Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Please Send a Good Thought...

to my mom...we got her into the hospital yesterday.  She fought it tooth and nail, but it's where she need to be.  She's been feeling pretty lousy for a couple of weeks...just not herself...well I finally got her over to the doctor where she lives and he confirmed exactly what I thought...she has pneumonia.  Then they also did blood work and found that she is incredibly anemic...so after waiting most of the day yesterday for a bed in the hospital, I got her in there at 3:30 and we saw the doctor at 5:30.  She'll be getting a transfusion, and IV antibiotics...he said she should start feeling better this morning.  If all goes as planned she should be home before the weekend...so I'll be missing for a few days...I'll check in when I can.

Thank you all!

51 comments:

*karendianne. said...

Thinking of you and sending prayers for healing! *karendianne.

Anonymous said...

All the best to your mum and hope she does feel better soon.

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

Prayers being sent for both you and your Mom. I hope her recovery is speedy.

Diane said...

Sending prayers for your Mom and you too. Fighting tooth and nail seems to be the way of 'parents' everywhere.
Hugs to you.

Jocelyn said...

Sending thoughts and prayers for you and your Mom. I hope she will respond well to the medications and will be back home quickly.

Vicky said...

I'm so sorry to hear that Mom is sick. Please let her know that Penny and I are saying prayers for her speedy recovery! And give her a special hug from us, too! xo

Mary Lou Casada said...

Praying for your mom and for you!! Scary stuff...but also encouraging that your mom is independent and spunky!!
Blesssings1
Mary Lou

sunny said...

Prayers for mum, and hugs to you! Pneumonia must be taken seriously!

Me and My Stitches said...

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Hope your Mom is feeling better soon!

Thimbleanna said...

Oooh, I'm sorry to hear about your mom Carol -- sending speedy get well wishes your way. She'll feel so much better if they get her anemia taken care of -- I didn't know it, but they can give you iron intravenously -- it makes a HUGE difference!

Stitched With Prayer said...

Oh Carol, I so sorry your mom is suffering with pneumonia and very glad that you finally got her into the hospital. I know what it is like to fight a loved one who digs in their heels and says..."I don't need to go, I'll be fine right here". Of course, I have a little of that in myself I guess, don't we all? Anyway, she is being well looked after now and I hope she will be feeling better in record time. I will be keeping her, as well as you in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted on how she is doing when you have the time. Sending Big Hugs and Warm thoughts, God Bless...

StitchinByTheLake said...

Sending prayers for a rapid recovery, for strength and for peace for you all. blessings, marlene

Nedra said...

Prayers from Arizona being sent your way:)

Josie McRazie said...

Speedy recovery for her! Glad you got her in! She is in the blessed hands of Dr.s who are there for her!

Darlene said...

I'm so sorry to hear this, Carol. Sending lots and lots of healing thoughts and prayers to your Mom. Take good care of yourself.

Lisa D. said...

Prayers for your Mom. I hope she's feeling better soon.

Marilyn Robertson said...

Good thoughts and prayers going up for you and your Mother today!

Gypsy Quilter said...

Once she gets her transfusion, that will help immensely! She's a strong lady and will fight the pneumonia tooth and nail I know it. Our thoughts are with you. Dolly sends extra wags and a slurpy kiss. I send hugs!

Diane said...

My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I know how exhausting that whole process can be, and it will be for a while yet. I'm always surprised how long it takes an older person to recover.

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

Healing thoughts coming your way! I hope your Mom feels better soon.

Joanna said...

Saying a prayer.

Cheryl said...

Sending thoughts and prayers for her speedy recovery!

Barb said...

Sorry to hear about your mom.
I'm sending good and healing thoughts your way!
xx

Abby and Stephanie said...

So much sickness already this season. All good thoughts are heading for your Mom's speedy and full recovery.

Karen said...

Oh my. I was thinking about your Mom a couple days ago. I hope she responds quickly to the treatment and gets back home by the weekend.

Marsha B said...

Pneumonia is nothing to ignore, I hope she is feeling better soon and bounces back fast. You are a good daughter for insisting she get checked out.

Angie said...

Sending healing thoughts and prayers for your Mom AND you.

Anne said...

Sending hugs to your mom. Always good medicine!

Thelma said...

My best wishes to you all!

Janet O. said...

I had pneumonia and anemia once when I was young and strong. Yikes, I can't imagine being older and dealing with it. Glad you got her in--prayers are with her!

carol fun said...

Sending thoughts and prayers your way- hope you Mom feels better very soon. Take care of you too!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

My prayers are with you and your Mom.

Allie said...

Praying right now for your mum, sweetie!!!

deb said...

oh boy good thing you got her in.....praying for her speedy recovery!!!! hugs!!!

JudyCinNC said...

I really feel for you and for what you mom is going through. I have been 'down' for three weeks with pneumonia and had a CT scan today. Need some answers. Must be in the water because it sure is going around. Hope she feels better really soon. Take care of you. Judy C

MB in MI said...

Prayers for all of you....

Karen said...

Absolutely I will keep her and you in my thoughts and prayers - I'm glad she is were she needs to be. I hope she feels better quickly.

hugs - karen

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

So sorry. This seems to be 'the week' for medical stuff.

Jackie's Stitches said...

I hope your mom improves and recovers quickly. I'm glad she got to the hospital where she could get the care she needs.

Melanie said...

Prayers for you both...just hold her hand.....the doctors will do their best...

Vickie said...

Good luck to you and your mom Carol I am praying for her quick recovery.

Anita said...

I am sending lots of happy, positive thoughts your way! She will be fine in no time. Hugs

QuiltSue said...

Wishing your mother all the best.

antique quilter said...

oh Carol I am so sorry to hear this
sending you all good thoughts and praying she will be home again by the weekend feeling a lot better
take care of yourself too.
Kathie

Libby said...

Keeping good thoughts.

JAM said...

Carol....Sending positive thoughts for you and your mom....and a virtual hug ()....definitely not as good as a real one!

Kim said...

I hope my favorite reading buddy is on the mend as I write this "feel better soon" note. I'll keep your mom and you in my thoughts. Sometimes, we are sicker than we realize so it's good that your mom has you to see the difference between a minor cold with fatigue and a serious illness.

Stitched With Prayer said...

Carol, I'm keeping your mom and you both in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping all is going well. Hugs and Good thoughts...

Anonymous said...

Praying for your Mom and you. So happy you got her to the doctor.

Michele said...

My prayers go out to your mom and to you also. I hope she is doing better now.

Carrie P. said...

thinking of you and your mom. praying she comes home soon and is all well.