Dmmetler Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 After leaving our house to go home, after being here for Christmas. My dad has a concussion and was released to us, with a statement to keep an eye on him-he suspects, as do I, that they would have kept him overnight were it not for COVID. My mom is in ICU after surgery to stop internal bleeding and a medevac to a trauma hospital. My teen is staying with a friend (who was here, with her mom, when we got the news, and suggested that L go home with them) and is tailspinning badly. I don't know what to do. I can't help anyone. And I can't handle having another death at this time of year. I just can't. 110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I’m so sorry to hear this! Sending you so much love and comfort, and prayers for everyone’s speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Oh no, I am so sorry. Sending lots of hugs and prayers for your mom and dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertflower Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I’m so sorry. Sending hugs, good thoughts and prayers your way for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Many hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Hugs and prayers for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Oh no! I’m so sorry! Sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts to your parents and your whole family. What an awful shock for all of you! I hope your mom is out of the ICU and on the mend very soon, and that your dad doesn’t have any bad concussion symptoms. It’s such a helpless feeling when things like this happen, and I feel just awful for you. 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbard Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Oh that's awful, sending all the best to you and your parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 How awful i am so sorry sending positive thoughts for fast healing hugs take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Very sorry to hear this. Praying right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I'm so sorry. Sending positive thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I’m so sorry to hear about the accident. Sending lots of positive thoughts for healing for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Praying for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I’m so sorry that happened. I hope your mom is doing much better by morning and that your dad has no further issues. 🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I am so sorry. All of you guys are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Praying here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I'm holding you and your family in the light. Please let us know how they are doing, including your teen. This Hive auntie sends her groundedness, and gentle hugs for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I'm so very sorry and hope they will both be okay. Please update when you can. 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Sending very best wishes to your whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I am so sorry. Sending best wishes for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Oh, I am so sorry. Many wishes for smooth and quick recoveries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I am so sorry. Hoping that your mum gets good treatment and pulls through and that your Dad is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 How horrible! Praying for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Praying for you and your whole family. I’m so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 That sounds very scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I'm so sorry. How shocking and difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I am so sorry. I know exactly how you feel. It has been just over a year since my parents accident. Have you been able to see her yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Praying for them and you and your DD. That they stopped the bleeding is good! I know you can't do anything, but loving on your dad and your DD IS something - something big. The doctors have your mom - you take care of your dad. Hugs, and so much love your way. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Praying for you and your family. Hoping to hear good updates soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 The ICU nurse called at 3:45 am, and she's regained consciousness. Visitation is very limited, but we will be taking my dad over this morning to see her. I'm torn on whether to wake him since he is asleep (probably largely due to the meds the hospital prescribed for pain, but still, he needs it. But I suspect they need to see each other asap, too). I think my priority today is to see if my dad's glasses and CPAP survived the crash,and if not, to see if I can get prescriptions sent here and hopefully replace them. I'd also like to find my mom's prescriptions because I don't know that anyone has given the hospital a full meds list, and I don't know them all, especially on dosages. 37 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dmmetler said: The ICU nurse called at 3:45 am, and she's regained consciousness. Visitation is very limited, but we will be taking my dad over this morning to see her. I'm torn on whether to wake him since he is asleep (probably largely due to the meds the hospital prescribed for pain, but still, he needs it. But I suspect they need to see each other asap, too). I think my priority today is to see if my dad's glasses and CPAP survived the crash,and if not, to see if I can get prescriptions sent here and hopefully replace them. I'd also like to find my mom's prescriptions because I don't know that anyone has given the hospital a full meds list, and I don't know them all, especially on dosages. Thank you for the update. What a hard time for your family and everything was so sudden. Hope both your parents recover well. Thinking of all of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 That's a lot. Back in the day when people were sent home with a concussion they were told to wake them every hour and look for an neuro changes. Take your time running him over to the hospital. He may not be up to it right away. Praying things sort out without too much difficulty and healing for all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I'm so sorry. That has to be terrifying and upsetting for everyone. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I am so sorry!!! How is everyone today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I’m so sorry!! I will be praying for your entire family. Please keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry. Sending all the healing and strength vibes for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I'm very sorry. Many hugs and prayers for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonfirmath Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Praying for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 So many hugs for you and your family right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I’m so sorry. Sending huge hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 9 hours ago, Dmmetler said: After leaving our house to go home, after being here for Christmas. My dad has a concussion and was released to us, with a statement to keep an eye on him-he suspects, as do I, that they would have kept him overnight were it not for COVID. My mom is in ICU after surgery to stop internal bleeding and a medevac to a trauma hospital. My teen is staying with a friend (who was here, with her mom, when we got the news, and suggested that L go home with them) and is tailspinning badly. I don't know what to do. I can't help anyone. And I can't handle having another death at this time of year. I just can't. I am so sorry! Thinking of you throughout the day. 💓💓💓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Thinking of you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamerGirl Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 That is terrifying. So sorry. Sending best wishes to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 I talked to the resident this morning. He says Mom is stable, and is about as good as they could hope for at this point, which is still quite bad. They will, unless things change, take her into surgery tomorrow to finish the corrections and close things off. She's sedated, but responsive. My dad seems to be doing OK. He's in a lot of pain, mostly his back, but is coherent. I am hoping I can get his glasses prescription and we can get a pair made, because I can't imagine that's helping. He's also worried about the class he's supposed to teach in winter term, since all his notes were on the laptop, and if it didn't make it, he can't pass it on to someone else so they'd have to be ready to teach Monday from scratch. I figure him fretting about classes is probably a good sign. The friend who L is staying with is amazing (it sounds like she had to deal with a rather hysterical teenager last night), and I think that it's probably better for L to be somewhere stable at least for now, with a friend, cats to pet, and snakes to cuddle, since I don't think a 17 yr old would be allowed in ICU under COVID conditions (as the resident put it, that's changing almost daily right now as is even for next of kin, etc). I don't want to impose on them too long, but I think it's better this way right now. 20 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Prayers for you and all of your family right now. 💜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasProud Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Hugs. Long, difficult road. Glad for steps heading in the right direction. Prayers for clarity and strength during this journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I'm so sorry this happened, but glad that things are as good as they can be atm. I'll be holding you in my thoughts through the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I am so sorry...praying for you, your parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritz Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Praying for you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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