take care of my husband the way he needs to be. His brother is staying with us but is kind of lazy. So, I am scared. Any advice for me?
Good Lord, dear girl. Quite a plateful. Talk to your chaplain NOW and if he/she doesn't go into full time advocacy for you NOW, talk to someone else. There will be people at the base who want to help and you have to find them. You need an advocate at the base. No one could handle this by themselves.
You are in my prayers.
PWUFF
Look! It's a snail! It's a sloth! Able to creep short distances before lunch!
#3
Posted 14 September 2009 - 03:04 AM
Pwuff, on Sep 11 2009, 07:47 AM, said:
trina, on Sep 10 2009, 11:31 PM, said:
Hi My husband is a recent c-4 quadraplegic. He has been home out of the hospital almost two months. We have a 7 year old and a 4 year old that I have to take care of too. I go back to work starting the 4th of October. I am in the military. I am a helicopter pilot and suppose to deploy in March. I just dont think I have it in me to do all of this and stay functional and to take care of my husband the way he needs to be. His brother is staying with us but is kind of lazy. So, I am scared. Any advice for me?
Good Lord, dear girl. Quite a plateful. Talk to your chaplain NOW and if he/she doesn't go into full time advocacy for you NOW, talk to someone else. There will be people at the base who want to help and you have to find them. You need an advocate at the base. No one could handle this by themselves.
You are in my prayers.
PWUFF
#4
Posted 14 September 2009 - 04:52 PM
I read your post earlier and didn't quite know how to respond. I still don't, except to say you must be able to speak with someone there who can get you more help than is moderately acceptable. I mean, certainly your state has an agency for disability care, as well as your military base while you're deployed?
Go to the VA hospital and speak with their outpatient consultant regarding other methods of receiving funds.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Go to the VA hospital and speak with their outpatient consultant regarding other methods of receiving funds.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained. - Mark Twain
#5
Posted 15 September 2009 - 01:43 AM
qbounce, on Sep 14 2009, 11:52 AM, said:
I read your post earlier and didn't quite know how to respond. I still don't, except to say you must be able to speak with someone there who can get you more help than is moderately acceptable. I mean, certainly your state has an agency for disability care, as well as your military base while you're deployed?
Go to the VA hospital and speak with their outpatient consultant regarding other methods of receiving funds.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Go to the VA hospital and speak with their outpatient consultant regarding other methods of receiving funds.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
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