My mother is home from the hospital. We'll see how this goes, the thing I have to watch out for the most is what having her home does to my 74 year old father, especially at night. They drained her lung today and got out 1800 cc of fluid. Dude, that's damn nearly a 2 liter bottle of Coke out of my 98 pound mother. So, needless to say, her breathing is better.
I have to say, Minor Medical Center, where she receives her care has really been wonderful. I never thought a lot of the place until we got involved with it, and, the people are superb, even Moe and Larry, the covering doctors I got into with on Sunday. I'm over it, if they are. (Long story, but, they were all, "Does not!", when I was all "Does too, does too, does too!" about what hospice provides). I have been impressed with the care and with the people we have encountered in all positions. Today, the housekeeper stopped me to ask if they had come to get my mother for her procedure yet (she was worried because it was late and she knew my mother hadn't eaten). They guy at the grill in the cafeteria asked about her, as well. Now, mind you, he knows me because I may or may not have ordered a few too many omlettes in the mornings, but, still.
I may have written about this before, but, I have also enjoyed (as much as one can enjoy spending this kind of time in a the hospital) the bizarre camaraderie between those of us who stay overnight with relatives. We spot each other on the elevator in the evenings, the knowing nod between those of us carrying pillows. We meet at regular intervals at the coffee pot in the family room, adults with no real connection other than the fact we are standing there in our pajama pants in public. Incidentally, I have figured out that the pajama club lasts a lot longer on the weekends than during the week. By 8 this morning, I looked like a freak in the pajamas I had worn with ease to the cafeteria at 9am just the day before.
I'm glad to be back home and in my own bed, but, my bed is a bit occupied since all 3 kids have strep throat.
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You know that my heart aches for your mother, but OH MY GOD all THREE kids have strep?
I feel your pain. I really, really do.
I'll definitely be keeping your mother in my prayers.
I had a similar reaction as Susan. I had strep while I was pregnant last year (or maybe it was the year before-the pregnancies sort of run together now you know)...the pain was excruciating. And in the midst of it, all I could think was that I was glad it was me and not my son (the first-born).
May the antibiotics take effect quickly!
I have a friend at work who is in a similar "sandwich" situation.
I try to walk with her (we have a mile-long walk on our campus) and listen. It seems the best thing you can do for someone when you can't help.
I hope you have lots of listeners.
Are you going to go with hospice soon?
Cas
And I certainly hope the kids feel better!
I know how hard it is to care for parents while you are still caring for children. Sounds like you are handling it well. I am impressed you find time to blog.
Oh my Lord...I'm so sorry! What a week this has been for you!
I'm so glad you're happy with the medical center. That makes a big difference. But the kids home with strep? Not great, unless you can use it as an excuse to stay home and watch movies.
Oh my goodness, Busy Mom. Hopefully the kids' medicine will have them all fixed up by the weekend -- you deserve some serious pampering on Mother's Day!
You are a saint! I don't know how you do it all. I know about your worry for your dad. He's very lucky to have you as a support.
Best of luck with the herd of strep stampeding your home. I'm hoping for your sake (and the Busykids) that they have mild cases. I've had it twice. The one time it wasn't so bad, but the other time, it hurt so much that I would just put some water in my mouth and let it trickle down my throat without swallowing. I think I would rather go through labour than have a case that bad again.
Thoughts, prayers and hugs from my home to yours.
Hope your mother feels better. With the kids sick at home it sounds like you're having a tough time.
hang in there
AD
You deserve a special Mother's Day present this weekend! What a trooper. And my heart goes out to you and your family. (And yech. Strep. Last time my kids had it, I got it, too, and I've never felt so miserable.)
Hope the kids get better soon.
All 3 kids? oh, i am so sorry!
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Oh, hon, I'll be praying for your family. Your mom AND your kiddos. I'll be sure to check back more often, too. I've missed your funny one-liners and your take on even the hardest times.
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Take care of yourself in all of this ...
That sounds like a great medical center. Glad all is well, and I hope you are looking after yourself through all of this.
Yikes! I hope everyone is feeling better soon.
How encouraging it has been to read your accounts these last several weeks and see your sense of humor intact.
Bummer about the strep!
Glad to hear your mom is home, but sorry to hear about the kids. A day of antibiotics and they'll probably be bouncing off the walls again.
Oh, no! You came home to strep kids? That is rotten. Well the only perk to them all being sick all at once is that at least maybe it won't be dragged out for so long!
Hope all the Busy's are feeling better soon!
Interested in running away?Just for a few days?Hope they ALL get better real soon.
Thinking of you. Glad to hear mom is doing better now that the procedure is over with. All kids? That is rough@$%. Take care of yourself so you don't get it!
Strep! Oh the misery.
Don't forget to take care of yourself too, 'kay?
About the Pajama Club...We were there last year with our son Mat''s hospitalization and there is a little community of family that I appreciated. Just a knowing look or two makes you feel as if you're not so alone.
And your kids? THAT does earn you the Mother's Day pampering of the decade. It's so frustrating when they get in a cycle of illness after illness.
I'm glad your mom is surrounde by people who are so caring. It makes such a huge difference.
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