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| LuckyMommyof5 |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 5:12:58 PM
I'm shaking as I write this, but I just needed to know that you are all out there praying for this:
My husband just left with our oldest daughter (9) for the ER. She's been home sick since Friday with some sort of stomach bug and I thought today she was getting better. She was sleeping on the couch here in our family room when I suddenly noticed the pillow under her head looked bloody and wet. I thought it was a nose bleed, so I woke her up and discovered and some sort of bloody fluid was actually streaming out her ear. My husband immediately bundled her up, I grabbed our emergency to-go bag and he took off for the nearest pediatric ER - about 20 min away.
I'm really scared, and I know she didn't poke something in her ear - she just isn't that kind of kid.
I was down on my knees praying it's nothing and my husband gives me some good news, soon. I would appreciate if all of you could say a prayer that she's ok. She's just the most wonderful daughter and big sister. All three of her little sisters were just distraught when they left and she was so frightened, but she kept trying to tell them not to be afraid. She's so sweet.
Farmgirl Sister #3243
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| sherrye |
Posted - Mar 04 2012 : 06:47:32 AM
what a relief. sending hugs to you and your daughter. that would have scared the dickens out of me too.
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| ptroupe |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 11:57:32 AM
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! I am so glad to hear the wonderful news that your daughter is better.
Portia
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| GirlwithHook |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 11:21:44 AM
Lots of prayers! I had a ruptured eardrum as a child (sinus/ear infection), so I feel her pain. Let me know if you need any "survivor's tips."
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 10:41:30 AM
SO thankful to hear she's going to be all right! Blessings - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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| Cherime |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 08:43:48 AM
Glad to hear all will be well and still praying for no lasting after effects at any point in her life.
CMF |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 07:51:01 AM
Prayers to you and your dear daughter. Have a happy day today.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| LuckyMommyof5 |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 07:25:38 AM
Thank you, everyone, for your prayers, hugs and good wishes - they all mean the world to us.
She got a decent night's sleep last night (after they got back late) and had IV fluids and antibiotics in the ER last night. Her ear is still "leaking," but she's had two cups of herbal tea with honey and some whole grain toast this morning, which is more than she's had at one sitting in days. I can't tell all of you how relieved I am that she's going to be alright. I had never heard an eardrum just bursting like that the amount of blood and fluid that came out was terrifying. I am so sorry for all you other moms who experienced this very thing with your little ones - it's panic-inducing.
@ Nicole - you said it correctly - no matter how big they get, they are always our babies, aren't they?
Thank you again, everybody, for all the Farmgirl love. It is a great help.
Farmgirl Sister #3243
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong." - Laura Ingalls Wilder |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 06:27:39 AM
Oh, Suzanne, I just saw this post--I'm glad to hear it wasn't something more serious, but believe me, I know how frightened you were--and I so happy that she's home safe and sound. When Violet was 1.5, the wee girl had been cranky, crying, feeling poorly and "just not herself" for about a week. No signs of the "usual" ear infection symptoms. We finally went to the Dr to be told, "I think it's just a cold, we won't do anything right now..." and 24 hours later, we were in the ER at Children's Hospital because her eardrum burst and blood and puss came rushing down like a waterfall when I was putting her into the car in her car seat. Standing in the E.R. for two hours with that baby girl screaming, tears running down her face made me just go weak.
Take care of that girl and let her know we're thinking of her! And you!
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 06:22:44 AM
A Big Momma Hug is just what she needs Suzanne, thank God she will be fine and has antibiotics to help her heal and feel better. Along with lots of TLC from her family.
Will continue my prayers so she can rest comfortably and heal.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Deb
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| crafter |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 05:48:48 AM
Suzanne-
Just saw your request- prayers being sent for healing. I'm so thankful that all will be well.. Once a mama always a mama- doesn't matter the age we never stop loving and being concerned for them. Sending love and hugs to you and your family!
Please give her a gentle hug for me!
Lori |
| marlee |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 05:38:50 AM
Suzanne so glad your daughter is going to be fine. Praise God!-Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter! |
| texdane |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 05:27:07 AM
Suzanne,
I am sorry I did not see this until now. How frightening for you and your baby! (My DD is nine, too, but she'll always be my baby)!
I am so glad she is okay, and that all of the prayers were answered. Sending you both a big, virtual
((((((((((((((HUG)))))))))))))))))))) from me!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 04:18:49 AM
Suzanne, I know you had a very rough night but the news was so much better than you thought. I'm so glad she is going to be ok but will take some time to get there. Still praying for her.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| laurentany |
Posted - Feb 29 2012 : 04:16:47 AM
Suzanne- SO glad to hear that your DD is ok. As a mother I know the panic that you were feeling. Praise God that all is well!
Amen!
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
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| LuckyMommyof5 |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 8:52:16 PM
Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone for your prayers. I really felt your prayers and I can never express how much it means to me.
My husband finally called me from the ER and gave me the update and I can't tell you the relief that flooded through me. She indeed blew an eardrum (as bad as that is, the other possible causes of her symptoms were so serious I could barely function thinking about it). The doctor said all the throwing up from her stomach bug must have caused post nasal drip to be driven into her ear very rapidly and then blew with such force that she broke blood vessels. The poor thing. The doctor said the ear drum will heal and her hearing should not be affected, but she has to be on antibiotics for almost two weeks. Her ear is also likely to drain like this for several days.
I was panicked because last year, in a nearby school district, several children came down with meningitis and died, and one of the symptoms was leaking cerebral spinal fluid out the ears and nose. I was terrified that this was what was happening. I thank God this was not the case.
I know your prayers helped. I love all you Farmgirls. Thank you for supporting a panicked mama. I can't wait until my husband comes home with her. Just want to hold her.
Farmgirl Sister #3243
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong." - Laura Ingalls Wilder |
| Bayou Girl |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 8:14:07 PM
Prayers, Suzanne. My heart goes out to you and your family.
~Jennifer~
Farmgirl #3803
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| laurentany |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 7:30:45 PM
Suzanne-
Just saw this post and I am praying for your dear daughter and for her sisters and of course you and your husband. As the others have said- I too have experienced this- my daughter had a severe ear infection and her eardrum burst in the night. She never once complained of pain or had any symptoms. She recovered 100% from it, but boy was it scary.
Please keep us posted when you can.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
| Cherime |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 7:07:40 PM
Praying
CMF |
| Dorinda |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 6:52:05 PM
Suzanne prayers for your daughter. That happened one time to my son when he was about 7 years old. He had a ruptured ear drum from an ear infection. His ear drained with bloody looking liquid for about a week. He was really sick with it. But he did finally heal up and as far as I know it did not effect his hearing. He is now 29 yrs. old. Hope all goes well for your daughter.
Seize The Day!
Dorinda |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 6:24:12 PM
Oh - my prayers are being said right now, Suzanne, and will through the night and until we hear from you again. God bless your little girl and all the people to whom her care is entrusted - may her healing come quickly and completely!
God love and bless you, Suzanne, and your family, and may He bless you with His peace which surpasses all understanding -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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| osbornefarms |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 5:41:15 PM
Prayers going up. Please keep us posted. |
| marlee |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 5:27:47 PM
Suzanne prayers are on their way for your daughter and your family. I know all our sisters are standing with you ! -Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter! |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 5:27:47 PM
Suzanne, I am saying prayers for your daughter right now. And I will be thinking good thoughts for her too.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 5:26:46 PM
I will keep your precious daughter in my prayers and I you hear something soon.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Deb
If you are lucky enough to live in the mountains you are lucky enough.
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| Lieberkim |
Posted - Feb 28 2012 : 5:22:55 PM
I'm praying. Hopefully it's something as simple as a burst ear drum. Not fun but not dangerous. Stay calm Momma, lean on the everlasting arms and feel the prayers.
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