OT: Long nite in the ER

First let me say this to Nurse Pam - I don't know what they pay you ER nurses (and of course its none of my business) but I do inow this - it can't possibly be enough or even close to your true value. You are truly a very special kind of person.

I had to call 911 last night to take my mom into the ER - she was having terrible difficulty breathing, cold sweats and heart palpitations. They got in into an ER room asap and believe me it was no easy feat because the ER was mobbed last night - those poor nurses and staff were running around like nuts, but getting the job done.

Turns out my mom was in congestive heart failure and has pnemonia. We sort of figured she had pnemonia but the congestive heart failure was a real shock to both of us because she has never had heart problems before. These chemo treatments are just too strong for her tired little body, I guess, and are more harmful to her now than they would be if they slow the cancer, and we're not even sure they're doing that.

She laid in the ER room until 2:30 AM - they had gotten her stabilized somewhat - oxygen level better - heart rate coming down a bit. At 2:30 they moved her up to a room in ICU and her nurse, Ron, stayed with her until they got her situated and comfortable - what a guy - he was so gentle with her and patient with her questions and stuff - he is truly an angel in scrubs.

So today I am home - didn't get home from the hospital til 3 AM then I couldn't sleep so I took a PM tablet then I couldn't get up this morning. I'll be heading back to the hospital later this afternoon to check on mom and see how she's doing.

Thats about it for my posting right now - will post again later with an update and hopefully a good one. Thank you in advance for all of your good thoughts and prayers - I know you guys and I know you're already sending them my way, and I appreciate each and every one of you more than you'll ever know.

Kathy

Awww Kathy, what a night you guys had. Hope you are rested and they take good care of your mom. I am sure they are doing a battery of tests so it's not always restful for the patient. But hopefully everything will be just fine.

Thoughts, hugs and smiles go out to you!

Kathy,
I am sorry to hear about you mom. Prayers and Hugs coming your way for you and your mom. Hope everything works out for her in the end. Take care of yourself at this difficult time in your life and thanks for the update and always being here for me. Take Care

Sorry to hear about your Mom's episode, Kathy.   You are both in my prayers.   Do the best to keep yourself rested and fed properly in between visits.  It really does help to stick with your program at times like this when the stomach acids are churning.  Hope to hear good news soon on Mom. 

Hi Kathy - sorry to hear that you had a long night at the hospital.  Clearly, your Mom is in good hands and that is the most important thing.  Hope you are getting some rest.
Lisa

I'll be thinking of you all day, my prayers and thoughts are with you both.

Kathy,

My prayers are with you and your family and it's nice to hear that your Mom got treated so well!  Hope she gets well soon.

Take care, Laureen

Kathy--
You and your mom are in my thoughts and prayers!! BIG (((HUGS))) !!

Love,
Laura

I am sorry to hear about your mother but I am happy that she got good care by the nurses. They really are underpaid and under valued. when I get good care I always make sure I write a letter of apprceciation, I know they are just doing their job. But to me it matters because they usually only get the bad news and criticisms.

Kathy just wanted to let you know that you and your Mom are in my thoughts and as far as Nurses go I am very thankful for them as I think they are much more compassionate and understanding than the doctors.  Sorry I hope I haven't offended any doctors out there. Hope you both do well.  Take care.