Re: Ian Update/Set-Back - more ow's.

[Guest guest]

Dayna - thank you. Your message couldn't have come at a better

time. I just cleaned Ian's site. My husband had to " hold " me

afterwards. He cried and wailed so much and my dh had to hold his

legs and arms down. My dh told me I did a great job - but, it is

so, so hard to see him in pain. Thank you for this message. It

made me laugh (about the sandwich and tube <grin>).

If Ian's site doesn't look better tomorrow and I don't get quick

enough results (to my satisfaction) on the culture they did - I'm

going to call.

Thanks again!

- H

>

> > FYI - Today was a set-back. Ian developed a

> > bacterial infection

> > (probably started at the hospital). I looked at his

> > wound / G-tube

> > site this morning and noticed not only puss but, his

> > skin had actually

> > opened up/ripped and there was a hole larger than

> > the size of a pea

> > next to his G-tube sight - almost the size of a dime

> > actually. Okay -

> > I have to admit - I've handled all of this very well

> > - but, I pretty

> > much freaked out. I called the doc and they didn't

> > even tell me to

> > take my time getting there - they told me to come in

> > immediately. So,

> > we rushed to the Hospital this morning - they

> > cleaned the site (I was

> > in the other room bawling my eyes out in a nurses

> > lap while he

> > screamed blue bloody murder at the top of his lungs

> > - a blood curdling

> > scream - it was horrible). He is now on antibiotics

> > and I have to

> > clean the site not 2 times a day now - but, 3 times

> > a day. Let's just

> > say it's not easy looking at it. I get queasy just

> > thinking about

> > it. We have to go back to the hospital tomorrow so

> > they can look at

> > it again to make sure it hasn't gotten worse over

> > night. They told me

> > to keep an eye out for formula or blood coming

> > through the hole. Nice

> > eh?

> >

> > I'm okay though. Tomorrow is a new day. My dh is

> > back from being out

> > of town since Friday.

> >

> > I'm exhausted.

> >

> > - H

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

I am so sorry you have to do this. It is so difficult to do something

that is " for their own good " in other words their health and cause

pain. I personally can't stand that kind of screaming from a child

anymore. As he heals you will find relief from your own pain of having

to listen to his screams. Please call any way to find out what the

culture says. I am hoping it will give you peace of mind knowing this

screaming will end soon.

J

> Dayna - thank you. Your message couldn't have come at a better

> time. I just cleaned Ian's site. My husband had to " hold " me

> afterwards. He cried and wailed so much and my dh had to hold his

> legs and arms down. My dh told me I did a great job - but, it is

> so, so hard to see him in pain. Thank you for this message. It

> made me laugh (about the sandwich and tube <grin>).

>

> If Ian's site doesn't look better tomorrow and I don't get quick

> enough results (to my satisfaction) on the culture they did - I'm

> going to call.

>

> Thanks again!

>

> - H

>

>

>>

>>> FYI - Today was a set-back. Ian developed a

>>> bacterial infection

>>> (probably started at the hospital). I looked at his

>>> wound / G-tube

>>> site this morning and noticed not only puss but, his

>>> skin had actually

>>> opened up/ripped and there was a hole larger than

>>> the size of a pea

>>> next to his G-tube sight - almost the size of a dime

>>> actually. Okay -

>>> I have to admit - I've handled all of this very well

>>> - but, I pretty

>>> much freaked out. I called the doc and they didn't

>>> even tell me to

>>> take my time getting there - they told me to come in

>>> immediately. So,

>>> we rushed to the Hospital this morning - they

>>> cleaned the site (I was

>>> in the other room bawling my eyes out in a nurses

>>> lap while he

>>> screamed blue bloody murder at the top of his lungs

>>> - a blood curdling

>>> scream - it was horrible). He is now on antibiotics

>>> and I have to

>>> clean the site not 2 times a day now - but, 3 times

>>> a day. Let's just

>>> say it's not easy looking at it. I get queasy just

>>> thinking about

>>> it. We have to go back to the hospital tomorrow so

>>> they can look at

>>> it again to make sure it hasn't gotten worse over

>>> night. They told me

>>> to keep an eye out for formula or blood coming

>>> through the hole. Nice

>>> eh?

>>>

>>> I'm okay though. Tomorrow is a new day. My dh is

>>> back from being out

>>> of town since Friday.

>>>

>>> I'm exhausted.

>>>

>>> - H

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>> __________________________________________________

>>

[Guest guest]

I am so sorry you have to do this. It is so difficult to do something

that is " for their own good " in other words their health and cause

pain. I personally can't stand that kind of screaming from a child

anymore. As he heals you will find relief from your own pain of having

to listen to his screams. Please call any way to find out what the

culture says. I am hoping it will give you peace of mind knowing this

screaming will end soon.

J

> Dayna - thank you. Your message couldn't have come at a better

> time. I just cleaned Ian's site. My husband had to " hold " me

> afterwards. He cried and wailed so much and my dh had to hold his

> legs and arms down. My dh told me I did a great job - but, it is

> so, so hard to see him in pain. Thank you for this message. It

> made me laugh (about the sandwich and tube <grin>).

>

> If Ian's site doesn't look better tomorrow and I don't get quick

> enough results (to my satisfaction) on the culture they did - I'm

> going to call.

>

> Thanks again!

>

> - H

>

>

>>

>>> FYI - Today was a set-back. Ian developed a

>>> bacterial infection

>>> (probably started at the hospital). I looked at his

>>> wound / G-tube

>>> site this morning and noticed not only puss but, his

>>> skin had actually

>>> opened up/ripped and there was a hole larger than

>>> the size of a pea

>>> next to his G-tube sight - almost the size of a dime

>>> actually. Okay -

>>> I have to admit - I've handled all of this very well

>>> - but, I pretty

>>> much freaked out. I called the doc and they didn't

>>> even tell me to

>>> take my time getting there - they told me to come in

>>> immediately. So,

>>> we rushed to the Hospital this morning - they

>>> cleaned the site (I was

>>> in the other room bawling my eyes out in a nurses

>>> lap while he

>>> screamed blue bloody murder at the top of his lungs

>>> - a blood curdling

>>> scream - it was horrible). He is now on antibiotics

>>> and I have to

>>> clean the site not 2 times a day now - but, 3 times

>>> a day. Let's just

>>> say it's not easy looking at it. I get queasy just

>>> thinking about

>>> it. We have to go back to the hospital tomorrow so

>>> they can look at

>>> it again to make sure it hasn't gotten worse over

>>> night. They told me

>>> to keep an eye out for formula or blood coming

>>> through the hole. Nice

>>> eh?

>>>

>>> I'm okay though. Tomorrow is a new day. My dh is

>>> back from being out

>>> of town since Friday.

>>>

>>> I'm exhausted.

>>>

>>> - H

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>> __________________________________________________

>>

[Guest guest]

- I'm crying again this morning. He's so uncomfortable. It

makes me so sad. I HATE it! It's NOT FAIR to him. It's been a

week now since the surgery and HE SHOULD NOT be in this much

discomfort! I love him so much and I can't stand it!! Ugh! I know

I will get through this - I just hate seeing him in so much

discomfort.

Okay - gotta get myself together <grin> have to get everyone ready

to get Xander to school. I'm calling the doc this morning - I'm

bugging them every minute of the day if I have to. <grin> I'm good

at that.

Oops a tear on my keyboard - I better knock it off! LOL I just

can't stop the tears!

- H

> >>

> >>> FYI - Today was a set-back. Ian developed a

> >>> bacterial infection

> >>> (probably started at the hospital). I looked at his

> >>> wound / G-tube

> >>> site this morning and noticed not only puss but, his

> >>> skin had actually

> >>> opened up/ripped and there was a hole larger than

> >>> the size of a pea

> >>> next to his G-tube sight - almost the size of a dime

> >>> actually. Okay -

> >>> I have to admit - I've handled all of this very well

> >>> - but, I pretty

> >>> much freaked out. I called the doc and they didn't

> >>> even tell me to

> >>> take my time getting there - they told me to come in

> >>> immediately. So,

> >>> we rushed to the Hospital this morning - they

> >>> cleaned the site (I was

> >>> in the other room bawling my eyes out in a nurses

> >>> lap while he

> >>> screamed blue bloody murder at the top of his lungs

> >>> - a blood curdling

> >>> scream - it was horrible). He is now on antibiotics

> >>> and I have to

> >>> clean the site not 2 times a day now - but, 3 times

> >>> a day. Let's just

> >>> say it's not easy looking at it. I get queasy just

> >>> thinking about

> >>> it. We have to go back to the hospital tomorrow so

> >>> they can look at

> >>> it again to make sure it hasn't gotten worse over

> >>> night. They told me

> >>> to keep an eye out for formula or blood coming

> >>> through the hole. Nice

> >>> eh?

> >>>

> >>> I'm okay though. Tomorrow is a new day. My dh is

> >>> back from being out

> >>> of town since Friday.

> >>>

> >>> I'm exhausted.

> >>>

> >>> - H

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>

> >>

> >> __________________________________________________

> >>

[Guest guest]

Oh geez give Ian (and YOU) a big hug from Miss Debby. I am so sorry to hear this

is still going on. It's not easy, it's down right unfair and horrible!! I

remember caring for Adam after his testicle surgery when he was 18 months old.

Both testicles had to be brought down and that poor kid was in agony. It was

horrible (and I won't even begin to recall that during his recovery he refused

to eat and every one said it was OK!!! UGH!!!)

Listen, take care of you, try and find some peace today--perhaps take 5 minutes

and look out over those beautiful trees you have outside and the peaceful nature

that surrounds you and know that this, too, shall pass in time and the only

memory you will have some day is how this made you a stronger woman/mother and

how dam lucky Ian is to have you!!!

Sending lots of hugs to you all!!

Debby

PS if you want to write your emotions out today, email me at

debby.baillargeon@... (yes yet another email!!!!) that's my work one, and

I will get right back to you!

Re: Ian Update/Set-Back - more ow's.

- I'm crying again this morning. He's so uncomfortable. It

makes me so sad. I HATE it! It's NOT FAIR to him. It's been a

week now since the surgery and HE SHOULD NOT be in this much

discomfort! I love him so much and I can't stand it!! Ugh! I know

I will get through this - I just hate seeing him in so much

discomfort.

Okay - gotta get myself together <grin> have to get everyone ready

to get Xander to school. I'm calling the doc this morning - I'm

bugging them every minute of the day if I have to. <grin> I'm good

at that.

Oops a tear on my keyboard - I better knock it off! LOL I just

can't stop the tears!

- H

> >>

> >>> FYI - Today was a set-back. Ian developed a

> >>> bacterial infection

> >>> (probably started at the hospital). I looked at his

> >>> wound / G-tube

> >>> site this morning and noticed not only puss but, his

> >>> skin had actually

> >>> opened up/ripped and there was a hole larger than

> >>> the size of a pea

> >>> next to his G-tube sight - almost the size of a dime

> >>> actually. Okay -

> >>> I have to admit - I've handled all of this very well

> >>> - but, I pretty

> >>> much freaked out. I called the doc and they didn't

> >>> even tell me to

> >>> take my time getting there - they told me to come in

> >>> immediately. So,

> >>> we rushed to the Hospital this morning - they

> >>> cleaned the site (I was

> >>> in the other room bawling my eyes out in a nurses

> >>> lap while he

> >>> screamed blue bloody murder at the top of his lungs

> >>> - a blood curdling

> >>> scream - it was horrible). He is now on antibiotics

> >>> and I have to

> >>> clean the site not 2 times a day now - but, 3 times

> >>> a day. Let's just

> >>> say it's not easy looking at it. I get queasy just

> >>> thinking about

> >>> it. We have to go back to the hospital tomorrow so

> >>> they can look at

> >>> it again to make sure it hasn't gotten worse over

> >>> night. They told me

> >>> to keep an eye out for formula or blood coming

> >>> through the hole. Nice

> >>> eh?

> >>>

> >>> I'm okay though. Tomorrow is a new day. My dh is

> >>> back from being out

> >>> of town since Friday.

> >>>

> >>> I'm exhausted.

> >>>

> >>> - H

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>

> >>

> >>

> >> __________________________________________________

> >>