Soror Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Glad to read the good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Thanks for the update. So glad things are looking better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Thinking of you. Hoping for more good updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 With Dh at the hopital toniight. Not very restful but he is finally aleep. Praying that he can get at lest 4 hrs. Busy day tomorrow for me on essentially zero sleep. eta: 7/26 Well, that sleep didn't happen but maybe tonight will be better. The doc lowered his steroid dose and upped the sleeping med strength. He had lots of visitors today which kept him cheered up and thankful. Hoping to get him out tomorrow. He is longing for some uninterrupted sleep on our tempur-pedic. Our house is lonely tonight with Dh and Dd not here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TianXiaXueXiao Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I hope you can rest some. Praying for your dh to have a successful and uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. (((Hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 With Dh at the hopital toniight. Not very restful but he is finally aleep. Praying that he can get at lest 4 hrs. Busy day tomorrow for me on essentially zero sleep. I hope that you can get some rest for yourself. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I hope you can both get some rest! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RioSamba Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Prayed for rest for both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hope you both get some rest tonight, and that he gets sprung tomorrow! You must be absolutely wiped. Thinking of you often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 He is home! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: He went to bed and I am praying that he will sleep well. Almost anything is well compared to how he did in the hospital. Appt with the surgeon Wednesday. Surgery probably late next week. For now, he is on almost-bed rest. No exercise or physical exertion, no driving, no work. Making a library run for movies tomorrow and hoping friends will take him out for lunch. He's not a reader and that makes entertaining him harder. For now, we are very, very thankful to have him home, with no pain, no seizures etc. :) :) :) :) :) :) Praying for rest and a successful surgery next week. And for financial and work issues. This will take all his paid time off and into unpaid leave, with large bills at the end and no way to know if he will even be able to do his job when this is all over. 44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Continuing to pray, Scout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 :grouphug: Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thank you all so much for your prayers and kind thoughts and cyber hugs! :001_smile: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TianXiaXueXiao Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Prayers for your dh and all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RioSamba Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Prayed for restoration of health and provision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Lots of prayers for you. I hope the surgical outcome is a success and your Dh can return to work without issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Glad to hear that your husband is home. Sending good thoughts for the future. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I am so happy to hear he is home! Praying that he keeps feeling well and that when he has the surgery, it is a complete success. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I'm so happy he's home! I haven't stopped thinking about him (and you!) since your first post. You've got people worldwide praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Hugs and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: and continued prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleJumper1 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 So happy to hear he's home. Prayers continue as you move forward :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Glad to hear your update; good luck to him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Praying that your do gets successfully treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 A couple in our church who have been on this same road brought us dinner tonight. The husband's condition is similar to my Dh's, but not exactly the same thing. He has had brain bleeds and surgery. He is okay, but has memory issues and a few other lasting effects from his condition, surgery and medications. He had a long recovery. It was good to hear practical advice and encouragement. The wife works for the same company that Dh does and broke both her legs in a car accident a year or two ago and so was able to give us some pointers on the HR system, short term disability etc. Good to know there is a substantial support system in place which is not hard to negotiate. The conversation made me sad because I love homeschooling and a future where I have to work full time is very possible right now. I am not going to borrow trouble or worry about things that are not reality, but I am going to cherish this year even more than I have our first five. What happens later is later and I am going to enjoy this year with my kids at home and do my absolute best to make it great for them. Dh and I married late, after I had given up hope of it ever happening. We have 2 healthy children, when docs said we had less than 1% chance of even getting pregnant. So I have cherished my marriage and our children in a way that I might not have if they had come easily or quickly in my life. While I have always loved homeschooling, I will value it even more because I am being reminded of how easily we could lose the ability to educate this way. :crying: On a brighter note, many friends are reaching out to Dh and he is encouraged by the calls, texts and visits. I am encouraged by the meals. ;) 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'm glad that you have such a good support network and a friend who has traveled the same road before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I am glad things are going a bit better and I hope that you will find different ways of living that bring joy in ways that you never thought possible even though you already seem very grateful. There are many ways to home educate your children. You are in my thoughts. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Your dh is still in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Surgery next Thursday. The surgeon is upbeat, encouraging and inspires confidence. Got a Rx to help Dh sleep tonight, if he needs it. We adjusted the timing of his anxiety meds and that should help some too. Tomorrow, we begin to deal with HR dept and get the electronic paperwork started for short term disability. Very thankful for friends who are praying, bringing meals, calling, writing notes etc. It is great for Dh to feel so much community. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Dh had a bleed in his brain from a lifelong vascular condition. He had a seizure today and I thought I was going to lose him. He is okay right now and his pain is under control. More tests tomorrow. They wake him every hour to make sure he is okay, so no real rest. He could use prayers! Thurs 7:30 a.m. cdt Thank you for all the prayers and kind thoughts!! I got a smile and a chuckle out of him when I told him the Hive was praying for him and sending hugs. He was able to rest some last night and we are waiting on the neurosurgeon and the results of last night's MRI and MRA. Pray for no surgery, no more seizures and no impairment. 10:15 am Doctors say he needs surgery. Not sure when. Surgeon will be back late today after Dh has all day to eat, drink, move around, do pt and ot etc. 8:32 p.m. We met the neurosurgeon tonight and the surgery will be on a week or so. Staying in the hospital all weekend, but hopefully getting out of the ICU tomorrow or Saturday. Kids can visit in a regular room. Eeg was fine. Friends have been to visit and bring real food. :) Dh is much encouraged by the calls, texts and visits. Friends are helping with kids, yardwork and random other things. Nurses are excellent, both efficient and friendly. We are very thankful for the people God has put in our lives! Thanks for your prayers and cyber hugs! I'm so sorry. Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Praying here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Praying here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Dh has a headache this morning and that is very concerning. Calling the doc to see if we need to go in, change a medication or what. Please pray that we don't have to go to the ER and start all over again. Now that we know the surgery is necessary, we really don't want it delayed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Dh has a headache this morning and that is very concerning. Calling the doc to see if we need to go in, change a medication or what. Please pray that we don't have to go to the ER and start all over again. Now that we know the surgery is necessary, we really don't want it delayed! Praying. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I'm praying for you, especially that this headache is not serious. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Just bumping this thread back up -- I'm sure I'm not the only one here who is keeping you in her thoughts. Hope that things have stabilized a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Thanks, JennyD! Just waiting now. Pre-op appt. is Monday. Dh is sleeping better and is busy answering his phone. ;) Trying to keep things as routine as possible at home. A lazy Saturday here because my kids just finished camp and are tired. Watching movies, reading, doing laundry, going to SIL's for burgers tonight. 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 :grouphug: thinking of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Continuing in prayers... hoping it all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Thinking of you all and hoping tomorrow's appointment goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Thinking of you all and hoping tomorrow's appointment goes well! Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneddmanybooks Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Continuing to pray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 Pre-op paperwork and bloodwork done. Very routine. Still not much real info on recovery, PT/OT etc. All systems go with the HR dept for short term disability. Not stressful at all, thankfully. Dh got the dosage of his anti-anxiety meds adjusted today, so hopefully he will sleep better tonight and Tue and Wed. Some friends are coming to check in on him tomorrow. Friends and family have volunteered to watch our kids for every day that we will be out of pocket over the next two weeks. :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Kiddos are looking forward to time with friends and cousins. I am thankful! The LORD our God is taking good care of us. 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 (Hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Thankful to have a busy day with a long to do list on this day before Dh's surgery. When something scary and uncontrollable looms, it is calming to focus on useful busywork. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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