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jay ([personal profile] jay) wrote2005-12-25 08:59 am

holiday triage

Mom's in the hospital... suspected cardiac, chest pains. She left a note that the kids found this morning when they got up. And the dog is vomiting and acting stranger than usual... kids are agitated. We're taking over Christmas dinner, coordinating with relatives and trying to prevent her from checking herself out against doctor's orders... while forstalling the kids and gifts as long as possible to buy time.

[Update 1pm: she saw a cardiologist, they imaged and ran tests, and don't think it is serious.... back home, now, although we're continuing to put together dinner and manage the house. Whew. She will see her doctor tomorrow. The dog is subdued, but at least he has stopped vomiting. ]

[identity profile] purplecthulhu.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 02:02 pm (UTC)(link)
I hope your Mum has a rapid recovery. All sounds rather fraught - our thoughts are with you.

[identity profile] tenacious-snail.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
I am so glad that you are there to *do* the triage, but with all the challenges that your family is facing...yikes and owie.

(hugs) and prayers to you and everyone else.

[identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
(nods) it was a good thing that we were here to cover, this year.
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[personal profile] geekchick 2005-12-25 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh no, what an incredibly stressful morning. =/ I hope your mom is okay. And the dog.

Don't forget to take care of yourself too, okay? *hug*

[identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
They both appear to be better... thanks. I only had 3+ hours of sleep (to bed at 4am) so am running on caffeine and sugar right now.

(hug)
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[personal profile] geekchick 2005-12-25 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
I think a nap is called for. =)

[identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com 2005-12-26 05:39 am (UTC)(link)
Eventually I got one... I had to go out and sleep in the rental car to find space, though. ;)

[identity profile] zebraartist.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 05:22 pm (UTC)(link)
yikes!
I hope it all works out - my thoughts are certainly with you!

[identity profile] griffen.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Eeep! Thinking good thunks your direction.

[identity profile] simplykimberly.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 06:51 pm (UTC)(link)
((hugs)) and best wishes for a Merry Christmas in spite of it all! My thoughts are with you and yours.

[identity profile] hopeforyou.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 07:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Hope your mom and the dog feel better, and everything turns out okay. Sorry to hear you've had such a stressful morning.

[identity profile] tenacious-snail.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 08:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks for the update!

I am glad that she is home. I can tell you're on a mission, and I know it will be a successfull one.

[identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com 2005-12-26 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
I was focussed and in mission-mode until after dinner and rituals were all completed... then crashed, this afternoon and evening.

[identity profile] inflectionpoint.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 08:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey there. Sorry to have such scary things happening to your family. I am glad you are there to help them and help with the things that need doing.

Hugs and good wishes to you and all your family.

[identity profile] brian1789.livejournal.com 2005-12-26 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks -- it was a good thing that we were here this year, actually.

[identity profile] wordweaverlynn.livejournal.com 2005-12-25 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
My prayers are with you and your family.

[identity profile] cyan-blue.livejournal.com 2005-12-26 12:04 am (UTC)(link)
Hope she continues to do well. Many hugs...

[identity profile] datagoddess.livejournal.com 2005-12-26 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
*hugs*

[identity profile] sisterfish125.livejournal.com 2005-12-26 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
My thoughts are with you and your family.

[identity profile] iluvdaphne.livejournal.com 2005-12-26 12:24 pm (UTC)(link)
glad she is home and better :)