Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Beat Up

I'm feeling just a little beat up today. It's been a week of new nurses and no nurses and the next two weeks look to be a repeat of the same. I walked in the door from work today to a very stressed out kid. It took me over an hour and the Vest, breathing treatments, and lots of suctioning to get him to where he was comfortable. No nurse today, so Mark was home with Jack and while he is really good with Jack, he's just not as good at troubleshooting as mom is.


That's another thing that never changes ... a medically fragile child will always be a medically fragile child regardless of how stable he appears. These kids can turn on a dime.

My mom still hasn't made it home from the hospital/rehab since her surgery on July 1st. Lots of complications, the latest of which has landed her back in the neuro ICU. Hospitals are really dangerous places to be and we really need to get her out of there and get her home before they kill her.

And to think I actually contemplated giving up drinking during the week. That ain't happening.

Onward.

6 comments:

ssouth said...

Aw Shucks. If it makes you feel any better I'm nursing a glass of Merlot right now. I hope things settle down quickly and you get some sleep soon.

Susan said...

Give up drinking?! What the? That's just plain crazy! Ha, ha ha. Hugs. Tomorrow will be a better day.

Anne said...

Wait-you thought about giving up drinking during the week? Just had a Blue Moon last night and thought of you. Wish I could come over and drink one with you. :) Love ya.

worthy said...

So sorry Ann, what a crappy week. Definitely enjoy a glass of something. giving up drinking? now that's something I couldn't even contemplate!;)

The Marangella Family said...

Give up drinking during the week? Now you're just scaring me! Always remember in the crazy lives we lead alcohol is very much our friends...imagine what maniacs we would be with out it....

Sarah said...

Oh Ann! I'm so sorry things are so rough right now. Poor you and poor Jack! You are very much a superwoman right now. If any one person were to be your shadow for a day, they would be amazed at what it really takes. Whatever it takes....you've got it! Love and hugs! I hope tomorrow is better. Prayers for your mom!