Lee, my heart was in the pit of my stomach just reading your post. My experience was but a glimmer into your reality and I want you to know that I respect for what you've endured and survived. I am so very sorry your DH was taken from you. I'm not surprised it is all catching up with you. I feel so very honoured you trust us enough to share your DH's story. I am here for you and want to help a dear friend navigate through this sometimes cruel life
Well it's been an eventful evening, cum night, cum morning!!!
I take the kids "down the coast" for a swim and pizza and icecream every Tuesday - it's our "thing"... We had a lovely time & I called it for out of the water time and let's wash off and get icecream... I had Finn's friend with us & everyone was having a whale of a time...
Lucy started crying & I looked down the path to the beach (I was ahead with Gloria (dog) & Immy...) & Lucy was on the ground... I yelled out "hop up and let me have a look"... She cried out that she cut her leg... I thought she'd knocked the top of a mozzie bite...
We washed it off when I saw this laceration about 10 cm's long and so deep & wide I could clearly see the bone. Blood was everywhere as it is... So I tied it up with a towel & shouted for everyone to get in the car... Lucy fainted... She was bleeding quite a bit so I had to get Finn to hold the compress on her leg as I drove to Nambour (about 20 mins)... Ruby is absolutely hopeless in these situations - she panics and can't stand blood and vomits... So it was a fun trip... Oh and we had the dog too. So 6 kids & a canine in a busy ED - gorgeous!
At around 9pm my friend came and picked up everyone & took them home & stayed until we got back half an hour ago... So I don't think school is happening for anyone tomorrow!
We were seen immediately but then triaged as a major accident came in... Anyway they xrayed and the bone was intact thank goodness but they thought they'd take her to OT to suture as it was such a large gash & the skin was obviously left on the beach...
But, it was decided after consults that sutures would suffice.. Thankgoodness. Poor Lucy, it hurt so much & she was incredibly brave... They gave her laughing gas that was just hilarious - we could hardly concentrate she had us in stitches... (scuse the pun! ) Then she told the Dr that he would be a nice husband for me & was he interested???? "she's very pretty & she cooks really well - she likes children & animals & sh'es smart!!!!!"
It was hilarious!
Anyway we are now home after 6 hours... Whilst she was resting after the suturing ordeal I found headlice in her hair.... Just to top it off eh????
So, I might be a bit scare tomorrow/today due to tiredness!
Spring, i have just seen your opening post.....thank you, that means alot . Man, after being very zen about everything yesterday, i am now having a massive freak out! I think it's the combo of the cs plus bub going to scn. One or the other i could cope with, but both just sucks . I want to get past this in time to go back to being zen so that i can truly enjoy every part of this experience. I honestly feel very prepared, i don't think there's any more i could do in that regard. We have spoken to and seen just about every staff member/unit that is relevant to us in the hossy, yesterday was a busy day . The staff have been amazing! I think i will need to debrief with my lovely mid in the morning. Can i just say, i love what steroids do for my baby, but i hate what they do to me lol! Despite a sleeping tablet, only just had over 3 hours tonight. Guess it beats last night's 2 lol! Love to all xoxo
Last edited by Janie; February 24th, 2010 at 02:39 AM.
Janie, I am impatiently waiting to read your news. You will get some sleep after the c-section. I didn't sleep at all before Grayson was born but I had a great sleep after. I wanted to stay awake and watch him every second but the drugs got the better of me.
Deb, it sounds like you had a busy day. I hope that after a rest everything calms down. So do you have a date with Lucy's doctor?
Spring, I hope your DH is feeling a bit better now that he has had a few days to rest.
Bun, I think Josh is doing just fine. Grayson didn't roll over on his own until he was 8 weeks. I think he started to smile a bit around 6 weeks. I think that i saw a gas smile or two around 4 weeks.
Kelly, I am glad that you had a great time with your friends. you deserve to spend a bit of money and have some fun with friends.
Lee, Thank you for sharing your story with us. I wanted to ask you to share your story a few times but I just didn't want to stir up any painful memories. You have had to experience both of a woman's worst nightmares. You have to be a very strong woman to get past such dark times. I hope that your MIL can help brighten your mood a little.
Thanks for all your amazing support ladies.. I know I've said it before but I can't even begin to describe how wonderful you all are and how much you've helped me.
Lee - Massive hugs hun.. thank you so much for sharing your heartbreaking story about DH. I can't imagine how difficult it has been for you and hope you manage to get a little bit of a break when your MIL visits. I'm really am so glad that you shared your story, I truely believe it helps to talk about things and get them out, so please do so whenever you need to.
Janie - My gorgeous friend, I'm thinking of you constantly and can't wait to hear the news.. you're a lot stronger than you think!!
Deb - OMG.. poor Lucy! Sounds absolutely terrible and not at all what you need right now! The saying certainly is true sometimes "when it rains, it pours". Sending you massive hugs too and hope things finally turn around for you soon! Maybe you need to give Lucy that happy gas more often.. she could score you some 'sweet' dates!! LOL.
Spring - sorry to hear you're having more 'balls' issues with your boys. Not much fun and I hope it gets sorted quickly and easily. Great news about the weigh in though!!
Bun - Hope all is going ok. I wouldn't be worried about the smiling yet either, it's still so early!! Give it a bit longer and if you're still worried, give your dr or health nurse a quick call to put your mind at ease!
Willow & Bek's - DS has been doing some ripper tantrums lately too... he had everyone pointing and laughing at him at the markets yesterday... so embarrassing! Great news on the potty front though Bek.. Luke did two wee's in one day on the toilet and now won't go anymore.. so frustrating!
Sorry.. poor attempt at catching up on everything.
AFM - I'm still feeling a bit down (bloody story of my life atm). There were lots of tears yesterday avo and night. Still don't really know why but it does feel good to have a cry. I'm starting to wonder if I need to go and see someone.. it's really not like me at all to be feeling so 'down'. I hope I can turn it around soon. My mum is here next week, so I'm sure that will help. DH is away again today, flew up to Brissy early this morning but he's flying back home late tonight. Still sucks that he's not around. Also bought some OPK's. Have never used them before as falling pg hasn't been our problem, so that should be interesting. Might start using them today as I think O day should be soon... although I really have no idea about my cycle.
Sorry to always be so miserable in here... I know my problems are a lot smaller than some in here and I really want my 'happy' self to return soon... and again, can't thank you enough for all your support.
Morning ladies, I am a bit nervous today for our beautiful friend Janie. I hope you are doing OK this morning, you are constantly in my thoughts. I think you have been amazing through this whole situation and will continue to be so. I cannot wait to hear that your beautiful baby has arrived safely
Spring - Oh crap. Your post has freaked me out a bit because D's balls are the same. They were HUGE at birth (so much so that DH insisted on taking a photo of them ) and they are still very big. We often comment on it. I never had the thought that something could be wrong with them. Although now that I think of it, his paed has checked them quite a few times so I won't panic just yet, will just remember to ask him about it at our next appt in a few months. I truly hope B's are just fine and maybe he's just got big balls Ahh, the things we mothers endure!!
Lee - Huge for you babe. You have endured so much grief in your life, it just doesn't seem fair that one person should have to endure so much. I understand the feeling of being overwhelmed. I know I only have 3 but I do get it. I'm sure you're older kids present a whole new set of challenges that I haven't even contemplated yet having only small children, but you've got a one year old and a nb and that's a tough gig. I'm so pleased for you that your MIL is coming, I hope it's a well deserved break for you.
Kelly - I know I've said it 100 times but I really feel for you right now. You sound very much the way I was after our loss and to be honest I was horribly depressed and in the end I did go and see someone. She didn't work out (and in the meantime I found you girls - my life line!), but I went back about 12 months later and it truly helped me to cope. I'm so glad your mum is coming, sometimes a hug from mum is all we need to feel better. Hang in there, it will get better
Deb - Holy cow woman, when does it end?! Poor Lucy! How is she feeling today? What on earth did she cut her leg on???
Lee - sweety, i cannot imagine what you have been through and now with a new bub your emotions are probably higher than ever hence the feeling of accumulated grief. I know my gran lost our grandfather at a young age, she had 3 small children and she always told the story of how she had to soldier on in the beginning, but then some years later the real grief had hit her, after she was remarried. Take it easy on yourself darling and I hope your MIL will be an angel sent to you in your time of need and give you the little boost you need emotionally and physically.
Janie - OMG hun Im nervous for you! Im sure bub will be perfectly fine and you will come through the c/s like a star. Please know I am thinking of you and sending your little one some healthy chubby bubby vibes and some peace and serenity to you special lady as you prepare to welcome your little baby into this world.
Kelly
Deb: PMSL at the matchmaking effort, glad Lucy is ok though.
AFM - have to go have a shower and get DD organised, off to the shops to get some things for bub and I have an OB appt. Will bbl to hopefully catch some special news from Janie xx
thinking of you lots.
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So I tied it up with a towel & shouted for everyone to get in the car... Lucy fainted... She was bleeding quite a bit so I had to get Finn to hold the compress on her leg as I drove to Nambour (about 20 mins)... Ruby is absolutely hopeless in these situations - she panics and can't stand blood and vomits... So it was a fun trip... Oh and we had the dog too. So 6 kids & a canine in a busy ED - gorgeous!
) Then she told the Dr that he would be a nice husband for me & was he interested????
"she's very pretty & she cooks really well - she likes children & animals & sh'es smart!!!!!"
. I want to get past this in time to go back to being zen
so that i can truly enjoy every part of this experience. I honestly feel very prepared, i don't think there's any more i could do in that regard. We have spoken to and seen just about every staff member/unit that is relevant to us in the hossy, yesterday was a busy day
) and they are still very big. We often comment on it. I never had the thought that something could be wrong with them. Although now that I think of it, his paed has checked them quite a few times so I won't panic just yet, will just remember to ask him about it at our next appt in a few months. I truly hope B's are just fine and maybe he's just got big balls
Ahh, the things we mothers endure!!
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