Can I unload for a minute?

Quazel · October 2010

I am completely overwhelmed and need to get a lot off of my chest.

1. About 10 days ago, my mom collapsed at work. Turns out it is a blood pressure issue and she needed a medicine adjustment.

2. Last Monday, DH was diagnosed with pnuemonia. 5 days of antibiotics and he is much better.

3. Also last Monday, I threw my back out and ended up missing a full week of work. I am really sore, still is some pain, but I am back at work as of yesterday.

4. My uncle has been successfully battling brain cancer for many months. He developed an infection late last week and was just moved to hospice and given a matter of weeks

5. My dad was rushed to the hospital late Sunday night. He has severe pnuemonia (what are the odds, my father and husband who haven't seen each other in weeks?). He is in really bad shape. We aren't allowed to visit, he is too weak and may be contagious. His kidneys are failing from it. DH researched the hospital where he is and it received a 14 out of 100 for pulminary issues. We are trying to move him but his insurance won't let us. My mom is on the phone now with the hospital we want him in to see if they can help us. The insurance said the treatment is standardized so it doesn't matter where he is. While our GP agrees with that, we are scared that he could have a wrong diagnosis, they aren't really worried about his kidneys, they are saying it is a virulent strain and he will be hospitalized 7-10, possibly longer. He is a 64 year old smoker, diabetic, has high blood pressure and no thyroid.

I am a freaking mess. DH and I have been through a lot in the last 2 years but we kept telling ourselves that we are lucky because we have our health and a wonderful, mostly healthy family. I feel like my whole world is crumbling down around us. I can't imagine life without my uncle, I am terrified for my dad, I hope my Mom is truly okay. Thanks for reading, I think I need a good cry.

sweetkakes419 · October 2010

Oh my goodness, what a lot to go through at one time! I'm so sorry you're dealing with all this. If you ever want to get together in central Jersey, let me know! I meet up with my girlfriends from around the state in Princeton or Lawrenceville from time to time. We've found it's a good central location

I hope everything turns out for the best. It doesn't sound like there's any more you can do than what you're already doing, so go ahead and let yourself have a good cry, then resolve to have a positive attitude. I truly do believe it helps.

AliciaCM · October 2010

yikes, what a rough week! I will be sending healing thoughts your way!

GypsyMomma2009 · October 2010

I totally get where you are at right now. Im there too.

sending you a big hug and prayers for your family

SteelCityBride · October 2010

Aw, I'm sorry. That's a lot to handle all at once. I will be thinking of you & your family.

someflower6 · October 2010

wow hun, that is a lot to deal with. i will keep your family in my prayers.

ncbelle · October 2010

**Hugs mama*** That feels really inadequate but I hope you know we are here for you to unload anytime. It always seems like bad things come in mass :-(

Hang in there. Hope to hear some good news soon.

Harper'smom · October 2010

That is a lot for one person or one family to deal with. I hope things improve on all fronts very soon.

lolagrinnin · October 2010

Oh my - that's a whole lot for you guys to be dealing with. I'll keep you and yours in my thoughts. Hopefully there will be some good news coming your way soon.

TabithaGoins · October 2010

((hugs)) to you Quazel, I'm so sorry that you and your family are going through all of this right now. You will all be in my prayers. Please keep us updated.