AngelGirl, the same thing happened to my mom and I; going to the ER and the dr not recognizing what was going on.

I agree that family is better than being put in a convalecent hospital. I moved my mom in with me. She had several strokes and died three months after the first one.

Taking care of her was the hardest thing I've even done in my life. Watching her deteriorate daily was almost imposible. First, I was afraid she was going to die and then I was afraid she wouldn't. She lost her speech almost right away but she could move her arms and legs. I could tell how frustrated she was with her condition.

A friend of mine would come spend the day with me and take care of the kids, do the cooking and cleaning and a visiting nurse would come check on my mom, but I don't remember sleeping during that time.

There is so much you need to consider before you make any kind of a decision. If there's any way I can help you, please let me know.

Most of all, my heart and my prayers are with you.

Please take care of yourself, ok? If you don't help yourself first, you won't be able to help your mom.