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      CommentAuthorNikki
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013 edited
     
    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......
    • CommentAuthorCharlotte
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    prays for you and Lynn
    • CommentAuthorAdmin
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    Nikki,

    I am right by your side holding your hand as you always are for me. Prayers for you and Lynn.

    joang
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    prayers are with you!
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    NIkki ,we are ALL with you and Lynn!!!! Prayers for you both!
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      CommentAuthorNikki
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    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!!
    • CommentAuthorabby* 6/12
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    Dear Nikki,

    My friend, I am keeping you and Lynn close in heart, thought, and prayer.
    • CommentAuthorlulliebird
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    Nikki,

    Praying now....prayers for Lynn & you. May the doctor's and medical team have wisdom....you and Lynn peace and comfort.
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    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.
    • CommentAuthorWolf
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    I hope it all goes well and that the busy ER room moves along for you.
    • CommentAuthoryhouniey
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    My prayers are being said for your beloved Lynn and also for you.
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    Sending prayers your way.
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    Oh, we just never know what will happen next. Hope you get him seen and treated ASAP.
    • CommentAuthorbqd*
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    Prayers for both of you
    • CommentAuthorBev*
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    I will add you and Lynn to my long list tonight, Nikki.
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      CommentAuthorNikki
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013 edited
     
    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.....

    Thanks for being here!!
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    Nikki dear-we will always be here for you.
    • CommentAuthorlulliebird
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    Dear Nikki,

    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.

    Best wishes,

    Lullie
    • CommentAuthorMoon*
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    Nikki, glad to hear things seem a little better for Lynn.
    I will pray for good test results, and for Lynn to feel
    better soon.
    • CommentAuthorWolf
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    "Nikki dear-we will always be here for you."

    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?

    Hope it's going well.
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      CommentAuthorNikki
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    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!
    • CommentAuthorWolf
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    He obviously knows you're there and that you care. It's good that he's staying so close while he recovers from this bout with pneumonia. Let us know.
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      CommentAuthorNikki
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    Thanks for the chuckles Wolf, I needed that!
    • CommentAuthorlulliebird
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    Nikki,

    I will continue praying! Try and get some rest and take care of you.
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    Sending prayers your way Nikki... thinking of you both.
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    Oh Nikki I will be praying fervently for you and Lynn, crying as I read this, I love you both so.
    • CommentAuthorFiona68
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    Nikki, just logged on and read of Lynn's illness. I will add my prayers to the others on your behalf tonight. I hope you will be able to rest a bit.
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      CommentAuthorNikki
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2013
     
    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!
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      CommentAuthorNikki
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013
     
    103, they have ice packs all over him .....his will is so strong and he is putting up one hell of a fight! *tears*
    • CommentAuthorElaine K
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013
     
    Prayers and comfort to you both -- you are both fighters! Hang in there!
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      CommentAuthorNikki
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013
     
    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*
    • CommentAuthorcassie*
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013
     
    There are many of us still here with you Nikki. Sending you love and strength.
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      CommentAuthorNikki
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013
     
    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!!

    Must be so scary for them, poor buggers!
    • CommentAuthorSherizeee
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013
     
    prayers for both of you Nikki.
    • CommentAuthorMoon*
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013 edited
     
    Nikki,
    I am praying for Lynn. You should try to close your eyes
    for a little while - you need some rest.
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    Sending prayers . Hope you feel the caring sent your way.
    • CommentAuthordivvi*
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013
     
    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
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    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!!
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    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.
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    So sorry you and Lynn are going through this--will be thinking about you both today.
    • CommentAuthorLFL
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013
     
    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.
    • CommentAuthorAmber
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013
     
    Nikki - My thoughts are with you and Lynn for a speedy recovery.
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      CommentAuthormary75*
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013
     
    You and Lynn are in my thoughts and prayers. Love from Mary 75*.
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      CommentAuthorNikki
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013 edited
     
    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!!

    Thanks for being here!
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    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.

    (((HUGS)))
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      CommentAuthorNikki
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013
     
    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......

    I wish so deeply that I could take it from him!
    • CommentAuthorabby* 6/12
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013
     
    Nikki,

    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.

    I pray things will settle today.
    • CommentAuthorHanging On
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013
     
    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.

    Hanging On
    • CommentAuthorlulliebird
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2013 edited
     
    Thinking and praying for you and Lynn this hour. May God grant you peace knowing that HE is in control.
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    Nikki,

    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