Quarantine and chill and kindness chatty clubhouse: Jump in and join the conversation! All is welcome!

[flyingdumbo127]

Goodnight bump!

One step at a time, Sweetpeama. Cheering you on from afar

 

[frog3101]

A quick check-in before I turn in for the night.

Swetpea- Prayers and hugs to you. It sounds like you have a lot on your plate.

lynxstch- Extra prayers for you and your husband. Hopefully you will be able to see his Dr. tomorrow and get antibiotics started.

I had a non eventful day. I folded ALOT of laundry. I seem to have no issues getting it washed and dried, but for some reason getting all of it put away is a struggle for me.

our church is getting a new minister next week. I will admit I’m not excited. We had just finally, after several years with ones who just didn’t “click” gotten one who was a good fit for our small, small,small congregation. We have no choice in the matter, so I’m just hoping and praying it works out.

 

[lynxstch]

Morning all..this is going to be a short one. Just had to call 911 to take hubby to the ER. He said he needed to go..so he's going. Trying to get hold of my sister in law now to take me up (I don't drive), as soon as she can. The hospital is still restricting visitors so I won't be able to visit him, but need to get to the ER to find out what is going on. Will update more when I can. Please send as many prayers as you can spare. I am a nervous wreck right now. Thanks---Lynn

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

@lynxstch I am so sorry you are going through this. All our thoughts are with you and your DH.

 

[snappy]

Prayers for you and your husband, lynxstch.

 

[PollyannaMom]

@lynxstch

 

[tazdev3225]

Prayers for your husband and you.

 

[easyas123]

Goal is to start out with 2-3 minutes a day and then work up to 5 by the middle of the month with hopefully 10 minutes by the end of the month.

Good job - setting attainable goal is a great way to get going!

I had a non eventful day. I folded ALOT of laundry. I seem to have no issues getting it washed and dried, but for some reason getting all of it put away is a struggle for me.

ME, too! I call it 'Mt. Laundry" when the pile gets to big

Please send as many prayers as you can spare.

Of course! Take care of yourself today Lynxstch! Keeping you guys in my thoughts today. Let us know if there is anything we can do or get for you-



We didn't get a great nights sleep last night, not because of fireworks but because our fire alarms decided to chase each other last night around 2:45. Then the dogs wanted to go out, I couldn't get back to sleep. Anyway - we were EXHAUSTED after 24 hours of watching our niece. I'm talking we were just done in

No grand plans for the day - a bit of this & that, might sit outside and read for a while. Had kicked around the idea of taking a drive/picnic lunch somewhere, but the locations we wanted to head to are off of major traffic routes and I'm not in the mood to sit in shore traffic. Guys are working in the fields for the third day in a row, so that's a good excuse not to mow the rows between and perimeter and stay out of their way haha!

 

[PollyannaMom]

The promised vertical pics:







The first two are from a lovely hike we took with some friends on Saturday afternoon, and the third is from just before sunset over the lake (while waiting for fireworks with my folks Saturday night.)

DH, DS, and I also went to Six Flags Darien Lake on Friday. I know some on the DIS look down on Six Flags, but it seemed to be a nice park, manageable-size for a quick day trip, and we had a great time! The weather was a little iffy, so there were almost no lines, and we rode a bunch of coasters before the rain actually got there.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Lynn

I love the pictures, PollyannaMom, especially the third so peaceful!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Good morning.

@lynxstch, prayers for your husband and for you.

@PollyannaMom, very nice pictures.

DD and DGD just left. Our across the street neighbors have a pool and the mom and grandmom, who I have known forever, teach swim lessons in the summer. Heather, the mom, is just a few years older that DD and they grew up together in the neighborhood. She teaches in elementary school and also teaches dance. I asked if Tessa could get swim lessons. I am paying for Tessa to have five 30 minute private lessons this week. It is something DH and I wanted for her. DD would have paid as they wanted to get her lessons but said this "sweetened the pot." Today was the first one. Tessa was so excited to meet "Miss Heather" and could hardly eat breakfast. She did very well in the pool and I think will learn a lot this week.

Not sure what the rest of the day will bring.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Prayers and love, Lynn.

 

[lynxstch]

Thank you all so much. Your messages of support brought tears to my eyes. I just got home..they admitted him..the cellulitis tested as borderline sepsis. They are pumping him full of fluids and antibiotics, and admitted him for 'a couple of days'. depending on his how body responds. They finally got him into a nice private room on the fifth floor which is high level care, but not as high as ICU. They aren't giving him any of his bp or fluid meds till they get his vitals more under control,,they were all over the place this morning. I understand that. But they made sure to give him the multivitamin, Vit B,C, and D? What difference are those going to make at this point, even the nurse laughed at that one! What I don't get is why they aren't giving him his heart meds. The nurse said to me about the hospitalist "he didn't even order them" which left me more confused as the hospitalist (sorry but I have run into some of them before, and I have a hard time believing they are even real Drs)..anyhow..the hospitalist we saw in the ER was a she..not a he! I have a call into his cardiologist office right now (they are in the same hospital ) with some questions. I also want someone from that office to go and make a visit to that floor today or tomorrow and check on him and his heart.
My sister in law is VERY supportive..anything I need, anywhere I need to go,,she is there. She stayed in the parking lot of the ER for 3 hours before going home to get her daughter,,and came back at 1:30 when I told her he had fallen asleep and I was ready to come home and get some sleep myself.
They brought him lunch, and since he hadn't had more than 2 bites of food all day yesterday, I figured he wouldn't touch it. He ate about 1/4 of the veggie lasagna..some of the green beans, half of the cantaloupe and drank the milk! He is worn out and worried, as am I, and once again, I thank you all for your posts above sending me prayers and love. I have come to love each and every one of you over the last year and 4 months..I think of you all as friends and I cherish that so much!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

We love you, Lynn and care so very much. Continued prayers for you and your DH! PLEASE you take care! God Bless your SIL! I am truly so thankful she is there and so supportive!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Thank you all so much. Your messages of support brought tears to my eyes. I just got home..they admitted him..the cellulitis tested as borderline sepsis. They are pumping him full of fluids and antibiotics, and admitted him for 'a couple of days'. depending on his how body responds. They finally got him into a nice private room on the fifth floor which is high level care, but not as high as ICU. They aren't giving him any of his bp or fluid meds till they get his vitals more under control,,they were all over the place this morning. I understand that. But they made sure to give him the multivitamin, Vit B,C, and D? What difference are those going to make at this point, even the nurse laughed at that one! What I don't get is why they aren't giving him his heart meds. The nurse said to me about the hospitalist "he didn't even order them" which left me more confused as the hospitalist (sorry but I have run into some of them before, and I have a hard time believing they are even real Drs)..anyhow..the hospitalist we saw in the ER was a she..not a he! I have a call into his cardiologist office right now (they are in the same hospital ) with some questions. I also want someone from that office to go and make a visit to that floor today or tomorrow and check on him and his heart.
My sister in law is VERY supportive..anything I need, anywhere I need to go,,she is there. She stayed in the parking lot of the ER for 3 hours before going home to get her daughter,,and came back at 1:30 when I told her he had fallen asleep and I was ready to come home and get some sleep myself.
They brought him lunch, and since he hadn't had more than 2 bites of food all day yesterday, I figured he wouldn't touch it. He ate about 1/4 of the veggie lasagna..some of the green beans, half of the cantaloupe and drank the milk! He is worn out and worried, as am I, and once again, I thank you all for your posts above sending me prayers and love. I have come to love each and every one of you over the last year and 4 months..I think of you all as friends and I cherish that so much!

Aww. Glad the posts here brought you comfort. ❤ My guess is that his BP was too low for the cardiac meds, which can make it lower. When things settle out, they’ll give them again. The other vitamins and such, though, he needs to get better, to help his body function right, etc. I’m glad your sister in law is there for you.

 

[Snowysmom]

Lynn, sending prayers to you and your DH. I hope everything gets straightened out with the meds. Glad you have your SIL for support. Take care.

 

[lynxstch]

Aww. Glad the posts here brought you comfort. ❤ My guess is that his BP was too low for the cardiac meds, which can make it lower. When things settle out, they’ll give them again. The other vitamins and such, though, he needs to get better, to help his body function right, etc. I’m glad your sister in law is there for you.

I didn't think the heart meds lowered his BP, just that they were regulating his heart, and increasing his circulation , which we could plainly see since he started the 2 new ones, as his swollen legs and ankles disappeared and he had chicken legs again. Thank you for that info..that saves me 1 question when they call me.

 

[tazdev3225]

@lynxstch So glad they admitted him and he will get the care he needs to get well. I have learned we need to be the best advocates we can be for our family members. It helps to write questions down as you think of them. Try and get some rest as I know the stress of dealing with these situations takes a toll and EAT. When my husband was in the hospital there were days I would forget to eat until my daughter reminded me. Take care of yourself too.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

I didn't think the heart meds lowered his BP, just that they were regulating his heart, and increasing his circulation , which we could plainly see since he started the 2 new ones, as his swollen legs and ankles disappeared and he had chicken legs again. Thank you for that info..that saves me 1 question when they call me.

Yes, things like diuretics make the inside of the blood vessels dry over time, so BP can become quite low, especially when not eating or drinking regularly. And some of the cardiac meds that regulate rhythm and/or slow the heartbeat down to promote filling and such, can also lower the BP. It’t not unusual in this situation, and likely once he gets some fluid back in his veins, it should start coming back up again. Hang in there. It sounds like he’s in good hands.

 

[lynxstch]

@lynxstch So glad they admitted him and he will get the care he needs to get well. I have learned we need to be the best advocates we can be for our family members. It helps to write questions down as you think of them. Try and get some rest as I know the stress of dealing with these situations takes a toll and EAT. When my husband was in the hospital there were days I would forget to eat until my daughter reminded me. Take care of yourself too.

Thanks Lorrie,, He actually got mad at me in the ER this morning for asking questions. He won't ask them..so if I don't..noone gets answers. I wanted to know exactly what antibiotics he was being given so I could look them up myself, and make sure there were no interactions with his meds. We have had issues with Drs in our hospital before,,and I learned quickly to speak my mind,,if I don't get results ,I ask for the patient advocate (who happens to be the sister of the lady who was Don's boss when he was working) and I have made it a habit to get names and phone numbers of all 'higher up's ' just in case! I have also had 2 'hospitalists' removed from his case anytime he goes in there, as I already had issues with them, and they didn't like it that I turned them in to their own supervisors. I already promised Mona and my sister in law I would eat. Going to cook a chicken,,then it will be leftovers and I won't have to cook for a few days,,so I add you to that promise list, lol! Thanks so much!