Accccck! I think it's pneumonia, high fever but so far oxygen is still good. Poor bugger, as soon as he saw me he puckered up for a kiss.....if you pray, please pray for Lynn......
Waiting for a room, never seen the ER this busy! Skin is red, just so so sick. Blows my mind how quickly this happens with him. When I left this afternoon I knew he was getting something just from his eyes. But he was laughing and joking, ate a 100%. Will respond if woken, shaking has stopped for now.
First thing I said was, before someone asks me and I deck them! Yes I want him treated!!
O MY...you know we are all with you in thought and prayers. You are a very strong person and Lynn is one lucky person to have you now and always. You of all people know how to see that he gets the proper care. Keep us posted.
He just had a cath to check for sepsis, yeah that got him to respond! Poor bugger....
We have been so blessed, everyone we have seen has been full of compassion and kindness. His nurse even treated his plush dog as if he were indeed real, even gave him a hospital tag too :)
And the blood draw guy was too too sweet. They drew sooooo much blood and I was soothing Lynn and he kept puckering up for kisses....when the guy was done he said, I just have to tell you...you give love hope! You make me believe in true love.... And then hugged me.....yeah, you know that made me cry.
His doctor is one he has seen before and remembered us both. His own father has Alzheimer's, so he GETS IT!
All things considered, we are very blessed! All test have been taken, now we wait for results. Has cool washclothes all over and has been given IV's plus 2 additional doses of tylenol....he isn't as red, shaking has stopped and I feel his fever is breaking.....
Sounds like Lynn is getting wonderful care. So glad to hear that prayers are being answered. We will always be here for you as you are for us. Hope that you will be able to get some rest knowing that Lynn is in good hands and prayers are being answered.
Or in my case way up here but that's probably not the major point there. I've always been disappointed that ER's don't offer a snack bar or something because up here at least most people take their camping gear with them since it could be days. Maybe they could offer some Las Vegas type entertainment for them at least. On the other hand some lounge lizard singing Mel Torme songs while we sit and wait may not be that great.
What time is it now? Isn't it Einstein that proved a watched kettle always boils more slowly or was he the bowling ball guy on the trampoline explaining how going in circles is actually a straight line if gravity is a well? I doubt anybody really knows what time it is whether it's Bill Murray in Ground Hog Day or Dr Frankenstien with the welder's googles on and the electric hair shouting "It's Alive!!!!" in that black and white toothy grin.
Ah yes, ER. Where you can watch someone reading yesterday's paper thinking it's still today and you can look at what people wear when they're not planning to go anywhere and suddenly do. Where you can tell who's near the front of the queue by how long their hair has grown waiting and all the women look like Rapunzel while the men are still bald. What time is it now?
It's pneumonia, I was sure it was. With his history of crashing, he will be staying a few days. I of course will be right here with him. He is resting very peaceful now....thank you so much for the prayers and support!
28 minutes of full body convulsions, poor bugger!! Just broken my heart to witness....He is stable again, settled in his room and sound asleep. So so exhausted.
They asked me to leave while they did admissions and his paperwork, so I came outside to either puke or bawl, turns out I did both....
His white blood cell count is very high, they have him on several IV meds. Now we wait and pray the fever doesn't spike again. This living gig, its not for sissy's!
After 4 hours with ice packs and meds his fever is finally breaking! He has responded a little, words of love and kisses. Thank you God! He is tuckered out and fell right back asleep. It's hard work fighting so hard! *happy tears*
I of course am staying right here with him! The doctor and nurses all thanked me saying how much better it makes it for Lynn to have me here instead of scary strangers poking at him...and how much it helps them to have someone here to reassure him while they run their tests. I couldn't believe they thanked me.....where else would I be except beside him!!
nikki, wishing you and lynn the best of care and that he makes his rebound soon. yes any amount of even a low grade fever sends these guys into oblivion. glad to her the meds are working. divvi
Nikki, hoping Lynn is doing better this morning-you need to get some rest too. I am not saying to leave him alone-I have little faith in any hospital to keep the watchful eye on our loved ones unless someone is their to keep an eye on THEM! Prayers and love coming your way!!
Nikki, Prayers and hugs for you both. can someone bring you a change of clothes, etc? that will make you more comfortable. The nurses might even give you some clean scrubs to put on. I know that the love the two of you have far exceeds this horrible disease and the pneumonia. Hold him and cherish the time that you have. Hugs again.
Nikki, sorry to be so late with this but I just logged on since yesterday. I am glad Lynn is doing better than last night, and of course you'd be with him. Sending prayers and hugs to you both and wishing for a speedy recovery for Lynn.
Tears just streaming down my face as I read your messages...
He spiked again......didn't convulse but had full body shakes...damn that is hard to see....and harder still to keep that smile plastered on and choking back tears as you try to remain calm and talk soothingly.
Poor bugger was alert the whole time it was happening....voice broken with the force of the shaking. Still he smiled that beautiful smile and tried to express how much he loves me..........
Lasted forever!! He was very alert though and told me he was thirsty....good sign! I waited until it was safe and the shaking subsided mostly then fed him. He ate 100%!!
I have yet to sleep and haven't eaten since breakfast yesterday. I know, I know, I have to take care of me too! But can't eat when you're puking. I will try for a nap after doctor rounds, am anxious to get test results.
He is now resting so peaceful....my God he's a fighter!!
Oh Nikki, Please, please, please take care of yourself. At least make sure you drink plenty of water. Sending prayers for your dear sweet Lynn. And sending you special prayers Nikki, stay strong.
Thanks so much. He has already spiked again....have him on ice packs again. His white bood cell count is coming down, so it is working....I just pray he can be more comfortable......
You are certainly a fighter too! When you can- hopefully now, or soon, please try to get some sleep and some fluids- for yourself. For relaxation, inhale count 4, hold count 1, exhale count 8, hold count 4. For balance inhale count 6, hold, count 2, exhale, count 8, hold count 2. These are astanga yoga exercises.
Nikki, hugs and prayers for you and Lynn. As the others have said, liquids and naps for you. I know it is so hard for you both. Wish we could be there to help you. Much love to you both.
You are always ready with kind words and big armloads of hugs for everyone. Your rays of goodness shine deep into my dark little heart on the days when I just don't think I want to keep going. You have my thanks and all my best wishes for Lynn's complete and speedy recovery. I wish you both much peace and rest as you battle on. xoxoxo