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Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Chit Chat => Topic started by: dede on October 24, 2012, 03:32:57 am
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Days of our lives part 2.
Last night my friend rang from hospital to say she had a CT scan and fluid was found outside her bowel and a big infection, and that she would have to have antibiotics for a couple of days to see if it cleared up.
(Bit of relief that the problem had been found)
This morning I get another call from my friend to say she started throwing up blood and that the doctors were going to put a camera down her throat to investigate.
(Bit of panic started setting in :( )
So got all the kids organized and ready for school, dropped them off and pegged clothes on the line,
Then my mobile rang and its my sister :o, she told me she has to go to hospital to be induced today as its quiet in there at the moment.
(Ok fine I can do this, 2 extra kids is ok, and a bit of excitement kicking in as well as worry for my friend)
The phone rings again and it's my friend again, she sounds really bad, she now heading for emergency surgery as she has a perforated bowel and has to have a bag for 4-6 months :o
(OMG I'm a mess now and really scared for her)
I now have to ring my friends mum to tell her what's happening, then my mum to tell her what's happening.
My sister turns up to drop off Jackson, then I go to my friends house to get her some clothes and personal items. I have been to the hospital to drop the stuff off (she was in surgery when I got there)
Went and seen my sister in Labor ward who was about to have her waters broken.
Now I'm home with Jackson pacing back and forward waiting to hear some news.
Stay tuned for part 3 :D
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Oh Mandi hope everything works out with your friend and you have a new niece soon ;D ;D
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Oh dear Mandi, some good news and some bad news - you must be a very strong person to cope with all these problems other people are having and to step in and take over mothering roles as well. I can't say sit down and have a stiff drink because you will probably be needing to drive somewhere this afternoon but my thoughts are with you in this very stressful time. What a trooper you are. :-* :-* I'd like to have you on my team ;D
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Busy Days Dede.
Hopefully your Sisters baby will be born today. :-* :-*
Also your friend will be well after surgery.
Sometimes, you have to get a busy person to help, as they can and will.
In a couple of weeks you will look back, and realize how Wonderful you really are as a friend, and Sister.
Hang in there... :) :)
I would want you on my team too..
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Mandi I think you are superwoman in disguise ;)
I am very sorry to hear of the bad news. But lets just hope everyone comes through okay and you can sit down and have your long-awaited baby cuddles and feel good that you were able to help all these people :-* :-* :-*
You are very inspirational :)
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Mandi the highs and lows all in one day, I hope everything gets a little less stressful for you in the coming days, you are truly a wonderful person xx
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Dede, what a day
Hugs & hugs
H :)
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Thanks everyone, I don't think I'm anyone special, but would hope that in the same situation that most people would do the same thing.
I had 2 multi vitamins this morning to hopefully give me an energy boost.
Also have the slow cooker going with tonight's dinner.
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Dede, how stressful for you, I'm sure things will be all right both for your friend and your sister. They are so lucky to have such a strong friend to be there for them. You take care :-*
Marie
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Stay strong Mandi, all will be right in the end.
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Good luck with it all Dede. It's a fantastic job you are doing for everyone and I'm sure in a week or two's time you will sit back and wonder how you got through it all.
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What a great person you are.
I'd want you on my team too.
Hopefully all will be well with the baby and your friend.
Both will need support to get through the next stages. Hopefully we can support you too as you do this.
Maybe time to buy a bigger slow cooker?
Please be sure to look after yourself.
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You're obviously a very strong, caring person Dede so I know you will cope. Hope the news gets better for your friend and that baby's arrival goes smoothly.
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Well, Dede, I'm left speechless with admiration for you. You are certainly one of a kind. Hope all is well with your sister and friend.
I had a temporary colostomy a couple of years ago. I had time to think about it before the operation so accepted it easily, your friend hasn't had that adjustment time so the idea will be a bit more of a challenge for her than it was for me. It does change your life to a certain extent, but there are thousands and thousands of "colostomates" around the place and, so long as your friend has a good stoma nurse, she will be fine. There are support groups everywhere as well - tell her not to be shy to ask questions and join a group - the help will be invaluable to her.
Hugs to you, all the kids and family.
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Wow dede, I'm tired just reading all that you have done.
Fingers crossed you will have some good news to share with us soon. :)
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After an emergency C-section we have a health baby girl. Just waiting to go and see her :D
Been to so my friend too. She doing well but looks terrible.
I'm going to sleep well tonight :D
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Oh Mandi, we should say Aunty Mandi, glad your Sister and bub are safe and well.
Best wishes for your friend too. :)
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Such wonderful news at the end of a stressful day. Congratulations to everyone.
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Wow dede, you have had a big day that's for sure :o
What a wonderful sister and friend you are. :)
Enjoy those long awaited baby cuddles! :-*
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Oh my goodness, just got home to see this thread! I sooo wish I lived closer, I would come and give you a hand - even if it was only to make you a couple of tea. Hopefully you will sleep well tonight. Glad to hear that the day ended with every one safe and well.
Moptop
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Glad all is well dede. Congratulations.
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Congrats dede glad it all worked out in the end.. How exciting. Baby girl part.. Hope your friend is ok xx
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Congratulations on the birth of your niece dede ;D
You are an amazing woman helping everyone in need.
Don't forget to take care of yourself too as sometimes we overlook ourselves when others are in need :)
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So glad everything worked out in the end Dede. You will be able to get some rest tonight. Congratulations to your sister and a big welcome to her baby daughter. Glad your friend is doing well.
Marie
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Great results for all.
So the name of this precious girl is...........
:)
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What a big day for you Dede.Congratulations to your sister on the birth of her little girl and wishing a speedy recovery for your friend.
You are a very special person Mandi :-* :-* :-*
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Great news for your sister and everyone else too Mandi - perhaps we will all sleep well tonight :D
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A very big congratulations and glad to hear your friend is doing well xx
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This is my wonderful mum holding her new granddaughter Ruby, she is beautiful.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/24/ja8y4ybu.jpg)
And I got to dress her for the first Time :D
Tomorrow I will take Jackson to meet his new sister.
My friend Jo is doing well, showed her photos of the new baby. Will visit her again tomorrow as well.
Can't wait to go to bed tonight.
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What a big day Mandi :)
A lovely photo to treasure
A beautiful name for a beautiful little girl :D
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Oh Mandi, what a treasure she is :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Congratulations to all!! :D
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Congratulations Auntie Mandi.
Best wishes to your friend. You are a lovely person.
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Well I'm exhausted everyone, what a day.
I'm so sorry I haven't been on the forum much to read all the other posts.
So welcome to all the new members, Happy birthday to all the members who have had birthdays, and congratulations to those who have reach new milestones.
And to everyone else I hope your all well and life is being kind to you :D
I will return soon full time once my life is back to normal. :D
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We love you Mandi, best wishes always :-*
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Just got home ,and had to check if the baby had arrived, what a day you have had Mandy, I hope you are in bed and asleep now, congratulations to you sister,it's been a trial all round, glad you friend is ok too, they are lucky to have you, our golden girl.xxxooo
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Ruby.....what a beautiful name. :)
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Such a lovely name for a litle gem of a baby girl. You should sleep well tonight Mandi.
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Big big congratulations to all! Ruby looks absolutely perfect! :-*
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Oh and it's Ruby Rose. Brother -in-law here now.
Thanks again all.
Wonder how long before I can get Ruby to say Dede?
Will drive my sister crazy when she has two little people saying 'I want to go to dede's' :D
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She'll love to bring them both over Mandi - and leave them there whilst she goes shopping ;)
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Wonder how long before I can get Ruby to say Dede?
Will drive my sister crazy when she has two little people saying 'I want to go to dede's' :D
Better start teaching her now Mandi ;D ;D
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Deed congratulations on the safe arrival of your new niece. Hope your sister is ok. You're doing a wonderful job and deserve a medal 😊
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Just got home to catch up with this wonderful news. Well worth the wait. I had a lovely great aunt Ruby who was a wonderful cook, who took an Interest in everyone and lived in her own home until she died, well into her nineties.
Congratulations.
Hope you get a good night's sleep and get to give Ruby lots of cuddles tomorrow.
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So glad to here the good news all round.
Welcome to Ruby, and speedy recoveries to all.
Sleep well my dear, you need it.
Xxxxxx
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Ruby us a lovely name Dede :)
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Congratulations to your sister and her husband. What a wonderful sister and friend you are
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Dede...she is just adorable. :-*
Hope your friend is feeling better after her surgery. The poor thing. :(
You sound as tho you are coping well, just make sure you look after Mandi too :-* :D
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Congrats Mandi on your beautiful niece Ruby and to your sister of course :D :D
Glad you and Jackson slept last night he must have known you needed sleep ;)
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Congrats Auntie Mandi :D fabulous news....finally!! :)
Big hugs also, with everything going on at the moment
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/sunshinelump08/Hug-2.jpg)
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Glad to here that both Mum and Bub are doing well Mandi. Congratulations to your sister and all of your family. You are all lucky to have been blessed with this new addition.
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How is you day going today Mandi? :)
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How are things today Mandi.
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Had a great day today, went to the hospital to visit my sister first and for Jackson to meet his new sister for the first time. He was a bit unsure of this little squirming crying creature lol. He had a very quick nurse but didn't like it when Ruby decided to have a little cry :D
I then went around to see Jo who was looking pretty good today, she was very impressed with the bag I took in for her with her bits and pieces and said I did a spot on job :D, she had sore lips and even found her blistex packed amongst everything.
I'm so glad she is feeling better and looking better.
So over all a great day. Even managed to get my groceries done today. Jackson fell asleep in the car on the way home and I got all the groceries unpacked from the car and packed away inside before he woke up.
Luke has gone to stay with his grandmother now so I have 1 less mouth to feed, although he wasn't impressed as he wanted to stay here too. But I have told him he can stay tomorrow night if he likes.
Feeling much less stressed today :D
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That is good dede.... sounds like you had time to breathe today! :D
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Dede, have only just caught up with this great , and worrying experience. Glad everything turned out OK. We all need a friend like you when things happen. Well done. I think Dede will be easy to say. ;D ;D