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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  My mom could use some prayers & positive thoughts  |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
 Posted - May 23 2008 : 11:26:10 AM
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My mom has been very ill for some years now and she usually requires at least two hospital stays a year. She has congestive heart failure, is severely anemic at this time, bad diabetic, and has COPD. Her doctor just called ahead to the hospital and they've called an ambulance to take her in. I went at lunchtime to get her ready to go to the doctor and she barely had enough energy to stand to let me help her dress. She's so very pale and is so swollen from the fluid build-up from the congestive heart failure. I think she should have been admitted last week but the doctor wanted to wait for some reason. Now he's told my father she's probably drowning in her own fluids. Sorry if I'm rambling here but I'm a bit upset. If something happens to mom I don't know what I'll do, she's my best friend. I'm at work right now and can't leave for another hour and a half or so. Mom had a stroke several years ago and as a result it's made her weaker, she can walk with a walker but usually is in her wheelchair.
Please if you wouldn't mind, say a prayer and/or send positive thoughts and energies our way. I'm not doing too well either, my sugar levels have been very high the past few days. I'm drained and feel like I'm in a fog. That's probably due to stress I think. Thanks so much for reading, you all mean a lot to me. I'll probably be at the hospital for the next several days (her hospital stays vary between 4 to 10 days) but I'll check in and let you all know what's going on. Thanks again.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2008 : 08:46:00 AM
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I just got in from the hospital to rest up a bit and thought I'd leave an update. They are giving her meds to reduce the fluids from the heart failure and they put some nitro paste on her skin over her heart. It caused her blood pressure to get really low. At one time it read 50 / 37 in the ER before she got to her room. I alerted the ER nurse to this and she thought to take that paste off. It took a while for her blood pressure to get back to somewhat normal levels, although even today it's still kind of low. Mom is not as bad anemic as we thought, but her white blood cell count was 25,000. The doctor told us this is very high and that there is some kind of infection going on. The skin on her legs has broken again, due to the congestive heart failure, and it looks really red. He thought the infection might be there.
I stayed with her last night and came home to get a bit of rest. She doesn't like to stay alone so my dad and I will take turns staying with her. Also she doesn't have the strength to get up much or even change positions in the bed. We didn't sleep any last night because mom started to panic as she couldn't breathe well due to the build up of fluids. I think as the fluids leave her body she will feel much better, that is what usually happens when she goes in for this. Thanks for any prayers and good thoughts her way.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2008 : 08:48:48 AM
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Hi Lainey
I will definitly keep your mom in my prayers. If you would, I'd love to send her a little note to let her know we are thinking about her. Would you email me an address or something so I could send her our little thoughts. :)
Thanks
Hugs for you!!
Jessie
Hang in there, God is in control!!!:) |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2008 : 08:49:53 AM
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Oh Lainy, that has to be so hard on you.
saying a prayer right now
Lina
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2008 : 09:44:30 AM
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Lainey- I hope that the doctors will be able to get things under control. Make sure that you and your dad get enough rest!
I'll keep all of you in my prayers.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
Wherever you go, there you are.
www.madrekarin.blogspot.com
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - May 24 2008 : 1:17:52 PM
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Lainey - I am sad for you, I hope you know that you and your family are in my thoughts. I love you friend - we need to find time to talk soon - I am here to listen to you no matter what, any time day or night.
Hugs
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 1:11:02 PM
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Hi Lainey,
Just checking in to see how things are going.? We you able to take a breather and rest?
Still in my thoughts and prayers!
Hugs!!
Jessie |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2008 : 2:22:04 PM
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Sending healing prayers her way...I hope she feels better soon!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/ |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2008 : 3:25:00 PM
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Sending prayers and good thoughts your way. My heart is with you both as you go through this tough time.
My quilting and life blog!!
http://downtoearthliving.blogspot.com/ |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2008 : 4:01:09 PM
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Lainey- I hope your mom is feeling much better today and that she recovers from this quickly!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2008 : 01:24:43 AM
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Lainey,
Thinking of you late tonight as I read this thread. Prayers for you, your mom and Dad. For you for your blood sugars to level so it makes it easier for you. For your mom, relief from water build up and rest, for your dad and you rest in between being with mom.
Hugs and hugs and hugs.
CS
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
925 Posts |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2008 : 08:13:22 AM
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Thanks so much for your prayers, good thoughts, and hugs, they mean so much. Mom is still in the hospital but is supposed to be released later today. She has to go back Monday and have a bone marrow test. Her white blood cell count is still very high and has not responded to antibiotics so far. In the past year and a half or so my mom has had to go into the hospital to get blood transfusions due to anemia, and sometimes it's been severe. I've been afraid ever since then because I thought it might be something more than just anemia. They never knew where the blood was going. She has lost quite a bit of the fluid she had in conjuction with the congestive heart failure but she's still not feeling that well and is pretty weak. If you wouldn't mind please keep her in your thoughts and/or prayers. Thanks again everyone, your kindness has touched me more than you know.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2008 : 8:43:06 PM
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Hang in there Lainey - you are always in my thoughts - I know how much you love your mom.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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My mom could use some prayers & positive thoughts
