yellowrose 02-28-2005, 09:52 PM Hi everyone! I am home from the hospital and I really missed you all.
I am still in emotional shock that I got so sick so fast... or sort of fast. I looked over my chart at the hospital today and it really made me feel strange to see what happened. If my daughter had not been here, there is NO doubt that I would not be alive today. Funny... I was doing HER a favor by letting her stay with me and she ended up saving my life.
For the "nurses", I made notes of what happened and will PM you if you are interested. At one point my Blood pressure was like 48 over... I THINK... 20 something. The ICU nurse said that they do not scare easily but they were extremely worried that I would not make it. I was in the Intensive care unit from Monday night until Thursday night. Then they put me the the critical care ward which is usually for heart patients. I had more doctors than M & M's have colors.
This is was kind of a big deal for me because I have never been sick enough for the hospital before in my life. Anyway... thank you from the bottom of my heart for your well wishes and prayers.
My youngest daughter is coming in at 2 AM TONIGHT on a bus from San Antonio. She is bringing my little Amber (age 3).... This will be the best welcome home present I could get. She has to transfer buses in Dallas at around midnight tonight so keep her safety in your thoughts as well.
So I guess I got from this that none of us are sure of tomorrow, so we need continue the hugs and caring about each other. All I can say is ... THANKS... very much.
Barbara :)
Geminivenus 02-28-2005, 10:01 PM Good to see you are recovering!
CabinFever 02-28-2005, 10:04 PM Yay! Barbara, I'm so happy to see that you are back and recovering. What a scare!! Well, I agree, these things are a big wake up call to live and love each day to its fullest.
Your daughter and granddaughter will be in my thoughts tonight too. Take care of yourself!!
The Shadow 02-28-2005, 10:26 PM Glad to see you back....Will be rememebering you and your daughters as well as your grand-daughter in my prayers.
Take care,and get well
The Shadow
BadDreamer999 02-28-2005, 10:53 PM Oh Dear Rose honey, I am sorry that you fell ill. I am glad you will get a visit from your grand kids. and glad your children are so supportive for you now...I hope you take care, and we all miss you very much...Oh lovely Rose, feel better soon.
Peace,
Yvette
whiterose 02-28-2005, 11:03 PM I'm so glad that you're feeling better now. It is pretty scary when a sudden illness like that goes into sepsis. But, I'm glad they have gotten you all patched up. And little Amber will soon be there to make you feel all better. :)
Barbara,
I'd love to hear the details if you ever have the energy to tell the story. But not now. Now you rest. PM me when/if you feel better.
Missed you!
Love, Kathryn
1love 02-28-2005, 11:37 PM WOW! That must have been so scary YR! I am so glad you are doing better.:)
~Guinavere~ 02-28-2005, 11:38 PM YRose! Glad to see you are back and doing much better. Take it easy and allow yourself to heal! I'm very glad your daughter was there to take care of you!
ScarletHawke 02-28-2005, 11:51 PM Originally posted by yellowrose
If my daughter had not been here, there is NO doubt that I would not be alive today. Funny... I was doing HER a favor by letting her stay with me and she ended up saving my life.
I think it's safe to say you saved each other's lives. Gotta love karma. :)
Very glad to hear you're on the mend, Barbara, and enjoy this recovery time with your family.
Science Goddess 03-01-2005, 12:06 AM Yellowrose ~
It is so good to hear that you're home and on your way to recovery. It sounds like you had a bit of a scary experience.
Like SH said, your daughter is there because it was meant to be. For both of you.
Feel better as soon as you can, sweetie.
Desert Spring 03-01-2005, 12:33 AM It's great to hear from you!
What a scary thing to have happen.
Rest up and take good care of yourself!
ravenglow 03-01-2005, 07:51 AM Glad to see you back Barbara! Enjoy your family around you....:)
bubbleee 03-01-2005, 09:47 AM Originally posted by ScarletHawke
I think it's safe to say you saved each other's lives. Gotta love karma. :)
Very glad to hear you're on the mend, Barbara, and enjoy this recovery time with your family.
I agree Scarlet! Barbara, I was SO worried about you! Glad you are on the mend.
fos4snt 03-01-2005, 10:01 AM Glad you're back and getting better, Barbara. It's not the same around here without you. Tell Dawn we all thank her (again) for letting us know you were ill so we could send good wishes for health your way. ;) Again, I'm really glad your back!
~phosphorescent
Ashley20 03-01-2005, 11:38 AM So glad one of the nicest people around is back.
Welcome Back Barbara!
I hope your recovery is a speedy one- Ageless just didn't feel the same without you.
Get your rest, think postive thoughts and know that your special place here at Ageless is in the hearts of many!
HUGS
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BearsAngel 03-01-2005, 02:36 PM Welcome back. It is terrifying how quickly you can become desperately ill. What's important now is that you get better quickly. I think it's rather nice that your daughter went from squatter to guest. I know relationships can be stressed with older children. Maybe this will help to bring the two of you closer together.
Give that baby a big hug and go and do something FUN!
(((HUG)))
Jane
christina923 03-01-2005, 02:36 PM so glad you are back !
PinkCat 03-01-2005, 04:13 PM I'm so glad you are back, and that you are feeling okay!!! :D What a scare. You were in my thoughts.
special K 03-01-2005, 04:23 PM *cyber-spaciously speaking: skipping over to your house with a welcome home, glad you're feeling better balloon bouquet*
SOOOOOOOOO glad you're home and doing well. I bet your Amber-hugs will hold special meaning this visit.
Wishing you the best from here,
Karen
Bella 03-01-2005, 10:59 PM Barbara, I'm so glad you're better, don't ever do that again!
Softsong 03-02-2005, 12:56 AM Welcome back Barbara. Glad you are feeling better! We missed you!
This is such wonderful news. God bless you YR, as he has already done with the wonderful friends and family you have.
yellowrose 03-03-2005, 10:15 PM Thank you every one... (love the attention!!)
It was so weird in ICU. I kept having conversations with invisible people. :D They gave me a IV with something in it that makes your veins feel like someone is literally taking a blow-torch to them. I was screaming bloody murder and threatening to rip the needles out if they did not come and do something. I mean that crapola was awful. They put a port in that cause the medicine to travel further and not burn my veins. I got loads of potassium. I had dry heaves for 4 days also. Enough to say that I was not NICE. :p
After I went to the critical care unit, I got a visit from a Sister/nurse. I went to nursing school at this hospital back in 1966. It was totally a Catholic hospital back then. She told me that the head of hospital back then, Sister Honesta is STILL alive and in her 100's. I may go see her in the DFW area.
My own sister and I aren't very close but she came through like a champ. Brought me 3 or 4 sets of PJ's. Her husband went out one night and got me taco's! I am so hungry, I could eat all day!
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