Had a really BAD NIGHT.....
#95992 - 08/06/04 06:48 AM
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barbie
Reged: 04/22/04
Posts: 2435
Loc: Texas
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Hi everyone,
Got a call from my son about midnight and he had taken pregnant DIL to emergency. She was having severe back pains radiating to stomach. She was checked out by the Labor & Delivery doc and said they didn't see any evidence of premature labor....WHEW....but she was in severe pain and they gave her something for pain that was OK for pregnant women. She had a bad reaction to that and her blood pressure went down and she was blacking out. My son was calling me about every hour to give me an update. One time he was crying and said he was really scared. I was a basket case by this time but tried to be strong telling him that everything would be OK. Finally, the last call at around 6AM he said that she had stabilized and was doing a lot better and they were sending her home.
Anyway, needless to say, I feel like crap today with no sleep and all the worry. It really helps to be able to pour all of this out to you. Thanks for listening.
She had that problem once before she became pregnant and they said it was back spasms. Guess that is what it was this time, too.
Barbie
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Oh, what a terrible scare! I'm glad to hear she is feeling better today. Now, I think its a good day for a nap for you! Feel better soon!
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Taking it one day at a time.....
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Wow Barbie... that does sound like a terrible night. It must be hard to be a parent and to have your kids grow up and move away and then feel helpless when they need you again. I'm glad everything is ok again, and I'm glad your son has such a great mom to turn to in the middle of the night!
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Oh Barbie... good grief! I'm sure you do feel awful today... take care of yourself, rest today, and feel better soon! {hugs}
As a side note, did they check her for gallstones? That sounds exactly like the pain I had with 'stones... and when I was diagnosed, they said it was more common in pregnant women than not. Anyway, glad to hear she's ok.
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Ohhhhh, Barbie....that must have been awful for you, to hear him crying on the phone and to not be able to do anything but wait it out. I'm so glad he had you to talk to---and that you remained strong (at least on the outside) for him. Imagine how scared he must have been too!
I'm glad the baby is OK and that she didn't go into premature labor. How far along is she? (I forgot)
Just get some rest today and you will feel better. Lots of hugs from me. () () ()
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Hi Casey,
Yeah, it does sound like gallstones but she already had her gallbladder out.
Thanks for being concerned.
Barbie
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Hi BL,
Yes, it is really hard to hear your 33 yr old son crying on the phone while he is so far away. I just wanted to cry along with him. In between each call I would just lay down and stare at the ceiling and talk to hubby. Good thing hubby was home....I would really have freaked out if he was still gone.
DIL is starting her 6th month.
Thanks for your concern.
Barbie
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Damn Backs
#96008 - 08/06/04 07:37 AM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
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Loc: Northwest Washington State
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Hey Sis,
Sorry about your DIL. I can't say that I can relate, because I've never been pregnant (obviously), but I sure know about back pain! Oy.
Now you go back to bed and catch up on your sleep, or you won't be able to help them. Since you're so like me, I know you need that sleep!
Talk to you later --
Sis
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I'm so sorry Barbie. How awful. And we IBS-ers are such worriers. I'm so glad she's ok. You do need a good nap!
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~Cara~
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Oh, Barbie, you poor thing!
My daughter is pregnant, too, (due January 1st). She's had a lot of trouble and has been to the ER twice already. The first time, she and her husband wanted me to go with them. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I had to watch my child crying out of pain and fear. It was horrible. Anyway, everything has turned out fine, so far.
You're very sweet to be there for your son. I know it was a hard night for you all, but how fortunate for your son that you were able to be there for him.
Now, get some sleep and take care of yourself.
I hope everything is well now,
Terri
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