Rough Week.

A sweet friend lost her battle with ovarian cancer.
She was a quiet and gentle lady with a sweet, giving spirit.
I will miss her.


My brother in law has a serious post op infection.
Among other complications and has been in the hospital.
And they just moved last weekend into a new house.
And they had some car stuff happen.
So basically they have nothing going on.

Three of my four girls are coughing up their lungs.
Fortunately, Celia isn't one of them.
Unfortunately Gianna is.
 We found out today that she has pneumonia in both lungs.
Since she already has reduced lung capacity due to her rib anomalies, this can become serious.

 Breathing treatments x 4 girls at 20 minutes a pop=  cranky everyone

Daddy got to miss some of the fun times with 3 sickies and a g-tubie when he was in Seattle.
I happily return the 5 AM "turn off the pump alarm and flush the lines" job to him.
I like the 7 AM one better.
Okay, let's be honest. The 10 AM feed is my favorite.

Aria is coughing until she vomits.
Her asthma is exacerbating the situation.

Sofia is coughing all night despite our best efforts to get her to sleep comfortably.
Which means no sleep for Mom and Dad.

Gianna is miserable and crying for no reason.
So am I.

Tell me next week will get better.
Pretty Please?


Comments

  1. NavhelowifeDecember 13, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    *love* and hugs. Anything I can do? Pray, of course, but anything else?? And please take care of YOURSELF!!!

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  2. KarenDecember 14, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Prayers for the whole family...tomorrow is a new day!

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  3. Granpa and GranmaDecember 14, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Hang in there- g'pa and g'ma should be there by 2pm on Friday. Praise the Lord Celia hasn't gotten it. We are praying for all of you!!!

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  4. KDecember 15, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    You poor thing! Is Celia eligible for a night nurse? You have GOT to get some sleep. Your poor, poor girls, too! I hope you all feel better soon and that next week finds you all in good health and spirits.

    I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of your friend and of your BIL complications. I'll remember all of you in my prayers tonight.

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