My father was hospitalized yesterday due to a heart arrythmia. He also has fever and some fluid in his lungs. He's in the ICU but looks like the healthiest person there. They have stabilized him and plan to slowly reduce his meds to see he remains stable. He needs to lose 100 lbs - we'll see if this gets him to finally do it.
I was so stressed yesterday. I started cramping when I heard what was happening. We stopped and grabbed McDonalds on the way to the hospital. We got off the train at 7, and left right away, it took an hour to get to Glen Cove Hospital. By the time we got there I was so sick from the McDonalds that I spent 20 minutes in the bathroom (until I was pretty much empty) before I could go see him. I was so dehydrated I had to force down a gatorade and water on the way home, then woke up at 2:30 am parched and drank another whole bottle of water.
So given how stressful getting to hospital in time for visiting hours after work is, I am not going tonight. I'll go this weekend. I have the Nuchal Translucency on Wednesday and then a Dr. appt but I have the whole day off so I'll probably go to see him afterwards. Hopefully I'll have new baby pictures to bring.
I'm trying to stay calm and I know he understands that I just can't come back on a week night this week.
Wow, I'm so sorry to hear what a hard time you are going through
Sending you lots and lots of that he will be doing great soon.
I'm SURE your dad understands and you have to think about your baby right now and you - can you leave work early and just rest and watch tv? Sounds like that is what you need right now!
Definitely take care of yourself and the baby right now. I am sure that is what your dad wants most. It would probably worry him to no end if he saw you all stressed and not doing well. Get some rest and see him on the weekend. This way you are in good shape to focus on him for a little while.
of COURSE he understands - its his grandchild!! I'm sorry this is happening and will keep praying for you. hang in there. If it will make you feel better, maybe you can just phone him if he's able to talk
I'm sorry this is happening to you... make sure you let yourself get a lot of rest. You have to take care of the baby, and I'm sure that your dad would agree!
