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[C.Ann]

 

[Pixie Power!]

C.Ann DO NOT blame yourself for this, you are doing such a great job, you are doing ALL that you can.

Still thinking and praying for you and your family.

Emma

 

[Ranatra]

C.Ann,
'Don't beat yourself up sweetie, You were probably exhausted!
Thank God everything turned out ok.
I think you are truly an amazing and strong person to do what you are doing. I am keeping you both in prayer.
((((((((((((( Hugs )))))))))))))).

 

[Dream]

C.Ann I just got back from vacation so I need to go back and find what's going on with your dh. Just from this post though it sounds like you are being very thoughful, caring and vigilent...don't kick yourself!! If you don't already have one, get somebody to get you a baby monitor....TODAY!!! You can put one part in the room with your dh and crank the part in your room full volume if you need to! Guaranteed you won't miss another alarm!! My dh and I lived with my in-laws for a time to help out with his Aunt. We had her set up in the living room with the rest of us sleeping upstairs. The baby monitor worked like a charm and gave Aunt Vina and all of us great peace of mind. We ended up having to turn the volume down a bit. Good luck and pm me if I can be of any help!!!!

Jodie

 

[abaldacci]

Be kind to yourself He heard it and fixed it so all is well. Your in my thoughts

 

[Pooh93]

{{hugs}} as others have said don't beat yourself up with what if's....you are doing wonderful!!

 

[Serena]

Can you call the oxygen guy that was so helpful and see if he knows how to turn the alarm up, or if they have a louder alarm that could be put on?
I know you said you have the baby moniter already, I don't know what else you can do.

Unless your couch is very comfortable, you are going to loose precious sleep time. Although I'm sure you will loose some sleep worrying until you find a solution to this.

 

[snuggles]

I'm sure you are completely exhausted and just didnt hear it this time. I'd call the VA and give them a fit about the bed...I know all the channels you have to go through to get things..been there done that with daddy. His dr can play a very important part in helping you out. Also ask for anything else that will make him more comfy.. they can give it but have to be prompted sometimes. Today I'd call the oxygen place and ask about what could be done to help you hear that alarm. Hang in there, you are doing great from what I can read.

 

[Kteacher]

You are doing your best-please don't blame yourself. My thoughts are with you and your DH.

 

[helenabear]

C.Ann, I don't have much to add to what others have said... but please don't beat yourself up for this!!! I am sure you'll be able to figure something out to make sure you'll hear it. Although I bet this time you were just way too exhausted to even hear it no matter what. Don't fret {{{hugs}}}

 

[newmousecateer]

Hi C.Ann

Last year my back was causing me soooo much pain I had to walk with a walker and could not go upstairs for a week. DH went and bought me an air mattress to put on the family room floor. He was afraid he would not hear me upstairs at night, so he went to Radio Shack and bought me a personal alarm. Small, battery operated, and when you pull the thing-a-ma-jig out IT IS SUPER LOUD. If you put one where DH can reach it, (he will probably know when his oxygen is off) and he needs your help, all he has to do is pull the thing-a-ma-jig out and you will hear the alarm and know he need help.

 

[chell]

Like others have said, I'm sure you were exhausted! I believe someone said that you already have a baby monitor. Does it have batteries? If not, you need to get one that has batteries so that it will still work when the power goes off. We had one for my grandmother and it worked great.

Please know that you and your husband are still in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Dream]

Sorry C.Ann, I didn't realize that you already had a baby monitor. There are hands free intercom type devices out there (Battery power back up) that the people you are getting your hospital bed from should be able to get for you. The personal alarm is also a good idea for your dh if he needs you in the night. The intercom devices have variable "alarms" that vary in volume and tone so that you can get the right mix for you. If the hosp. bed folks can't help, call another medical supply place or go online (or ask someone to do this footwork for you!). I know your need to be "connected" in the night....keep after it...there are solutions out there!!! Your doctor might be able to help? Medical social worker or discharge planner at the hospital?

 

[chell]

You might want to check out Apria Healthcare. I don't know if they sell any alarms, but they do have other items you might be interested in. The website also has a section for caregivers.

 

[Kermit]

I agree that you don't need to feel bad. I'm sure your DH knows that you were tired. You should find a solution that will make you feel at ease, but try to make it one that will allow you to sleep comfortably. Having you be rested is important for you both.

 

[newmousecateer]

C.Ann

Honey, you are doing the best that you can. We are not all perfect, and there are so many of us that would have to take one day at a time and learn like you are. {{{HUGS}}}

You are doing a wonderful job C.Ann. Do not be hard on yourself. You are a wonderful lady, don't forget that.

 

[zurgswife]

First {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

Second You are doing a great job I'm sure and everything was fine....

I like the baby monitor idea though....just in case..

 

[Planogirl]

I think that it's a good point that you were exhausted and more likely to sleep through almost anything. Once you're more rested you should wake up easier. Is the monitor right by the alarm? Just keep in mind that you can only do so much.

{{{{Hugs}}}}

 

[cotye]

Cotninued good thoughts for you!

 

[KimRaye]

Just wanted to 2nd, or 3rd, the battery back-up monitors. But, be careful, I have one by Safety First (with 2 receivers btw) but, the battery part only works AFTER you unplug it. (Kinda senseless actually) But, I KNOW they have ones that automatically kick to battery when electricity fails (maybe Fisher-Price, I'm not sure). Helpful reminder, just keep checking those batteries, they run out fast when on battery alone.

And, don't kick yourself! You're doing great! I've missed more than ONE baby-monitor 'call' over the years! It happens.

And, did anyone suggest yet calling the electric company to see if you've been 'targeted' yet? I know you already called but, maybe it hasn't been done yet. I would think if it had, they should have phoned you to alert you!

(My mil is on oxygen 24/7 so, I know a little bit about it)