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[quote=Anonymous]Do you have any idea yet of when the discharge will be and what the plan is?  You may be in a situation when she is discharged where you need to keep a very close eye on her for a while.  So if there's stuff you need to do out of the house, it's good to get it out of the way while she's still in patient.  I actually think a list would be a great idea.  I would do laundry, which I like to do while I'm watching TV and vegging anyway.  I might bake and put stuff in the freezer.  I would do a grocery run and buy food, including her favorites, for the freezer or otherwise.  Call a friend and unload if that will help.  I would also try to get as much sleep now as you can.
Will they give you visiting soon?  I would try to figure out if there's anything she will want (consistent with the rules about what she can have) -- comfy socks, comfy sweats, etc.  Books are good, although it's so challenging now to find books that are not depressing.   Even books that are too "young" for her might be good especially if she's having trouble focusing -- an old favorite from when she was younger might be great.   They have a lot of downtime, and often the TV/book selection there is not so great and the boredom can be really challenging.
Sending strength, prayers, and good wishes your way--thinks can and do get better.  [/quote]

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