Melissa in Australia Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 2 hours ago, WildflowerMom said: How are the kids doing back at home? Dh is becoming increasing frazzled. Twins are starting to get over the excitement of no school work while I are ill and display unsettled behaviour 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Praying for rest and healing for you, peace for your dh and children, and great wisdom your medical team. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Oh no. Praying they find the right diagnosis quickly and the twins settle down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Melissa in Australia said: Dh is becoming increasing frazzled. Twins are starting to get over the excitement of no school work while I are ill and display unsettled behaviour So sorry. I am sure they are very worried about you but it comes out as negative behavior. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 I am so sorry. That just sounds overwhelming in so many ways. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 (((Melissa))) Is there any respite help available for the twins? You’re in such a difficult situation. This would be the perfect time for some help from a grateful social services agency, after all you’ve done for the boys. In reality that’s probably hard to arrange, I know. Sending lots of good thoughts. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 The hospital disability officer is trying to organise house cleaning support. Dh claims it doesn't matter if the bathrooms and toilets aren't cleaned for a couple of weeks. He isnt bothered 🤣😂🤣 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Melissa in Australia said: The hospital disability officer is trying to organise house cleaning support. Dh claims it doesn't matter if the bathrooms and toilets aren't cleaned for a couple of weeks. He isnt bothered 🤣😂🤣 It will matter to you when you return home, lol! I hope it goes through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Melissa in Australia said: The hospital disability officer is trying to organise house cleaning support. Dh claims it doesn't matter if the bathrooms and toilets aren't cleaned for a couple of weeks. He isnt bothered 🤣😂🤣 It might be a nice distraction for your twins too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Remember when T2 told his brother that he broke the Legos because subconsciously he knew that makes his brother come running? Your husband’s subconscious probably knows the same thing about you and dirty toilets. Tell him if you come home and see dirty toilets you will surely have the vapors and need to return to the hospital! 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 The biopsy is going to be done through the nose. On Thursday I much prefer the sound of that way 29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Which hospital Melissa? I'll DM you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasProud Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Continuing to keep you in my prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Praying. Are there any boardies near you that can visit and help lift your spirits? I feel so bad that you are alone. =( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 I sleep a lot of the time so it isn't so lonely 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, Melissa in Australia said: I sleep a lot of the time so it isn't so lonely Other than being exhausted, how are you feeling? I hope you’re at least comfortable. Sleeping is good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 The hospital beds are increadably comfortable. I have decided that this is all just a bad dream and I will wake up soon 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 8 hours ago, cintinative said: Praying. Are there any boardies near you that can visit and help lift your spirits? I feel so bad that you are alone. =( Near, no. Commutable, possibly. It depends where Melissa gets transferred to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Just saw an oncology doctor. He said that everyone is just a waiting for the biopsy. He said that this is the scariest part, and once the biopsy is done then the doctors will "spring into action with treatment" He said the medical team all have their fingers crossed for me 46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 9 minutes ago, Melissa in Australia said: Just saw an oncology doctor. He said that everyone is just a waiting for the biopsy. He said that this is the scariest part, and once the biopsy is done then the doctors will "spring into action with treatment" He said the medical team all have their fingers crossed for me Waiting is so incredibly hard. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 39 minutes ago, Melissa in Australia said: Just saw an oncology doctor. He said that everyone is just a waiting for the biopsy. He said that this is the scariest part, and once the biopsy is done then the doctors will "spring into action with treatment" He said the medical team all have their fingers crossed for me So glad you’ve got a great, compassionate team of doctors and nurses caring for you. Praying & sending gentle hugs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Thinking of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasProud Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Thinking and praying for you as you wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I just read through this thread and I'm so sorry for what you're going through! Thinking of you and praying for peace as you wait and a hopeful path forward. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Checking in after several days away: @Melissa in Australia did you have the biopsy done and waiting for results, or not until next Thursday? Sending good thoughts and many prayers for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 4 hours ago, Halftime Hope said: Checking in after several days away: @Melissa in Australia did you have the biopsy done and waiting for results, or not until next Thursday? Sending good thoughts and many prayers for you. Not until next Thursday. So a bit of a wait. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Still thinking of you Melissa,sending gentle hugs your way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) I am praying for you, Melissa. I just got caught up on everything. Can anyone else in your family take a medical leave to sit with you while you are in the hospital? Or to help with the twins? I'm sure you have thought of this. I just hate you are alone. Edited July 29, 2023 by popmom 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 One of my son's live in girlfriend sent her mother to visit. Her mother lives about 30 minutes away. Was nice to met her mother. The girlfriend is the sweetest girl I have ever met. And I have a brother about an hour away who came as well. So I am getting visitors. The hospitals in Australia run on very strict visiting hours. So you can't have someone with you day and night. I am in a shared room. A sweet lady with dementia is in the other bed. 36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I'm glad you're doing okay. So will they keep you in until the results come on Thursday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 hour ago, LMD said: I'm glad you're doing okay. So will they keep you in until the results come on Thursday? Yes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: One of my son's live in girlfriend sent her mother to visit. Her mother lives about 30 minutes away. Was nice to met her mother. The girlfriend is the sweetest girl I have ever met. And I have a brother about an hour away who came as well. So I am getting visitors. The hospitals in Australia run on very strict visiting hours. So you can't have someone with you day and night. I am in a shared room. A sweet lady with dementia is in the other bed. Tell your son that girl is a keeper! Edited July 30, 2023 by BandH spelling is not a strength of mine 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Just checking in to say still thinking of you and hoping you’re hanging in there ok 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Just checking in to say that I am thinking of you and praying for you. Sending hugs! Anne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 20 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: One of my son's live in girlfriend sent her mother to visit. Her mother lives about 30 minutes away. Was nice to met her mother. The girlfriend is the sweetest girl I have ever met. And I have a brother about an hour away who came as well. So I am getting visitors. The hospitals in Australia run on very strict visiting hours. So you can't have someone with you day and night. I am in a shared room. A sweet lady with dementia is in the other bed. I hope you get enough visitors to bring you joy and few enough that you get much needed, healing rest. What a wonderful thing that your son has a girlfriend who is a dear. I hope their relationship grows into lifelong love if it is meant to be! (Her mother coming to visit bodes well. 🙂 ) 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Just now, Halftime Hope said: I hope you get enough visitors to bring you joy and few enough that you get much needed, healing rest. What a wonderful thing that your son has a girlfriend who is a dear. I hope their relationship grows into lifelong love if it is meant to be! (Her mother coming to visit bodes well. 🙂 ) Love the way you worded this. Some of the times I have been hospitalized, I definitely did not want visitors. Other times, a scattered few were okay. Once, I woke from post-recovery-room grogginess to find a dear friend couple in my darkened room. Anybody else, that would not have been okay. But them--it was so comforting, and they helped me sip water when my dh had had to leave to take care of children. They made sure I had everything I needed, then slipped out quietly in their way.❤️ 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 I should never ever eavesdrop. You never hear good things about yourself when you do. And doctors should discuss things further away than just outside the door. 46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 @Melissa in Australia, I'm so sorry you are dealing with all of this!! Praying for you and your family! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: I should never ever eavesdrop. You never hear good things about yourself when you do. And doctors should discuss things further away than just outside the door. I’m sorry. That’s just so inconsiderate. thinking of you daily and praying for good news and a quick recovery… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: I should never ever eavesdrop. You never hear good things about yourself when you do. And doctors should discuss things further away than just outside the door. That is horribly unprofessional of the medical team and there is no excuse for it. I am very sorry that they didn't behave better. I am continuing to think of you and pray for your full recovery. How are you feeling? Any changes at all? Are they giving you any treatments now or just waiting for hospital transfer (did that happen yet?) and the biopsy later this week? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martha in GA Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 3 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: I should never ever eavesdrop. You never hear good things about yourself when you do. And doctors should discuss things further away than just outside the door. They were discussing your medical condition, or were they discussing you personally? I think I'd like to know what they are thinking medically! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 If they were discussing your medical condition, take everything with way more than a pinch of salt until you get a firm diagnosis and speak with a specialist. I’m aware of a recent case where googling offered a grim prognosis, and the first doctors the patient encountered weren’t any better. The specialists who had up-to-date information offered a much more optimistic assessment. The new treatments are a huge improvement, but not widely known. So, don’t trust whatever they were saying as the final word. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 7 hours ago, Melissa in Australia said: I should never ever eavesdrop. You never hear good things about yourself when you do. And doctors should discuss things further away than just outside the door. I’m so sorry. Are you at a research hospital? Where I am from, locums, medical officers and medical students tend to discuss outside the door because they don’t have a room or private area to do so. I would assume it is just a discussion and try not to worry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Arcadia said: I’m so sorry. Are you at a research hospital? Where I am from, locums, medical officers and medical students tend to discuss outside the door because they don’t have a room or private area to do so. I would assume it is just a discussion and try not to worry. Yes, I'm remembering when our oldest was in the peds ICU as an infant (seizures, shunt) and it was part of the routine on weekdays anyway. A lead doctor would go room by room with a group of 4-5 med students or residents and teach them all the interesting things that can happen (my dd being one of them with an unusual brain defect). Then on weekends there is no one around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 4 hours ago, Martha in GA said: They were discussing your medical condition, or were they discussing you personally? I think I'd like to know what they are thinking medically! Medical condition It was the team of specialists that treat lymphoma. What they said in the hallway and what they told me were 2 very different things. I can understand not wanting to scare patients until they have a firm diagnosis I have already been transferred to a hospital just outside Melbourne. On Thursday I will be having a day trip to the only hospital that does that lung biopsy then coming back to this hospital 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 Aparently I am going to have. P ET scan sometime soon as well 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I’m sorry for the bad communication. I am glad they are talking about your condition and making plans. It just miserable. Hugs to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Melissa in Australia said: Medical condition It was the team of specialists that treat lymphoma. What they said in the hallway and what they told me were 2 very different things. I can understand not wanting to scare patients until they have a firm diagnosis I have already been transferred to a hospital just outside Melbourne. On Thursday I will be having a day trip to the only hospital that does that lung biopsy then coming back to this hospital Sorry you are there alone so much. Here in the states you could have someone with you almost 24/7 if you wanted. prayers for the tests and upcoming results 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 On a slightly amusing note, my brother is going to buy me some pjs today on his way to visit me after his work a 2 hour extra drive for him. He has never bought girls pjs before. So it could be interesting. I am having terrable night sweats and have gone through my pjs faster than I anticipated 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, Melissa in Australia said: On a slightly amusing note, my brother is going to buy me some pjs today on his way to visit me after his work a 2 hour extra drive for him. He has never bought girls pjs before. So it could be interesting. I am having terrable night sweats and have gone through my pjs faster than I anticipated That's sweet of him! Since they are pjs for a hospital stay and not s*xy lingerie (I'm assuming!), hopefully it won't be too rough on him!😂 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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