It's been one hell of a week.
I came home Wednesday after school and my dad told me he was having some chest pain. He said it was off and on and only when he walked th dog or went out in the cold. We were chalking it up to indigestion or a chest cold he's has for a few days. I was uneasy with it when he started telling me it was making his arms go numb, so I looked up heart attack symptoms online- no numbness was mentioned and he didn't have any of the other symptoms that were listed. So I just kept an eye on him. Around 930 he litterally fell into a chair and grabbed his chest saying it hurt. I was on the phone with John and John had me check his pulse. Initially it was strong an within seconds became thready and inconsistant. I hung up an called 911 feeling like shit because I didn't take him tithe hospital earlier. Once the paramedics got here they even said they didn't think it was a heart attack, however once he was on his way to the hospital he had another heart attack in the ambulance and yet another in triage.
Alex was awake when the ambulance got there and wast phased because they explained what was happening and that they were gonna take grandpa to the hospital to get checked out. Mick was asleep though, and in my worry I woke her up to get her dressed and take them to their friends house so I could go to the hospital- and she got so scared. Our lovely Rachel ended up coming to our house to sit with them and I went to the ER to sit with my dad. By the time I got home Mick was still awake so I had to take her to the ER to see for herself that grandpa was ok, once that was done she as good to go.
Dad's been in the hospital since Wednesday night and had another heart attack Thursday morning so he was put in ICU. True to form, he's antsy and wants to get out of there. They are talking about transfering him to another hospital to put in a shunt and he will more than likely be on anti-coagulants from here on out, we'll see. I can't get a nurse or doctor to tell me what's going on, it's quite frustrating; and he isn't paying full attention to what's going on either.
On a bit of a better note, we got our tax return and were able to pay off some bills, get the kids the rest of their karate gear and get a new bed for John and I as well as new mattresses for the kids! I can't wait! They will be delivered tuesday, but I can't find king sheets. Cal king is all over, but no king! I have a few suggestions as where to shop so I will check those out after study group today on my way to going to visit dad. I have his medi-cal forms to fill out and take in to the office tomorrow, I have my therapist and micks tomorrow- one crazy week is cramming into the next as well as mid-terms and studying for my challenge tests at the end of next month. Sigh.....so much to do!
-thoughts of the busy momma
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Total heart attack!
Every mom who has a son knows that there will come a time when stiches will be needed or a bone will be broken. Alex is 5 so o figured maybe that point is past and who knows, I got off lucky. Then last night happened. I knewthe kids were goofing off, makinthemselves dizzy then trying to walk around- and that when I heard it BOOM. I will admit I have never been the 'panic' mother- I've been more incline to teach my children as babies to laugh when they fall, get back up and move on. True to my style when o heard the crash I waited for the next sound and it was indeed crying, bui still waited to see what would happen. Alex sure enough banged himself good and was coming down the hall in tears, an the poor kid musta still been dizzy because I heard him crash into the hall closet on his way out. Still not one to make a fuss and escalate the scene, I waited for him to come out. The poor little man was holding the front and back of his head sobbing, so I scooped him up an cuddled him trying to find out what happened. That's when I noticed it- the blood. Alex still didn't notice it himself so I tried to distract him while grabbing a paper towel- I had to see the damage. When guess who notices what I'm doing? Michaela. "Mom, is Alex bleeding??? " "No!!! He's not " I tell her all the while trying to motion to be quiet and off alex goes screaming about the blood. All in all he was ok. Checked for a concussion, he was good. No stiches needed. What can I say? He's a boy.
-thoughts of the busy momma
-thoughts of the busy momma
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Michaela's 7th Birthday!
(Another Transfer)
I can't believe it! Seven years ago today I was in the hospital (it had been nearly 24 hours since my water broke) and the doctor was trying a million things to see if my contractions were effective---and little did I know they weren't gonna be working right. It was right about now that he said we were gonna do a c-section, but it would still be another 8 hours before they did it! Today is my little girls birthday! She is growing into a great wonderful beautiful little girl!!!
John and I decided to have a surprise birthday party for her on Saturday- and with everyones help we were able to pull it off. She was 100% surprised and we were 100% TIRED! Today (though she has no clue) we will go to Universal Studios and let her sky dive! I can't wait! I will post another blog when that comes around. For now, here are some pictures! Thank you to EVERYONE who showed up!
I can't believe it! Seven years ago today I was in the hospital (it had been nearly 24 hours since my water broke) and the doctor was trying a million things to see if my contractions were effective---and little did I know they weren't gonna be working right. It was right about now that he said we were gonna do a c-section, but it would still be another 8 hours before they did it! Today is my little girls birthday! She is growing into a great wonderful beautiful little girl!!!
The hubby and I before the party
THE CAKE!!!!!
A few of the girls waiting for the party to start!
Mick and her friends after the "SUPRISE"!!!
Freaking Hilarious!
(Another Wordpress Transfer)
After this mans hilarious dance and pelvic thrust I HAVE to buy this bug killer! Ha ha ha NOT
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After this mans hilarious dance and pelvic thrust I HAVE to buy this bug killer! Ha ha ha NOT
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The Grammy's
(I am transferring back posts from WordPress---I still don't like their platform!)
I'm always looking for theme songs for moments of my life...and Pink's "Glitter in the Air" hits it on the head. I have apparently had this song on my ipod forever, just never really listened- and man, it brought me to tears! Who knew that this hard rocking chic could belt out a ballad that is this beautiful??? For those that missed it- here's the video
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0lq96Xr9LA&hl=en_US&fs=1&]
And here are the lyrics-
Have you ever fed a lover with just your hands?
Close your eyes and trust it, just trust it
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
Have you ever looked fear in the face
And said I just don't care?
It's only half past the point of no return
The tip of the iceberg, the sun before the burn
The thunder before lightning, the breath before the phrase
Have you ever felt this way?
Have you ever hated yourself for staring at the phone?
Your whole life waiting on the ring to prove you're not alone
Have you ever been touched so gently you had to cry?
Have you ever invited a stranger to come inside?
It's only half past the point of oblivion
The hourglass on the table, the walk before the run
The breath before the kiss and the fear before the flames
Have you ever felt this way?
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
There you are, sitting in the garden
Clutching my coffee, calling me sugar
You called me sugar
Have you ever wished for an endless night?
Lassoed the moon and the stars and pulled that rope tight
Have you ever held your breath and asked yourself
Will it ever get better than tonight? Tonight
Love means so much to me. I've had three major relationships in my adult life and was crushed by two of the them--the third was a charm and he is my life savor, my best friend, my lover and my biggest cheerleader. I can say that yes, I have closed my eyes and just trusted the feeling of love. Yes it's a terrifying feeling to know that someone has your heart and soul in their hands and that yes, they can totally crush you if they wanted. And it's an amazing feeling to know that crushing you is the last thought on their mind- their sole intent is to cup your soul so gently and so entirely that nothing in the world can get to it.
I'm always looking for theme songs for moments of my life...and Pink's "Glitter in the Air" hits it on the head. I have apparently had this song on my ipod forever, just never really listened- and man, it brought me to tears! Who knew that this hard rocking chic could belt out a ballad that is this beautiful??? For those that missed it- here's the video
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0lq96Xr9LA&hl=en_US&fs=1&]
And here are the lyrics-
Have you ever fed a lover with just your hands?
Close your eyes and trust it, just trust it
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
Have you ever looked fear in the face
And said I just don't care?
It's only half past the point of no return
The tip of the iceberg, the sun before the burn
The thunder before lightning, the breath before the phrase
Have you ever felt this way?
Have you ever hated yourself for staring at the phone?
Your whole life waiting on the ring to prove you're not alone
Have you ever been touched so gently you had to cry?
Have you ever invited a stranger to come inside?
It's only half past the point of oblivion
The hourglass on the table, the walk before the run
The breath before the kiss and the fear before the flames
Have you ever felt this way?
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
There you are, sitting in the garden
Clutching my coffee, calling me sugar
You called me sugar
Have you ever wished for an endless night?
Lassoed the moon and the stars and pulled that rope tight
Have you ever held your breath and asked yourself
Will it ever get better than tonight? Tonight
Love means so much to me. I've had three major relationships in my adult life and was crushed by two of the them--the third was a charm and he is my life savor, my best friend, my lover and my biggest cheerleader. I can say that yes, I have closed my eyes and just trusted the feeling of love. Yes it's a terrifying feeling to know that someone has your heart and soul in their hands and that yes, they can totally crush you if they wanted. And it's an amazing feeling to know that crushing you is the last thought on their mind- their sole intent is to cup your soul so gently and so entirely that nothing in the world can get to it.
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