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What to Expect as a Transplant Caregiver May 31 10:34pm | By Kristin Eggebraaten (@keggebraaten)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "Hi rare candy, Yes on the multiple care givers. I had 2 my wife and daughter...."
Dana, thanks so much. Our situation is different as I’m not married to the person I’m going to be a caregiver for and I’m a single, working mom of a teenaged son. I actually used to work at Mayo! I can be the primary caregiver and plan to take leave from work to care for him and have him move in with us for as long as he needs but I am not sure that 24/7/365 is feasible or that a 12 week leave without pay is realistic. I can probably do at least 8, though! He does have some other reliable friends who are also willing to take part and my son and I have some good local support too.
I was feeling a little overwhelmed at first but once I learned that I can take an unpaid leave from work, the stress level went way down. I really do want to be there and I really want him to be able to get a heart.