Saturday August 15

Sorry I didn't write yesterday.  It was a long day.  I woke up in the morning not feeling well.  Then the vomiting started.  I had low blood pressure again.  My heart rate was in the 130's and I had horrible pressure in my chest.  I called Dr. Harborson's office and he said to go to the ER for fluids.

Cyndee took me to the ER.  Luckily when I got there they weren't too busy.  I only waited around 20 minutes until they got me a room.  Once I was back there they gave me a bolus of fluids and nausea medicine.  About an hour later I still wasn't feeling well so they gave me more.   The doctor came into the room and said it was up to me.  I could try going home and see how I feel or they could admit me.  I was feeling a little better so I decided to go home.  

Amber and her wonderful friend Kat came over to make Jell-O shots for the golf tournament today and they made pasta salad and coleslaw for after the tournament.  They left around 7.  I took my medicine and put on my tpn and went to bed.

I woke up early this morning not feeling too well.  I got ready for the golf tournament.  Amber and Bobby picked me up because Colin went over at 4am to set up.  I got there at 7 and it was already insane.   There were so many people there.   And it didn't start until 7:30.  I said hello to everyone that I could.  At one point I wasn't feeling so well.  I had David drive me to the clubhouse and I ran into the bathroom throwing up.  It was awful and embarrassing. I found Colin and let him know that I was really sick.  He found Matt and asked him to take me home.  Matt and I left and he dropped me off at my parent's because no one was home at my house.  I sent Dr. Harborson a message and he said to come straight to the hospital, he was going to direct admit me.  

My Dad got ready and drove me to the hospital.  They brought me to a room after about a half hour of waiting in the admissions department.  Once in my room I started throwing up and couldn't stop.   It was the worst feeling.  My dad kept going in the hallway and trying to get them to give me my medicine but they couldn't give me anything until the iv team checked my PICC line and ok'd it for use.  It took them an hour.  All the while I was vomiting.

When they finally came and gave me my nausea medicine I was able to relax a little and the vomiting slowed significantly.  The doctor told me I'm going to be here until at least Monday.  

Colin did an amazing job today with the golf tournament.  I want to thank everyone for their help!  Everyone is saying it was an amazing day!  I'm really sad that I missed it but it was a huge success.  I will post pictures once they become available to me.

Well...it's been a long day.  I'm going to try taking a nap since I didn't sleep last night.   Thank you a million times over to my amazing husband, sister and friends for everything they did today!  Love you all!   Goodnight!

Thursday August 13

I was discharged from the hospital today.  It was later in the afternoon.  Still having a lot of pain and nausea. I spent the evening watching Amber make Jell-O shots for the golf tournament.  She also made some side dishes for the picnic afterwards.  It was great to have the help.  At one point I laid in the bed and fell asleep. I didn't have time to finish my update yesterday.   I'm home and hopefully I can stay there.

Wednesday August 12

Yes....I'm still in the hospital.  My Bp was really low this morning so they are keeping me another day.  

Today was pretty uneventful.  Mom came to visit this evening and so did Brynn.  It was really nice to break up my day.  I did some coloring today and now I'm watching One Tree Hill.   I never watched it when it was on tv so I figure it will keep me busy for a while.  

Not much else to report.  I am hopefully going home tomorrow.   Fingers Crossed!  Good night!

Tuesday August 11

The doctor came in this morning and said that they can't send me home today because I was sick yesterday.  Kind of sucks but I know it's for the best.  

My day was pretty uneventful.   Colin came in after work for a few hours and we worked on some golf stuff.   After he left Dana came in to visit for about an hour.  She left and mom showed up.  Mom stayed for a little bit and then she had to go back to work.  Then Amber came with the boys.   They are always a nice surprise.   They stayed for a few hours.   All the visitors and my lack of sleep are leaving me exhausted today.  

I'm laying in bed.  Hopefully I'll get some sleep.  I'm waiting for my nurse to give me my meds and hopefully that helps.   Until tomorrow....goodnight!

Monday August 10

The day started out ok.  The doctor wants me to start eating a little more.  I ate my breakfast, no problems.   Lunch was a disaster.  I had pretzels and a little bit of pudding.  Immediately after I ate I started throwing up.  It was awful! 

Mom showed up right after I had gotten sick.  She brought me some popscicles and hard candies.  She also brought me a beautiful orchid.  It's a very pretty purple color.  Hopefully I can keep it alive!  She left and went back to work.  

After mom left, I had a surprise visitor!!  Susie Hager (Mehgan's mom).  She brought me some reading material and an adult coloring book with colored pencils.  She stayed for a few hours and kept me company.  It was nice having her visit.  After she left I broke out the coloring book and colored for a few hours.   It's very therapeutic!  

It's a pretty cool book.  It took my mind off of being sick.  Right now I'm watching more Chopped.  I'm hooked.  I'm hoping to be discharged tomorrow but after my episode today I don't know what they are going to say.  I guess time will tell.  I'm laying down and will hopefully get some sleep tonight.  I will update tomorrow on my status.   Have a good night!

Sunday August 9

Yes...that's right....still in the hospital.   The good news is that they started me on a liquid diet today and I didn't throw up at all.   The doctor wants me to stay on iv meds through today and start taking everything orally tomorrow and hopefully home on Tuesday.   Fingers crossed.

Don't ask me why but my new obsession is watching Chopped.   I think it's a sense of self torture.   All the food etc.  it's fun to watch and choose favorites.   That's what I've been doing the last two hours.  

Colin came in to the hospital bright and early.  He stayed for a couple of hours.  Amber came in with Carter and Caden and we played some games.   After Amber left, Shawn and Courtney stopped in for a visit.  I had a full day of visitors today which was very nice.  

I don't have any new news.  Hopefully tomorrow I will get some answers.   Until then...goodnight.

Saturday August 8

Pretty boring morning this morning.  Nothing too exciting happened.  

Colin came in in the afternoon because he had a bunch of errands to run before he came in.   While he was here we had surprise visitors :). 

Jamie came in with Aubrey and this beautiful bundle of joy, Elizabeth.  It was a nice surprise.   Aubrey made the most beautiful card for me that Colin hung on the wall.  

It was a nice little gift.  They stayed for a few hours.   Colin left and after he left my brother and Courtney came.  Shortly after he got here Jamie left with the kiddos.  Shawn stayed for a little while.  He watched tv with me and we talked for a little bit.   They left after a couple of hours.

This morning the doctor decided to advance my diet.  They brought me a dinner tray and I ate pretzels and some pudding.  About 10 minutes after I ate I started to feel really ill.  I went into the bathroom and threw up.  I rang the nurse and let her know.   They gave me more iv Zofran to help with the nausea.  I'm still not feeling very well.  They are going to monitor me more tomorrow and make a decision then.  

I'm laying down now and hoping to get some rest.  Praying for the nausea to stop.  I will touch base again tomorrow.   Until then....goodnight