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In reply to the discussion: My mom died today. [View all]
SleeplessinSoCal
(9,711 posts)22. There is something I learned called fish out of water breathing
"A final, or “agonal,” respiratory pattern is called “fish out of water” breathing. This is an ineffectual gasping of the mouth with little or no actual intake of air. This agonal “gasping” occurs very near physical death."
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Many hugs to you Sleepless. My mother passed in similar fashion almost 10 years ago. I
alwaysinasnit
Feb 2024
#7
sorry for your loss, helping her pass with little pain is hard but honorable
Shellback Squid
Feb 2024
#10
Our Moms probably would have been friends. I hope someone does that for me some day. n/t
TygrBright
Feb 2024
#58
Bless your mom. Bless you, your youngest brother (trooper and giver), your sister, and all family.
keopeli
Feb 2024
#37
beautiful. So sorry for your loss. Truly a beautiful person in "the age." You should document her "travels".
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2024
#79
So sorry. A parent's passing stirs up emotions never before felt. Stay well and cherish what you had.
twodogsbarking
Feb 2024
#77