EastCoastLadi Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 ..he was admitted a couple of hours ago, he was fine this morning, we went to his onc. we talked about my husband having some weakness on his left side, he ordered an MRI and told him to up his steroids. ..after we went out to eat, came home, he was doing odds and ends, I watched my soap, was tired, fell asleep, he was sitting on the other sofa, later the phone rang, it was for him, I look over, he was sitting up, eyes wide open, expressionless, not able to talk or move. At first I thought he was joking, but it wasn't a joke. I called 911, then my mom, then the cancer ctr.. all the emts, fire dept, police dept. in my house, for the life of me, I couldn't remember all his meds. he wasn't responding to any of them, they took him by ambulance to the hospital..... ..I was a few minutes behind.. at the er, he was still unresponsive, eyes wide open, looking around, they gave him some iv steroids and some ativan. I told them to talk to his onc. he went for chest xray and a ct scan of brain. As you may or may not know my husband has brain mets... ...the nurse told me he had a seizure right as he was in the er..but still didn't know. His onc. finally came and looked at my husband, he checked him out and told me, he was resisting him, which was a good sign, meaning some response, dr. told me he thinks he was having seizures, didn't rule out a stroke, but thought not so....we talked about a DNR ...he filled one out....but I held off on for tonite, let him get thru...... ...he was admitted, but all the wait for a bed, the er was packed, was it a full moon?....my sister came up, he didn't respond to her either....I told her to go home....I'll be ok ( not)...but later on, he sat up in his bed, moaning...mumbling...I called the nurse, she called the ER dr. ....this was encouraging...but he still wasn't responding to me....I told him it was alright....but then we fell back to sleep...all the meds....then later he mumbled..."got to get up".....told him no....just rest...finally after mmmm 6 hrs...a bed upstairs.... got him settled.....he woke up....mumbled again....I asked him if he knew he was in the hospital...he shook his head yes, but still couldn't squeeze my hand...or speak....told him i love him and had to go home to the girls... my girls were so upset, I told them, daddy had a seizure and was staying in the hospital...he was sleeping.... i'm just rambling....but that look on my husbands' face, when I first saw him...I will never forget...I don't know if this is a turn for the worse....I'm not ready, no matter how much I think I am...not yet....I know its' not his time yet, but I don't know how will he be in the morning....its' so hard to sleep tonite..... please just pray for Carlton.... Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle30 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Carlton is in my prayers. I am praying for a positive outcome. I'm so sorry for what you are going through. Stay strong. -Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary colleen Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 You, your girls, and Carlton will be in my prayers. I know that the experience tonight had to be very frightening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Oh Grace.... I'm just nearly in tears reading this. Know that I AM praying for Carlton. And for you. And for those girls.... Just wish I could do something more.... But I'm here in the internet world, like the rest of the board, reaching out and holding your hand. Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendy Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Dear Grace, I am saying a prayer for Carlton. What a frightening time for you. Try and stay strong for your girls. May you receive reassuring news on your husband today. Mendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I know the Fear in this and just wanted to send prayers For Grace And Carlton and Family. I know how scary following the ambulance is. Hope today brings better news and results for Carlton and Strength for Grace and teh Children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie22 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Your family has my prayers. Please keep us posted we are here for you. Stay strong. God Bless Hugs and prayers Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Sending many prayers for Carlton, you and your girls. Hopefully, things will be better today. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I will be keeping you, Carlton and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I know how scared you are right now and my heart definitely reaches out to yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Norfolk Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Grace I dont know what to say except that i hope on hope that your husband bounces back from this and that you and your girls are ok. My thoughts are with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Sounds exactly like some of the mild seizires my mom had. I remember the stare, we would get in her face and think she was staring at us, but we eventually learned this was a seizure. For my mom, it always started that way and then went into a seizurs at dfferent parts of her body. I guess it is good that he is not doing that. God, I know how scary it is, but I will pray a ton for him and you guys too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Oh Grace, I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear this. I can't imagine. I will pray for Carlton and you and the girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I'm so sorry, Grace. I'm praying for you, your girls and your husband. May today be a much better day for Carlton. Warm Hugs, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Oh Grace I am so sorry to read about Carlton. You have my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyD Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Grace, I am so sorry to read this. I am saying many prayers for you, and Carlton and your beautiful girls. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Hi Grace, I was so upset reading this post this morning. I am sending prayers to Carlton and your family. Hang strong, he is in good hands. Please let us know how he is today. I pray he is much better and responsive. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Oh my God, Grace; I'm reading your post at work and the tears are just running down my face. I'm praying that the docs can get to the bottom of what's going on and successfully treat it. Quickly. You, Carlton, and the girls remain in my prayers. Stay strong. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Grace, I am praying for Carlton and your family. I hope all is ok, once Dr.s have a chance to figure this all out. Take care of yourself and keep us informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlegirl Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 So sorry to read this. Will keep you all in my prayers. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 OH Grace. Please know you and your girls and Carlton are all in my prayers. Dear Lord, please be with this family as they learn Your plan, as they unfold an understanding of what is happening. Please grant them peace, hope, and continued awareness of Your love. Dear Lord, as always I pray for the miracle, and may You grant this family your comfort. Amen, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Grace, I am so sorry you are going through this right now. I am keeping you all in my prayers. God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I'm so sorry to read this news. What a frightening nite for you! You have my prayers for your family. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Grace, Prayers for Carlton, for you and your family. Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyma Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Grace We are so sorry that this has happened. We hope that this all works itself out. Praying for the best for you, your children and Carlton, Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Grace, Sending many, many prayers for you and Carlton and your girls. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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