Just when I think that my physical and mental state are strengthening, something new comes up and that improvement just deteriorates before my eyes :o( This year has been SO stressful and SO mentally exhausting that I have really been looking forward to the end of 2007. This year has not been a kind one. With only a few weeks left, I was hoping there wasn't much left that could go wrong.
I went to bed last night with a smile on my face because I knew that today we were packing up for an eleven day vacation of rest and relaxation. When I woke up this morning, not even ten minutes went by, and that all went out the window :o( My mother phoned to let me know that my dad was being transferred to the hospital in town. Apparently he woke up last night feeling very dizzy and when it continued on this morning, they went to the ER where his own doctor was able to see him.
It's official, because I just got back from the hospital, that Dad is going to receive a pacemaker tomorrow. The reason he was dizzy was because his heart rate was going below 42 beats per minute. You heard me right. I even saw it dip into the 30's while we were there :o( Not good. Just the other day I was remembering when Dad had his three stints put in two years ago. Another very stressful time.
DH, Mom and I spent the afternoon with Dad in the ER. The specialist never got in to see him until around 3:30 pm and he had been there since about 10 am. Dad is tired, dizzy and hungry but in good spirits since he was playing with his breathing (holding it and then breathing really really fast) and then watching how it was showing up on his monitor ;o) I told him that he didn't have to go to such drastic extremes in order for me to use up the free parking pass that I have at the hospital. LOL!
If everything goes well, he will be able to go home on Monday. I really hope so. Right now that's all I want for Christmas. I just want my dad better and home so we can celebrate the holiday all together. I'm sorry for letting this all out but please send good thoughts this way. I would truly appreciate it :o)
I went to bed last night with a smile on my face because I knew that today we were packing up for an eleven day vacation of rest and relaxation. When I woke up this morning, not even ten minutes went by, and that all went out the window :o( My mother phoned to let me know that my dad was being transferred to the hospital in town. Apparently he woke up last night feeling very dizzy and when it continued on this morning, they went to the ER where his own doctor was able to see him.
It's official, because I just got back from the hospital, that Dad is going to receive a pacemaker tomorrow. The reason he was dizzy was because his heart rate was going below 42 beats per minute. You heard me right. I even saw it dip into the 30's while we were there :o( Not good. Just the other day I was remembering when Dad had his three stints put in two years ago. Another very stressful time.
DH, Mom and I spent the afternoon with Dad in the ER. The specialist never got in to see him until around 3:30 pm and he had been there since about 10 am. Dad is tired, dizzy and hungry but in good spirits since he was playing with his breathing (holding it and then breathing really really fast) and then watching how it was showing up on his monitor ;o) I told him that he didn't have to go to such drastic extremes in order for me to use up the free parking pass that I have at the hospital. LOL!
If everything goes well, he will be able to go home on Monday. I really hope so. Right now that's all I want for Christmas. I just want my dad better and home so we can celebrate the holiday all together. I'm sorry for letting this all out but please send good thoughts this way. I would truly appreciate it :o)
16 comments:
Oh Cathey, I'm sending you and your dad lots of positive vibes for his pacemaker fitting and I hope he's home and on the mend very soon. ((((hugs))))
Praying for your Dad. I hope he gets the best of medical care and attention and is fixed up soon.
What a scary day for you. :(
{{{Cathey}}} I hope all goes well for your Dad, and he's home for Christmas.
{{{{{hugs}}}}}
I hope everything goes smoothly and your dad is home in time for Christmas.
You know you've got good thoughts heading your way ! Thanks for posting the update. I've been worried about you and your Dad. *big hugs* Take care of yourself too !
Cathey..
I hope your Dad gets better soon-I will keep You and your family in my thoughts.Please let me know if there is anything I can do...
Take care
Awwww, sweetie. I'm so sorry your Dad is dealing with now or at any time at all. Thankfully he listened to his body and got himself to a hospital. Praying that your Dad is home for Christmas.
Seeing someone we love in such situations really brings home the true meaning of Christmas - our loved ones. It's never really about the monetary gifts, but really the gift of our family and the love we feel for them.
Big hugs coming your way.
Sending good thoughts and hugs your way. I hope you get your Christmas wish and your dad is better soon.
Hope everything goes well and you all enjoy Christmas at home.
I'm sending lots of good wishes to your dad and your whole family for a speedy recovery and a HEALTHY 2008! Hang in there!
Sending good thoughts to you and your family, especially your dad!!!
May you get your Christmas wish!!
Oh Hun.. I hope your Dad is ok and you can all celebrate christmas together!! {{hugs}}
Cathey hoping that all goes well for your Dads surgery {{{{HUGS}}}}.
Your finishes look great, love the Santa ornament. Have a great break away at the beach and have a wonderful christmas.
I hope everything goes well for your dad on monday
Cathey you and your father are in my thoughts and prayers...he sounds like quite the character with lots more things to do! Think positive, that this happened when it did so you can have a great 2008 without unfinished business...take care of yourself so you can help others!
Wishing you and your whole family including the furry friends, a very Merry Christmas!
Keep us updates, Cathey. We WANT to know, it's not dumping.
I hope your wish is granted, and I'm praying for your whole family.
Dad was playing with the equipement, hunh? Sound like maybe you take after him ;)
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