Monday, November 2, 2009
Monday!!!!!
Well, Dads doing worse. He has now gone into Kidney failure. Thing are not looking that good. He starts dialasis(sp) tomorrow morning. So please say a prayer for him.
Friday, October 30, 2009
OK....Things can get worse.
I had another bad night last night. This 2 am bedtime thing has to stop. I just can't take it anymore.
Today started like any other Friday. The alarm went off at 8 am. Friday is a work day for me, so I have to set my alarm. I thought, I have time to hit the snooze at least once. Have you ever had a dream that has come true? Mine did. I was having a nightmare. As I said yesterday, my dad had his knees replaced. My nightmare was that something was wrong. Something with dad, was wrong. I opened my eyes moments before my phone rang. I thought that maybe this was part of the dream. Was I really awake? My mind said, ok either it is my boss telling me to come in early, or something is wrong. My phone just doesn't ring at 8am for no reason. It was Mom. My heart sank when I saw the caller ID.
"Hello" and all I hear is crying. I try to translate what she is trying to tell me. "Its dad" that's when I knew. I am sure I am having a really bad dream. Nope.... I wasn't. The doctor had just called her and dads blood pressure and bottomed out over night to like 80/40. His kidneys were failing. All I responded was... I am on my way to get you. See you soon. I hung up. The tears started to flow and flow and flow.
Called my hubby, whom called his co workers, trying to get his shift covered if he needed too.
Called my boss...
Called the in-laws, whom still had the kid...
Got dressed... In the same clothes I had on yesterday... Brushed my teeth... Made a cup of coffee ... And out the door I go.
I am not a very emotional person. I don't let my feeling known. I keep everything inside. That didn't work very well this morning. Its really hard to cry and drive.
Picked up mom, and off we go. Its only about a 10 min. drive to the hospital from our house. This morning, it seemed to take for ever. I got stuck behind every slow person, school bus and truck I could think of.
We get to dads room. I just am not ready for this. He's sleeping. Sleeping. What? The doctor said his kidneys are failing and his blood pressure is dropping. And he's sleeping. So after talking to the nurse, yes he's bp was low, and the kidneys were not working very well. But... Ok...what is really happening.
After hours of sitting and waiting... Answers. They are hoping this is just a reaction to the epidural. His blood pressure was rising, and his kidneys were starting to react. But the doctor did say, it will get worse before it gets better. A deep breath. The stress. I felt like I had been hit by a bus. Every part of my body hurt. Just plain worn out.
So for now, everything is ok. I should know more tomorrow. Now, try to get some sleep.
Today started like any other Friday. The alarm went off at 8 am. Friday is a work day for me, so I have to set my alarm. I thought, I have time to hit the snooze at least once. Have you ever had a dream that has come true? Mine did. I was having a nightmare. As I said yesterday, my dad had his knees replaced. My nightmare was that something was wrong. Something with dad, was wrong. I opened my eyes moments before my phone rang. I thought that maybe this was part of the dream. Was I really awake? My mind said, ok either it is my boss telling me to come in early, or something is wrong. My phone just doesn't ring at 8am for no reason. It was Mom. My heart sank when I saw the caller ID.
"Hello" and all I hear is crying. I try to translate what she is trying to tell me. "Its dad" that's when I knew. I am sure I am having a really bad dream. Nope.... I wasn't. The doctor had just called her and dads blood pressure and bottomed out over night to like 80/40. His kidneys were failing. All I responded was... I am on my way to get you. See you soon. I hung up. The tears started to flow and flow and flow.
Called my hubby, whom called his co workers, trying to get his shift covered if he needed too.
Called my boss...
Called the in-laws, whom still had the kid...
Got dressed... In the same clothes I had on yesterday... Brushed my teeth... Made a cup of coffee ... And out the door I go.
I am not a very emotional person. I don't let my feeling known. I keep everything inside. That didn't work very well this morning. Its really hard to cry and drive.
Picked up mom, and off we go. Its only about a 10 min. drive to the hospital from our house. This morning, it seemed to take for ever. I got stuck behind every slow person, school bus and truck I could think of.
We get to dads room. I just am not ready for this. He's sleeping. Sleeping. What? The doctor said his kidneys are failing and his blood pressure is dropping. And he's sleeping. So after talking to the nurse, yes he's bp was low, and the kidneys were not working very well. But... Ok...what is really happening.
After hours of sitting and waiting... Answers. They are hoping this is just a reaction to the epidural. His blood pressure was rising, and his kidneys were starting to react. But the doctor did say, it will get worse before it gets better. A deep breath. The stress. I felt like I had been hit by a bus. Every part of my body hurt. Just plain worn out.
So for now, everything is ok. I should know more tomorrow. Now, try to get some sleep.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Life got a little worse today!
So, today got a little worse!
I made a call to the guy about putting in the motor in my truck.... He no longer has the equipment to do so! Great!!! Spent all morning calling garages trying to find someone to help. I don't have a lot of extra money laying around. The cheapest I could find was still 1200.00. My father in law is fronting us the money to buy the new motor... Now I just need to come up with the rest!!!! Any ideas???
My dad had both his knees replaced this morning. Everything went as good as they expected. It was still nerve racking. He's my dad. Spent a good part of the dad with my mom, sitting in the waiting room. Just having mommy and me time. We just don't get to do that very much any more. So say a little prayer that everything goes fast in dads recovery time. Golf is not that far away!
The kid is at grandmas and grandpas tonight. I have to work in the morning and they just love having him over there. You just need a brake every once and a while. Hoped to get some things done around the house today... That almost happened. But, I did cook a wonderfull beef stew for dinner. Not as good as my moms... But I am getting there. Why is that? Its just never as good as moms. It might be her reciepe, but it never tastes the same. I know.... She makes it with extra love.
I made a call to the guy about putting in the motor in my truck.... He no longer has the equipment to do so! Great!!! Spent all morning calling garages trying to find someone to help. I don't have a lot of extra money laying around. The cheapest I could find was still 1200.00. My father in law is fronting us the money to buy the new motor... Now I just need to come up with the rest!!!! Any ideas???
My dad had both his knees replaced this morning. Everything went as good as they expected. It was still nerve racking. He's my dad. Spent a good part of the dad with my mom, sitting in the waiting room. Just having mommy and me time. We just don't get to do that very much any more. So say a little prayer that everything goes fast in dads recovery time. Golf is not that far away!
The kid is at grandmas and grandpas tonight. I have to work in the morning and they just love having him over there. You just need a brake every once and a while. Hoped to get some things done around the house today... That almost happened. But, I did cook a wonderfull beef stew for dinner. Not as good as my moms... But I am getting there. Why is that? Its just never as good as moms. It might be her reciepe, but it never tastes the same. I know.... She makes it with extra love.
Friday, October 23, 2009
What a week
Its been a great couple of weeks.
2 weeks ago saturday:
On call for the fire department. A pretty busy on call weekend. Going to the station again for a call. As I was passing a car that had pulled over for me, my truck died. I mean, no power, no power steering, no gas, nothing. I made it into the driveway, with pure luck, and coasted down the hill to a stop. After the medical was over, I asked my friend to come and look at it. After hours of trying and a new starter, the motor was toast!!!!!
So, off the the in-laws to get the POS car. A like 1980 Buick Park Avenue. Super sexy. Glad I am married because no man would ever look at that car. It has over 170000 miles, two toned paint(and no, its not rust and blue. Its blue and faded blue) The windshield is cracked, the brakes are going out, the power steering is going out and sometimes the radio works. But, it beats walking.
This week:
My husbands car breaks. Yep, thats right. What luck right. So I spend my one day off from the kid this week fixing his car. Yep, I spent my day at the garage. A broken axle. A $125 fix.
Today:
I wake up early. 8am. Yes, thats early. I get up when the kid gets up. I have to work today. An 11am to 2pm shift. Easy!!!! The phone rings at 8:30. My boss telling me " dont bother to come in, we are slow". Well great. I am up, showered, dressed and getting the kids breakfast ready. Now, I have to cancel the babysitter. Sometimes working is just too much of a hassel. The kid gets up at around 9. By 10, he is tired and already asleep for a nap. Ahhhhh..... mommy time!!!!!! WRONG!!!! All I hear is drip, drip, drip. What the....... again. The fireplace is leaking. OK, not a leak, a flood. My familyroom is under attack. Called the landlord....suprise suprise, he was no help. "I will try to get someone out there, I will call you back", He never called back. WHATEVER!!!!!
This afternoon:
OK, it has rained almost 3 inches of rain today. Huge puddles every where, even in the POS car. I get into the car only to find another flood. Standing water on the seat. So, I am ready to curl up into a ball, under the covers and not come out for like months. Can anything else happen?( I later found out that the flood in the car was not uncommon. The husband forgot to tell me)
I am sure that I have forgotten to write about something. It will come to me later. Now, the kids asleep. Hubbys playing wii, I am going to bed. Night!!!
2 weeks ago saturday:
On call for the fire department. A pretty busy on call weekend. Going to the station again for a call. As I was passing a car that had pulled over for me, my truck died. I mean, no power, no power steering, no gas, nothing. I made it into the driveway, with pure luck, and coasted down the hill to a stop. After the medical was over, I asked my friend to come and look at it. After hours of trying and a new starter, the motor was toast!!!!!
So, off the the in-laws to get the POS car. A like 1980 Buick Park Avenue. Super sexy. Glad I am married because no man would ever look at that car. It has over 170000 miles, two toned paint(and no, its not rust and blue. Its blue and faded blue) The windshield is cracked, the brakes are going out, the power steering is going out and sometimes the radio works. But, it beats walking.
This week:
My husbands car breaks. Yep, thats right. What luck right. So I spend my one day off from the kid this week fixing his car. Yep, I spent my day at the garage. A broken axle. A $125 fix.
Today:
I wake up early. 8am. Yes, thats early. I get up when the kid gets up. I have to work today. An 11am to 2pm shift. Easy!!!! The phone rings at 8:30. My boss telling me " dont bother to come in, we are slow". Well great. I am up, showered, dressed and getting the kids breakfast ready. Now, I have to cancel the babysitter. Sometimes working is just too much of a hassel. The kid gets up at around 9. By 10, he is tired and already asleep for a nap. Ahhhhh..... mommy time!!!!!! WRONG!!!! All I hear is drip, drip, drip. What the....... again. The fireplace is leaking. OK, not a leak, a flood. My familyroom is under attack. Called the landlord....suprise suprise, he was no help. "I will try to get someone out there, I will call you back", He never called back. WHATEVER!!!!!
This afternoon:
OK, it has rained almost 3 inches of rain today. Huge puddles every where, even in the POS car. I get into the car only to find another flood. Standing water on the seat. So, I am ready to curl up into a ball, under the covers and not come out for like months. Can anything else happen?( I later found out that the flood in the car was not uncommon. The husband forgot to tell me)
I am sure that I have forgotten to write about something. It will come to me later. Now, the kids asleep. Hubbys playing wii, I am going to bed. Night!!!
Ok, so I am not that good at this
So, somehow I managed to screw up this easy blogging website. Thats what I get for trying to do it myself.
I am new at this
Hi everybody!!!!!!
I thought I would give this a try.
I am a 30 years old, married mother of 4. ( I will get to this later) I live in Ada, Mi. Not only am I a mother of the most perfect son in the world, I am a Fire Fighter with Ada Township Fire Department.
I thought I would give this a try.
I am a 30 years old, married mother of 4. ( I will get to this later) I live in Ada, Mi. Not only am I a mother of the most perfect son in the world, I am a Fire Fighter with Ada Township Fire Department.
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