stubborn old ppl rant.. (non - preggo post but please read)

[junebaby23]

My mother in law is extremely sick. Like since the begining of this year she has gotten sick at least 4 times. It seems as if whatever she has just comes back every few weeks. Now this women is stubborn. One, she claims to hate doctors and doesn't like pain or needles. This makes me so upset bc she doesn't care about her health. Would rather DIE than go see a doctor. Oh and the fact that she has no insurance doesn't help. She has a full time job (she has been there for more than 10 years) and they don't offer health coverage. If she applied to pay out of pocket she would end up paying 400 monthly for health insurance which is ridiculous. I'm really worried ahe bout her health but every time I mention hospital or even setting up an apt. At the free clinic she says no! I'm afraid she might have pneumonia and that's deadly. Her son (father of my child whom I'm not to found of right now) thinks everything is a joke and handles reality by being sarcastic 24/7 which drives me insane. Ugh I'm just frustrated bc I was raised to take care of my health/ body and to not cringe at the sign of a needle.

[junebaby23]

I haven't nagged her but I'ma going to start until she gives in. The bad part about free clinics is you have to book an apt and they don't have appointments until begining of July. But thanks ladies for the advice.

[luka_n_baby2]

Does she know how strongly you feel about it? Maybe if she knew how much it upset you she would go. The free clinic has no charge so I'd nag her til she went in! Good luck:) you need to have her raround. Hopefully she will see that

[triple_a_mama]

You can't blame yourself. All you can really do is be as supportive as possible without stressing yourself out.

[junebaby23]

What hurts is that I'm really close with her and my mom passed away a few years ago for a similar issue (didn't like doctors) I'd hate for something to happen to her. It's like all the mistakes I made with my own mother I'm trying to make up with her. But I'm in the same boat all over. I'm tried of losing ppl in my life and not being able to do anything about it. I just want her to get her health right.

[luka_n_baby2]

My husband is the same as your mother in law. He doesn't think its necessary to get check ups or see a doctor for issues. We have insurance(really good insurance!!) And it took 2 years of me nagging to get him to go in and get a physical, and 4 years to go to the dentist!! We pay for the insurance for a reason- for it to be used! So aggravating! I feel your pain. Hopefully she can get in and get checked, she should want to grow old with her grand babies!  And as for your husband being sarcastic and funny 24/7 would drive me nuts expecially with the pregnancy hormones!