fillise Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I've had to take a parent to the hospital! Despite my strict orders for everyone to stay well, Mom had some blood work done today and was sent straight to the hospital for a platelet transfusion. Mom was complaining of weakness when I got in last night. She seems relieved that there was a reason and the Dr. seems to think she will perk up some after the transfusion. It is an potpatient procedure so I will go pick her up in a little while. It has become a tradition that I spend at least a part of my Christmas vacation in the hospital with one of my parents. Here's hoping that this is it for the year and we can enjoy the rest of the holiday! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Sorry to hear about your mom but aleast now she should feel so much better and stronger. You will have a good holiday this season. This one does not count as it is now over. Have a good one. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Susan, hope Mom is feeling better when she comes home. Am crossing my fingers and toes for you that this is it for this holiday. Have a great one. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda74 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 If it is any consolation, I am in the hospital with my husband...going on 8 days and no release in sight.....but it looks like they are trying to send many home so we will have the place to ourselves....as long as the family is together, no matter the place, it will be a good Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Oh phooey! I hope your mom gets feeling better soon and that everyone else behaves themselves and stays out of the hospital for the rest of the season. Take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Oh dear, Susan, I'm sorry to hear about your mom having to go to the hospital . Know that prayers are on the way from here and I hope she will be home and feeling much better soon. Mike spent a part of his last Christmas in the hospital , so I can relate. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Thanks everyone! They finished the transfusion and sent her home about 5:30 pm last night. She says she feels much stronger today. They will check her blood levels again next week, so she may get another one. Fortunately her early Christmas presents (an iPod I got her for her 6 hr chemo sessions) came in handy and she was able to relax with Christmas music for the 5 hours it took to get the blood type and transfude the two units of platelets. Linda--you have the right attitude--as long as we are all together, we've gottne the best gift of Christmas! May you and your family treasure the gift of being together. I will keep you in my prayers. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 So glad she is home and feeling better. And I am glad she is enjoying her new Ipod. Merry Christmas! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Im glad she is home and hope you and your family have a nice Christmas day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 We had a wonderful Christmas. Mom felt well enough to go to church on Christmas Eve and she was able to do everything she wanted to on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. She is very tired today though so is taking it easy. I say good for her! Thanks everyone for your good wishes. I hope everyone who clebrates had a wonderful Christmas. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Yeah Susan! Mom's hospital visit was outpatient, does that mean you've broken the holiday jinx! Glad you all had a happy Christmas. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Susan. So glad to hear you had a nice xmas. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Susan, I missed your update, but so glad to hear that your Mom was able to enjoy her Christmas... Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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