by busyboysam | Feb 5, 2009 | hospital
Mom Blood count a concern: dropped from 27 to 18 overnight Scheduled for transfusion, 2 more units (total of 10 so far) Enhancements to blood to help stabilize Sat up for 30 min, light headed, mild nausea Wants to see baby, not possible yet. Baby still on cpap all...
by busyboysam | Feb 4, 2009 | hospital
Mom Blood loss major concern: over 60% after first surgery, removal of uterus. After closing her up, re-opened for 2nd surgery required to stop bleeding. Removal of cervix, patch hole in bladder. 3 surgeons required: head of Gyn Surgery called in, slightly delayed by...
by admin | Dec 6, 2008 | a dad's life, a mom's life, hospital, marriage
After several days without seeing Mommy, the busy boys came for a little visit to the hospital. “I really miss them,” she had said, almost with tears, so I had to bring them. It was 28 degrees and dark. TJ had stopped throwing up so only had a runny nose....
by admin | Dec 6, 2008 | hospital
I was looking at our checkbook yesterday and it occurred to me that I have no idea how much money it costs to be in the hospital for an indefinite period. Three weeks ago we were there for about 8 hours. Nurse check, practitioner check, doctor on call check. Get a...
by admin | Dec 6, 2008 | hospital
It hit me yesterday how small your world is when you are on bed rest at the hospital. J asked, “Is there a nurse’s station out there?” and then “Where exactly is the convenience room?” The convenience room (where patients and family have...
by admin | Dec 5, 2008 | hospital
Staying “Indefinitely” Doctor says now that baby is viable he wants to keep J in and see what happens. Not sure what’s up with that. Won’t the baby be viable from here until the due date? That would make for a stay lasting into late Feb (week...
