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PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/3/2008 10:40:10 PM
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PrincessDonna
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Is there a social worker assigned to you and Brian? I think thats what they call them. Most hospitals have people to assist in other ways beside medical in hospital. They may be able to help find services to help lighten the load some.
He has a discharge case worker, who comes M-F and talks with us about things we will need when he is discharged. I know she will be very helpful when that comes and has already said it is her job to arrange everything...the hospital bed, wheelchair, any other medical equipment we need, even transportation if Brian isn't able to get into the van.
I don't think he has an actual social worker though, and there really isn't anything that anyone else can do that isn't already being done to lighten my load at this point, KWIM?
Thanks for praying. I'm going to bed now.
ETA...I just talked to Brian for our last good night call. His pain is not so bad right now, thank God. I told him to PLEASE make sure he asks for pain meds at 12:30 (4 hours since last dose), even if he is not in pain yet. He thinks he can just fight through the pain and you just can't with this kind of pain.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/3/2008 10:45:34 PM
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nicole6598
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Sleep well Donna!!!
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/4/2008 12:58:22 AM
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TwinCityGirl
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Donna,
It really was so great that you and Brian got that photograph together in your avatar. It is THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPH for right now....look at him with his hand on your tummy -- and you leaning into him. Beautiful shot, and so telling of the love you have for each other. 
I'm sorry it was rough at the hospital tonight. I'm sure it's stressful for the older kids as time goes on, too. It must seem like an eternity and 'when is it going back to normal?' to them. I will definitely keep praying for the kids.
Wow -- he wants the windows CLOSED so that he doesn't smell the smokers' smoke??? THANK YOU, LORD JESUS for this wonderful miracle! That is huge-huge-huge for a smoker, I would guess! THANK YOU, GOD FOR THIS!!! Just think when people ask him "How'd you quit smoking? Were you on the patch? Hypnosis? Snapped a rubber band on your wrist?" he can say "I was on the 'I Got Hit By A Tractor Plan'!!!"     His story is always going to trump the other ex-smoker's story...
Regarding Baby September.....he or she just can't come -- it's still July 30-something now, right? Donna, you sit down and have a heart-to-heart with Baby September and tell the little one just not yet....soon enough, but not yet till Daddy is home. I will definitely also pray that your Thursday appointment doesn't have anything to do with induction.
I don't think you will likely ever be able to look back on this time in your life and laugh but I do think at some point you will be able to look back on this time in your life and marvel that you did ALL THIS and that you SURVIVED and that the Lord carried you all the way through (even if it felt more like you were dragged). Your faith and YOU are amazing, Donna. I love you. Hang in there, friend.
Love,
Jeanie
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/4/2008 7:41:15 AM
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momma_bee
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Donna - I only have a second.
I know it isn't even close and I know it is SO ANNOYING when people think they can relate but can't really....But I'm going to try anyhow.
When I was in for my gall bladder last year, I was on pain meds for two days. I started on one in the ER, they switched me to something 'better' when I got a room. I hated the better med and made them switch me back. When I was on the better med, I had peaks and valleys of pain. It would wear off and I'd plummet. I'd think I could take and a minute later it was unbearable and when they gave it too me again, I felt hung over. With the other med, it was more even and gradually wore off. I knew I needed something soon, but had time to get it and even some wiggle room to push myself to deal with the pain.
I share that because you mentioned they are rotating meds (I assume to avoid addiction) but I wonder if any one class of meds is working better than another and if so, if it can be taken into account. If you think this is true, maybe Cindybode can point you to better resources on how to track such things.
And, if you are thinking that I'm a crazy woman comparing a gall bladder to broken bones - know I did it out of love. (whine whine - the stone was STUCK, two procedures, whine whine  )
And I LOVE the term Baby September. I have one of those and I insisted that she be a September child because I like the birthstone better. Right down to 'if you want to deliver now, the dr will induce' and I chose to go home and wait another two weeks. I told her to stay put and she did. Last time she did that...
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/4/2008 11:02:57 AM
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rayofson
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(((((Donna)))))
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/4/2008 3:16:26 PM
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I am praying for you and your family!
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/4/2008 3:57:20 PM
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myka
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The kids' visit this afternoon did not go well. Levi will not be coming back up to the hospital again. He is just too little to understand what is going on at all, and he broke Brian's heart when he wouldn't climb up and give him a hug. It's been two weeks since Brian's accident, and I think at his age, it doesn't take long to forget people, even people he was closest to before all this.
It is totally normal for Levi to have problems--he doesn't really have the knowledge that older kids have about people looking different. It is all very weird for him; I don't think that he forgets mommy and daddy--it is just that it is different and might take a while for him to get used to. Just let him adjust at his own pace. I know that it is one thing to have the head knowledge and quite another to deal with our own emotional reactions to it.
(((((Donna and Brian))))) (((Levi))) (((Noah and Hannah)))
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/4/2008 6:36:32 PM
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nicole6598
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How did things go today Donna?
How is your BP and baby?
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/4/2008 8:44:52 PM
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PrincessDonna
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Brian had a much better day today. He/we is keeping track of his own pain meds and trying to work on asking for them BEFORE the pain hits bad. The orders were written prn (as needed for those non-medical people), so the nurses weren't offering him drugs until he asked, which was too late at that point...grrrr.
He did very well with pain today, and was able to attend all his OT and PT sessions and also to sit up and eat all three meals. He's also doing well with his transfers (bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to potty) and we were cleared today to do them with just me there to help. He only needs help with his bum leg, and then only sometimes. He has learned to hook and lift his bad leg with his good leg...he learned this all by himself and his PT was very impressed and told him if it works, then go with it!
We were told that he is up for discharge discussion tomorrow morning, and his main PT is behind him coming home on Friday if we can keep up on the pain. We will attempt a transfer from wheelchair to van tomorrow afternoon, to see if he can do it or if we need to have medical transport for him. I will also be taught how to give his daily anti-coagulant (blood clotting) shot, which he needs as long as he can't work with his broken arm and leg.
Thank you for your prayers. It was such a relief to have a day that was so much better in so many ways. The kids had a blast with the principal of the CS, who has a pool and horses, so they had a good day too and are good and tired.
My legs are not quite so bad as yesterday. I haven't checked my BP today. Brian and I both took a 2 hour nap between his LONG PT and dinner, which I think was good for my legs.
We had a good half snuggle before I left. I don't fit in his bed with him, but it was nice to be held as much as he could. I so can't wait for him to be home...
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He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/4/2008 8:50:58 PM
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HisCovenant
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I'ts great to hear that things are going well and that God is answering prayer. I'm so glad your baby is staying put!! I'm still praying.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/4/2008 8:51:07 PM
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2jsmom
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I'm glad that you had a better day today. It's good that Brian is asking for his pain meds before the pain gets ahead of him. Information I've read through work indicates that keeping pain under control actually speeds healing. It's exciting that he could be heading home soon!
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/4/2008 9:39:09 PM
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nicole6598
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Glad you had a better day and a half cuddle :)
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/4/2008 11:49:31 PM
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TwinCityGirl
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Mrs. Donna!!!!
Ooooh, there's talk of the H word: Home!!! Yayayayayay!!!!!
I can just picture you and Brian in your half snuggle. I know this is really hard for you two with your snuggly marriage -- and to have to be in a public place all the time -- ugh. You two are troopers, that's for sure, and it sounds like Brian is doing so much better. Fabulous, and THANK YOU, GOD!
Hey, just a tip, too (helpful or not, it's coming!) - try to pay attention to roughly how long it takes for the nurse to bring the pain meds because you might want to factor that into when he asks for them. You're probably already doing that, and I know it might vary each time and per nurse, but I know my sister post-C-section was really hurting and would be completely OUT of pain meds and they'd make her walk and stuff before giving her more --- it was nuts. I would definitely factor in if it's usually X number of minutes into the equation.
But what do I know, right?
Well, I do know I am praying and I'm glad it went better today -- did the kids get to ride the horses? I bet that was a big hit with them, even just SEEING the horses. Fun! So glad there are so many wonderful people in your neck of the woods looking out for you and your whole family. That must just make your heart feel so warm, huh?
Love,
Jeanie
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/5/2008 8:47:33 AM
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PrincessDonna
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I think Noah rode a horse and the other two just pet them and fed them apples and carrots. Hannah could have ridden with someone, but she got scared of the size of the horse (I don't blame her!). They also went blackberry picking and Noah helped with some dirt-moving project, so I'm sure he was in all his glory. LOL
It does take them about 15 minutes to bring his pain meds usually, unless there is nothing going on in the unit. So he's trying to ask for meds by 4.5 hours after the last dose, so he will have it for sure by 5 hours. And rotating the two short acting meds make sure that he's always covered with something. He can have both meds every 4 hours, but likes to stretch it out a little bit. He can't do that without alternating meds.
Yes, we are very snuggly.  His roommate was discharged yesterday though and they haven't given him another one yet.  It's been hard not to be able to snuggle. Really hard, for both of us.
Waiting for Brian's mom to come and stay with the kids today. Pray for her. LOL...really...she doesn't usually watch the kids for more than an hour, and isn't really great with them, but it's what we had for today. At least she is coming here...that will be easier on the kids. They can't go to her house because she chain smokes. I hope she'll take them out in the play yard a lot today...she can smoke out there and they can play and play and play with their OWN stuff. My sister will pick them up when she gets out of work.
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He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
~Psalm 91:4~
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/5/2008 10:44:10 AM
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uncabeeil
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More covered in poop little boy today. There was a tummy bug going around VBS last week and I think this is the tail end of it. Pun intended?? {{{{{Donna, Brian, et al}}}}}.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/5/2008 4:31:49 PM
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I'm glad to hear you and the kids had a better day today, Donna. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/5/2008 5:04:41 PM
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Donna, I'm still praying for you all!
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RE: PrincessDonna's Encouragement thread - 8/5/2008 6:59:07 PM
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nicole6598
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Hope things went with his Brian's mum today
Still praying and thinking of you daily.
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Moo! 
. I'm not saying is or will be just be careful especially if he is trying to quit smoking on top of everything. To trade one addiction for another would be a shame. 
